More than movement…

We are a dance movement for…

humanity, community, culture, health, mental health, and healing for scholars and families.

Borough Moves is our community engagement initiative designed to promote mental health through the power of dance, culture, community, and intergenerational programs that are accessible to all!

Why Latin Dance?
- Latin Dance is accessible to all ages and abilities
- Partner work requires awareness of self and others
- Latin Dance develops interpersonal skills
- Scholars learn Spanish while dancing
- Staff and scholars learn steps together
- Nervous system regulation is built into our rhythmic warm-up

Borough Moves

Latin & Afro Caribbean Dance for NYCPS!

Bad Bunny & Bomba!

45-minute bi-lingual auditorium performances featuring:
- Pro Latin dancers,
- Audience engagement,
- History,
- Classroom curriculum,
- Multi-media learning,
- Bilingual Q&A
We open with traditional Puerto Rican Bomba and history, which is brought to life by our team of 4 professional Latin dancers. Next you scholars learn some movement and rhythms.

Then you enjoy popular Mambo Salsa performances, funky Fusion, a “dance battle” and a finale to Bad Bunny where staff and students are learning and dancing along!
Coming soon…

Launches February 2027 for Black History Month!
Reserve your date today.
Community Rhythms of Hope: Latin Dance & DJ Events for all ages.

2 hour Latin Dance event featuring:
- pro Latin dancers,
- bilingual Latin dance lesson for all ages,
- dance-along activities,
- mini performance and demonstration,
- DJ optional
Bring your whole school community together for a Latin Dance event where families that learn the basic steps, dance to a DJ and watch Pro Latin dancers perform.
Where families or guardians learn and dance together with scholars in a format that engages and includes all in the dance community.

90-minute Latin Dance workshop with a mini-performance.
Educator Rhythms of Hope: Latin Dance Teacher Appreciation Workshop

45-min Latin Dance Teacher Appreciation Workshop:
- pro Latin dance instructors
- bilingual dance lesson,
- group activities,
- celebration and appreciation activity
Master Rhythms of Hope: Latin Dance Master Class & Workshop.

90-min Latin Dance Master Class Options:
- Cuban Movement,
- NYC Mambo
Gift your students the opportunity to learn from the best. Two pro bilingual Latin Dance teachers teach traditional and modern movement to your cohort. High energy and active workshops.
Artist Residency Classes for Scholars

45-minute bi-lingual Latin Dance classes during or afterschool:
- Pro Latin dance instructor,
- Bi-lingual instruction
- Cultural learning,
- Character development,
- Interpersonal skills, and
- Nervous system regulation.
Latin Dance as a vehicle for character, interpersonal skills, mental health, and community development.

Note: Limited availability and minimum booking requirements apply.

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Academic Achievement

Dance has been linked to higher test scores and better performance in math and science.
It improves cognitive flexibility, memory, focus, pattern recognition, adaptability, responsiveness, and curiosity, all of which are necessary for today’s new learning needs.
Tech Free-Focus & AI Anxiety Relief

Dance provides a healthy, screen-free alternative that enhances focus, reduces AI Distress, anxiety, stress, and promotes mindfulness through relational social movement.
5-minute dance breaks have been shown to improve executive functions and math performance in students.
Community, Character, and Interpersonal Skill Development

Our dance programs unite students, families, and staff through shared experiences and performances that strengthen school culture and foster mutual respect across generations.
Artist Residencies teach dance, character development, and interpersonal skills along side culture and rhythm.
Community engagement events improve school climate and inter-generational engagement.
Social Emotional Learning

Dance improves students’ behavioral health and social competence, with participants exhibiting less depression, withdrawal, anxiety, and aggression.
Dance fosters empathy, non-verbal communication, cooperation, and self-confidence.