Adult Dance Classes

Westchester's best ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and tap dance classes!

dance for all ages

Welcome to Adult Dance Classes!

We offer contemporary, ballet, jazz, musical theater, hip hop, tap, swing and ballroom dance classes for adults of all ages and experience levels. Many of our adult ballet classes are accompanied by live piano music.

Our experienced faculty members are passionate about dance and are dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals. Dance is not only a fun and fulfilling activity, but also a great way to improve fitness, balance, coordination, and overall well-being.

Our classes are a great way to meet new people and connect with others who share your love of dance. We welcome students of all social genders and gender identities, at all levels of training, in our warm and supportive environment.

flexible options

Class Pricing

Please purchase classes online before taking a class. Classes are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early to ensure your space!

Adult single-class rate is $25 per class

A single virtual class is $15.

A 10-class card is $225 and is valid for four months

A 30-class card is $645 and is valid for six months

options for everyone

Fall 2023 Classes

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Adult Ballet

Absolute Beginner Ballet

A safe and welcoming class for absolute beginners or those returning to ballet who wish to learn the fundamentals of ballet in a progressive syllabus designed for adult learners.

DayTime
Friday10:45 AM–12:00 PM | Santoro
Sunday1:00–2:30 PM | Ortiz

Beginner Ballet

Class is designed for students with an understanding of ballet basics who wish to improve upon fluency in vocabulary, strength, and flexibility. Classes are taught at a slower tempo with repetition and progressive combinations from barre to center work.

DayTime
Monday10:00–11:15 AM | Thao
12:30–2:00 PM | Thao
Tuesday10:00–11:15 PM | Santoro
12:30–2:00 PM | Thao
Wednesday10:00–11:30 PM | Thao
12:30–2:00 PM | Thao
Thursday10:00 AM–11:30 PM | Waltz
12:30–2:00 PM | Thao
Friday9:30–10:45 PM | Santoro
5:00–6:30 PM | Thao
Saturday11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Sherwood
Sunday11:30–1:00 PM | Ortiz

Advanced Beginner Ballet

Class is designed for students who wish to improve their stamina and speed, with more complex and longer exercises at barre and center.

DayTime
Monday10:00–11:15 AM | Santoro
Wednesday7:15–8:30 PM | Rodriguez
Thursday9:45–11:15 AM | Whitehorne
Friday12:30–2:00 PM | Thao

Intermediate Ballet

For the intermediate and advanced dancer who has achieved a high level of ballet technique. Exercises are developed with open interpretation for musicality and require a fluency in ballet terminology.

DayTime
Monday6:00–7:30 PM | Gologorskaya
Tuesday9:30-11:00 AM | Waltz
7:00–8:30 PM | Waltz
Wednesday10:00–11:30 AM | Waltz
6:00–7:30 PM | Gologorskaya
Thursday6:00–7:30 PM | Thao
Friday10:00–11:30 AM | Thao
4:15–5:30 PM | Benevento
Saturday10:00–11:30 AM | Sherwood
Sunday10:00-11:30 AM | Whitehorne

Pointe

For the advanced beginner and intermediate dancer who wishes to progress their training from flat to pointe. Pointe work requires extreme focus, strength, coordination, and control of the whole dancer.

DayTime
Monday7:30 PM–8:30 PM | Gologorskaya
Tuesday11:15 AM–12:00 PM | Whitehorne
Wednesday7:30 PM–8:30 PM | Gologorskaya
Thursday11:15 AM–12:00 PM | Whitehorne
Sunday11:30 AM–12:15 PM | Whitehorne

Variations/Character

Dancers will learn repertoire from the classical ballet canon in Variations class. Character class will focus on waltz, mazurkas, polonaise, etc.

DayTime
Thursday7:30–8:30 PM | Thao (Variations)

Ballet Workshops

DayTime
Monday11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Thao (turns)

Adult Tap

Absolute Beginner Tap

DayTime
Monday2:00–3:00 PM | Rothenberg

Beginner Tap

DayTime
Wednesday2:00–3:00 PM | Rickman
Thursday2:00–3:00 PM | Rickman
Friday2:00–3:00 PM | Benevento
Saturday1:30–2:30 PM | Pierpont

Advanced Beginner Tap

DayTime
Monday1:00–2:00 PM | Rothenberg

Intermediate Tap

DayTime
Monday6:00–7:00 PM | Rothenberg

Open Tap

DayTime
Monday7:00–8:00 PM | Rothenberg

Adult Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater,
Swing Dance, and Ballroom

Contemporary

DayTime
Monday11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Benevento
5:15–6:00 PM | Gologorskaya
Wednesday5:00–6:00 PM | Rodriguez
Friday5:30–6:30 PM | Benevento

Jazz

DayTime
Monday2:30-3:30 PM | Rickman
Tuesday12:00–1:00 PM | Benevento
7:30–8:30 PM | Benevento
Wednesday6:15-7:15 PM | Rickman
Thursday5:15–6:00 PM | Rickman

Hip Hop

DayTime
Monday12:00–1:00 PM | Rothenberg

Musical Theater

DayTime
Wednesday5:15–6:15 PM | Rickman

Swing Dance

Swing is one of the most versatile and joyful dances you can learn. It involves movements with lots of swinging, spinning, and rhythmic, creative footwork. Once you learn the fundamental steps, Swing is easily adaptable to a wide range of tempos. No partner is needed. Just bring clean and comfortable shoes!

DayTime
Monday6:00-7:00 PM | Rickman

Ballroom

DayTime
Thursday6:00-7:00 PM | Ortiz (Tango)

Flamenco

DayTime
Sunday3:00-4:00 PM | Bergman

Belly Dance

DayTime
Sunday4:00-5:00 PM | Pelin

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