FKA Twigs has never been one to separate art from everyday life, and her latest appearance proves that instinct travels well beyond the stage.
In a new episode of Celebrity Substitute, the genre-bending artist steps into a New York City public school and temporarily trades concert venues for a classroom.
The episode finds FKA Twigs at PS 133, where desks are pushed aside and the room is reimagined as a creative space centered on the body.
Rather than teaching choreography in a traditional sense, she encourages students to consider how movement can communicate feelings and stories—without worrying about rules, technique, or getting anything “right.”
Through a series of guided prompts and improvisational exercises, Twigs asks the class to explore ideas such as emotion, freedom, and what adulthood looks like from their perspective.
The approach is loose and playful, allowing the kids to respond instinctively rather than overthinking each move. What unfolds is less about dance steps and more about confidence—learning to trust one’s body as a tool for expression.
The session ultimately leads to an original interpretive performance created entirely by the students. Built from their own ideas and movements, the piece reflects how they see the world and where they imagine they’re headed.
The appearance is part of Celebrity Substitute, a feel-good series hosted by Julian Shapiro-Barnum, where well-known figures drop into real classrooms to share a skill that reflects who they are outside the spotlight.
Previous guest teachers have included Cynthia Erivo, Florence Pugh, Andrew Garfield, Renée Rapp, Rauw Alejandro, Role Model, and Billie Eilish, with upcoming episodes featuring Becky G and A$AP Rocky.
Beyond the classroom moment itself, each episode also includes support for educators. In partnership with Amazon, the show helps clear items from a participating teacher’s Amazon Classroom List, a tool that simplifies how teachers request and receive supplies for their students.