Visually Impaired & Special Needs Students Enjoyed Anti-Bullying Themed Concerts from “JLine Dance Crew” at NY Institute for Special Education

SPECTACULAR JLINE DANCE CREW PERFORMED FOR 150 K-12^TH GRADE STUDENTS, HIGHLIGHTING ANTI-BULLY AND RESPECT THEMES AT NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

Part of Institute’s National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month (October) Programming, High Energy Concert was followed by Discussion on Bullying, Respect and Responsibility

Approximately 150 K-12^th grade students with visual impairments and emotional needs at The New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE) enjoyed a high energy showcase by the spectacular JLine Dance Crew, highlighting anti-bullying and responsibility themes on Thursday, October 5.

The event was part of NYISE programming in recognition of Bullying Prevention Awareness Month (October), which featured JLine Dance Crew for a 30-minute non-stop, interactive showcase of high energy dance choreography that engaged and entertained the students. A 15-minute lecture period afterward with the students explored topics including: spotting and stopping bullying; respecting yourself and others; taking responsibility for your actions; and leading a positive life.

The New York Institute for Special Education, founded in 1831 as The New York Institute for the Education of the Blind, is one of the oldest and most respected schools in the nation that provides specialized services for children with disabilities. Located in the Bronx since 1924, NYISE provides quality programs for more than 300 students from New York City’s five boroughs, Westchester County and upstate New York, including more than 120 children from the Bronx, ages 3 to 5, who attend its preschool.