Beyond the Bump NYC
West Village · Multiple activities
Get directions ↗www.beyondthebumpnyc.com/parenting-groups ↗Ages 6–18 mo
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From $411Music Together I (Ages 0-2)
Greenwich House Music School · West Village
Music Together for Infants and Toddlers Music Together is an international early music program for children from birth to 3 years old. The philosophy of Music Together is that all children are musical, and they can achieve basic music competence provided their music environment is sufficiently rich. Since its beginning in the 1980’s, Music Together has emphasized the importance of having parents and caregivers actively participate in class with their children. This is based in part on the work of early childhood educator Lilian Katz, who noted that while children can learn skills and knowledge from any adult, they learn dispositions only from their loved ones; by participating in class as musical role-models, parents and caregivers help impart to their children the disposition to become lifelong music-makers. The repertoire of Music Together are the song collections, named Bongos, Bells, Triangle, Fiddle, Drum, Tambourine, Flutes, Sticks and Maracas, forming a three-year cycle taught in fall, winter and spring semesters. Families receive one CD and a code to download all of the songs each semester, along with an accompanying illustrated songbook, to facilitate at-home family music-making. The recordings are professionally produced and richly orchestrated, and feature a “family” of singers, representing a mother, father, child, grandmother and uncle.
Up to age 2Course
From $411Music Together II (Ages 0-2)
Greenwich House Music School · West Village
Music Together for Infants and Toddlers Music Together is an international early music program for children from birth to 3 years old. The philosophy of Music Together is that all children are musical, and they can achieve basic music competence provided their music environment is sufficiently rich. Since its beginning in the 1980’s, Music Together has emphasized the importance of having parents and caregivers actively participate in class with their children. This is based in part on the work of early childhood educator Lilian Katz, who noted that while children can learn skills and knowledge from any adult, they learn dispositions only from their loved ones; by participating in class as musical role-models, parents and caregivers help impart to their children the disposition to become lifelong music-makers. The repertoire of Music Together are the song collections, named Bongos, Bells, Triangle, Fiddle, Drum, Tambourine, Flutes, Sticks and Maracas, forming a three-year cycle taught in fall, winter and spring semesters. Families receive one CD and a code to download all of the songs each semester, along with an accompanying illustrated songbook, to facilitate at-home family music-making. The recordings are professionally produced and richly orchestrated, and feature a “family” of singers, representing a mother, father, child, grandmother and uncle.
Up to age 2Course
From $411Pre-Ballet (Age 3.5-4)
Greenwich House Music School · West Village
Students will learn basic ballet vocabulary and positions. Students will practice physical coordination through ballet games, making learning fun and accessible! Students will focus on developing their physical strength, coordination, and musicality. Individual expression through dance is encouraged at this level. Required Supplies: Students must wear their class gear at all times. Girls should wear a pink leotard, pink or skin toned footed ballet tights, and pink or skin toned ballet slippers (canvas or leather). Boys should wear black tights and white t-shirt with black ballet slippers (canvas or leather). Children who are gender expansive may wear whichever suits them. Note- tights and shoes must match (i.e. pink shoes/pink tights or skin tone shoes/skin tone tights). For the ballet slipper we recommend either: https://www.capezio.com/daisy-child https://www.capezio.com/hanami-ballet-shoe-child For tights we recommend: Girls: https://www.capezio.com/studio-basics-footed-tight-child Boys: https://www.capezio.com/footed-tights-boys Girls should wear a pink leotard: https://www.capezio.com/short-sleeve-cotton-leotard-girls Skirts are optional, but we recommend this skirt in light pink: https://www.capezio.com/studio-collection-pull-on-skirt-child All students with long hair should put their hair in a traditional ballet bun at the crown of the head. Short hair should be clipped away from the face.
Ages 3.5–4Course
From $411Ballet 1 (Age 4-5)
Greenwich House Music School · West Village
Students will continue to learn basic ballet vocabulary, technique, and class structure. There will be a continued emphasis on correct posture, positioning, and basic ballet steps. Students will focus on developing ballet technique and reinforce their physical strength. Individual expression through dance is encouraged at this level. Required Supplies: Students must wear their class gear at all times. Girls should wear a lavender leotard, pink or skin toned footed ballet tights, and pink or skin toned ballet slippers (canvas or leather). Boys should wear black tights and white t-shirt with black ballet slippers (canvas or leather). Children who are gender expansive may wear whichever suits them. Note- tights and shoes must match (i.e. pink shoes/pink tights or skin tone shoes/skin tone tights). For the ballet slipper we recommend either: https://www.capezio.com/daisy-child https://www.capezio.com/hanami-ballet-shoe-child For tights we recommend: Girls: https://www.capezio.com/studio-basics-footed-tight-child Boys: https://www.capezio.com/footed-tights-boys Girls should wear a lavender leotard: https://www.capezio.com/short-sleeve-cotton-leotard-girls Skirts are optional, but we recommend this skirt in lavender or purple: https://www.capezio.com/studio-collection-pull-on-skirt-child All students with long hair should put their hair in a traditional ballet bun at the crown of the head. Short hair should be clipped away from the face.
Ages 4–5Course
From $411Ballet II (Age 5-7)
Greenwich House Music School · West Village
Students continue to learn ballet technique and vocabulary while they develop strength, flexibility, and musicality. There will be a continued emphasis on correct posture, positioning, and ballet steps. More complex step combinations are introduced at this level. Required Supplies: Students must wear their class gear at all times. Girls should wear a light blue leotard, pink or skin toned footed ballet tights, and pink or skin toned ballet slippers (canvas or leather). Boys should wear black tights and white t-shirt with black ballet slippers (canvas or leather). Children who are gender expansive may wear whichever suits them. Note- tights and shoes must match (i.e. pink shoes/pink tights or skin tone shoes/skin tone tights). For the ballet slipper we recommend either: https://www.capezio.com/daisy-child https://www.capezio.com/hanami-ballet-shoe-child For tights we recommend: Girls: https://www.capezio.com/studio-basics-footed-tight-child Boys: https://www.capezio.com/footed-tights-boys Girls should wear a light blue leotard: https://www.capezio.com/short-sleeve-cotton-leotard-girls https://www.capezio.com/princess-tank-leotard-child Skirts are optional, but we recommend this skirt in light blue: https://www.capezio.com/studio-collection-pull-on-skirt-child All students with long hair should put their hair in a traditional ballet bun at the crown of the head. Short hair should be clipped away from the face.
Ages 5–7Course
From $342Intro to Piano (Age 2-3)
Greenwich House Music School · West Village
Experience the joy of piano playing and music with your toddler through a multi-sensory, hands-on approach to learning piano. With full adult participation, each lesson is designed to help you and your toddler with the skills and activities to continue at home. Classes are limited to four children. Caregiver participation is required.
Ages 2–3Course
FREEKIN in the Park
Bleecker Playground · West Village
Join us for the KIN in the Park Series — a joyful community experience designed for young children and the people who love them. Each community gathering features music, movement, play, and connection in a warm and welcoming playground setting. Families can enjoy engaging activities, sing-alongs, movement games, sensory play, art, storytelling and opportunities to connect with other families in the community. Perfect for young children to explore, play, and create meaningful memories together. Spaces are limited, and advance booking is encouraged. We can’t wait to play with you in the park! All Playdates are hosted by the Dawn Lesley Stewart (Founder of KIN & Perry School) Please RSVP to reserve your space. Only 1 reservation per family is needed.
Ages 3 mo–6 yrCourse
From $342Intro to Piano (Age 2-3)
Greenwich House Music School · West Village
Experience the joy of piano playing and music with your toddler through a multi-sensory, hands-on approach to learning piano. With full adult participation, each lesson is designed to help you and your toddler with the skills and activities to continue at home. Classes are limited to four children. Caregiver participation is required.
Ages 2–3Course