Our Mission

MOVING FOR LIFE DanceExercise for Health® is dedicated to helping older adults and people of any age affected by cancer, through free and low-cost dance exercise classes offered at hospitals, health and wellness centers, libraries and other community-based sites. Our methods are supported by research that confirms engagement in therapeutic dance improves quality of life, speeds up recovery time, enhances survivorship, and reduces the chances of recurrence.

What makes us unique

The Moving for Life Difference

Affordable Classes

Moving For Life classes offered by hospitals are usually free. We also offer low-priced classes in local wellness and physical therapy centers.

Convenient Locations

Classes are offered in most boroughs of New York City. There are also classes on Long Island, New Jersey and California (in the Bay Area).

Bilingual Teachers

About half of our NYC faculty are either fluent or proficient in Spanish!

Expert Teachers

Many MFL teachers have 15+ years experience. They provide easy to follow, personalized instruction. Most are cancer survivors themselves.

Medical Oversight

MFL is endorsed by surgeons, oncologists, psychologists, exercise/dance experts & consultants on our Advisory Council.

Gentle Approach

Classes are specially designed to address the affects of cancer treatment - radiation, chemotherapy and/or surgery.

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Current Partners

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