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School Presentation in New York - Program Overview

BMX Freestylers Dream Team provides school presentation for K-8 elementary and middle schools across New York. Founded by Dennis Langlais in 1991, the team has performed at 3,000+ schools delivering school presentation that pairs jaw-dropping BMX action with curriculum-aligned messages students remember long after the bell rings.

New York service area: New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Utica, and every New York county.

Contact: Phone (657) 345-4603 - Email [email protected] - Website https://bmxschoolassemblies.com/

Grant eligibility: New York State DOH Bureau of Tobacco Control and BOCES funding sources.

The Quarterly · Northeast Edition · Spring/Summer Issue
A Educational Presentation feature — New York

School Presentationin New York

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The Drop Cap: Why one 40-minute show outperforms a semester of slide decks for New York K-8 audiences.
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The Pull Quote: A New York principal's account of what changed after the assembly.
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The Spread: What's actually inside a school presentation - hour by hour.
School Presentation in New York
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The Feature Story

What makes a New York school presentation land.

A long-form look at the choreography, the messaging, and the moment it all clicks for the kids.

Talk to any New York principal who's booked a school presentation that genuinely worked, and you'll hear the same word: memorable. Not "informative." Not "well-presented." Memorable. That's the difference between an assembly that fills 40 minutes on the calendar and one that's still being quoted in the cafeteria in May.

For three decades, BMX Freestylers Dream Team has built our K-8 school presentation around a single design principle: students remember what they feel. A ramp clears, a rider lands, the gym erupts - and the next sentence the announcer says lodges in their memory because the dopamine is already flowing.

Our riders work New York schools from New York City to Utica. Every show is calibrated to the audience in front of us: K-2 gets the magic, 3-5 gets the storytelling, and 6-8 gets the honest, peer-level talk about decisions they're already making.

The 40-minute runtime is deliberate. Long enough to develop a real arc - challenge, fall, recovery, message. Short enough to fit between recess and lunch in a New York elementary school's tight bell schedule. We arrive 90 minutes before showtime, set up in 15, and break down faster than you'd believe.

"It was the only assembly all year my 5th graders still talk about. They quote the riders. They quote the message. That's worth every dollar of our PTA budget."
New York Elementary Principal · Albany Area · 2025
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Behind The Show

The first 4 minutes establish the riders. Minutes 5 through 18 build trust through tricks that escalate. Minutes 19-30 deliver the engaging, message-driven student presentations message in chunks woven between stunts. Minutes 31-40 close with the New York-specific pledge and call to action that students take with them.

It's a presentation that's been refined over 3,000+ shows. Every transition, every audience moment, every callback is intentional.

The New York Circuit

New York City · Buffalo · Rochester · Yonkers · Syracuse · Albany · New Rochelle · Mount Vernon · Schenectady · Utica, and every school district in between.

The New York Coordinator's FAQ

Questions the New York public, charter, and BOCES schools keep asking.

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How long does setup take for School Presentation in New York?

Once our team arrives at your New York school, setup and takedown can be completed in 15 minutes. Having the area clear and access gates open helps. We bring power cords and generators if needed.

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How long is a School Presentation show?

Each School Presentation show runs 40 minutes, with engaging, message-driven student presentations woven across multiple segments. Each additional assembly is $200 for larger New York schools.

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How many students can attend a School Presentation show in New York?

We're comfortable with up to 600 students per show in New York - 300 on each side. Some schools split grades into multiple sessions; our announcer adjusts messaging by age group.

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What surface do School Presentation need at our New York school?

A hard surface like pavement or concrete is ideal. The preferred area is 40 by 120 feet - similar to a basketball court. We can work around minor cracks. Send photos if you're unsure.

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What happens if it rains the day of our New York School Presentation?

We cannot perform in rain due to rider safety. We can reschedule or move indoors - cafeteria or gym works. Rescheduling within the same New York district is a priority.

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Do you accept purchase orders from New York schools?

Yes. We work seamlessly with New York public, charter, and BOCES schools business offices on purchase orders, invoices, and contracts. Send a PO contact and we handle the processing quickly.

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Are School Presentation eligible for New York grant funding?

Our Red Ribbon Week and TUPE programs are typically eligible for New York State DOH Bureau of Tobacco Control and BOCES funding sources alongside SEL and student-safety funding.

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What grade levels do School Presentation serve?

Our School Presentation are designed for K-8 elementary and middle school students across New York. Messaging is adjusted by age group during the show.

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Are riders insured and background-checked?

Yes. All performers carry full liability insurance and are background-checked professional role models who are student-focused.

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Do you provide your own sound system?

Yes. Every School Presentation show includes a full outdoor-grade pro sound system. All we need from your New York school is a power source within 150 feet.

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How far in advance should New York schools book School Presentation?

We recommend booking 4-8 weeks in advance, especially during Red Ribbon Week (October) and end-of-year reward season. Year-round New York availability.

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Can School Presentation be combined with Red Ribbon Week in New York?

Yes. Our Red Ribbon Week program is one of our most-booked shows each October in New York, with drug-free and healthy-choices messaging baked into the show.

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Do you offer indoor School Presentation for New York schools?

Yes - we move indoors to a gym or cafeteria with sufficient ceiling height. Outdoor blacktop is preferred but indoor works as a rain backup.

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How much do School Presentation cost in New York?

Pricing varies by New York location and number of shows. Contact (657) 345-4603 or request an online quote - PO friendly for New York public, charter, and BOCES schools.

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Can the show be customized for our New York school's theme?

Yes. We tailor messaging to your school's theme - anti-bullying, character education, TUPE, vaping prevention, kindness, perseverance, or end-of-year reward.

BusinessBMX Freestylers Dream Team
Service AreaNew York, USA
Call Or Text(657) 345-4603
IndustrySchool Assembly Programs

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