A basketball court and a dance studio may look like two different worlds. But step inside either one and you’ll find many of the same foundations: discipline, footwork, stamina, communication, confidence, creativity, and hours spent turning practice into ability. Those similarities were at the center of Holiday HOOPS & ARTs (HH&A) ARTs Pilot Series: Pilot #2, held in partnership with Inez Patricia School of Dance (IPSOD) in Orlando. Through a HOOPS × Dance experience, young d

What does 25 years of impact look like? At Holiday HOOPS & ARTs, it looks like generations of young people discovering their confidence, mentors creating opportunities, alumni carrying lessons into their own careers and families, and community leaders using their influence to lift others. On October 16, Holiday HOOPS & ARTs will bring those generations together at Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach for our 25th Anniversary Gala. As we celebrate this milestone, we are proud to

HH&A Q&A Live Series A conversation can share knowledge, introduce a new perspective, reconnect generations, or inspire someone to take action. Through the HH&A Q&A Live Series, Holiday HOOPS & ARTs is creating a space for all four. Launched in April 2026 during our 25th Anniversary year, the series brings together the people who make up the HH&A community, from alumni and athletes to parents, coaches, Board members, professionals, and longtime supporters. Inspired by the vis

As Holiday HOOPS & ARTS celebrates 25 years of empowering youth and families, co-CEOs Faith Holiday and Westley Todd Holiday recently joined Sean Littman on the Beyond the Bottom Line Holiday Hoops podcast episode to reflect on the organization’s journey, mission, and continued growth. The episode explores the story behind Holiday HOOPS & ARTS, originally founded by their parents, first-generation college students who met at Bethune-Cookman University and shared a passion for

Holiday HOOPS & ARTS is proud to announce a $2,500 grant from the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation! This support helps fund scholarships, equipment, and open-gym tryouts for our HOOPS program, fueling our Giving Tuesday campaign and inspiring growth for youth and families across Central and South Florida.