Dance Project of Washington Heights

? Incredible News! ? We are beyond grateful to be a recipient of a grant from the Find Your Light Foundation! ????? With their support, we can continue making pay-what-you-can dance training possible for our community—keeping our doors open, our dancers moving, and our mission thriving. At Dance Project of Washington Heights, we believe access to dance should never be a privilege—it’s a right. This funding helps ensure that finances are never a barrier to movement, joy, and creative expression. Thank you, Find Your Light Foundation, for investing in the future of dance and the young artists we serve! #FindYourLight #DanceForAll #Grateful #KeepingTheMovementAlive

?? Unlock Creativity and Confidence at Our Dance Camps! ?? At Dance Project of Washington Heights, we believe in the transformative power of dance. That’s why our Winter Camp (February Break) and upcoming Spring Camp are designed to offer children a space to grow, connect, and express themselves through movement. ?? What makes our camps special? ? Creative Exploration: Kids dive into diverse dance styles—from Hip Hop to West African—to spark their creativity and love for movement. ? Holistic Activities: Beyond dance, our camps include arts and crafts, yoga, storytelling, and outdoor play for a balanced, fun-filled day. ? Inclusive Environment: We welcome students of all backgrounds, skill levels, and learning styles. Everyone belongs here. ? Professional Faculty: Our expert instructors inspire kids to move with confidence while learning about the cultural richness of dance. ?? Whether your child is new to dance or already loves to groove, our camps provide a nurturing and empowering environment where they can build friendships, develop their skills, and shine. ?? Dates & Details Winter Camp: February 17-21 Spring Camp: April 14-18 Early drop-off, Extended Day, and Late Pick Up options available 3 affordable Pay-What-You-Can price tiers ??? Space is limited, so don’t wait! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/edatzMWK Let’s inspire the next generation of movers and creators—because every child deserves a chance to dance! ??? #DanceEducation #KidsCamps #WashingtonHeights #WinterCamp #SpringCamp #InclusiveDance #CreativeLearning

? Meet Kaiden! ? Kaiden is one of the incredible kids who call Dance Project of Washington Heights home. In his video diary, he talks about what dance means to him and why DPWH is so special. ????His joy is contagious, and his story reminds us why we’re doing this. This Giving Tuesday, we’re raising $25,000 to make sure kids like Kaiden can keep dancing in our pay-what-you-can classes—and we need your help to make it happen! ?? If you’re inspired, comment "Donate," and I’ll send you the link to support Kaiden and his fellow dancers! Let’s show Kaiden and all our young dancers how much we believe in them. Together, we can make a difference—one dancer at a time. #GivingTuesday #ADayForADancer #DanceProjectWH #SupportTheArts

?? We Need You! This Giving Tuesday, you can do more than just donate—you can become a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser and help us spread the word! It’s simple to join: 1?? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gRVy57nf (look for the button that says "fundraise" 2?? Share your passion for dance and why DPWH matters to YOU. 3?? Inspire your network to help bring the joy of dance to kids who need it most! Every share, every dollar, and every post helps us reach more young dancers. Together, we can create a future where no child is excluded from the art of dance. ?? Let’s make this #ADayForADancer to remember! ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gRVy57nf #GivingTuesday #DanceForAll #ADayForADancer #SupportTheArts #PayWhatYouCan

We're #hiring a new Dance Studio Manager in New York City Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network. Full time, in-person position for a bilingual Spanish/English person with experience in managing people, spaces, and sales.

Breaking is HOT after the Paris Olympics, but our program has been growing since 2017 with the amazing educator Eva Bustamove. Excited to see some returning and brand new breakers tonight! We also have another day of Jazz with Amina and Latin with Andres! Adults - Latin social dance for beginners starts tonight at 6:45. No partner or right feet required ??

Ballet and Afro-Beats for everyone! Grown-ups who want to get active and have an amazing time doing it, tonight is for you. Our #Afro-Beats class with Sylvestre is so popular we now have it two nights a week. Kids classes continue for all ages with ballet, hip hop and of course Afro-Beats.

Tuesdays at DPWH are ???? from morning to night!! Mornings are for #babies and #toddlers with Ms. Heather Then we get #rhythm on with #Tap and #Latin. Three new exciting teachers - Bella, Lucas and Mari. Visit our website for registration and to see what we have coming up the rest of the week!

Fall classes start TODAY! Kids, Teens and Adults Mondays start us off with #Jazz with Amina, #Ballet with Aqura, Maddie, and Lili, and #Contemporary with Lili Visit our website for registration and to see what we have coming up the rest of the week! https://lnkd.in/eWWJdzZM

Dance Project of Washington Heights is #Hiring! Join our talented and diverse faculty this fall and work with the best kids and community you'll ever find. Must be excellent with young children and be committed to social justice, positive classroom management, and the well being of children. Speak Spanish? That's a huge plus! Email [email protected] with resume and cover letter and for more information. Visit our website to get a flavor of our organization.