Chance 2 Dance NYC

Chance 2 Dance NYC Chance 2 Dance, NYC provides inclusive and accommodative creative movement and dance classes for individuals of all ages and unique abilities.

Founded in Central Florida, C2D NYC is our newly expanded program servicing all five boroughs across the city.

Today, we celebrate the 36th anniversary of Disability Independence Day—the day the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA...
07/27/2026

Today, we celebrate the 36th anniversary of Disability Independence Day—the day the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990.

The ADA transformed our country by affirming that people with disabilities deserve equal access, equal opportunity, and the right to fully participate in every aspect of community life. It was a landmark moment—but it was never meant to be the finish line.

Today also reminds us that Disability Pride Month is about more than looking back. It’s about celebrating the disability community, amplifying disabled voices, advocating for meaningful inclusion, and recognizing that our world is stronger because of the unique perspectives, talents, and experiences of people with disabilities.

At Chance 2 Dance, July is a special month—but our commitment doesn’t end when the calendar turns. Every dance class, every performance, every partnership, and every joyful moment is a celebration of inclusion, acceptance, belonging, and the belief that everyone deserves a chance to dance!

Today, and every day, we celebrate a world where everyBODY shines in their own beautiful way!!✨

Happy Disability Independence Day. 💙

Join us this Monday, July 27, from 9:30 AM–2:00 PM at the College of Staten Island Performing Arts Building (2800 Victor...
07/25/2026

Join us this Monday, July 27, from 9:30 AM–2:00 PM at the College of Staten Island Performing Arts Building (2800 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314) for Staten Island’s Disability Pride Month Celebration!

Hosted by the Office of the Staten Island Borough President in partnership with Disability Unite, this year’s celebration embraces the theme “A More Accessible Union.” The event will feature inspiring performances, engaging activities, opportunities to learn about disability inclusion and advocacy, and messages celebrating disability pride.

✨ Chance 2 Dance will be performing at 11:00 AM, and we’d love to see some familiar faces from our community cheering on our dancers! Register now for this FREE event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeA1RVVmBBHrbK5_X2I1gbhFQnxNBAXv4tV5XHrrU4Xqimfw/viewform

A heartfelt thank you to Broadway triple threat Sherrod T. Brown for spending his afternoon with the Chance 2 Dance NYC ...
07/09/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Broadway triple threat Sherrod T. Brown for spending his afternoon with the Chance 2 Dance NYC family as the emcee of our A Decade of Dreams: Growing Together in NY Showcase! 🩷🩵💛

From the moment he stepped onto the stage at the College of Staten Island’s Springer Concert Hall, Sherrod brought grace, charisma, warmth, and contagious energy that made an already unforgettable day shine even brighter.

Sherrod celebrated every dancer, connected with every audience member, and helped create an atmosphere filled with joy, encouragement, and inclusion. We are so grateful that he shared his time and talent with our community and helped make this milestone celebration so special.

Thank you, Sherrod, for believing in our mission! We hope to welcome you back again soon! ✨

Meet Blake. 🩵“When I don’t move, I’m stuck.”Those words are how Blake describes living with Parkinson’s disease, a diagn...
07/08/2026

Meet Blake. 🩵

“When I don’t move, I’m stuck.”

Those words are how Blake describes living with Parkinson’s disease, a diagnosis he received in the summer of 2025 after his arm suddenly gave out while he was bowling with the Grace Foundation. He couldn’t pick up the ball, and after getting checked, he learned he has Parkinson’s disease. Today, it affects the entire right side of his body, causing tightness, stiffness, shaking, and challenges with walking.

Blake, 39, joined Chance 2 Dance after hearing about our classes through friends at AHRC. Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Parkinson’s disease, he was looking for a way to keep moving and what he found was so much more.

“I love dancing. I feel it is great for my body, giving me the movement I need. Everyone benefits from this class. It helps me. The consistency is making me better than I realized it would. Concentration is much better, along with coordination. My mind is focused. My memory is better. I looked forward to dance class every week. It benefits me in all sorts of ways, not just helping with my diagnosis.”

What began as a way to stay active has also become a place where Blake has found friendship and the courage to step outside his comfort zone.

“The show gave me so much confidence, and I’m usually nervous in big crowds, but that went away. When Miss Jackie is there, I feel more confident as well... she is getting us out of our shyness in different ways.”

Blake hopes to continue making new friends, improving his skills, and one day working with the Chance 2 Dance team.

Thank you, Blake, for trusting us with your story. Your determination to keep moving inspires us every week. We are so grateful you’re part of the Chance 2 Dance family. 💛🩷

Happy 4th of July from our C2D NYC family❤️🤍💙Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and safe Independence Day...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from our C2D NYC family

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Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and safe Independence Day filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for being part of our C2D family!

Two weeks since our big show ✨The amount of love and support in one room was magical. Thank you to all of our partners, ...
06/26/2026

Two weeks since our big show ✨

The amount of love and support in one room was magical. Thank you to all of our partners, dancers, families, friends, and supporters for joining us on such a special day.
It’s moments like this where we feel truly grateful for all of those who have been along for this journey.

Special shout out to our outstanding performers
GRACEofny
CrimsonRise
Person Centered Care Services
A Very Special Place, Inc.
AHRC New York City
Eden II Programs
College of Staten Island Creative Exchange

& to our soloists of the day: Nina, Antonio, Francesca, and Amanda 👏🏼

Each group showed up with energy and grace, radiating confidence and happiness on that stage, we are so proud of you ❤️

📷 Alexandra Salmieri | NYC Photographer Behind the lens of these amazing moments, thank you for giving us your time and talents we are so grateful!
🎤 Sherrod T. Brown Hosting the show and making sure each one of our dancers were celebrated and loved, we are so appreciative of your support ❤️

To all of our Chance 2 Dance NYC teachers, we are not us without YOU. Thank you for all of your dedication and for pouring your love into our classes every day!

LETS KEEP INSPIRING THE WORLD TOGETHER 🌟

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06/19/2026

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At Chance 2 Dance NYC, our mission is rooted in creating opportunities for dancers of all abilities to shine and connect...
06/17/2026

At Chance 2 Dance NYC, our mission is rooted in creating opportunities for dancers of all abilities to shine and connect – which is why we’re so grateful for partnerships with incredible organizations like Person Centered Care Services whose dancers lit up the stage at our Annual Showcase in Staten Island on Friday and had the entire audience dancing along with them!✨

Inclusion is powerful and best experienced together! We are honored to serve our amazing dancers and their families through collaborations that help build a stronger, more connected community for everyone.

Interested in bringing inclusive dance opportunities to your organization? We’d love to connect. Email us at [email protected] to learn more about becoming part of the Chance 2 Dance NYC family and the inspiring community we’re building across NYC and beyond! 🩷💛🩵

There are just 12 hours until our dancers begin arriving to the venue and preparing for our most exciting day of the yea...
06/12/2026

There are just 12 hours until our dancers begin arriving to the venue and preparing for our most exciting day of the year as an organization! We are bursting with anticipation and pride and cannot wait to watch these superstars take the stage TOMORROW!🩷💛🩵

Tickets are still available at the link below and if you’ve been debating about going, take this as your sign to get them NOW! This is sure to be the hottest ticket in NYC this week! (Knicks who?!)🔥🎟️

https://www.ticketsource.com/chance-2-dance-inc/ny-chance-2-dance-presents-a-decade-of-dreams-growing-together-in-ny/2026-06-12/12:00/t-gllllnk?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRjcAR9jLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf5yv_2Mhl2NdnvXm5qh7osE2f94dJpvkW2mua5cWtItHv1WIti9F7m_LCLdg_aem_CrqyZAYdUK9NXB-dAbm1_w

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 College of Staten Island
🎟️ Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Premium Seating

🩵✨ 2 DAYS TO GO! ✨🩷Pinch us... because we’re pretty sure we’re dreaming.Except we’re not!😍A Decade of Dreams: Growing To...
06/10/2026

🩵✨ 2 DAYS TO GO! ✨🩷

Pinch us... because we’re pretty sure we’re dreaming.

Except we’re not!😍

A Decade of Dreams: Growing Together in NY is REALLY just 2 days away! After months of rehearsals and anticipation, our dancers are almost ready to take the stage and share the magic they’ve been working so hard to create!

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 College of Staten Island
🎟️ Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Premium Seating

Get your tickets TODAY at the link in below! Trust us, you don’t want to sleep on this one!!

https://www.ticketsource.com/chance-2-dance-inc/ny-chance-2-dance-presents-a-decade-of-dreams-growing-together-in-ny/2026-06-12/12:00/t-gllllnk?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRjcAR9jLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf5yv_2Mhl2NdnvXm5qh7osE2f94dJpvkW2mua5cWtItHv1WIti9F7m_LCLdg_aem_CrqyZAYdUK9NXB-dAbm1_w

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