CURRENT PROGRAMMING
HOW IT WORKS
The Dream Center houses programming that is specifically designed for catalytic change in our area. Dream Center Programming is ALWAYS FREE and can be enrolled in via our website through registration on Eventbrite.
To sign up for a class, please fill out the adjacent form.
Note, classes are filled by participants who register. Walk-ins are welcomed if there is availability.
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Dream Space
TUESDAYS/ 10AM - 3PM - BEGINS MARCH 10TH
Need a space to focus, create, and bring your dreams to life?
Enjoy, Free Wi-Fi, access to computers, a curated library of inspiring books, and limited free printing. Come turn possibilities into reality—one Tuesday at a time. Light refreshments available. -

SWING DANCE LESSONS
WEDNESDAYS / 6:30PM
Join us in learning social and partner swing dancing to the sounds of big band, soul and R&B tunes!
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SOCA DANCE FITNESS with SHAPE UP NYC
SATURDAYS / 10:00AM
A fun, high energy dance class geared to get your heart pumping and your energy flowing. The
simple dance moves and Caribbean beats will feel like a party instead of a workout. This
aerobic class will improve cardiovascular health, flexibility, rhythm, and overall fitness.Registration Required
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OPPROTUNITIES & OBSTACLES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
THURSDAY, MAY 14TH - 6:00PM
Participants will explore the dual realities of entrepreneurship: identifying opportunities for growth, innovation, and impact, while also navigating common obstacles such as limited resources, self-doubt, market barriers, and burnout. Through storytelling, practical insights, and guided discussion, Dalijah will break down what it truly takes to start, sustain, and scale a business—especially as a founder operating outside traditional systems of support.
Whether you're just starting out or already building your venture, this session will help you sharpen your mindset, anticipate challenges, and recognize opportunities that align with your vision and values.
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MAY MONEY MOVES
THURSDAYS, MAY 21ST & 28TH - 6:00PM
Workshop 1: Smart Money, Great Summer
Learn simple strategies to organize your income, prepare for seasonal events, and spend with intention. This workshop will help participants create a practical financial plan so they can enjoy the summer without financial stress while still making progress toward their goals.Workshop 2: Summer Credit Promotions: How to Spot & Avoid the Traps
In this engaging workshop, participants will explore how companies ramp up credit promotions during the summer and how these offers can influence everyday spending habits. Attendees will learn to identify common credit traps, break down the true long-term cost of promotional deals, and build the skills needed to use credit more intentionally. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical strategies to protect their financial future while still enjoying all that summer has to offer. -

PAGE TO POSSIBILITY
THURSDAYS/ 6:30PM - 8:30PM / MAY 21 & 28 AND JUNE 4 & 11
Ready to move your story from idea to page and from page to possibility? Join Page to Possibility, a screenwriting workshop with Susan-Sojourna Collier focused on expanding narrative techniques, strengthening your storytelling voice, and developing your creative work in community.
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EMBODIED STORY
TUESDAYS / 6PM - 8PM / MAY 26 AND JUNE 2, 9 & 16
Explore the power of storytelling through the body, voice, and connection. Led by Xavier Clark and Suzy Petcheam, Embodied Story blends physical exploration, vocal expression, improvisation, and storytelling to help participants ground their creative practice and build deeper connection with themselves and others.
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THE GRIOT CIRCLE
MONDAYS / 6PM - 8PM / JUNE 8, 15, 22 & 29
Join acclaimed writer and director Jamal Joseph for The Griot Circle, a generative writing workshop rooted in memory, imagination, voice, and the power of story. Participants will write in community, generate new material, and explore the stories only they can tell.