Staten Island’s Dance Workshop Grooves in St. George

St. George stepped last night with Staten Island’s Dance Workshop, moving NYC’s spring near the ferry. Dancer Jay Patel taught tango as 40 swayed, a $15 class for rhythm kids. It’s borough beats—pure SI vibe, floors hot. A kid tripped a dip; a pro spun tight. ‘Staten grooves—this is it,’ Patel says, counting steps. The lot turned ballroom.

The shop’s fresh—April 3’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing space by 6 p.m. Patel’s a Tottenville stepper; last night’s crowd hit max—feet tapped. A latecomer nabbed a spot; music blared—NYC grit glowed. Steps hit sync—dance ruled. #SIDanceShop trended; Bronx wants a twirl.

Some griped—’Too fast,’ sniped a newbie, dodging turns. Space pinched—latecomers stood; groove held. A shoe slipped—tied quick; flow rolled. Queens wants a turn, but St. George owns it—beats rule. The lot’s never swayed so bold.

Patel’s teasing a showcase, maybe a pier if spring bites. ‘NYC’s pulse—this moves it,’ he says, packing tunes. The shop’s a Staten win—grit meets sway. It’s a dance rush; join the next. Bring shoes—rhythm calls.