More than movement…

Human Resilience in the Age of AI

NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL LATIN DANCE PROGRAMS

Community, culture, humanity, health, and healing.

Bilingual Latin Dance Programs

Borough Moves is our community engagement project designed to promote collective mental health and well-being through the power of dance, culture, and intergenerational programming.

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!
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.
Community Rhythms of Hope: Latin Dance & DJ Events for all ages.

90-min - 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.
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

Book School Assembly

NYC Scholar Latin Dance

Book Latin Dance Events

Academic Achievement

Dance has been linked to higher SAT scores and better performance in math and science.
It improves cognitive flexibility, memory, focus, adaptability, responsiveness, and curiosity, all of which are necessary for today’s new learning needs.
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.
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 Engagement

Latin dance programs unite students, families, and staff through shared experiences and performances that strengthen school culture and foster mutual respect across generations.
Community engagement improves school climate and student outcomes.