The Palo Alto Dance Connection Youth Ensemble (PADCYE)is the non-profit arm of the Palo Alto Dance Connection dance school. PADCYE includes the Dance Connection Ballet Company (DCBC) and the Dance Connection Performing Company (DCPC). Both companies offer young dancers rigorous training, extensive performance opportunities, and a lot of fun.

Palo Alto Dance Connection Youth Ensemble is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to foster the love of dance in the youth of our community. This is accomplished with enrichment, community outreach, scholarship assistance, and ensemble development.