REACHING OUT TO OUR COMMUNITY

Bridge for Dance, Inc. offers educational outreach for public and private school students, teachers and dance educators as well as other organizations.

We believe dance as a kinesthetic practice can have a valuable influence on dancers of all ages by stimulating our mind/body connection with a unique and exciting movement experience.

Our programs help develop awareness and support of dance and artists by promoting connections between dance, our community and educational system. In many cases, our work with students ties in directly to class curriculum.

We offer a wide variety of outreach programs at affordable rates to schools and organizations. We utilize various dance forms such as Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Karate and Capoeira.

Field Trips
We can work directly with schools, parents or teachers to bring children to our studio to participate in classes/workshops, observe classes or
professional rehearsals.

In-School Workshops/Assemblies
We bring professional dance educators and/or dance companies to the school/organization for performances and/or workshops.

Guest Artist Residencies
Established and emerging dance companies are granted year-long residencies at our studio. As part of their grant, they rehearse at no cost to the company. In turn, they play an active role in our outreach programs in and outside the studio.

DancEvents
(Coming in 2007/08)
We want to fully embrace the diversity of our community by organizing public DancEvents. We will work directly with area vendors and other arts organizations to create free events throughout the year to celebrate and share dance through festival-style classes and performances.

BridgeLINKS
(Coming 2007)
As part of our thriving community, we will be sharing links to a diverse group of affiliated organizations that promote creative arts learning including
local schools and businesses.

Please call for more information. 212-749-1165

We look forward to dancing with you soon...

Kim LaRue
Studio Owner & Outreach Coordinator

Kim LaRue is one of the founders of the Bridge for Dance, Inc. Over the past ten years, her presence as studio owner, dance instructor and educator has had a positive impact on students and the community. In addition, she has played an  instrumental role in arts education and interdisciplinary learning as a faculty member at Creative Arts Lab in Teachers College Columbia University and repeating resident artist in NYC public schools (K-12) and Westchester County.