MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Collage Dance Collective has been awarded and recognized as a Southern Cultural Treasure by South Arts.

Founding Artistic Director Kevin Thomas joined Action News 5′s Amanda Hanson at the digital desk to talk about what this honor means for the non-profit to continue their work to make ballet more inclusive.

The program is expected to run through March 2025 and provide each organization with up to $300,000 of general operating grants distributed over three years.