Our Mission

Through the joyful art and practice of social dances, Dancing Classrooms Long Island cultivates engaged learners, collaborative leaders, and inclusive spaces.
Our vision is a world that values social dance as foundational to every person’s well-being and joy, celebrates the beauty of diversity, and amplifies our shared humanity.
photo by Linda Camardo
photo by Linda Camardo
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OUR TEAM

Our Talented Team infuses social connection through various expressions of dance, inspiring our students to confidently approach new opportunities in school and in life.

OUR SUPPORTERS

Your support directly impacts our reach and the thousands of students we connect with each year. With your help we’re inspiring the next generation of driven, compassionate leaders.
photo by Richard Wheeler
photo by Richard Wheeler
Gala 2020 Purple Team
Gala 2020 Purple Team

DIVERSITY & EQUITY

At Dancing Classrooms, our purpose is to create a more equitable, just and joyful world by dancing together.

We strive to create learning environments in which everyone, regardless of racial or gender identity, social or class status, ethnic background or country of origin, range of emotional or physical abilities, or any other classification, will cultivate essential life skills and experience the joy of social dance.  For more information on our IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility, visit our IDEA page.

OUR HISTORY

CoDanceCo was established as a non-profit production company devoted to nurturing the creative development of dance artists and providing audiences with access to outstanding dance artistry that reflects the breadth and creativity of American dance. In 2007, CoDanceCo (CDC) received a Dana Foundation grant to become a licensed Global Network site for Pierre Dulaine’s nationally and internationally acclaimed Dancing ClassroomsTM (DC) arts-in-education, social-emotional in-school residency program. Read more about our History.

photo by Richard Wheeler
photo by Richard Wheeler