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Groove NYC.org Groove NYC.org is a nonprofit organization that brings people together thru the power of music, dance

Happy Birthday Jordaan! We love you and the kiddos adore you! Thank you for sharing your light with NYC
05/15/2026

Happy Birthday Jordaan! We love you and the kiddos adore you! Thank you for sharing your light with NYC

05/12/2026

04/29/2026

Happy International Day of Dance!!!
Get up and today 💃🕺
Here's a little video of our "Dance Why"! Why do we keep ???
Kids need this freedom of expression more than ever! So get up and dance with someone today!

04/29/2026

Happy International Day of Dance!!!
Get up and today 💃🕺
Here's a little video of our "Dance Why"! Why do we keep ???
Kids need this freedom of expression more than ever! So get up and dance with someone today!
A huge Thanks to our Board, Staff, Interns, students and anyone who's ever Grooved NYC!
There's magic in the movement! Anna Theresa Cascio Doc Dougherty Jackie Jackson Gabrielle Lehu Frawley Michael Gluck Jessica Trovato Caroline Cascio

Are you looking for a simple, powerful way to help your students transition into learning mode and boost their focus ins...
04/21/2026

Are you looking for a simple, powerful way to help your students transition into learning mode and boost their focus instantly? 🧠✨

​Meet Sound Maps—the perfect pre-class activity to turn "chaos to calm" in under three minutes.

​We all know the struggle: getting students settled and mentally present when they arrive at class can be a challenge. Sound Maps are the antidote. By guiding kids to practice active listening and sensory mapping, you help them anchor their attention, lower anxiety, and cultivate the mindfulness needed for a productive session.

​Why educators and parents love Sound Maps:

* ​Instant Grounding: Shifts focus from external distractions to the present moment.
* ​Zero Prep: No materials required, just ears and imagination.
* ​Inclusivity: A quiet, reflective activity that works for all learners, whether in-person or remote.
* ​Brain Activation: Prepares the mind for deeper engagement and complex thinking.

​Ready to transform your classroom start-up ritual?

​Whether you're a teacher looking to sharpen your students' concentration or a parent seeking a grounding activity for your child before virtual school, Sound Maps provide the reset button you've been looking for.

​Follow GROOVE NYC Org on to download our free "Sound Map Starter Guide" and bring a new level of focus to your day! 🔗👇

​ MindfulnessForKids

Are you looking for a simple, powerful way to help your students transition into learning mode and boost their focus ins...
04/21/2026

Are you looking for a simple, powerful way to help your students transition into learning mode and boost their focus instantly? 🧠✨

​Meet Sound Maps—the perfect pre-class activity to turn "chaos to calm" in under three minutes.

​We all know the struggle: getting students settled and mentally present when they arrive at class can be a challenge. Sound Maps are the antidote. By guiding kids to practice active listening and sensory mapping, you help them anchor their attention, lower anxiety, and cultivate the mindfulness needed for a productive session.

​Why educators and parents love Sound Maps:

* ​Instant Grounding: Shifts focus from external distractions to the present moment.
* ​Zero Prep: No materials required, just ears and imagination.
* ​Inclusivity: A quiet, reflective activity that works for all learners, whether in-person or remote.
* ​Brain Activation: Prepares the mind for deeper engagement and complex thinking.

​Ready to transform your classroom start-up ritual?

​Whether you're a teacher looking to sharpen your students' concentration or a parent seeking a grounding activity for your child before virtual school, Sound Maps provide the reset button you've been looking for.

​Follow GROOVE NYC Org on Teachers Pay Teachers to download our free "Sound Map Starter Guide" and bring a new level of focus to your day! 🔗👇

04/18/2026

Harry Chapin once said “"When in doubt, do something."

I’m thrilled to share that… WE DID SOMETHING!

​Huge thanks to the Harry Chapin Foundation for their incredible support of GROOVE NYC’s youth arts programming for positive mental health.

​At GROOVE NYC, we believe that the arts are more than just a creative outlet—they are a powerful tool for fostering positive mental health, building resilience, and providing a safe space for young people to express themselves and thrive.

​Thanks to this partnership, we are able to expand our reach, ensuring more youth in our community have access to the therapeutic and transformative power of the arts. We are so grateful to the Harry Chapin Foundation for believing in our mission and investing in the emotional well-being of the next generation.

​Together, we are making a lasting impact!

Deep breath in... and out. 🌬️We see you, teachers. We’re officially in the "counting down the days while simultaneously ...
04/14/2026

Deep breath in... and out. 🌬️
We see you, teachers. We’re officially in the "counting down the days while simultaneously running a marathon" phase of the school year. The piles of grading are high, the energy in the classroom is... electric (to put it mildly), and your "To-Do" list seems to be growing legs.
Before you jump into the next lesson plan or parent email, take 60 seconds for yourself.
Why this matters right now:
Co-regulation: Your calm is contagious. When you breathe, your students feel it too.
Decision Fatigue: A momentary pause clears the mental fog of making 1,500+ decisions a day.
Burnout Prevention: You can’t pour from an empty cup—or a caffeinated-but-exhausted one.
The Challenge: Watch this video on Teachers Pay Teachers follow the prompts, and let those shoulders drop away from your ears. You’ve done incredible work this year. Let’s finish strong—and centered. 🧘‍♂️🍎
Tag a fellow educator who needs a "reset" minute today! 👇

03/21/2026

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