In-Person Dance Classes
A Class For
Everyone.
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Designed for Older Adults
Join us in the Joy of Movement
Step into one our many dance classes and connect through movement. Designed for older adults of all abilities, these FREE classes inspire creativity, promote wellness, and build community. With sessions held all across NYC and online, find your perfect fit and move with us today!
Winter 2026
In-Person Class
Schedule
Classes start Jan. 4th
Sunday
Monday
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10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
1301 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027w/ Myna
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Tuesday
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
25 Carmine St.
New York, NY 10014
(Entrance on Bleeker St.)
w/ Casie & Elena
**Class moves to Washington Square Park Conservancy in May**
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
92nd St. Y Harkness Dance Center
1395 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10128w/ Naomi & Casie
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Wednesday
Thursday
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10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
100 La Salle Street, #MC
New York, NY 10027
Building I, Basement- Community Roomw/ Patricia & Jill
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Friday
What is
Movement Speaks®
Movement Speaks® is DVP’s signature dance program for adults 55+, blending structured movement, creative expression, and community connection. Led by skilled teaching artists, it offers a welcoming space for older adults of all abilities to explore mobility, artistry, and joy through dance.
Features:
Movement & Strength: Gentle, accessible sequences that build mobility and balance
Creative Expression: Exploration of space, dynamics, and individual voice
Connection: Dance in community, fostering social bonds and shared energy
Mind + Body: Movement that supports well-being, resilience, and creative thinking
Movement. Community. Joy.
Founded by Artistic Director Naomi Goldberg Haas, Movement Speaks® has grown from her early classes to reach hundreds of older adults across NYC. Naomi’s vision ensures that every body is honored, every dancer seen, and every movement celebrated.
Movement Speaks®
The Heart of
Our Teaching Artists
Movement Speaks® is powered by a team of professional teaching artists who bring creativity, compassion, and years of dance experience to every class. Each artist is trained in DVP’s inclusive methodology, ensuring participants of all abilities feel supported and inspired to move with confidence and joy.
Together, they make every class a celebration of movement, community, and creativite artistry.
See Movement Speaks® in motion — a joyful, inclusive celebration of movement, community, and self-expression.
Video Credit: Tisch Illuminations
“Before Movement Speaks I was sort of unsure about everything, now I feel my world is my oyster.”
Movement Has No Age Limit.
“I love that we are all in this together; it’s a shared experience of dancing amongst all of us.”
Dance Builds Community.
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