NYC Dance Week Festival 2017 | NYCDanceWeek.org

Enjoy 10 days of free dance, fitness and wellness classes in New York City on June 15 - 24, 2017 at noted studios.  For more info, visit www.nycdanceweek.org [http://www.nycdanceweek.org]. HOW TO TAKE FREE & DISCOUNTED CLASSES Please see guidelines below on how to sign up for classes during NYC Dance Week.  You may not use Front Desk to sign up for the classes (it's for viewing schedule only) being offered by the participating studios.  It is only for the Fitness Labs.  If the studio requires it (check their special instructions), please sign up with them directly.  STEP 1. Register for Free here on Eventbrite [https://nycdanceweek2017.eventbrite.com]. (also required for taking the free Fitness Labs [http://www.nycdanceweek.org/fitness-labs/]) STEP 2. Check offers [http://www.nycdanceweek.org/how-to-take-free-classes/] from participating studios in May 2017.  Pay close attention to their special instructions. STEP 3. Print out the pass you receive in the registration confirmation e-mail from Eventbrite and bring to participating studio.  Depending on the studio, it may be collected but you may print as many times as you want. STEP 4. Have a great time and tag us on your status updates and photos during the week! #NYCDanceWeek2017   OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 1. All the classes are first-come, first-served. Some classes require advanced reservations with the studio. 2. Some classes have restrictions (i.e. New students only). 3. Please read the studios’ special instructions, i.e. RSVP required. 4. Call the studio directly for questions on what to wear, bring, etc. and to confirm the class.  Sometimes we do not get notified when their schedule changes.   TAKING FITNESS LABS Step 1. Register on Eventbrite [https://nycdanceweek2017.eventbrite.com] for NYC Dance Week. Step 2. View the offers [http://www.nycdanceweek.org/fitness-labs/]. Step 3. RSVP for lab (details to follow). Step 4. Print out the pass you receive in the registration confirmation e-mail from Eventbrite and bring to the lab.   EVENTS _NYC DANCE WEEK KICK-OFF PARTY_ Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Where: Angel of Harlem, 2272 Frederick Douglass Blvd (corner of W 122nd Ct.), New York, NY 10027 Casual 21 & over In partnership with Angel of Harlem [http://www.angelofharlemnyc.com/], NYC DANCE WEEK INVITES ALL DANCE ENTHUSIASTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ITS OFFICIAL FESTIVAL KICK-OFF PARTY with drink & appetizer specials while dancing to some great beats.   _NYC DANCE WEEK KICK-OFF EVENT WITH BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT, ERIC L. ADAMS_ Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017 Time: 5:00 PM Where: Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza, 209 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Event will include performances, dance class and more_._ _ _ _NYC DANCE WEEK FESTIVAL__ _ Date: Thursday, June 15 – Saturday, June 24, 2017 Time: Varies Where: Noted studios Registration: https://nycdanceweek2017.eventbrite.com [https://nycdanceweek2017.eventbrite.com] Class Offers: http://www.nycdanceweek.org/how-to-take-free-classes/ [http://www.nycdanceweek.org/how-to-take-free-classes/] Dance enthusiasts are invited to participate in 10 days of free dance, fitness and wellness classes at noted studios in the boroughs of New York City.  Check the website [http://www.nycdanceweek.org/how-to-take-free-classes/] for class offers (to be posted in May 2017).   _FITNESS LABS DURING NYC DANCE WEEK FESTIVAL_ Details: http://www.nycdanceweek.org/fitness-labs/ [http://www.nycdanceweek.org/fitness-labs/] During the FESTIVAL, DANCE ENTHUSIASTS MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN A SERIES OF UNIQUE, ethnic FITNESS LABS sponsored by our festival affiliate FitEngine, Inc. [http://fitengine.com/], a trusted source for inside information on fitness and wellness. FitEngine is providing studio space for approved instructors who need studio space to teach. Labs range from injury prevention lab to techniques.  Schedule will be posted in May 2017. _ _ _INJURY PREVENTION WORKSHOP BY HARKNESS CENTER FOR DANCE INJURIES_ Date: Thursday, June 22, 2017 Time: 5:30-7:00 PM Where: Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 The Harkness Center's Injury Prevention Workshop provides information to the dance community on all aspects of physical and psychosocial well-being, to encourage healthy and safe training for career longevity. In this workshop, you will learn about Balance and the Spine, taught by Marijeanne Liederbach, PhD, PT, with guest instructors from Pilobolus and Mark Morris Dance Center.   _PERFORMANCE EVENT WITH NYC10 DANCE INITIATIVE_ Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Time: 7:30 PM Where: Dixon Place, 161 Chrystie St. (btw Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY 10002 Tickets:http://dixonplace.org [http://dixonplace.org] More Info: http://nyc10.org [http://nyc10.org/] Dance Week participants are also invited to watch performances of new dance works at a special showcase by its sister project, NYC10, at Dixon Place on Wednesday, June 21st.  10 selected emerging choreographers /studio instructors and dance companies will be performing for up to 10 mins and the audience and reviewers will provide feedback of their work to them. _ _ _DANCER FOR A DAY PROGRAM_ Date: Saturday, June 24, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: Dancewave, 45 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Dancer for a Day is a NYC Dance Week initiative that provides inner-city youth facing a unique challenge with the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a professional dancer.   In its third year, Dancer for a Day will choose up to 20 youth, ages 10-15, to participate in a day filled with class taking, a nutritional workshop, lunch, a private performance by and Q&A with a NYC10 dance company.   If you support this festival, please help us keep it going!   Make a donation here: http://bit.ly/1FUUJhW [http://bit.ly/1FUUJhW]   Please use #nycdanceweek2017 on social media when you give us a shout out. Thank you. Happy dancing!   SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS Studio Partner: Mark Morris Dance Center Sponsors: H+ | The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory, Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, Altru Global, Arthur Murray NYC, noosa yoghurt Event Partners: Brooklyn Borough President's Office - Eric L. Adams, Dancewave, Peridance Capezio Center, Angel of Harlem, kd dance