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Pre-Ballet (Age 3.5-4)

Tue, Oct 13 · 3:15 PM

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.

Ballet 1 (Age 4-5)

Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM

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.

Ballet II (Age 5-7)

Tue, Oct 13 · 4:45 PM

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.

Intro to Piano (Age 2-3)

Wed, Oct 14 · 10:00 AM

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.

10-18 MONTH

Wed, Oct 14 · 10:00 AM

Beyond the Bump NYC · West Village

KIN in the Park

Wed, Oct 14 · 10:30 AM

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.

Intro to Piano (Age 2-3)

Wed, Oct 14 · 10:45 AM

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.

KIN STUDIO — Pathway 1

Wed, Oct 14 · 10:45 AM

KIN by Perry School · West Village

At KIN Studio, children are invited into an immersive art and sensory environment inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Our studio is designed as a place of exploration, creativity, and meaningful discovery — where the process is valued over the product. Children work with recycled and natural materials, rich textures, and a wide range of open-ended art and sensory invitations that encourage experimentation, problem-solving, and self-expression. The studio features daily projects that evolve with the children’s interests, as well as areas for pre-exploration, including a sandbox, sensory tables, and loose parts that spark curiosity and imaginative play. Rather than focusing on making something “perfect,” children are supported to experiment, combine materials in new ways, and follow their ideas wherever they lead. KIN Studio is a space where creativity is nurtured, collaboration is encouraged, and children’s thinking comes to life through their work with materials.