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Join us for joyful movement and community connection. Our programs bring dance and creativity to older adults and all learners. With remote classes, anyone can experience the joy of dance.

A Class For
Everyone.

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Click the link above to view the Movement Speaks® Class Calendar, where you can easily view and plan your participation in upcoming Movement Speaks® classes. Classes are available in multiple formats—including in-person, outdoors, online, and over-the-phone—to meet your unique needs. Click on any class for more details about location, instructors, and how to join.

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Movement Speaks®
In-Person

Experience dance in a supportive, in-person setting. Join us in senior centers, parks, and community spaces across NYC for classes that inspire creativity, strength, and connection.

FREE

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Movement Speaks®
Online

Join our expert teachers for interactive online classes that bring movement, creativity, and connection to you—wherever you are.

FREE

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Guest Artists Masterclass Series

Learn from world-class guest artists through exclusive workshops. Perfect for dancers and enthusiasts eager to expand their skills and connect with inspiring artistry.

FREE

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Additional Classes

Affordable, inclusive classes designed for all skill levels. Current classes include Modern Dance for Life, Movement Speaks® Phone Class with Pam, and Cardio Dance Party with Marisol.

Up to $10 per class

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It all begins with movement.

“Before Movement Speaks I was sort of unsure about everything, now I feel my world is my oyster.”
— Participant, George Bruce Library, West Harlem
“These classes are good for my physical and mental well-being. They motivate me to achieve health. They make me happy because they help my mind, my body, and my spirit”
— CEO Chaplin Alecia Goudie, Kennedy Center

Find joy in every step.

Bring a Class to Your Community

Interested in hosting a class or partnering on a workshop? Let’s connect!