Matthew Westerby Company is a non-profit organization based in Upper Manhattan dedicated to building community through the arts and promoting accessibility to dance for all, regardless of age, experience or the ability to pay. The Company works extensively in dance education, creating programming for all ages, and through its signature community dance program, The Harlem Project.

Rise & Shine is MWC’s accessible dance program for all ages presented in partnership with FSUMC/The People’s Church in East Harlem. Led by the Company’s professional teaching artists in a diverse range of dance styles, the program offers low-cost access to dance classes after-school, on Saturdays and during the summer. Price is $5 per class – payment can be made monthly or per semester. . Classes include Creative Dance (Mini Movers & Leap & Learn), Elementary Dance (Soaring Steps) Hip-Hop, Jazz & Ballet.

Classes are at: FSUMC/The People’s Church
163 East 111th Street (Corner of Lexington Ave.)