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Washington Heights · New York, New York

Dance Project of Washington Heights

Washington Heights community dance nonprofit led by Co-Founder + Executive Director Heather Godfrey. Ages 3-14 in ballet, modern, tap and hip-hop with a pay-what-you-can policy. Mission: dance education for all Upper Manhattan families regardless of income.

Ages 3–14 years
Focus Recreational
Styles Ballet, Modern, Tap
  • Children's Dance
  • Ballet
  • Contemporary
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About the school

Dance Project of Washington Heights is a community-based dance nonprofit at 350 Fort Washington Avenue dedicated to providing dance education to the children and families of Upper Manhattan regardless of cultural background or income level. Programming covers ages 3-14 with ballet, modern, tap and hip-hop technique, taught by experienced teachers. A pay-what-you-can policy welcomes all families regardless of financial means. The organisation is led by Co-Founder and Executive Director Heather Godfrey.

At a glance

Address
350 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
Suburb
Washington Heights
City
New York
State
New York
Age range
3–14 years
Disciplines
Ballet, Modern, Tap, Hip-Hop
Approach
Recreational
Price band
Budget

What stands out

  1. i.Pay-what-you-can community dance nonprofit
  2. ii.Ballet, modern, tap and hip-hop for ages 3-14
  3. iii.Fort Washington Avenue studio led by Heather Godfrey

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