Dancing Classrooms New York City

We're still reeling from the glittering excitement of our Mad Hot Ball 30th Anniversary Gala last Friday! (Pictures to come)   Not only did we successfully raise over $300,000 to support our programs for K-12th grade youth and educators, but we also premiered a new video reflecting on our past, present, and future impact. ICYMI, Check it out! It's not too late to honor anyone who has been a part of the Dancing Classrooms legacy...and there are so many! Go to https://bit.ly/4caeHbS

🎉 Meet our 2024 Mad Hot Ball honoree, Alejandro Mejia, an extraordinary educator and recipient of the Dancing Classrooms Alumni Achievement Award. This award recognizes former students who are using the skills that social dancing helped cultivate in them to make the world a better place and inspire others. From his early dancing days as part of the winning team "Indigo" at PS 115, to his current extraordinary teaching journey, he's always strived to make the world a better place. Witness his profound journey featured in Mad Hot Ballroom and join us as we honor Alejandro at the 30th Anniversary Mad Hot Ball. 🕺🎉 💃 Can’t be there in person? Please donate to cultivate thousands of engaged learners and collaborative leaders across NYC and the U.S. through Dancing Classrooms' K-12 grade programs. https://bit.ly/4caeHbS1w

🎨 🎭 Celebrate National Arts in Education Week, September 9 - 13, 2024! 🩰 🎼 During National Arts in Education Week, you can find a way to celebrate the arts in education, whether you are a student, educator, parent, or principal. This week, passed by Congress in 2010, is designated to highlight the benefits of and need for the arts in education so that elected officials and educational decision-makers nationwide can find ways to support equitable arts access for students of all backgrounds. Please help us celebrate National Arts in Education Week and the importance of arts education in a child's life. Grab tix to the Mad Hot Ball Gala on 9/20, and join our celebration of dance education for all young people at https://bit.ly/4caeHbS #MadHotBall #artseducation #danceeducation #socialdance

Let's hear it for the 2024 Mad Hot Ball Honorees: Yang Chen, Maria Torres, Carrie Steinmetz, and Alejandro Mejia! 👏🏻 🙌🏾 🫶🏽 All of these individuals have impacted Dancing Classrooms New York City and used the power of dance to improve their communities and inspire others. It's not too late to show your support for them on September 20th. 💃🏽 🌈 🕺🏽 🎟️ Go to: https://lnkd.in/gASta5X6 to get your tickets, journal ads, or to make a donation in their name. #MadHotBall #honorees #support #DanceEducation #SocialDance

Dare to dance with The All-Stars Company? 🕺🪩💃🏽 Join us for an unforgettable night at the Mad Hot Ball 30th Anniversary Gala on Sept 20th! Our talented kids from across NYC are all set to dazzle you with their mad hot moves. Rejoice in the triumph of our 5th and 6th-grade stars, who mastered our 23-24 Dancing Classrooms' Social Ballroom program. It's more than just a performance; it’s a joyful community experience! Don’t miss out on a special treat from the All-Stars, which allows you to dance and sparkle too! 👠 ✨ Grab your tickets here:  https://bit.ly/4caeHbS #MadHotBall #DancePrograms #Excitement #Fundraising

🎉 Let’s celebrate Carrie Steinmetz, one of our 2024 Mad Hot Ball honorees, and Dancing Classrooms Champion Award recipient! This award celebrates her exceptional advocacy and leadership in dance for all. Carrie’s journey with Dancing Classrooms began at a 2012 Mad Hot Ball, where a performance deeply moved her from a group of 5th graders. Inspired, she joined the Dancing Classrooms Board in 2015 and served for 7 impactful years, including three as Chair. Her leadership was especially pivotal during the pandemic, ensuring continued access to dance education for children when they needed it most. We are excited to share more about Carrie’s incredible impact on Dancing Classrooms and the thousands of young lives she has touched over her 12+ years of dedicated service. 💃🏅 #MadHotBall Grab tix to the Mad Hot Ball Gala on 9/20, featuring live music from award-winning jazz trumpeter & composer Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists. 🎶 https://bit.ly/4caeHbS

🎟️ One month alert: Embrace the rhythm of giving! Secure your tickets for the Mad Hot Ball 30th Anniversary Gala and champion social-emotional learning through dance. Every ticket fuels an inclusive, vibrant future where students feel seen, heard, and connected. 📆 Don’t miss out—grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4caeHbS #MadHotBall #DancePrograms #Excitement #Fundraising

📣 Announcing Cate Smit as our 2024 Mad Hot Ball Auctioneer! Cate has transitioned from a celebrated acting career to an in-demand host & auctioneer. 🎉 Get ready for an electrifying paddle raise - Grab tickets to the 9/20 Mad Hot Ball - enjoy live music & dance https://bit.ly/4caeHbS #MadHotBall #Auctioneer # #EventHost #CharityAuction #DancePrograms #Excitement #Fundraising

📣 We are thrilled to announce that Maria Torres will be honored at the 2024 Mad Hot Ball! 🎉 Maria is receiving our Social Dance Innovator Award for her revolutionary contributions to dance, fusing cultural rhythms with contemporary styles. Her remarkable career spans high-profile projects like "Swing!" and "Enchanted," collaborations with Diane Paulus, award-winning choreography on "So You Think You Can Dance," and currently as part of the creative team bringing "Take the Lead" to B'way! Maria's innovative approach and leadership continue to inspire and shape the dance industry, and we are so lucky to have her as an honoree. Join us in celebrating Maria's exceptional achievements and her dedication to advancing the art of dance. 📅 Save the date: September 20th for the Mad Hot Ball Gala, featuring live music from award-winning jazz trumpeter & composer Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists playing all styles of social dance music during an extended open dance segment of the evening. 🎟️ Secure your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4caeHbS

Grab tix to the Mad Hot Ball Gala on 9/20, featuring live music from award-winning jazz trumpeter & composer Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists, playing all styles of social dance music, from swing to salsa to cha cha, + an extended open dance segment.  🎷 🎉 Recently named "today's premier swing band" by Broadway World, will light up this year's Mad Hot Ball Gala with their electrifying performance! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 20th, 6:30 pm and join us at the beautiful Bohemian National Hall on Manhattan’s Upper East Side for Dancing Classrooms New York City's 30th anniversary. It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate three splendid decades of social dancing and appreciate four outstanding community contributors: Yang Chen, Maria Torres, Alejandro Mejia, and Carrie Steinmetz. 🌟 🥂 You can secure your tickets today at https://bit.ly/3yzQHBh and let's dance the night away with Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists at the Mad Hot Ball Gala. #registernow #rsvp #DancingClassrooms #gala #honoree #MadHotBall2024