Language of Life - Art & Dance, Inc. (LLAD) is a performing arts ecosystem co-founded by Sarah & Megan (S.A.M.) Lysgaard. We are passionate about the arts, & we seek to bring communities together through innovative education, accessibility, unity, & respect. LLAD breaks barriers in a classical way, & we believe we can help shape a better community. We are confident that the arts can change the world in this way as we nurture & encourage students to become not only well-rounded dancers through our extensive program, but also well-rounded individuals, as they gain more life experience & a broadened education through their participation in our School & later in our Company. As a Bay Area institution, it is the essence of our community's values – the expression of innovative ideas, the pursuit of beauty, distinction, excellence, and everyone's inclusion. After all, Ars Longa Vita Brevis.