Online & Phone Dance Classes

for Older Adults

Join Us in the Joy of Movement - from Anywhere

Step into a Movement Speaks® class from the comfort of your home and connect through dance. Designed for older adults of all abilities, these FREE online classes inspire creativity, promote wellness, and build community. With live virtual sessions offered throughout the week, you can stay active, engaged, and moving—wherever you are.

  • DVP’s signature class is Movement Speaks®, a creative movement methodology developed specifically for older adults. It emphasizes self-expression, adaptability, and personal choice rather than memorizing steps or performing choreography.

    Movement Speaks® classes invite participants to explore movement in ways that feel natural and meaningful, making them accessible for people with a wide range of abilities and experience levels.

  • While most classes use the Movement Speaks® methodology, some are offered as specialty classes—such as fitness-based sessions or technique-focused dance classes.

    Specialty classes are clearly noted in the schedule so you can easily choose what feels right for you. All classes remain welcoming, supportive, and adaptable.

  • DVP’s Movement Speaks® are FREE to join!

    A small number of specialty classes may have a modest fee, which will always be listed alongside the class details in the schedule.

    A one time FREE annual registration is required, which you can do here or on-site with our teaching artists.

    Registration Form English

    Formulario de inscripción gratis

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Online Class Schedule

DVP is committed to keeping our classes accessible to all and ensuring equitable compensation for our teaching artists. To support our online classes and artists, we have introduced a suggested donation of $14 per class in 2026, which you can make here. You may also choose to make a one-time gift or join our monthly Sustainer’s Circle here. All are welcome to participate regardless of ability to give.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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  • 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
    w/Marisol

    Rates:
    (Tuition-Based)
    $10/Class | $50/5 Classes |
    $100/10 Classes

    Click Here to Sign Up

    Get fit and feel great in our Basic Fitness class: boost flexibility and mobility, build strength and balance, and improve your posture - all while staying cozy and active in your home!

Friday

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Saturday

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  • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
    w/Marisol

    Rates:
    (Tuition-Based)
    $10/Class | $50/5 Classes |
    $100/10 Classes

    Click Here to Sign Up

    Get fit and feel great in our Basic Fitness class: boost flexibility and mobility, build strength and balance, and improve your posture - all while staying cozy and active in your home!

View all upcoming in-person and remote classes in one place. Browse dates, locations, and teaching artists, and click any class for full details on how to join.

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Over The Phone
Dance Class

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Tuesday

11:30am – 12:45pm
MOVEMENT SPEAKS®
w/ Pam

Stay active and connected by phone!
No internet required.

Call 339-207-6343 to join!

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Movement Speaks®

What is

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.

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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 

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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

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