Join our talented teaching artists and legendary guest artists in movement and choreography, for our evolving exploration of joy through dance and the positive resilience of age.
Dear Dancers, Teaching Artists and Supporters,
As you know, we are facing a difficult public health situation: the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) categorized the current COVID-19 disease as a pandemic and reminded all countries that we still have the opportunity to slow the extent of its reach.
In New York, Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency and has urged all to take extra precautions, especially those identified to be at higher risk for complications from the virus.
The Department for the Aging is supporting city-wide initiatives to prioritize the well-being of older adults and those with pre-existing conditions, who are at most risk from COVID-19.
We have decided that it is our responsibility to ensure we are also taking precautions to ensure the health and safety of our students and the other people at the centers we serve.
As such, we are suspending classes and rehearsals at all sites from Friday, March 13 until Monday, March 30, 2020.
Before March 30, we will re-evaluate the situation and send a message of start dates returning to our programs.
Meanwhile we are developing an online class that you can do at home.
Please know that this was not an easy decision for us to make. We continue to feel strongly the importance and huge amount of joy and community strong and creative programs like MOVEMENT SPEAKS ® bring to many older adults citywide! We love dancing with you! However, out of an abundance of caution for the needs of this community we love and respect, we feel this is the best way that DVP can support the City’s efforts to discourage crowds at this challenging time. Our goal and priority is wellbeing and safety of the community, members, volunteers and staff.
We thank you for your understanding. United in community, we will arrive at the other end of this situation to continue to share in our joy of creative movement and strength together!
We will continue to update you as we know more.
Warmly,
Naomi
Please note that not all dances will be performed at each location. Final Performance Schedule will be posted closer to the performance dates.
SATURDAY, June 6th, 2020
Queensbridge Park, Queens – (Vernon Blvd and 21t St/Queensbridge)
Performance Time: 4:00pm
SATURDAY, June 13th, 2020
Grant’s Tomb Memorial, Harlem – (W122nd St and Riverside Drive)
Performance Times: 5:00pm & 7:00pm
SATURDAY, June 27th, 2020
Prospect Park, Brooklyn – Lincoln Statue
Performance Time: 4:00pm
Additional performances:
SATURDAY, Sept 12th, 2020
Washington Square Park, Garibaldi Plaza
Performance Time: 6:00pm
SATURDAY, Sept 19th, 2020
Yolanda Garcia Park, Bronx
Performance Time: 4:00pm
LOCATION: William Hodson Senior Center 1320 Webster Ave Bronx, NY 10456
DATES: Fridays, 1:45-2:30pm: March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
ASSISTANT: Theo Gilbert
LOCATION: Ballet Hispánico 167 W 89th St #1901 New York, NY 10024
DATES:Mondays 10:35-12:35 pm: March 23, 30; April 6, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18; June 1
LOCATION: DVP Office Building 127 W. 127th St. Room 412, New York, NY 10027
DATE: Monday, 10-12pm April 13
ASSISTANT: Magda Kaczmarska
LOCATION: Ballet Hispánico 167 W 89th St #1901, New York, NY 10024
DATES: Wednesdays, 1:35-3:35pm: March 25; April 1, 8,15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3
ASSISTANT: Bryanna Dean
LOCATION: St. Mary’s Church (The Undercroft) 521 W. 126th St (by George Bruce Library) New York, NY 10027
DATES: Sundays 1-3pm: March 15, 29; Saturdays 2-4pm: March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30
ASSISTANT: Theo Gilbert
LOCATION: Rod Rodgers Dance Studios 62 E 4th St New York, NY 10003
DATES: TBA
ASSISTANT: TBA
LOCATION: Queensbridge Riis Senior Center 10-25 41st Ave Long Island City, NY 11101
DATES: Mondays, 2-3pm March 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18; June 1
ASSISTANT: Rebecca Hite
LOCATION: CHSCC/St. Nicholas 210 W 131st (off Adam Clayton Powell) New York, NY 10035
DATES: Tuesdays, 2:15-3pm: March 24, 31; April 7
LOCATION: CHSCC/Kennedy Site 34 W 134th St (btw Lenox & 5th Ave) New York, NY 10035
DATES: Tuesdays, 2:15-3pm: April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26
ASSISTANT: Naomi
LOCATION: PSS Manhattanville 530 W 133rd St New York, NY 10027DATES: Wednesdays, 11:15-12:00pm: March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3
ASSISTANT: Marisol Morales
City Council Member Inez E. Dickens and State Assembly Member Keith L. T. Wright have recognized Naomi Goldberg Haas for her contributions as a woman and “unsung hero” to the community, praising her as someone who has made significant positive changes with her work. The award ceremony will take place Friday, March 27 at the Schomburg Center for Research.
Please note: these sites may not be aware Movement Speaks® programs are running, but assume that if the site is open, the program will run.
Central Harlem Senior Center (212) 926-4871
Goddard Riverside Senior Center (212) 873- 6600
Mott Street Senior Center (212) 966-5460
Jackie Robinson Senior Center (212) 666-4910
George Bruce Library (212) 662-9727
University Settlement at the Houston Street Center (212) 475-5008
Rod Rodgers Dance Studio (212) 674-9066
Harkness Dance Center at the 92 Y (212) 415-5555
NORC Senior Services at Amalgamated-Park Reservoir (718) 548-4990
