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. All of CKD programs work actively in 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.
Dance & Tumble!
Babies: ages walking - 22 months with caregiver
Tots: ages 23 months - 3 years with caregiver
A great way to connect with your child! This unique program offers babies, toddlers and parents an opportunity to explore dance, music, tumbling and their imagination in a fun and friendly environment. Our unique teaching technique develops motor, vocabulary, and listening skills. We use an eclectic mix of music including world, classical, folk, and multi-ethnic 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 with music. Parents will learn to assist their little ones doing somersaults, rolling, backbends and more. We use instruments, windwands, mats, and other fun props in our classes.
Ballet Babies!
Ages 18 months - 3 years with Caregiver
If your tot is already wearing a tutu and can’t wait to twirl, leap and curtsy like a ballerina then this is the class for her! Little ballerinas and their caregivers will learn beginning ballet steps through use of music, bubbles, scarves, imaginative choreography and more. Ballet Babies! is a fun and interactive class for both children and parents and will develop body awareness, motor skills and promote working together and musicality.
Super Hero Adventure!
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver
Ages 4-6 years drop-off class
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, It’s Super Dancer! This dynamic class gives boys a chance to jump, leap, run and dance while imagining they are their favorite superheroes. This class will allow children to reveal their heroic alter-egos, to fly, web-sling and leap tall buildings in a single bound. (Super Girls and Wonder Women are also welcome!)
Creative Ballet Program
Ages 3.5-8 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 6-8 years)
Classes meet once a week and are 45 minutes.
Broadway DanceAges 5.5 - 8 Years
Children will learn classic Broadway theatre dance movement and jazz styles in a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment. Perfect for boys and girls who love to dance and have flair for the dramatic! Class focuses on a different musical every week and covers technique, vocabulary, style, and performance.
(Ages 4-7 years old)
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.
Let's Tap and Dance!
(Ages 4-7 years old)
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.
