by Peridance Center
Peridance's youth program near Union Square offers ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, tap, tumbling and contemporary from 18 months. The center has taught dance in NYC since 1983.
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Ages 1–17.
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126 East 13th Street, 10003, in the East Village, Manhattan.
Yes. Peridance Youth Program is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Peridance Center: peridance.com, or call (212) 505-0886.
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