# Dance for kids in Manhattan (59) > 59 dance programs for kids in Manhattan, 2 free. Ballet, hip-hop, creative movement. Includes The Taylor School and Babies Project. URL: https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/dance/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / [Manhattan](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/) / Dance ## Dance for kids in Manhattan 59 dance programs for kids in Manhattan, 2 free. Ballet, hip-hop, creative movement. Includes The Taylor School and Babies Project. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?cat=dance&boro=Manhattan) 2 free 59 indoor ### Other boroughs [Dance in Brooklyn](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/dance/) · [Dance in Queens](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/dance/) · [Dance in the Bronx](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/dance/) · [Dance in Staten Island](https://littlegotham.com/borough/staten-island/dance/) · [All dance in NYC](https://littlegotham.com/category/dance/) ### By neighborhood [Upper East Side 10 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-upper-east-side/) · [Upper West Side 7 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-upper-west-side/) · [Flatiron 4 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-flatiron/) · [Hell's Kitchen 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hell-s-kitchen/) · [Hamilton Heights 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hamilton-heights/) · [Harlem 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-harlem/) · [Tribeca 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-tribeca/) · [Chelsea 3 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-chelsea/) · [Lincoln Square 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-lincoln-square/) · [Washington Heights 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-washington-heights/) · [Inwood 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-inwood/) · [East Harlem 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-east-harlem/) · [Lenox Hill 2 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-lenox-hill/) · [Theater District 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-theater-district/) · [East Village 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-east-village/) · [Greenwich Village 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-greenwich-village/) · [Civic Center 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-civic-center/) · [Lower East Side 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-lower-east-side/) · [NoHo 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-noho/) · [West Village 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-west-village/) · [Hudson Heights 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-hudson-heights/) · [Yorkville 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-yorkville/) Central Harlem 1 [Garment District 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-garment-district/) · [Midtown East 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-midtown-east/) · [Midtown 1 ](https://littlegotham.com/neighborhood/manhattan-midtown/) [The Taylor School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-taylor-school/): Lower East Side Price on site Paul Taylor Dance Foundation The school of the Paul Taylor Dance Company teaches modern dance in the Taylor style, with classes starting at preschool age. It s located at the company s Lower East Side center. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Babies Project](https://littlegotham.com/activity/babies-project/): Flatiron Price on site Babies from birth until they start standing get unstructured floor time to explore movement while certified infant developmental movement educators observe. Parents and caregivers take part, share observations and get suggestions for supporting their baby s natural development. Ages 0–1 Thu Indoor [Greenhouse Arts Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/greenhouse-arts-center/): Harlem $20 A Harlem dance studio where children take hip hop, ballet and other styles, with classes for ages 3–5 and ages 6 and up. It also rents space for birthday parties and partners with schools. Ages 3–17 Mon–Thu, Sat Indoor [Creativities Studio](https://littlegotham.com/activity/creativities-studio/): Midtown East Price on site Children take enrichment classes in dance and yoga, culinary arts, art, STEM and fashion, taught by professional educators and dancers. The studio also offers private lessons, vacation and summer camps, and kids parties. Ages 2–12 Indoor [Dance Project of Washington Heights](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dance-project-of-washington-heights/): Washington Heights Price on site A nonprofit community dance school in Washington Heights focused on making dance education affordable and accessible. It offers classes for babies and toddlers, kids and teens, plus youth ensembles and camps. All ages Indoor [PMT House of Dance](https://littlegotham.com/activity/pmt-house-of-dance/): Flatiron Price on site A long-running Flatiron dance studio with a dedicated youth program covering ballet, jazz, hip hop and street styles for children. It runs a summer dance camp for young kids, a junior company and camp for teens, and seasonal youth dance sessions alongside its adult drop-in classes. Ages 2–17 Indoor [Tutu School Upper East Side](https://littlegotham.com/activity/tutu-school-upper-east-side/): Upper East Side Price on site Tutu School Little dancers learn ballet through story-based classes that draw on famous classical ballets and their music. Babies and toddlers attend with a caregiver, while preschoolers and early-elementary kids move up through leveled ballet classes that mix skill building with imaginative play. Ages 0–8 Indoor [Uptown Dance Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/uptown-dance-academy/): East Harlem Price on site An East Harlem youth dance school for ages 3 to 19\. Students train in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, African dance and acrobatics. Ages 3–17 Mon–Sat Indoor [92NY Dance Education](https://littlegotham.com/activity/92ny-dance-education/): Upper East Side Price on site 92nd Street Y (92NY) 92NY s youth dance classes cover ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap and modern for toddlers through teens. Classes meet on the Upper East Side campus. Ages 1–17 Indoor [American Youth Dance Theater - Upper East Side](https://littlegotham.com/activity/american-youth-dance-theater-upper-east-side/): Upper East Side Price on site American Youth Dance Theater AYDT teaches ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary to kids from 18 months to 18\. The early childhood division introduces movement to toddlers, and older students perform in company shows. Ages 1–17 Indoor [American Youth Dance Theater - Washington Heights](https://littlegotham.com/activity/american-youth-dance-theater-washington-heights/): Washington Heights Price on site American Youth Dance Theater AYDT s uptown site inside the NoMAA space offers bilingual-friendly youth dance classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop and more. A Spanish-language line is available for families. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Ballet Hispánico School of Dance](https://littlegotham.com/activity/ballet-hispanico-school-of-dance/): Upper West Side Price on site Ballet Hispánico An Upper West Side dance school blending classical ballet with Latin and contemporary styles. Little ones start in Los Pasitos, while older kids move into Encuentros or the pre-professional Academia track. Ages 2–17 Indoor [Brickhouse NYC](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brickhouse-nyc/): Midtown Price on site Genmill LLC dba Brickhouse NYC Kids and teens train in foundational hip-hop and commercial dance styles at a Times Square studio. Options include 90-minute drop-in open classes, a weekly membership training program, and an audition-based crew. All ages Indoor [Bridge for Dance](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bridge-for-dance/): Upper West Side Price on site An Upper West Side studio where kids from age 3 take ballet, jazz, hip-hop and creative movement, and older kids can try aerial circus. It serves the Morningside/UWS area. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Broadway Dance Center - Children & Teens Program](https://littlegotham.com/activity/broadway-dance-center-children-teens-program/): Theater District Price on site Broadway Dance Center The youth division of a major Midtown dance center, offering semester and year-long classes in styles like jazz, tap, ballet and hip-hop with a year-end showcase. Summer brings drop-in classes and week-long camps. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Broadway Performing Arts Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/broadway-performing-arts-center/): Hudson Heights Price on site A Washington Heights neighborhood studio, open since 2008, where children study ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and gymnastics. Classes are grouped by age, from little ones up to older kids, and the year ends with a big recital. Up to 17 Indoor [Chrystie Street Ballet Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/chrystie-street-ballet-academy/): NoHo Price on site A downtown ballet academy offering after-school and weekend ballet in small classes, emphasizing alignment and creative expression. Classes meet at several Lower Manhattan studios, and new students can try a class. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Dance Theatre of Harlem School](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dance-theatre-of-harlem-school/): Hamilton Heights Price on site Dance Theatre of Harlem A historic Harlem ballet school where kids from age 3 train in classical ballet plus other styles. Upper levels require an audition. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Dance with Miss Rachel - Tribeca](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dance-with-miss-rachel-tribeca/): Tribeca Price on site Dance with Miss Rachel Tribeca branch of a children s dance studio where kids from 18 months up take ballet, tap and musical theatre, while babies from 10 weeks can join Baby Bop music classes. The studio also offers piano and voice lessons and hosts birthday parties. All ages Indoor [Dance with Miss Rachel - Upper West Side](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dance-with-miss-rachel-upper-west-side/): Upper West Side Price on site Dance with Miss Rachel Upper West Side branch of a children s dance studio where kids from 18 months up take ballet, tap and musical theatre, and babies from 10 weeks can join Baby Bop music classes. Piano and voice lessons and birthday parties are also available. All ages Indoor [Dance Workshop](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dance-workshop/): Upper East Side Price on site A children-focused dance school offering everything from Mommy+Me classes to teen hip-hop, taught by faculty with Broadway and professional company backgrounds. Dancers can train recreationally or join a competitive company that performs at events around the city. All ages Indoor [Downtown Dance Factory](https://littlegotham.com/activity/downtown-dance-factory/): Civic Center Price on site A Lower Manhattan studio with toddler programs like TutuTots, KindiHop and KindiBreaking for ages 1.5-5, and jazz, ballet, lyrical, tap, hip-hop, breaking and theater dance for ages 5-18\. Free trials and an annual recital are part of the program. Ages 1–17 Indoor [East Side Dance Co.](https://littlegotham.com/activity/east-side-dance-co/): Upper East Side Price on site A neighborhood dance studio offering kids dance classes, including hip hop, on a set seasonal schedule. The studio also hosts dance parties and has separate adult classes. All ages Indoor [Extra Pirouette](https://littlegotham.com/activity/extra-pirouette/): Hell s Kitchen $35 A small Manhattan ballet program offering classes for children and for beginner and intermediate teens. Students can buy class packs or drop in, and private lessons and short evaluations are available. Ages 5–17 Indoor ### Quick answers How many dance programs for kids are there in Manhattan? LittleGotham lists 59 dance programs for kids in Manhattan. Are there free dance programs for kids in Manhattan? Yes. 2 of 59 are free to attend, including Ballet Tech, Groove With Me. What can kids do indoors in Manhattan on a rainy day? 59 listings are indoors, such as The Taylor School, Babies Project, Creativities Studio. Which neighborhoods in Manhattan have the most dance programs? Upper East Side (10), Upper West Side (7), Flatiron (4). --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) · [Search](https://littlegotham.com/explore/) · [llms.txt](https://littlegotham.com/llms.txt) · [Sitemap](https://littlegotham.com/sitemap.xml) · [Open data (JSON)](https://littlegotham.com/data/activities.json)