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Discover the mystery of the Argentine Tango… A unique and sophisticated dance with etiquette beyond the steps A sensual, relaxed, slow pace dance where the “embrace means acceptance” A new way to connect with people using the language of the body We want to invite you to have a taste of tango and its culture. Come to find out about our...

In this 5-hour Intensive workshop, limited to 10 actors, Andy will walk you through the psychology and technique of nailing your audition in the booth. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the city's top casting directors in one of the most vibrant and fast-growing markets.

Basic knowledge of terminology and experience necessary. Students who are 15 to 17 years old should have a parent/guardian present on the first day of class to sign up a release form.

Absolute and Total Beginners start here! Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more. Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this...

Burn calories and learn to bellydance with SharQui – The bellydance workout®, a dance-fitness class that is great for anyone of any age or skill level. The unique breakdown and repetition of bellydance movements is fun and easy to follow automatically improving your posture, slimming hips and legs, defining the waist, increasing upper body strength,...

Intermediate level bellydance combinations and drills. Various musical styles will be explored. Some bellydance experience required ***Please arrive at least 10 minutes before class starts to sign in. We begin class ON TIME

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

For Students with no prior knowledge or background in Lindy Hop / Swing. This class is an introduction to the look and feel of social swing dancing. This course is intended to provide instruction and repetition of the basic 6-count patterns that form the structure of this dance. Students should feel comfortable with all the material and take this...

Learn how to use your body to dancing... Every week, we study in depth all the fundamentals of Argentine Tango, its biomechanics, technique, functional anatomy and body conditioning We work on simple things like: The walk, the ochos, boleos, ganchos, paso basico, basic templates, couple connection, musicality,  body mechanics, navigation, etiquette,...

This class is a Horton based technique modern dance class. The class focuses on flexibility, strength, coordination and body awareness. Students will learn locomotive movements and choreographic dance combinations.  We will also do floor-work for core building, technical exercises to help improve full body fluidity. We will look at the elements...

This is a fiery open level hip-hop class that defies the norm of hip-hop. This class focuses on rhythm, character building, and of-course defining your “sauce”! Get ready for a push that’ll leave you feeling ready to hit the stage.

NOT SURE IMPROV IS FOR YOU? WELL, GIVE US A FEW HOURS AND WE’LL SHOW YOU IT IS! Our intro is a fun, supportive introduction for anyone to learn the fundamentals of improvisation with our unique character-based approach. Discover the basic tools, rules, and philosophy of improv through fun, focused games & drills - even through your computer...

Haiti, the second independent republic in the Americas, partakes of three cultural sources: African, American, and European. The dances and culture of Haiti have been extremely important in the development of American dance, thanks to the pioneering work of Katherine Dunham.  Peniel Guerrier draws on his extensive knowledge of Haitian folkloric...

Join us for Israeli folk dancing and fun with Ruth Goodman. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required.

Little or no dance experience. Students who are 15 to 17 years old should have a parent/guardian present on the first day of class to sign up a release form.