City Kids Dance programs teach the young dance student the basic elements of movement, dance, the concept of space and how we relate to it both as an individual and as a member of a group.
Our program offers children an opportunity to begin to learn basic classroom behavior such as taking turns, following another dancer, leading the way, waiting patiently, working together with others and having a positive attitude. It is a fact that training young children in the concepts of movement sequencing, patterning and spatial relationships provides a strong foundation for later development of reading, mathematics and other educational skills. Children in both our Parent & Child Dance and Creative Ballet Program work actively in all these areas. Most importantly, children learn a love and respect for dance which will stay with them their entire lives.
All students must enroll in a full or pro-rated session. We do not offer drop-ins unless otherwise noted. Children may make up missed classes at any age-appropriate class. Please e-mail ahead of time so we can let the teacher know.
Parent & Child DanceParent & Child Dance Ages walking-3 years
A great way to connect with your child! This program offers young children, parents and caregivers a chance to explore dance and creative movement in a fun and friendly environment. Our unique teaching technique develops motor, vocabulary and listening skills while being exposed to a variety of ethnic, classical, and folk music. Children and parents will have fun dancing together while developing body awareness and discover how many different and exciting ways their bodies can move. Adult participation is mandatory in this class.
*Adult participation is mandatory in this class. Your child depends on you as their #1 role model.
(ages 4 and up)
Creative Dance is an after school program focusing on the basics of dance utilizing modern, contemporary, folk and ballet dance techniques. Throughout the session students will learn how to memorize choreography, count music, and dance together with partners and in groups. The class will build strength, agility, and flexibility as well as concentration and self confidence.
(Ages 4 and up)
This class will give students the opportunity to express themselves through dramatic play, movement and storytelling. Classes will utilize books, plays, mask work, props and costume pieces to develop student's language, mental, and creative skills. A great class to build confidence and social skills! Each class in the session will focus on a different theme while building on skills taught in the previous class.
Creative Ballet Program
Ages 3.5-10 years old
Our Creative Ballet program gives children the opportunity to explore dance as a means to self-awareness, creative expression, imagination, teamwork. Students will learn the foundations of ballet as a starting point and will then explore other styles of dance including modern, jazz, and folk dance as well as acrobatics to give the students a wealth of skills to further their dance creativity, strength building, musicality, memorization and confidence.
Children will learn pieces of choreography throughout the session and how to hear and respond to music in a rhythmic and organic way. Each class has a balance of structured exercises and choreography as well as creative free dancing in which students have a chance to improv and choreograph their own dance and movement. Students will also learn how to dance and interact with partners, space, and movement patterns.
Our motto in class is never say “Can’t” say “I’m going to try!”
All classes are non-gender specific.Parents are allowed to observe the last class of each session.
Our Creative Ballet programs are grouped in two levels:
- Creative Ballet I (ages 3.5-5 years)
- Creative Ballet II (ages 5-8 years)
Classes meet once a week and are 45 minutes.
Let's Tap and Dance! Levels I & II
Two levels: (ages 3-5) & (5.5 - 7)
This class offers students a chance to explore creative dance and beginning tap in one class. In the first part of the class students will explore creative dance though imagination dances, use props and different dance styles. In the second part of the class they will begin to explore tap rhythms and basic tap technique in a fun upbeat style. This is a high energy class filled with eclectic music and imaginative choreography sure to keep even the most rambunctious child involved.
LET’S DANCE at Your Birthday Party!
Ballerina Dance Hour
For the girly girl party!! Led by a real ballerina, we will dance to famous ballet music and imagine we are real ballerinas. Kids will learn basics of ballet as well as engage in imagination dances with scarves and wind wands.
Creative Dance Hour
Fun for all ages. CKD will tailor the class to a specific age group for your party. Children will enjoy following along to group dances and music with scarves, wind wands, and musical instruments.
| Prices (1 hour class at your party) | |
| Up to 10 children: |
$200 |
| Up to 15 children: |
$250 |
| Up to 20 children: | $300 |
Dress Code
Adult & Me:
Anything comfy enough to move in. Bare feet or socks with treads.
Creative Ballet I, II, III:
Girls: Leotard & tights or dance pants & tank top
Boys: Wwork out pants & fitted t-shirt.
Bare feet or Ballet slippers. (No Tutus, street clothes or jewelry) Hair should be out of face. No footed tights without
slippers.
*Please note that students will not be permitted to class without appropriate attire. Missed classes because of inappropriate attire will not be refunded.
Policies and info for parents & caregivers
- No food or drinks during class. (no sippy cups, pacifiers, etc.)
- No friends or siblings unless called or e-mailed ahead.
- Caregivers or parents are required to participate. If you are not able to participate because of sickness or injury please refrain from coming to class
- Please do not send child to class if he or she is sick. Teacher reserves the right to ask the parent to bring the child home if she feels the student is not healthy enough to participate in class.
- No shoes in studio.
- Remind your child to use the restroom before class
- rop-off classes: If parents leave the building for any amount of time during class they must leave a cell phone number with teacher before class.
- Arrive 5-10 minutes before class so we can start on time but no more than 15 minutes before. Wait in lobby until teacher opens the studio.
- You may make up a missed class on another day. Please e-mail ahead and specify what class you will be coming to.
- Tuition is not refundable after 2nd week of session.
- If you have any questions about tuition, dates, or other inquiries please contact our office via e-mail or the info line at 212.340.1013. Please don’t ask teachers these types of questions before or after classes as she needs to be concentrated on her students and classroom.