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Live music. Inspiring choreography. Expert instruction. Bija Beat: Dance classes for your body, mind Our classes plant a seed of hope and generosity.
Bija Beat blends art, music and culture in dance classes designed to help people express themselves through physical action, and do good in the process. Founded by Tracy Straus, the Artistic Director of the Colorado-based nonprofit organization Celebrate the Beat (CTB) and the Artistic Associate of National Dance Institute (NDI), Bija Beat is the marriage of fitness and artistic exploration, engaging students on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Bija Beat classes are based on the motivating and inspiring teaching techniques of acclaimed dancer, choreographer and National Dance Institute founder Jacques d’Amboise. Utilizing live music, visual presentations and choreography based on varying themes, the classes are physically and mentally uplifting and challenging.
“Bija” is the Sanskrit word for seed. A portion of each class fee funds transformative arts education programming for children in schools through the award winning methodology of National Dance Institute.
We craft experience in each dance session. ✨
It’s more than movement. Every dance step is fueled with intention, and every move is a transformation of the body, mind, and spirit.
That’s what we do in Bija Beat. And in the coming months, we’re embodying different intentions—our next classes in October are all about “Becoming”
You’re invited to step into this powerful flow, link in bio to join our classes. We have classes at the Taylor Center for Dance Education | NYC every Friday this month, and a special Bagels & Beats Saturday class at the Bija Loft on October 24.
PS: Every class helps fund arts education for children through Celebrate the Beat. ✨
YES, we have fun choreographies
YES, we have live music
YES, our classes are joyful, transformational, and open to ALL
BUT more than these, Bija Beat is part of a much larger mission…
And that is to inspire and support underprivileged children through dance.
Every dance class you take with us, the fees fund Celebrate the Beat, a non-profit organization Tracy Straus started years ago to provide support for underserved children by giving them access to arts and dance education.
So the next time you dance with us, know that you’re not only dancing for yourself, you’re also becoming a part of something that can change someone’s life for the better. 🧡
True to our signature high-energy and joyful dance classes, we start each one with fabulously engaging moves with inspiring music!
Here’s our fantastic lead instructor Cannon Mapp showing you how warm-ups are done at Bija Beat! You can try this at home WITH “Everybody Dance Now” and let us know how it makes you feel!
For our next class, click the link in our bio–we have classes coming up this month of October in Tribeca and Manhattan!
10/01/2026
The month of October is all about BECOMING 🌟 Join our Bija Beat classes this month:
Every Friday starting October 02 — Taylor Dance Center West, Manhattan
Saturday, October 24 — Bagels & Beats at the Bija Loft, Tribeca
Bija Beat fuses high-energy dance, live music, and creativity into a class that moves your mind, body, and spirit—and every beat gives back. It’s not just a workout, it’s a fusion of art, rhythm, and purpose that awakens your spirit and strengthens your world.
Get grounded. Get energized. Give back. Every class you take helps grow access to transformative arts education for kids through Celebrate the Beat.
Link in bio to grab your spot. See you on the dance floor!
Celebrate the Beat Taylor Center for Dance Education | NYC Cannon Mapp Tracy Straus
Quoting the amazing Cannon Mapp, “LET’S GET MOVING!”
The next Bija Beat dance classes are all about BECOMING–the essence and flow in every aspect of life.
We’re bringing all of it: live music, genre-crossing choreography, and a joyful community.
Register for our next dance class–link in bio. All levels are welcome!
Wrapping up this week with 2 amazing events! Starting at the Livelong Media™️ Live Longe Women’s Health Summit 2026 here at NYC. I’m so thrilled to meet new people and build connections with so many inspiring women.
Then later tonight at 6pm, I’ll be at the Taylor Center for Dance Education | NYC in West Manhattan to teach Bija Beat - bringing in our signature high-energy and transformative dance session. You still have time to sign up - link in bio to reserve your spot.
See you there!
Wrapping up this week with 2 amazing events! Starting at the Livelong Media™️’s Livelong Women’s Health Summit 2026 here at NYC. I’m so thrilled to meet new people and build connections with so many inspiring women.
Then later tonight at 6pm, I’ll be at the Taylor Center for Dance Education | NYC in West Manhattan to teach Bija Beat - bringing in our signature high-energy and transformative dance session. You still have time to sign up - link in bio to reserve your spot.
See you there!
Let dancing liberate your soul and give you joy.
It doesn’t matter if you miss a step or lose a beat… just keep moving and let dancing fuel your heart and soul.
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114 5th Avenue
New York, NY
10011
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 6pm |
| Friday | 11am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 6pm |
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