💃🏾 The Gutter Report: TellyMoves Dance Studio Launches with Purpose in Staten Island
📍 Staten Island, NY — The local arts scene just got a major shake-up. Beloved dancer and teacher Telly has announced her brand-new home for dance and community: TellyMoves Dance Studio.
Located at 4 Minthorne St., Staten Island, the studio will officially open its doors on September 20 at 4 p.m.
In an interview with SI Live, Telly made it clear this isn’t about four walls and a mirror:
“This is bigger than a studio.”
🌟 A Queen With a Mission
Telly is already recognized across Staten Island as a mentor, performer, and community anchor. Through years of teaching, she has built a reputation for empowering her students — helping them sharpen their steps while finding their voice.
Now, her new school promises to expand that legacy with a vision rooted in holistic education, access, and cultural pride.
🗽 “Rooted in New York” — representing her borough and bringing Staten Island flavor to the world.
📚 What to Expect From the School
Holistic Learning: More than dance — classes will weave in history, choreography, and wellness.
Performance Opportunities: A platform for showcases, collaborations, and community stages.
Equity & Access: Scholarships and partnerships to remove barriers for young dancers.
Community Hub: A space not only for art, but for mentorship and growth.
This isn’t just about creating performers. It’s about raising the next generation of leaders and artists.
🔥 “Commanding the stage” — Telly in full control, showing the energy that will define her new school.
🚧 Challenges Ahead
Launching a school is no small task — from securing funding and staff to finding the right space. But if there’s one thing Telly has shown Staten Island, it’s that she doesn’t fold under pressure. Her drive, vision, and roots in the community give her a foundation few can match.
✨ “Pure expression” — passion in every move, the type of artistry she’ll pass on to her students.
📅 Opening Day
The wait is almost over. TellyMoves Dance Studio will officially open on September 20 at 4 p.m. at 4 Minthorne St., Staten Island. Families, supporters, and the entire borough are invited to celebrate the launch of a space that promises to be more than just a studio — it’s a movement.
For updates, follow Telly directly on Instagram.
🎤 “Sharing the stage” — Telly performing alongside Chey, proving her reach extends into hip-hop royalty.
💃🏾 “From passion to purpose” — embodying the strength that fuels TellyMoves Dance Studio.
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