The Stars of New York Dance makes children’s dance dreams come true. Through our programs and events, we raise dance education funds for children from low-income communities to help them develop discipline, confidence and self-esteem to succeed in school and in life.  

Meet Brooklyn’s Newest Dancers

Thanks to House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, 250 children’s dance dreams are coming true through The Stars of New York Dance.

14th Annual Dance Champions

You voted and crowned New York State Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and David Myrie of Taylor Lovett Dance Academy the 14th Annual Dance Champions.

Dance Scholarship Recipients

Your support has provide nearly 22,000 days of free dance education and training to New York City children.

 

Testimonials

“The Stars of New York Dance is an incredible program that provides support for those young people throughout our community who have the creative talent and brilliance, but just need to make sure they’ve been given the opportunity to nurture, develop and showcase it. That is exactly what The Stars of New York Dance does. It is my honor to support this organization and I look forward to continuing to do so because of the amazing good that it does for our community.”

— House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries + 10th Annual Stellar Humanitarian Honoree

"The Stars of New York Dance is an organization that shares my belief of giving young people access to dance and the arts which can literally change their lives in the most amazing ways. My experience as a young dancer and actor helped me build my confidence, work ethic and definitely contributed to every aspect of my life, on-screen, on stage, and off. I am incredibly grateful for this honor.”

— Caleb McLaughlin, Actor and Artist, Concrete Cowboy, Netflix’s Stranger Things, The Lion King

“A good time! Through The Stars of New York Dance, the community comes together, has fun and fulfills an assignment that helps children thrive."

Susan L. Taylor, Founder + CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement + 2nd Annual Stellar Humanitarian Honoree  

"...I was blessed to be honored for a lifetime of community service at the 8th Annual Stars of New York Dance. I have to say out of all the awards I've gotten in life, this is the most special. I was literally moved to tears by the creativity, thoughtfulness and sophistication of the expression..."

Malik Yoba, Actor + Activist - 8th Annual Stellar Humanitarian Honoree

“The Stars of New York Dance has changed many children's lives, and it's changed mine."

Carla Hall, Chef + 8th Annual Dancing Star                                                                                                 

“It's great for young people to see community leaders, legislators and people they see on TV get out of our element and do something unique for children. If I can make a fraction of an impact on young people that James Brown made on me, I'll dance."

Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder, National Action Network, Special Guest Dancer + 5th Anniversary Stellar Humanitarian Honoree

“This event is New York City at its best! As a born and raised New Yorker, I am so proud that United Way of New York City has been a sponsor of The Stars of New York Dance since its very first year."

Sheena Wright, First Deputy Mayor of the City of New York, former President + CEO, United Way of New York City + 5th Anniversary Dancing Star