NYC Dance Venues We Love

Check out our suggestions for dance classes for NYC kids of all ages–from tots to tweens. And for a beautiful photo essay featuring some of our favorite programs in the city, click here!

Applause - Photo by Karen Haberberg

Just For Fun

74th St. MAGIC74MAGIC.com
92nd Street Y92y.org
apple seedsappleseedsnyc.com
Applause NYC (o-5), applauseny.com
Church Street School for Music and Artchurchstreetschool.org
Creative Play For Kidscreativeplayforkids.com
Dance with Miss Rachel, dancewithmissrachel.com
Discovery Programsdiscoveryprograms.com
The Early Eartheearlyear.com
Gymtime Rhythm and Gluesgymtime.net
JCC of Manhattanjccmanhattan.org
Jodi’s Gymjodisgym.com
Kidvillekidville.com
The Sports Club/LAthesportsclubla.com
Reebok Sports Club/NYthesportsclubla.com

Get Serious

The Ailey School, alvinailey.org
Albee School of Dancealbeedance.com
American Youth Dance Theateramericanyouthdancetheater.com
Applause NYC (5-teens), applauseny.com
Ballet Academy East, baenyc.com
The Ballet Clubtheballetclub.com
Ballet Hispanico, ballethispanico.org
Broadway Dance Centerbroadwaydancecenter.com
Brooklyn Arts Exchangebax.org
Creative Arts Studiocreativeartsstudio.com
Dancing Divas and Dudesdancingdivasanddudes.com
Downtown Dance Factorydowntowndancefactory.com
Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet, gelseykirklandballet.org
Joffrey Ballet Schooljoffreyballetschool.com
Lower East Side Dance Academylesdanceacademy.com
Lucy Moses Schoolkaufman-center.org
Manhattan Movement & Arts Centermanhattanmovement.com
Manhattan Youth Balletmanhattanyouthballet.org
Mark Morris Dance Groupmarkmorrisdancegroup.org
Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dancemarthagraham.org
New York Theatre Ballet and Ballet School NY, nytb.org
Peridance Capezio Centerperidance.com
The School at Stepsstepsnyc.com
The Shooting Stars Performing Arts Company, shootingstarsnyc.com

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Advantage QuickStart Tennis

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!</span></p>

Color Me Mine

<p>Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels.</p> <p>At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments.</p> <p>Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come.</p> <p>Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest.</p> <p>Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!</p>

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.</span></p>