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"When young people tap into their creative side, they have a more positive view of themselves and the world around them." — Groove NYC
"When young people tap into their creative side, they have a more positive view of themselves and the world around them." — Groove NYC
Transform Your Classroom Culture Through Movement & Mindfulness and The Healing Arts!
We don't just move for fun, we move for results. Integrating Social-Emotional and Ethical learning isn't a "break" from academics; it is the fuel for them.
Empower your students with Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) learning resources that turn "instructional time" into "thriving time."
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Because "Your Way is the Right Way."
At Groove NYC, we know that a safe and supportive environment is the prerequisite for learning.
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Our evidence-based movement, music, and healing arts curriculum is built on a revolutionary promise:
Our participants are 100% successful. By removing the pressure of performance, rules, and choreography, we help students:
Manage Stress: Quick, easy-to-implement mindfulness breaks.
Nurture Individuality: A non-competitive space where every body belongs.
Build Connection: Transcending language and cultural barriers through the healing arts.
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Groove NYC provides tailored resources to help you shift your classroom culture with minimum time and maximum fun:
FREE Teacher Resources: Plug-and-play sessions for quick classroom integration.
Professional Development: Transformative training for educators to facilitate SEE sessions with confidence.
Leadership Academy: Empowering youth to become agents of change in their own communities.
Community Building Grooves: Intergenerational experiences that bring families and schools together.
The Data Behind the Dance
We don't just move for fun, we move for results. Integrating Social-Emotional and Ethical learning isn't a "break" from academics; it is the fuel for them.
Research shows that students who participate in explicit SEL programs see a significant jump in achievement.
+11 Percentile Points
Average gain in academic performance for students in SEL programs compared to those without (CASEL).
Boost Academic Performance
Improved Literacy & Math
Studies indicate an average increase of 6.3 percentage points in literacy and 3.8 in math when SEL is prioritized.
Improve Behavior & Engagement
A full year of SEL instruction can move a student’s standing by nearly a full letter grade, turning a C into a B or a B into an A (Yale Child Study Center).
+8.4% Grade Increase
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Schools using SEL frameworks report a massive decrease in externalizing behaviors and disciplinary problems.
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73% of educators agree that SEL resources better prepare children for the challenges of school and life.
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The positive impacts on social skills and emotional regulation stay with students for up to 18 years, leading to higher graduation rates and stable employment.
Join the 300+ schools that have used our signature movement and mindfulness strategies to create a culture of belonging.
