For more than 50 years, Joni Goldstein has shared her love of dance with generations of students at the North Suburban YMCA.
Her energy, kindness, and signature sparkle have helped create more than great dancers—they’ve created confidence, friendships, and a community where everyone feels welcome.
The Joni Goldstein Scholarship Fund carries that legacy forward by helping make dance accessible to aspiring dancers who need financial assistance.
In 2025, students, alumni, families, and friends came together to celebrate Joni’s remarkable 50 years of dance leadership at the North Suburban YMCA.
In recognition of her lasting impact, the Y dedicated the ABC Dance Studio in Joni’s honor—a fitting tribute to the woman who has shared the joy of dance with generations.
The Joni Goldstein Scholarship Fund helps make dance accessible to aspiring dancers who might otherwise be unable to participate.
Your gift can help another dancer step into the studio, discover what they can do, build confidence, form friendships, and experience the joy of dance that Joni has shared for generations.
Your gift helps Joni’s legacy keep dancing.