Arts Partner Since 2010. Serving K- 5th. After-School Dance Programs. Funding for Notes in Motion’s arts partnership with PS 89 has been provided by a NYSCA grant.
The Child Center of New York helps at-risk children and youth succeed in life. They provide family intervention, youth development, counseling and home visiting services that keep families healthy and intact.
School Population Demographics:
K-12, 2022 students; 77% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 2% White; 41% ELL; 59% economically disadvantaged; 18% special education
After-School Program (Fall 2016 - Spring 2017) 2nd Grade (50 students, 3 class groups, 22-sessions) Teaching Artist: Geneva Jenkins
"Dance can play a part in everyone’s life no matter who you are”—student
“This kind of program is definitely helpful for improving creativity”—parent
"Students were more comfortable & open to their classmates"—teacher
After-School Dance Program (Spring 2012)
5th Grade (2 class groups, 9-sessions, 50-students)
Teaching Artist: Anastasia Niemann
Technique and Creation (Winter-Spring 2013)
4th-5th Grade (4-class groups, 15-sessions, 100-students)
Teaching Artist: Sonja Dale
A better me, A better world. Citizenship, Collaboration, Individualism, and Self-Esteem (Summer 2013)
3rd Grade (2-class groups, 15-sessions, 100-students)
Teaching Artist: Sonja Dale
Musical Theatre/Broadway Dance (Spring 2014)
3rd Grade, (3-class groups, 11 sessions, 100-students)
Teaching Artist: Sonja Dale
Five Boroughs (Summer 2014)
1st Grade (2 class groups, 6-sessions 100 students)
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Donnello
Our Bodies and the Seasons (Winter-Spring 2015)
Kindergarten (13-sessions)
Teaching Artist: Maira Duarte
After-School Program (Winter-Spring 2016)
1st Grade (26-sessions, 50-students)
Teaching Artist: Lisa Graziano
After-School Program (Fall 2016 - Spring 2017) 2nd Grade (50 students, 3 class groups, 22-sessions) Teaching Artist: Geneva Jenkins