DDF in the studio, the stage and the streets
Congratulations to Young Arts Winner, Charlie Head
Congratulations to DDF dancer and 2024 Young Arts Winner Charlie Head! Young Arts is a prestigious competition that recognizes the top high schoolers in arts from across the Nation. Charlie was recognized as a Winner with Distinction in Jazz, with his solo choreographed by DDF’s Al Blackstone AND as a Winner in Modern/Contemporary. What an honor… We are so proud of you Charlie!
Congratulations to Young Arts Winner, Charlie Head
DDF performs at “Christmas in Italy”
This past weekend, fourteen DDF dancers from our Company classes performed at Cristina Fontinelli’s 20th Annual “Christmas in Italy” concert at the Kaufman Music Center! Dancing to a piece choreographed by DDF’s own dancing alumna and teacher, India Dobbie, these dancers gave two fabulous performances dancing to Jewel’s version of O Holy Night. Congratulations dancers!
DDF performs at “Christmas in Italy”
DDF Dancers – up with the Dawn …
Check out DDF senior dancers Casey, Silvia & Willa in this amazing video choreographed by DDF faculty member Lucy Vallely. Filmed early one November morning in and around NYC, this crew has created something really special!
DDF Dancers – up with the Dawn …
So Much Fun at StoryDance Playgroup!
We had a blast dancing with so many little ones at DDF’s FREE StoryDance Playgroup in late October. Along with about 20 participants and their grown-ups, we danced, we read stories, we played games with scarves and bears. And to top it all off, we had a beautiful ballerina performance at the end as a special treat! Keep an eye out for our next StoryDance Playgroup!
So Much Fun at StoryDance Playgroup!
DDF Wins “Best Musical Theater”!
On October 18th, DDF Owners Hanne and Melanie attended the Industry Dance Awards in Hollywood, California! The entire event was amazing, complete with a red carpet, celebrity hosts and honorees (including THE Shirley MacLaine!), and an evening of awards in various dance genres and for outstanding achievements and artistic contributions. Most notably, the event raises money for Dancers Against Cancer, and this year, over $100,000 was raised!
We are so excited to report that DDF’s “No Business”, choreographed by the fabulous Al Blackstone for our 2023 competition season and expertly danced by 7 of our super talented DDF dancers, won the IDF award for Best Musical Theater! Congrats to all!
Join our FREE StoryDance Playgroup!
Join us on October 23rd for our first FREE StoryDance Playgroup of the year! StoryDance is a 45-minute free class for little ones (and their grown-ups) to introduce them to the wonderful world of dance! Aimed at children ages 1-4 years old, StoryDance features dance fun, story time, games and activities, and even a super special ballerina performance sure to delight your little one!
Click below on Learn More for details and to RSVP.
Join our FREE StoryDance Playgroup!
Join us at StoryDance Playgroup. Whether you’re a current DDF dancer or you’re new to DDF, everyone is welcome!
When: Monday October 23rd
Time: 10-10:45am
Where: 291 Broadway, 4th floor.
Space is limited. Click here to RSVP. We can’t wait to have you join us!
Join our FREE StoryDance Playgroup!
Join us at StoryDance Playgroup. Whether you’re a current DDF dancer or you’re new to DDF, everyone is welcome!
When: Monday October 23rd
Time: 10-10:45am
Where: 291 Broadway, 4th floor.
Space is limited. Click here to RSVP. We can’t wait to have you join us!
Dance Convention Success!
This past weekend, eighteen Downtown Dance Factory dancers attended the NUVO convention in Meadowlands, NJ. The dancers participated in master classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz Fusion and Musical Theater. Congratulations to Addie, Cici, Elle, Sydney, Sophie, Willow & Wynne for being Breakout Artist Finalists and to Casey for being awarded Winner, Senior Breakout Artist! (October 2023)
Dance Convention Success!
This past weekend, eighteen Downtown Dance Factory dancers attended the NUVO convention in Meadowlands, NJ. The dancers participated in master classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz Fusion and Musical Theater. Congratulations to Addie, Cici, Elle, Sydney, Sophie, Willow & Wynne for being Breakout Artist Finalists and to Casey for being awarded Winner, Senior Breakout Artist! (October 2023)
Dance Convention Success!
This past weekend, eighteen Downtown Dance Factory dancers attended the NUVO convention in Meadowlands, NJ. The dancers participated in master classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz Fusion and Musical Theater. Congratulations to Addie, Cici, Elle, Sydney, Sophie, Willow & Wynne for being Breakout Artist Finalists and to Casey for being awarded Winner, Senior Breakout Artist! (October 2023)
Dance Convention Success!
This past weekend, eighteen Downtown Dance Factory dancers attended the NUVO convention in Meadowlands, NJ. The dancers participated in master classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz Fusion and Musical Theater. Congratulations to Addie, Cici, Elle, Sydney, Sophie, Willow & Wynne for being Breakout Artist Finalists and to Casey for being awarded Winner, Senior Breakout Artist! (October 2023)
Time to Suit Up for Dance!
The week after Labor Day, DDF will be open for pre-season uniform purchases. Make sure to get your dancers uniform before their first class so they are suited up and ready to go! Uniform hours are as follows:
* Wed Sep 6th 10am-1pm, 3-6:30pm
* Thu Sep 7th 3-7pm
* Fri Sep 8th 2:30-6:30pm
* Sat Sep 9th 10am-3pm
Also, be the first to sport our new 15-year Anniversary swag – the One Five Vibe Pullover Hoodie, pictured here!
Time to Suit Up for Dance!
All DDF classes have required uniform items. You can find all the details on our Shop page. Looking for a specific class uniform? Check out the class uniform bundles in our Shop menu. We also have all sorts of fun and useful merchandise like bags, hair accessories, and more.
Time to Suit Up for Dance!
All DDF classes have required uniform items. You can find all the details on our Shop page. Looking for a specific class uniform? Check out the class uniform bundles in our Shop menu. We also have all sorts of fun and useful merchandise like bags, hair accessories, and more.
DDF is a finalist at the Industry Dance Awards!
We are so excited to announce that Downtown Dance Factory has been nominated for “Best Musical Theater Performance” at the Industry Dance Awards! Check out the video of our amazing performance of “No Business” choreographed by the talented Al Blackstone. Congratulations to Charlie, Eloise, Justa, Ryan, Sadie, Serena and Stella. Looking forward to the Award Ceremony in October … Help us win by voting for us here. (August 2023)
Dancing our way through Summer at DDF!
Snippets from some of our summer dancers, enjoying all genres of dance in DDF’s Summer Program!
Dancing our way through Summer at DDF!
Snippets from some of our summer dancers, enjoying all genres of dance in DDF’s Summer Program!
Dancing our way through Summer at DDF!
Snippets from some of our summer dancers, enjoying all genres of dance in DDF’s Summer Program!
Dancing our way through Summer at DDF!
Snippets from some of our summer dancers, enjoying all genres of dance in DDF’s Summer Program!
Dancing our way through Summer at DDF!
Snippets from some of our summer dancers, enjoying all genres of dance in DDF’s Summer Program!
Dancing our way through Summer at DDF!
Snippets from some of our summer dancers, enjoying all genres of dance in DDF’s Summer Program!
DDF Pride
In June, fifteen Downtown Dance Factory dancers joined the cast and crew of Broadway’s Once Upon A One More Time at the NYC Pride Parade! Supporting the LGBTQ+ community, DDF dancers celebrated the day as they danced and leaped their way through their fabulous city.
Photo by Juan Pablo Zapata, June 2023
DDF Pride
Downtown Dance Factory Companies Take Center Court!
In June, all five of DDF’s dance companies performed at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center during both pregame and halftime shows at the Brooklyn Liberty vs Atlanta Dream WNBA game. Pregame, companies Indigo and Yellow performed their jazz routines, “Hello” and “SOS”, and companies Pink, Blue and Orange gave one final performance of this year’s Production Number, “You Should be Dancing”. At halftime, all the DDF company dancers, clad in their Madonna Ts, performed this year’s Recital finale – Madonna – one last time. And they were fabulous! Check them out below …. (June 2023)