Movement Speaks®

In-Person Classes

Join Us in the Joy of Movement

Step into a Movement Speaks® class and connect through dance. Designed for older adults of all abilities, these FREE classes inspire creativity, promote wellness, and build community. With sessions held all across NYC, find your perfect fit and move with us today!

Spring 2025

In-Person Class Schedule

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Sunday

  • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

    W 122nd St. and Riverside Dr.
    New York, NY 10027

    w/ Naomi, Jill, & Marcy

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Monday

  • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

    1430 Plimpton Ave.
    Bronx, NY 10452

    w/ Sofi & Victoria

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  • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

    565 Manhattan Avenue,
    New York, NY 10027

    w/ Kathy & Marie

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  • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

    180 Mott St.
    New York, NY 10012

    w/ Casie & Mee Mee

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  • 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

    593 Columbus Ave.
    New York, NY 10024

    w/ Casie & Marie

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  • 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

    343 East 70th Street,
    New York, NY 10021

    w/ Patricia & Kelly

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  • 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

    10-25 41st Ave,
    Long Island City, NY 11101

    w/ Kathy & Chuck

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Tuesday

  • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    25 Carmine St.
    New York, NY 10014
    (Entrance on Bleeker St.)

    w/ Casie & Elena

    **Class moves to WSP on May 6th**

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  • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    20 Washington Square N
    New York, NY 10011
    Garibaldi Plaza (East of the fountain)

    w/ Casie & Elena

    **Class Starts May 6th**

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  • 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    135 W 106th St.
    New York, NY 10025

    w/ Kathy & Victoria

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  • 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    530 W 133rd St.
    New York, NY 10027

    w/ Theo & Chuck

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  • 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM

    1395 Lexington Ave.
    New York, NY 10128

    w/ Naomi & Casie

    **Tuition-Base Class

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  • 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    1450 Plimpton Ave.
    Bronx, NY 10452

    w/ Patricia & José

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  • 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    34 West 134th St.
    New York, NY 10037

    w/ Naomi, Theo, & Chuck

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Wednesday

  • 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    868 Amsterdam Ave.
    New York, NY 10025

    w/ Theo & Chuck

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  • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

    W 122nd St. and Riverside Dr.
    New York, NY 10027

    w/ Casie, Naomi, & Jill

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  • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

    1285 Merriam Ave.
    Bronx, NY 10452

    w/ Kathy & José

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  • 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

    108 West 146th. St.
    New York, NY 10039

    w/ Myna & Casie

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  • 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

    1320 Webster Ave.
    Bronx, NY 10456

    w/ Theo & Chuck

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Thursday

  • 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    100 La Salle St.
    New York, NY 10027

    w/ Patricia & Jill

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  • 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

    1428 Fifth Ave.
    New York, NY 10035

    w/ Theo & Chuck

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  • 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

    334 Madison St.
    New York, NY 10002
    (Lower level)

    w/ Patricia

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Friday

  • 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    155 bank St.
    New York, NY 10014

    w/ Casie

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  • 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

    1454 Shakespeare Ave.
    Bronx, NY 10452

    w/ Elena & José

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  • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

    450 W 131st St.
    New York, NY 10027

    w/ Patricia

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Movement Has No Age Limit.

“Before Movement Speaks I was sort of unsure about everything, now I feel my world is my oyster.”
— Participant, George Bruce Library, West Harlem

Dance Builds Community.

“I love that we are all in this together; it’s a shared experience of dancing amongst all of us.”
— Participant, Central Harlem Senior Center
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A group of elderly people exercising outdoors with red resistance bands in a park setting.
Group of elderly people sitting on chairs, participating in a group exercise, raising their arms in a community center room.
A man in a red shirt and glasses high-fives a woman wearing a mask, with another seated person in the background. A painting of a saxophonist is visible on the wall.
A woman with curly hair is excitedly pointing her finger in an outdoor park setting with a fountain in the background. She appears animated and is wearing a sleeveless patterned top. People are walking in the background, including one person with a d
Group of people in a dance class performing arm movements while standing next to chairs.
Two elderly women sitting and conversing, wearing red shirts and face masks indoors.
A group of people participating in a dance class indoors, standing in a line and moving energetically. The room is bright with windows and artwork on the walls. Several participants are wearing name tags.
Smiling elderly woman in red hat and shirt at a social event.
Group of older adults in a fitness class, wearing red, smiling, and raising their arms in a joyful pose.
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