Classes are held at both Gibney 280 Broadway and 890 Broadway locations. Please make sure to check the description of the class you are signing up for to see which location your class is held at.
Welcome! Take these steps to get started:
For questions, please contact us at classes@gibneydance.org, or call (646) 837-6809.
Drop-in classes and intensives are geared toward dancers 18 years of age and older.
Intermediate and advanced teens 16-17 years old are welcome to participate in drop-in classes. Teens 13-15 years of age may be able to take classes at each faculty member’s discretion. If you are under 18 years of age, please let Gibney staff know the class you’re interested in and the approximate level and we will seek approval from the faculty member.
Certain training programs, including GibneyPRO, the Independent Training Program, and NYC Summer/Winter Study, are only offered for dancers 18 years and older.
Proof of vaccination is no longer required for visitors at Gibney Center.
However, a Sign In App account is still required to enter Gibney Center. For first time visitors, you will be prompted to sign-in and create an account by entering your full name and email into the system. For those who have active accounts, you will simply sign-in upon arrival by using: the Sign In App Companion on your mobile device, your mobile device to scan the QR code posted on signage in the lobby, or the iPad available at the security desk.
For more information, please visit our Plan Your Visit page.
Single Class: Payment for most classes. Excludes Movement Research, Master Classes, and The Playground.
5-Class Series
$100 ($20/class)
Expires after 60 days
10-Class Series
$190 ($19/class)
Expires after 90 days
Movement Research Class
$16 Per Class
Expires after 60 days
Movement Research Class: Any class programmed in partnership with Movement Research
Gaga/people and Gaga/dancer Classes
1 Gaga Class: $22 (No Series Available as of January 7, 2025)
Master Class
$30 Per Class
Expires after 60 days
Single Playground Class Online Registration
$6 Per Class
*Playground Workshop and Intensive Pricing may vary. Visit gibneydance.org/class-schedule for details.
All class credits have expiration lengths, which begin on the day of purchase. Class credits can be used through the day of expiration. Expired class series may not be extended or reactivated. Class series expiration dates can be found on your receipt of purchase.
If a documented injury or illness has prevented you from using a class series prior to the expiration, please contact us at classes@gibneydance.org to be considered for an exception.
All students should register and complete payment prior to class.
Students can pre-register online through our website or the Mind Body online app.
You can reserve your place in class in advance by registering on the Gibney website or the Mind Body online app.
Students may also purchase Single Class, Movement Research class credits, 5 Class Series, 10 Class Series, and Playground Online Registration credits via the website for future use. Pre-register at GibneyDance.org/ClassSchedule.
Students may pay for class using credit/debit cards to register for classes. Cash is accepted on a case by case basis on site prior to the class start time. Full payment must be received prior to your class, workshop, or intensive.
Gift cards: Yes, gift cards are available for purchase. Inquire at the front desk for more information. Note that class credits purchased as a gift card will begin expiring once redeemed by the recipient.
Sharing credits: Credits are transferable. If a class series is transferred, all remaining credits will be transferred and those credits will maintain original expiration dates.
Additionally, you may inquire with the Welcome desk to create credit sharing ‘relationships’ in MindBody Online between two accounts.
Gibney offers a diverse roster of classes with styles, including AfroKorp, Ballet, Contemporary, Countertechnique, Floor Barre, Floorwork, Gaga, Improvisation, Physical Theater, Pilates, Pointe, Simonson Technique, Somatic Practices, Street & Club Styles, Vogue, and more. To get a detailed description of these classes, visit our class schedule and click on the class title and the teacher’s name.
Online class registrations may be canceled up to the class start time via Mindbody Online. If you cancel your registration before the class start time, the class credit will automatically be returned to your account. Gibney does not offer refunds for canceled pre-registrations. Pre-registrations cannot be canceled after the class start time and you will be charged for the class.
If Gibney cancels a class or workshop, the class credit will automatically be applied to your account for a future visit. If a non-series credit was used for a class canceled by Gibney and you prefer a refund, please contact classes@gibneydance.org.
Please be advised that if you pre-register online for a class with an incorrect class credit, you will be required to purchase the correct class credit prior to entering class. Partial payments will not be accepted at any time; we are able to refund the incorrect class credit.
Gibney does not offer refunds or extensions except when Gibney cancels your class, or in the case of a documented illness or injury, before the credit/series expires. Gibney is not able to process partial refunds, including partially used class series. Students may only receive a refund in the original form of payment. Contact us at classes@gibneydance.org to inquire about a refund or extension with your documented illness or injury.
Yes! We offer Beginner and Open Level classes throughout the week. Please visit our class schedule to find details on class level. Classes can be sorted by level, or you can find level information in each class description.
For additional inquiries about class level, please contact us at classes@gibneydance.org for recommendations!
Gibney encourages people with disabilities to attend classes, and we welcome the opportunity to make this event more accessible. If you have any questions or access needs, please email us at classes@gibneydance.org or call us at 212.677.8560 (voice only) 24 hours in advance of the class you plan to attend.
Classes take place at both Gibney locations. Please make sure to check the description of the class you are signing up for to see which location your class is held at.
The majority of our classes take place at our 280 Broadway location, including all workshops and intensives.
Address: 280 Broadway: Lower Manhattan Location. Entrance at 53A Chambers Street.
Instruction: Classes occur in various studios. Please visit the Welcome desk for class studio locations.
Security: All guests must sign in with their full name before entering Gibney’s space at 53A Chambers Street. Compliance with this policy ensures that our spaces are safe and secure for all visitors.
Accessibility: Gibney 280 Broadway is accessible via elevator from the main entrance at 53A Chambers Street. For access requests or inquiries, please contact our Operations team, by calling our Center at 646.837.6809.
Ballet classes take place at our 890 Broadway location.
Address: 890 Broadway (5th floor): Union Square location at 19th street
Instruction: All ballet classes held at 890 Broadway take place in Studio 5-2. (Occasionally, classes may move studios for special circumstances. Please visit the Center Office near the elevator if you cannot find the studio)
Security: All guests must sign in with their full name before entering Gibney’s space at 890 Broadway. Compliance with this policy ensures that our spaces are safe and secure for all visitors.”
Accessibility: The main entrance for Gibney 890 Broadway is an accessible entrance and available during all building hours: 7:30 am – 7:30 pm Monday – Friday, and 9:00 am – 6:30 pm on Saturdays. For access requests or inquiries, please contact our Operations team, by calling our Center at 212.677.8560.