BALLROOM BASIX

BALLROOM BASIX BBX is the largest NON-competitive Ballroom & Latin partner dance program in all 5 boroughs of NYC, and beyond!

Since launching in West Harlem school in 2008, our "fun, fitness & fancy footwork" has touched the lives of over 35,000 kids in 200+ schools!💙 The only NON-competitive partner dancing program for school children beginning in the SIXth grade, the 1st year of middle school, providing positivity, poise and politeness through the "basix" of Ballroom & Latin dance. By enabling classmates to connect rot

ationally and respectfully with one another, our transformative techniques catalyze improved conduct, self-confidence, cooperation, and camaraderie among classmates. This contributes to combatting the isolating effects of today's technology (cell phones; gaming devices), as well as serving as a significant deterrent to bullying, by getting kids eye-to-eye, arm-in-arm and hand-in-hand..."making manners matter...every move we make!"

Look at our amazing dynamic dancers looking sharp at our District 11 BASH with PS 77X and PS 16X! Huge thanks to Council...
02/04/2025

Look at our amazing dynamic dancers looking sharp at our District 11 BASH with PS 77X and PS 16X! Huge thanks to Council Member Dinowitz for the generous funding that supports programs like ours!💙

We had a FABULOUS time this afternoon during our “Fun, Fitness & Fancy Footwork” FINALE at PS 002Q! Check out these dazz...
01/30/2025

We had a FABULOUS time this afternoon during our “Fun, Fitness & Fancy Footwork” FINALE at PS 002Q! Check out these dazzling dancers 😍

Looking forward to their BBX BASH tomorrow! A special thank you to Council Member Caban () for the funding to make programs like ours possible!🥰💙💃

01/21/2025

This testimonial really warmed our hearts🥹💙

I think the only thing better than First Frame Friday are the smiles on the faces of these kiddos from PS 257 in Brookly...
01/17/2025

I think the only thing better than First Frame Friday are the smiles on the faces of these kiddos from PS 257 in Brooklyn!🥰💙

Just reminiscing about our District 15 BBX BASH with PS 28X and PS 23X from last month 🥰💭 Special thanks to Council Memb...
01/16/2025

Just reminiscing about our District 15 BBX BASH with PS 28X and PS 23X from last month 🥰💭 Special thanks to Council Member Oswald Feliz () for the generous funding to make programs like ours possible!

Our Spring residencies are underway and we’ve got many more BBX BASHes and Fun, Fitness & Fancy Footwork FINALES on the horizon! We love seeing our students performing for their friends & families 😀💙

How about some First Frame Fotos for our first day back to school???? We are thrilled to be starting the new year with t...
01/03/2025

How about some First Frame Fotos for our first day back to school???? We are thrilled to be starting the new year with these smiling faces from PS 165 in Queens!💙

2024 was an incredible year for BBX! From residencies, to fundraisers, to community events - we had a blast bringing our...
12/31/2024

2024 was an incredible year for BBX! From residencies, to fundraisers, to community events - we had a blast bringing our meaningful mission to new students, parents, and school staff this year!

We can’t wait to bring our “fun, fitness & fancy footwork” to even more children in 2025!💙

Swipe to see our BBX WRAPPED ➡️📉⚡️

And finally…HAPPY NEW YEAR!🎉

#2024

Another day, another BASH! Check out these fantastic ‘fotos from the District 30 BASH between PS 68Q & PS 88Q! Thank you...
12/20/2024

Another day, another BASH! Check out these fantastic ‘fotos from the District 30 BASH between PS 68Q & PS 88Q! Thank you to for the generous funding to make programs like ours possible!🥰❤️

Check out these super sweet kiddos from PS 145 in Manhattan!🥹🤍🎄
12/20/2024

Check out these super sweet kiddos from PS 145 in Manhattan!🥹🤍🎄

We had so much fun getting into the Holiday spirit last week at PS 171Q! We are so honored to have been included in thei...
12/16/2024

We had so much fun getting into the Holiday spirit last week at PS 171Q! We are so honored to have been included in their 2024 Holiday Concert! Looking forward to our BBX BASH later this winter!😍❄️

BAHS season continues with PS 180M () and () in District 1! Special thanks to Council Member Christopher Marte () and th...
12/10/2024

BAHS season continues with PS 180M () and () in District 1! Special thanks to Council Member Christopher Marte () and the District 1 staff for making programs like ours possible!💥💙

Our Winter BASH & Finale season is officially here! ❄️Check out these fun, fitness & fancy fotos from our District 45 BA...
12/09/2024

Our Winter BASH & Finale season is officially here! ❄️
Check out these fun, fitness & fancy fotos from our District 45 BASH with and !

A special thank you to Council Member and the District 45 staff for their generous funding to make programs like this one possible!❤️

12/06/2024
Okay…THIS is officially your last chance to contribute! A very generous donor has agreed to a $500 donation to help us b...
12/05/2024

Okay…THIS is officially your last chance to contribute!

A very generous donor has agreed to a $500 donation to help us bring us to our $6000 goal. But we need YOUR help to get to the finish line!

Please consider making a contribution to our meaningful mission!💙🤩

This , YOU have the power to make a difference! 💫This year, we’re asking for YOUR support to continue our meaningful mi...
12/03/2024

This , YOU have the power to make a difference! 💫

This year, we’re asking for YOUR support to continue our meaningful mission at BALLROOM BASIX: inspiring NYC elementary and middle school students through dance, etiquette, and culture.

Your generosity matters! By donating today, you’ll help us equip students with essential life skills, boost their confidence, and spark joy and creativity in their lives.

What are you waiting for? 💙 Click to DONATE and change a life today! 🌟

Help to fill our treasure chest! Since launching in a single Harlem school in 2008, we have always believed that partner dancing can serve as a powerful arts-in-education tool for improving peer relations, and significantly enhancing social & emotional learning among the student...

This … YOU can make a difference! 😱This year, we are asking for YOUR help to continue our meaningful mission at BALLRO...
12/03/2024

This … YOU can make a difference! 😱

This year, we are asking for YOUR help to continue our meaningful mission at BALLROOM BASIX: empowering NYC elementary & middle school students through dance, etiquette & culture.

Click the link to donate!: https://ballroombasix.networkforgood.com/projects/241580-givingtuesday-2024

Your generosity can make a world of a difference! By donating today, you will help us provide students with essential life skills, build their confidence, and bring joy and creativity into their lives.

So what are you waiting for? DONATE to BALLROOM BASIX today! 🤩💙

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What a unique perspective on our powerful programming! This mother & daughter duo, who also happen to be a teacher & a former student from PS 119Q, share their thoughts about BALLROOM BASIX! 🥰💙 #dance #ballroom #nyc #ballroomdance #dancing #newyork #explore #fyp #education #students #motherdaughter #teacher #formerstudent #school #newyork

Wishing all who celebrate a very Happy Lunar New Year!🧧 ❤️ #lunarnewyear #dance #ballroom #nyc #ballroomdance #dancing #newyork #explore #culture

This dad loves that BBX gave him something to help him bond with his daughter!💙 #dance #ballroom #nyc #ballroomdance #dancing #newyork #explore #fyp #reels #dad #dadsofinstagram #daughter #child #student #school #education #nonprofit #npo #nonprofitsofinstagram

Seems like we’ve got a consensus - students LOVE BALLROOM BASIX! 🥰💙🤩 #dance #ballroom #nyc #ballroomdance #dancing #newyork #explore #fyp #nonprofit #npo #nonprofitnyc #nonprofitorganization #students #dancers #danceprogram #school

This testimonial really warmed our hearts 🥹💙 At first, Jimmy from PS 165Q was scared to participate BALLROOM BASIX—worried about what others might think. But overcoming fear, building confidence, and having fun—that’s what BALLROOM BASIX is all about! ✨✨ #Growth #Courage #ballroomdancing #dance #ballroom #nyc #newyorkcity #newyork #queens #bullying #antibullying #nonprofit #love #sweet

Our students from PS 180 (@ps180hugonewman) have a special message for you!…✨🥰 Hope everyone’s 2025 has been off to a great start!💙 #ballroom #dance #nyc #ballroomdance #dancing #newyork #explore #fyp #happynewyear #newyear #2025

From our first steps in 2008 to now, we got to celebrate how far we’ve come last month at our flagship school, PS 180M! 💃✨ Join Dr. Dance as he shares a bit about our incredible journey ❤️ #ballroom #dance #ballroomdance #flagship #journey #story #manhattan #nyc #newyork #explore #fyp

Today is MONDAY FUNDAY! We love emphasizing the FUN in our “FUN, fitness & fancy footwork!” 💙 #dance #ballroom #nyc #dancing #ballroomdance #newyork #explore #fyp #monday

Hear it straight from one of our amazing 3rd grade teachers from @ps198magnetschoolbk 🌟 Watch as she shares why BALLROOM BASIX is making a difference in her school, inspiring confidence, teamwork, and joy in her students. 💃🕺 #TeacherLove #ballroomdance #DanceEducation #MakingADifference #dance #ballroom #nyc #dancing #newyork #explore #fyp

WE HIT OUR $6000 GOAL! 🎯💥 A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our meaningful mission this #GivingTuesday 💙 Here are kind words that some of our donors wrote alongside their donations. Your support enables us to make a positive impact on NYC schoolchildren through culture, etiquette, and DANCE! THANK YOU!🥹 #dance #ballroom #nyc #dancing #ballroomdance #newyork #explore #fyp #thankyou #thanks

This #GivingTuesday donate to an organization that REALLY makes an impact on schoolchildren!✨ It’s NOT TOO LATE to DONATE! And with no BBX Gala until the spring, this is your last chance to donate during the 2024 calendar year! #givingtuesday #giving #dance #impact #impactstorytelling #storytelling #ballroom #nyc #dancing #ballroomdance #newyork #explore #fyp

Today is World Hello Day, so we are spotlighting how we start all of our first classes! Take a look 👀👋 #dance #ballroom #nyc #dancing #ballroomdance #newyork #explore #fyp #hello #hi #program #students #school #education #teachersfollowteachers

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BALLROOM BASIX™ (BBX) is the only NON-competitive partner dancing program for schoolchildren in NYC, primarily serving the SIXth grade, the first year of middle school. Using the the "basix" of Ballroom & Latin dance, our program provides positive, poised and polite interaction among the students we serve . By enabling ALL classmates to connect rotationally and respectfully with one another, our transformative techniques catalyze improved character, conduct, self-confidence, cooperation, and camaraderie among classmates. This helps to combat the isolating effects of today's technology (cell phones; gaming devices), and functions as a significant deterrent to bullying, by getting kids eye-to-eye, arm-in-arm and hand-in-hand in a healthy way, in keeping with our motto: "making manners matter...every move we make!"