EDUCATION & COMMUNITY
PROGRAMS
WHO WE ARE
It’s Showtime NYC! (IST) is a program of the Bronx-based nonprofit organization Dancing in the Streets, Inc. For over 11 years, IST has become one of the largest street dancing programs and companies in New York City, providing education, performance and professional development opportunities for NYC’s street and subway dancers.
K-12 SCHOOL PROGRAMS
IST school residencies are designed to introduce and teach dance, encourage critical thinking and problem solving, foster collaborative learning, inspire creativity, and build community. Classes and workshops have been taught by IST artists at various schools including P.S. 51, I.S. 285, M.S. 113, P.S. 15, P.S. 212, P.S. 112 and M.S. 343, among others. IST curriculums are aligned with the New York City Department of Education’s Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in Dance and the National Core Arts Standards and activities are highly customized.
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2026-2027 IST School Curriculums
Litefeet (also called “Get Lite”) is a street and vernacular dance style that emerged in Harlem, New York, in the early 2000s and is known for fast footwork, bounce, freestyle, and performance energy.
Adaptable for grades K – 12 (ages 5 – 18)
Session Length: 40 – 60 minutes
# of participants: 15 - 25 (schoolteacher required during all sessions)
Residency length: Customizable, 4 – 10-week options
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FlexN (also called flexing) is a street dance style from Brooklyn, New York with roots in Jamaican bruk-up and dancehall. It combines rhythm, illusion, storytelling, and highly expressive movement.
Adaptable for grades K – 12 (ages 5 – 18)
Session Length: 45 – 60 minutes
# of participants: 10 - 20 (schoolteacher required during all sessions)
Residency length: varies depending upon the needs of the school
It’s Showtime NYC’s community workshops are joyful, high-energy experiences that bring people together through the vibrant spirit of authentic New York City street dance. Each workshop invites participants of all ages and experience levels to move, create, and connect in a welcoming environment where families, neighbors, and friends can learn from one another. From community centers, parks, museums, and festivals to social service organizations and team-building events, every session is thoughtfully customized to make dance accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful for the entire community.
Previous community activities: Lincoln Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Highline, Children’s Museum of the Arts, Casita Maria, BRIC, The Little island, Abrons Arts Center, Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, Jamaica Center for the Arts, Queens International Children’s Festival, and HarlemStage, among many others.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
It’s Showtime NYC’s college and university workshops offer students an energizing, hands-on introduction to authentic New York City street dance and the cultural histories that shape it. Led by accomplished IST Teaching Artists, each session combines movement, freestyle, creative exploration, and conversation, giving students of all experience levels the opportunity to build confidence, collaborate with peers, and develop a deeper appreciation for dance as a form of personal expression and community connection. Workshops can be customized for dance programs, student organizations, campus events, and interdisciplinary courses, creating an engaging experience that brings the spirit and innovation of NYC street dance directly to campus.
Past university partners: Florida State University - Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography, Bard College
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES