NYC Dance Classes

At this level students continue polishing their basic skills by coordinating strong footwork with an expressive upper body. Emphasis is on building posture, endurance, stamina, and strength through an intense warm-up routine followed by short pieces of choreography in various palos. ...

Dancers take turns running their solos while classmates learn to play correct palmas. Goal is to keep material fresh and ready to perform!Ideal for intermediate through professional level dancers who want to perform on a regular basis.Also during each class a section of the Flamenco con Magdalena repertory will be broken down in order to refresh students’ memory ...

These modern classes are designed to prepare and expose dancers to the high qualitative demands of the current modern dance world.The modern dance department offers classes from beginner through professional levels in a variety of techniques. Our permanent faculty members are established voices in the dance community and offer a range of perspectives that together ...

Kinetically correct technique, built from the beginning levels on up, creates strong, capable dancers who can work injury-free and with knowledge of their own body's parameters.Ballet classes are offered from Slow Beginning through Advanced levels. The Ballet Faculty are of diverse backgrounds and teaching styles, but share the belief that ballet technique should be ...

The Ballet Faculty are of diverse backgrounds and teaching styles, but share the belief that ballet technique should be taught using the possibilities and limits of a dancers frame, not by overextending the body to achieve the desired "shape," which can result in eventual injury. Kinetically correct technique, built from the beginning levels on up, creates strong, ...

Contemporary defines a stylized movement vocabulary which incorporates elements of modern dance with the stylized syncopation of jazz dance. These classes are designed by each individual teacher, consisting of movements unique to each of them....

Students will be able to challenge body, mind and spirit. Also learn the skills of an active performing aerialist. Bring your sense of fun and adventure to their fabulous classes. Their classes challenge body, mind and spirit. Overcome fears, master new skills, get some great bruises to show off to your friends. All skill levels welcome.Come see why they’ve been ...

Students will learn how to spin round and round on the lyra. Also learn the skills of an active performing aerialist. Bring your sense of fun and adventure to their fabulous classes. Their classes challenge body, mind and spirit. Overcome fears, master new skills, get some great bruises to show off to your friends. All skill levels welcome.Come see why they’ve ...

The goals of Simonson Technique training are to eliminate the pre-disposition to injury from previous mis-alignment patterns, develop and support the body in a way that allows efficient and free movement, and, to experience the joy of dance with longevity and wellness. Simonson Technique created and developed by master teacher Lynn Simonson is an organic approach to ...

Enhance balance, mental concentration, physical coordination and grace through ballet style positioning, stretching, core-strengthening and movement control exercises. We welcome both dancers with a background in ballet as well as those with no prior experience. Ballet Techniques is an opportunity to learn and develop the fundamentals of ballet while gradually ...

Gaga/dancers deepens dancers’ awareness of physical sensations, expands their palette of available movement options, enhances their ability to modulate their energy and engage their explosive power, and enriches their movement quality with a wide range of textures.These classes last for an hour and fifteen minutes and are taught by dancers who have worked closely ...

Students will be able to achieve their full artistic potential in the unique and exclusive style of contemporary ballet. Students are taught the technique through classroom exercises and company repertoire instruction. Participants experience techniques designed to cultivate and develop strong, well-trained, dancers who are educated to perform more skillfully and ...

Contemporary Jazz/ Contemporary defines a stylized movement vocabulary which incorporates elements of modern dance with the stylized syncopation of jazz dance. These classes are designed by each individual teacher, consisting of movements unique to each of them.Contemporary Jazz/ Contemporary defines a stylized movement vocabulary which incorporates elements of ...

The student will become familiar with basic flamenco vocabulary and will develop clarity in heel work and develop their upper to lower body coordination. The class will include exercises to improve the students’ stance, to build strong muscles in the hands and arms and to improve the blood circulation in the legs. Introduction to essential, basic flamenco dance ...

Students enrolled in this class will learn the basics of Salsa.This Salsa class is the hottest dance on the club scene today, emphasizing undulating body movement, sassy turns and compelling rhythms. This "nubile" dance originally hailed from Cuba in the 1950's, and was greatly influenced by dancers and musicians in Puerto Rico, Miami and New York. Originally, a fast ...