A welcoming introduction to Ballet and Contemporary dance designed for new and beginner dancers! Students will build a foundation in ballet technique, learning proper posture, positions, balance, turns, jumps, and graceful movement before exploring the freedom and expression of Contemporary. Dancers will work on musicality, flexibility, coordination, and beginner combinations while learning how to connect movement with music and emotion. Perfect for dancers looking to try something new, build confidence, and discover their own style. No prior dance experience necessary!
From $714West Side Dance Studio · Upper West Side
Pre Ballet introduces the foundations of ballet through basic foot positions, arm placement, posture, and expressive movement. Dancers explore jumping, turning, and musicality while learning to create shapes and lines with grace and confidence.
From $714West Side Dance Studio · Upper West Side
HipHop (5-6) introduces basic grooves, steps, and rhythmic patterns while encouraging dancers to feel grounded in the music and develop confidence and personal style.
From $714West Side Dance Studio · Upper West Side
Pre Ballet introduces the foundations of ballet through basic foot positions, arm placement, posture, and expressive movement. Dancers explore jumping, turning, and musicality while learning to create shapes and lines with grace and confidence.
From $714West Side Dance Studio · Upper West Side
Beginner Tap builds on foundational tap skills with longer combinations, more complex rhythms, and increased use of arm placement. Dancers strengthen timing, coordination, and musical awareness through structured patterns.
artBlooming Bébé · Upper West Side
A Friday 10:30 am fall session at Blooming Bébé, an indoor studio on the Upper West Side. This drop-in class is designed for young children, with a focus on seasonal activities and play.
musicGymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side · Upper West Side
What to expect in class:Engage your little one in a multi-age music class which provides opportunities not only to learn musical techniques, styles, and about different instruments, but also supports social and emotional development.Benefits:Physical: Sensory exploration time is supported while children practice their motor skills, which is crucial for your child’s overall development.Cognitive: Music play helps activate parts of the brain responsible for music and speech processing. It creates an early appreciation of music and supports language development.Social: Through music, you can hear and feel emotions. Tunes can be happy, sad, or angry! This supports social development in understanding emotions in a new way.Adults: You get to engage with your little one making emotional connections and strong bonds. Being involved in your child’s play helps both you feel more connected.
artChildren's Museum of Manhattan · Upper West Side
Create badges and pins with your name and decorate them with stickers, stencils, and fun doodles!
storytimeFREENYPL St. Agnes Library · Upper West Side
Join us for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that’s fun for young children 5 and under. Ideal for caregivers with multiple-aged children. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration opens on the Monday before each storytime at 11AM. Sign up online or call us at 212-621-0619. Space is limited to the first 15 households.