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Dance Classes

Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.

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Beginning/Intermediate Ballet

Thursday: 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Mark Morris Dance Group , 3 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

Beginning/Intermediate through Advanced classes are offered on a drop-in basis,

Phone: 718-624-8400
E-mail: info@mmdg.org
Cost: $14

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Belly Dance

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Ridgewood YMCA , 69-02 64th St, Queens

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Age:Adult

A dance movement class that focuses on the core muscles, emphasizing muscular isolations. Dance to Middle Eastern rhythms while learning traditional movements and combinations.

Phone: 212-912-2180

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Belly Dancing

Friday: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

PEP for Seniors , 1525 Unionport Road Apt. #ME, Bronx

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Age:Senior

Join PEP's Belly Dancing Class every Friday! Please come to PEP to purchase your multipass card for this and other classes. Open to anyone 55+.

Cost: $15/5 classes

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Bilingual Zumba

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

St. Mary's Community Center , 595 Trinity Ave, Bronx

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Start Date: November 14, 2018
End Date: November 14, 2019
Age:Teen / Adult / Senior

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps. Families welcome. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Phone 2: 718-618-7478
E-mail: Martinez@Bronxworks.org

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Body Conditioning on the Ball

Thursday: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

Mark Morris Dance Group , 3 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

Body Conditioning on the Ball (formerly Stability Ball) uses the Physio-Ball to work on core strength, employing the Pilates vocabulary. The Ball is a fun full-body strengthening tool that provides flexibility and aerobic benefits. Bouncing, strengthening and stretching in this class is challenging and fun.

Phone: 718-624-8400
E-mail: info@mmdg.org
Cost: $13

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Capoeira Afro-Brazilian Martial Art

Saturday: 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida Street, Bronx

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Start Date: October 1, 2019
End Date: December 28, 2019
Age:Child / Teen

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance acrobatics, and music. It was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil at the begining of the 16 century. It is know for its acrobatic and complex manueuvers, often involving hands on the ground and inverted kicks.

Children and Youth ages 6 years to 17 years are encouraged to experience Capoeria.

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Caribbean Dance

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA , 1121 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn

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Age:Adult

Learn Carribean dances and rythms in this multi-level class which is sure to keep you moving and have fun.

Cost: free for members, non-members $95/8 weeks

Please check the center for cost and schedule.

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Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx

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Youth will learn the moves of the Caribbean. They will get a workout while dancing to the beats.

This class is part of a drop in program this means there is a variety of classes that regularly happen Monday - Friday between 3-6pm. Youth are welcome to come every day or only one day. They can stay for all 3 hours or just one.

Classes include team building, track and field, drama, yoga, basketball, creative art, ping pong, dance, field trips and more.

We also offer programming for the school breaks please inquire with email below.

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Chair Dancing

Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Moriah Senior Center , 90 Bennett Avenue, Manhattan

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Age:Senior

Join us for an energizing aerobic workout without getting out of your chair! To participate, you must become a member of the senior center. Joining is easy and free, please call to find out how.

Cost: Free

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Dance Classes

Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.

Mark Morris Dance Group

Borough: Brooklyn
Age: Youth/Adult
Type: Dance Classes
Offers a variety of classes for adults and children. Cost per class varies from $10-15/class. Please contact the group for more specific details.
Phone: 718-624-8400 | Email

United East Athletics Association

Borough: Manhattan
Age: Youth
Type: badminton, basketball, chinese chess, dragon boat, lion dance, ping pong, soccer
Phone: 212-227-9452 | Email

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