6 WEEK SERIES

who it's for:

+ dancers-at-heart

Could be you if you don’t feel like a dancer because you haven’t been dancing or never really had the opportunity to, but know that you want to and are one deep down

+ rusty dancers

You if you feel like the tin man: maybe your joints are creaky and/or stiff, maybe you've had injuries that have held you back, maybe you're out of practice - but you don't want that to stop you from dancing again!

+ dancers who want to be part of a creative, meaningful process

You have been dancing lately, but you're craving more consistency and community, and would like to explore a creative process with movement and expression

+ dance facilitators or choreographers who need to refill their creative well

You're spending a lot of your creative energy on leading others in movement, and you feel a bit burnt out and would love to get re-inspired and connected, and have a space to explore your own expression

in other words...

If you want to connect with your body and your expression through dance, and value expression over strict technique… IT’S FOR YOU!

If you want to feel like a dancer again and be a part of something beyond yourself… IT’S FOR YOU!

If you want to let go of past dance conditioning like perfectionism, criticism, or unrealistic body ideals and instead embrace who you are as a dancer and human today… IT’S FOR YOU!

WE WELCOME ALL AGES, ALL BODIES, ALL LEVELS, AND ALL STYLES OF DANCE.

videos from past cohorts - 2015 - 2022

Studio Showcase - Spring 2023

Check out the work of our students and choreographers last year!

Click here for a more in-depth look with a program and time stamps.

Studio Showcase - Spring 2022

Check out the work of our students and choreographers last year!

Check out more of our collaborative dances over the years:

2018 “Up & Up”

2019 “Treasure”

2017 “Everyday Movement”

2018 “Raise Hell”

2017 Broken Glass

2021 “Phoenix”

Feedback from Students

Let their stories inform and inspire you.

what's included:

+ weekly classes + rehearsals (90 minutes each)

6 weeks of collaborative dance sessions that will build up to the creation of a group dance piece

+ showcase performance

An in-studio performance on May 15th at 8pm ET, open to the public and alongside other creative dance pieces from classes and companies with aligned values

+ private whatsapp group + video recaps

Stay connected through a private group and catch up on any choreo that you miss - we'll be sending video recaps each session in case you have to miss a rehearsal for any reason

frequently asked questions

Please reach us at jess@jessgrippo.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

I have schedule conflicts during some of the weeks - is that ok?

No problem! With a longer series, we expect everyone to have certain weeks where they aren't able to make it live.

We'll be doing video recaps after each class, so you can always catch up virtually! We design our class series in this way to make it more accessible for everyone, and to allow you more flexibility if you are traveling, get sick, or if anything comes up.

What if I missed the March series? Will I feel behind?

While elements of the dance were started with the March series on Tuesday nights, we'll be going deeper with the choreography and adding more throughout our Friday sessions. If you missed March, we are happy to provide videos to help you get caught up where needed, but there will also be options that allow you to start fresh and learn the new parts only.

who's leading it?

Michelle Maso and Dana DeFrancesco, 2 of our most veteran Dance Again facilitators will be leading this series!

what if I haven’t danced at all in the past year/decade?

Great! This is THE place to break back in. Most of our members are in a similar boat or have recently started dancing again or for the first time, so rest assured that the people around you GET IT and there is no judgment whatsoever. Classes are paced in a way that you can really adapt it to your level and current ability.

what type(s) of music do you typically work with?

Music types vary depending on the teacher and the group. Playlists range from Indie rock and dance music, to pop, to instrumental. Here’s a sample playlist!

The plan for this series is to use Sarah Brightman's song "Deliver Me." Plans might change but that's where we'll start!

do you offer refunds?

If after the first class you truly feel like it's not aligned for you, we'll refund you for future sessions and cancel your participation. There are no refunds after the second class session begins.

what should I wear?

Wear clothes you can comfortably move in - barefoot or socks is recommended, but dance shoes are also ok! It's not a fashion show, so don't stress over what to wear ;) Most people wear sweatpants or leggings and a t-shirt.

I’m nervous - how do I know this is right for me?

We know it can be scary to step into a new dance experience and we've tried our best to be as descriptive as possible so that you can determine if it's your vibe. That being said, it’s still totally normal to be nervous or to have questions!

We welcome you to reach out to our team at jess@jessgrippo.com and danceagain@jessgrippo.com.

new to nyc and too intimidated at first...

After college, I moved to a small town with very few dance opportunities for adults, and for four years I stopped dancing for the first time in my life. I always said that if I realized my dream of moving to NYC, a place rich with dance opportunities for anyone and everyone, I would start dancing again.

I moved to NYC in November 2014, but I didn't start dancing. I felt out of practice and intimidated to return to a traditional studio setting, and I realized my location was not the only thing holding me back. Then, a former dance teacher and now dear friend told me about Dance Again. A day later I spoke with Jess and decided to enroll. Within a week, I was dancing again, and a few weeks later I was performing for the first time in ten years.

If something is holding you back from dancing again or you've been hoping for an opportunity to dance again free from comparison or competition, I highly recommend Dance Again.

- Cait Marie Crossley

Join us for this unique, creative experience, only offered once a year

who it's for:

+ dancers-at-heart

+ rusty dancers

+ dancers who want to be part of a creative, meaningful process

+ dance facilitators or choreographers who need to refill their creative well

in other words...

It’s not about steps or perfection it’s about YOU and whatever you bring to your dance. Bring your joy, your pain, your desire to be seen, your deepest fears, or simply your love of dance and you will be welcomed. We’re all just a bunch of ‘dance orphans’ who were looking for a home.

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videos from past cohorts - 2015 - 2022

Studio Showcase - Spring 2023

Studio Showcase - Spring 2022

Check out more of our collaborative dances over the years:

Feedback from Students

what's included:

+ weekly classes + rehearsals (90 minutes each)

+ showcase performance

+ private whatsapp group + video recaps

get your spot

Spaces are limited!

frequently asked questions

words from students

The program allowed me to release a lot of emotion that I had been holding in. Each week I felt like crying during class - not because I was sad - but because there was finally a place to channel a lot of energy, emotion, and stress that I had been harboring for a long time.

new to nyc and too intimidated at first...

jump to the sign up -->

Join us for this unique, creative experience, only offered once a year

who it's for:

+ dancers-at-heart

+ rusty dancers

+ dancers who want to be part of a creative, meaningful process

+ dance facilitators or choreographers who need to refill their creative well

in other words...

It’s not about steps or perfection it’s about YOU and whatever you bring to your dance. Bring your joy, your pain, your desire to be seen, your deepest fears, or simply your love of dance and you will be welcomed. We’re all just a bunch of ‘dance orphans’ who were looking for a home.

jump to the sign up -->

videos from past cohorts - 2015 - 2022

Studio Showcase - Spring 2023

Studio Showcase - Spring 2022

Check out more of our collaborative dances over the years:

Feedback from Students

what's included:

+ weekly classes + rehearsals (90 minutes each)

+ showcase performance

+ private whatsapp group + video recaps

get your spot

Spaces are limited!

frequently asked questions

words from students

The program allowed me to release a lot of emotion that I had been holding in. Each week I felt like crying during class - not because I was sad - but because there was finally a place to channel a lot of energy, emotion, and stress that I had been harboring for a long time.

new to nyc and too intimidated at first...

jump to the sign up -->

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