Dance Program at Meyer Levin Performing Arts School Brooklyn
Dance is for everybody. I believe that the dance came from the people and that it should always be delivered back to the people.
ALVIN ALIEY
🎉 Mr. Brathwaite Published in Academic Journal!
We are proud to celebrate our very own dance teacher, Mr. Edwin Brathwaite, whose research article "The Five Pursuits: A Case Study of Cultivating Genius in a Dance Classroom" was published in the Arts Education Policy Review (March 2026). His work highlights how culturally responsive teaching transforms student lives — right here at Meyer Levin!
Dance Teacher: Mr. Brathwaite
Email: ebrathw3@schools.nyc.gov
At Meyer Levin Performing Arts School, like Alvin Ailey, we believe that dance is for everyone and should be shared with the community. Through dance, we teach students movement, discipline, professionalism, and life lessons, preparing them for future success. Our diverse curriculum includes Ballet, Modern, Jazz, African, and Afro-Caribbean dance, with opportunities to engage with visiting artists and participate in prestigious programs like the City Center Young People Dance Series, American Ballet Theater (ABT), the Joyce Theater and Juilliard performances, all contributing to our students' growth and success.
Dance Teacher: Mr. Brathwaite
Email: ebrathw3@schools.nyc.gov
Student testimonials
When I dance, I feel very good about myself because learning dances and dancing make me express myself a lot.
Olivia Palmer
Grade 8
When I dance I feel like I’m in my own space…
Jayden Mallebranche
Grade 8
When I dance I feel like another side of me comes out and very, very courageous.
Grade 6
When I dance it makes me feel happy.
Jesiah Mojica
Grade 8
When I dance I feel like I’m actually preforming in front of people.
Grade 7
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