Find the best dance classes, programs, and studios for your child in Westchester County, NY. Kids can learn ballet, jazz, tap, Point, hip-hop and more from professional dance instructors.
A Dance Studio
2094 Boston Post Road, Larchmont
914-834-2432
Party on! Give A Dance Studio a call — you'll like the friendly way you're treated, and will appreciate the great feelings of accomplishment and fun dancing provides. A Dance Studio offers your child a terrific package for a creative, energizing, and fun birthday party. We will supply and mail your invitations, provide a teacher for your choice of class, a special gift for the party girl, and set up a separate party room for your refreshments. Over 30 years at this location.
Academy of Dance Arts
17 Marble Ave., Pleasantville
914-741-5678
Let the Academy of Dance Arts, winner of Best Ballet School in Westchester magazine's “Best of Westchester 2011,” host your child's party! We offer theme parties for boys and girls pre-school and up, hosted by our professional dance instructors. Your child and his/her friends will love our Ballerina, Hip-Hop, Creative Movement, or High School Musical-themed Dance Parties, in our state-of-the-art dance studio. 90-minute parties are offered on weekends all year long. Conveniently located across from the Pleasantville train station. Schedule your next party with us and give your child a lifetime memory!
Addie-Tude Dance Studio
27 South Washington St., Tarrytown
917-215-1720
Addie-tude instructors are especially proud to offer dances that passes on our heritage to a new generation. We teach social dances that are relevant to our culture to help both adult and youth connect the past to the present dance styles. Students learn dance choreography to gain a creative opportunity to express themselves through cultural dance. Classes offer interaction between Latin dance, music, costuming, and staging. Participants are prepared for their student showcase in June.
Andrea's Dance Studio II
209 Brook St., Scarsdale
914-723-2927
Andrea's Dance Studio
904 Morris Park Ave., Bronx
718-597-9869
With more than 50 years of experience, Andrea Verdeschi and her qualified staff introduce students to the world of dance. Classes available in Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Gymnastics, Ballroom, Creative Dance 2-3 yrs., Pre-school Tap/Ballet. Elite Competition Classes are offered for the advanced student. New: drama classes, ballet company for ages 4–teen, and tumbling/arts-and-crafts fun time for 12 mos.-2 years of age. At Andrea's, classes are taught in a friendly, family atmosphere. Every student is special! Registering now for Fall 2012-2013 season.
Applause Westchester
Performing Arts for All Ages
114 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck
914-835-2200
westchester@applauseny.com
Applause Westchester is the premiere performing arts school for all ages. Named 2010 Best Kids Theater Class by Westchester Magazine! Classes include Broadway Babies and Rock-n-Roll Babies Music Classes (4 mos.-3 years), Stars (3-5 years), Superstars (K-5th grade) and Applause Weekend Workshops (5th-9th grade). Check out our brand-new, state-of-the-art second floor studio, perfect for classes and private lessons. Celebrate your child’s birthday (ages 1-10) with a customized birthday party that includes acting, singing, dancing, and fun. Try one of our Babies Classes for only $100/month!
CaleCo Ballet Studio
845-519-8858
at Union Hall
2 Keeler Lane, North Salem
P.O. Box 386, Brewster
845-519-8858
Maria Calegari and Bart Cook, former ballet stars with New York City Ballet, share their vast experience and love of dance with students, ages 3 to young adult, at Caleco Ballet Studio in North Salem. They are dedicated to providing the highest quality dance instruction and performance opportunities in a creative yet supportive environment. Children will experience first-hand the beauty and artistry that these two acclaimed dancers bring to Caleco Ballet Studio. Young children explore ballet classics, older students learn the choreography of Balanchine.
Central Park Dance
450 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale
914-723-2940
Back by popular demand! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us this year in our very own Hip Hop Princess Classes. Central Park Dance is the home of one of the most popular and well respected children’s dance programs in Westchester. With carefully constructed, age appropriate classes for all, we are proud to offer this new, exciting, and extremely successful class 7 days a week!
Dance Cavise Studios
273 Halstead Ave., Mamaroneck
914-381-5222
Described in the New York Times as “setting higher standards in dance education,” Dance Cavise offers all dance disciplines, at all levels, for all ages. Celebrating 23 years in motion, Broadway veteran Joe Cavise heads a staff of over 20 professionals from New York City and Westchester. The studio is known for its family-oriented and nurturing environment, while promoting strong technique in a non-recital oriented, education-driven program.
Dance Connection
529 Main St., 2nd Floor, New Rochelle
914-576-5515
At Dance Connection we like to share our love of dance! We offer a variety of classes for children and adults: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Afro-Caribbean, Belly, and an extensive Ballroom Dance program (including Junior Ballroom classes), which includes group and private lessons, Saturday night practice parties, and intensive workshops. We promote a friendly, family-oriented environment as we try to bring out the dancer in everyone!
La Lecon: Christian Claessens School of Ballet
27 S. Washington St, Tarrytown
914-806-7624
Ballet is a wonderful form of exercise, and now, after 20 years of teaching in Westchester County, Christian Claessens, former soloist with The Dutch National Ballet and former director of the Scarsdale Ballet Studio and The Purchase Youth Ballet, has opened a ballet school. All classes are taught by Christian Claessens, and follow a philosophy of teaching that reflects his European training, which began at the Conservatoire de la Monnaie. Standards of discipline and cultivating a uniform style are emphasized, as well as teaching students the art of ballet as a fine art.
Logrea Dance Academy
2 Dale Ave., Ossining
914-941-2939
The Logrea Dance Academy, the school of the Westchester Ballet Company (WBC), offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and Zumba. Founded in 1986 by professional dancers Beth Fritz-Logrea and Jean Logrea, the Academy accepts students beginning at age 3, and offers beginner, advanced, and professional classes, taught by an all-professional staff. Annual WBC and Nutcracker auditions, as well as scholarship auditions, are held each fall. Summer course will run 5 weeks beginning Monday, July 9. Performing opportunities are available. Studios in Ossining and Briarcliff Manor.
Lorna London School of Ballet
1810 Palmer Ave., Larchmont
914-374-5072/ 914-833-1267
One of Westchester’s oldest and most renowned, The Lorna London School of Ballet is celebrating its 66th year. Specializing in classical ballet, ages 3-93, beginner-adult, we offer creative movement, pointe, choreography, and an annual June recital. Our extensive professional training (Balanchine), nurturing spirit, and creative genius in interpreting music, offers students an unprecedented experience in the studio and on the stage. Proper technique prepares students for professional careers or simply to enjoy dance movement.
Magical Movements School of Dance
33 Halstead Ave., Harrison
914-381-6185
What sets Magical Movements apart from other dance studios? Each and every student is a star! Our friendly, professional staff believes technique is as important as creativity. We provide unique classes (for 2 year-olds to adults) at affordable rates in a bright, cheerful space. From a closed-circuit TV system in our waiting room to flexible scheduling, we care about your needs. Our newest offerings include Fairytale Ballet, Boys’ Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, a Ballet/Hip-Hop combination class, and Zumba! Don't forget about our Birthday Party Blasts! Check out our $30 discount in this issue.
New Dance
9 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook
914-690-9300
At NewDance, we take our role in your child’s physical development very seriously. We continually study breakthroughs in early childhood and adolescent education, and incorporate those findings into our philosophy and syllabus, which is always evolving to serve our students better. So whether you are a parent who demands excellence in your child’s education, or a teen who loves a challenging dance class, NewDance is good news for you! Call or visit our website for the current schedule and upcoming events.
On Hudson Fitness & Dance Studio, Inc. and New York Goju Karate Black Belt Academy
558 Warburton Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson
914-478-0508
Party on! Give A Dance Studio a call — you'll like the friendly way you're treated, and will appreciate the great feelings of accomplishment and fun dancing provides. A Dance Studio offers your child a terrific package for a creative, energizing, and fun birthday party. We will supply and mail your invitations, provide a teacher for your choice of class, a special gift for the party girl, and set up a separate party room for your refreshments. Over 30 years at this location.
Performers Edge Dance Academy
4 Grayrock Road, Scarsdale
914-713-3282/ 718-822-2025
At Performers Edge Dance, LTD., we take our role in your child’s physical awareness and development very seriously. We continually study innovative dance styles from early childhood through adult, and incorporate those styles into our philosophy and dance curriculum, which continually advances to serve our dancers better. So whether you are a parent in search of excellence in your child’s dance education, or a teen who simply loves to dance, Performers Edge Dance, LTD. is the place for you! Call or visit our website for the current schedule and upcoming events.
Repertoire Dance Shop
65 Garth Road, Scarsdale
914-722-2440
For over 17 years, this village gem has been active in the local dance community. Boards inside the shop advertise classes for all ages, and owner Renée Laverdiere, hosts pointe shoe sewing workshops and a Nutcracker event. The store offers an extensive selection of ballet, ballroom, jazz, gymnastics, and figure-skating costumes, but you will also find twinkling charm bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and jewelry boxes. Customers come from all over for Repertoire’s expert pointe shoe fittings, and there is also a wide variety of yoga and Pilates wear. Stop in or visit the website!
RISING STARS PAC
Greystone Jewish Community Center, 600 North Broadway, Yonkers
914-613-7985
risingstarspac@mail.com
Rooftop Rhythms Dance Studio
10 S. Division St., #7, New Rochelle
914-576-6027
Directors Susan Ayson and Dana Ruggiero are “raising the roof” on their 12th season! Classes offered for students ages 2-adult in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, modern, pointe, Broadway jazz, and “2 Too Cute!” We are now accepting registration for the fall. No registration fee required. Affordable pricing starting at $540 for one year of tuition, 15% off second class, 20% off third or more, sibling discounts, and affordable payment plans. Call for a brochure or visit the website.
Scarsdale Ballet Studio
696 R White Plains Road, Scarsdale
914-725-8754
Under the direction of Diana White, former NYC Ballet soloist, the Scarsdale Ballet Studio is recognized for the quality of its curriculum and the professionalism and supportiveness of its faculty. Beginning with classes for three-year-olds, the balanced, creative, yet traditional approach focuses on shaping each child into a healthy, technically accomplished, well-rounded dancer, regardless of his or her aspirations. The studio offers classes in classical ballet, pointe, character, and contemporary, as well as performance opportunities.
Star Kidz-Westchester
Westchester & NYC locations
914-921-0006
Star Kidz is a unique program combining singing, acting, hip-hop, and more, all in one class! Since 2004, we’ve helped hundreds of kids, ages 3-17, learn performance skills and build confidence through fun, motivating classes. Through a carefully designed curriculum, Star Kidz features a staff of New York City-trained instructors who teach technique, develop performance skills, and build confidence for every level and age group, from Broadway hopefuls to those on the shy side. View our online video: starkidzonline.com. Let your child shine!
Steffi Nossen School of Dance
216 Central Park Ave., White Plains
914-328-1900
info@steffinossen.org
Westchester’s premiere dance destination since 1937! Named 2011 "Best Kids Classes" by Westchester magazine, our professional faculty conveys the joy and discipline of dance with warmth and enthusiasm. Explore your creativity and personal expression while learning proper technique and body alignment. Classes offered at our White Plains and Chappaqua studios in modern, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, Classical Story Ballet, choreography, and adaptive dance for those with special needs. Guest artist workshops in a variety of dance techniques. Live music in classes and performances.
Studio B Dance Center
281 White Plains Road, Eastchester
914-793-2799
Studio B Dance Center 281 White Plains Rd Eastchester 914-793-2799 studiobdance.com Each party at Studio B is uniquely designed to give the birthday child an exciting, personalized experience. Boys and girls ages 2 and up enjoy dancing and playing games to their favorite music. Parents can entertain their adult guests in the adjacent room with windows into the party room to watch all the fun. The party rooms are filled with colorful hula-hoops, wands, scarves, and bean bags, to engage children and stimulate their creativity. Older party goers are wowed by the Studio's talented and enthusiastic hip-hop instructors. Visit their informative website.
Westchester Ballet Center for the Performing Arts
1974 Commerce St.
914-245-2940
The Westchester Ballet Center for the Performing Arts began with a single mission: to provide a professional curriculum of dance training with individual attention to each student. From their first class, students are taught the vocabulary, placement, and technique necessary for all forms of dance. "After 33 years, we must be doing something right." -Rose-Marie Menes. For a complete list of programs and classes, please call or visit our website, or see us on YouTube.
Yogashine for Special Needs
7-11 Legion Drive (near Kensico Dam), Valhalla
914-769-8745
Top quality for 22 years, specializing in autistic spectrum disorders, PDD, ADD/ADHD, and for children of all ages with developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities. Kids enjoy playful movement, learn and create postures, build strength and mental focus, and develop skills in self-calming and cooperation. Vitalah Simon, yoga teacher and dance-movement therapist, offers child with parent sessions, tailored to your child's needs and the enrichment of your relationship; individual yoga/movement therapy; family yoga; group classes; and parent support services. And for YOU, letting go of stress: Yoga for Adults, group and individual, also available.
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