# Dance for kids in NYC (225) > 225 dance programs for kids across all five boroughs of New York City, 2 of them free. Ballet, hip-hop, creative movement. Includes The Taylor School and… URL: https://littlegotham.com/category/dance/ [Home](https://littlegotham.com/) / Dance ## Dance for kids in NYC 225 dance programs for kids across all five boroughs of New York City, 2 of them free. Ballet, hip-hop, creative movement. Includes The Taylor School and Babies Project. [Filter & map these](https://littlegotham.com/explore/?cat=dance) 2 free 225 indoor ### Dance by borough [Dance in Manhattan 59 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/manhattan/dance/) · [Dance in Brooklyn 76 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/brooklyn/dance/) · [Dance in Queens 58 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/queens/dance/) · [Dance in the Bronx 14 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/bronx/dance/) · [Dance in Staten Island 18 ](https://littlegotham.com/borough/staten-island/dance/) [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 [The Little Dance School - Greenpoint](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-little-dance-school-greenpoint/): Greenpoint $134 The Little Dance School Little ones take short ballet and hip-hop classes built around play, starting with grown-up-and-me sessions for 18-month-olds. Children then graduate to independent classes sorted by age. Ages 1–8 Mon, Sat, Sun Indoor [The Little Dance School - Park Slope](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-little-dance-school-park-slope/): Park Slope $134 The Little Dance School Toddlers and young children learn ballet and hip-hop basics in short, playful classes, with parent-participation You & Me classes for the youngest dancers. Older kids move up to kids-only classes grouped by age. Ages 1–8 Wed, Sat, Sun Indoor [The Little Dance School - Williamsburg](https://littlegotham.com/activity/the-little-dance-school-williamsburg/): Williamsburg Price on site The Little Dance School Little ones take short, playful dance classes that mix ballet and hip-hop, grouped by age. The youngest dancers (18 months to 3) attend with a grown-up, while older preschoolers join kids-only classes; the school also runs dance and theatre camps. Ages 1–8 Fri–Sun 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 [Brooklyn Hipsters Dance Studio](https://littlegotham.com/activity/brooklyn-hipsters-dance-studio/): Gravesend Kids $200 Brooklyn Hipsters A hip hop studio where kids 5-12 learn hip hop, street jazz and K-pop choreography in a juniors class, while teens move on to hip hop, street jazz and dancehall. Families can start with a low-cost trial class. Ages 5–17 Tue, Fri Indoor [Farber Ballet](https://littlegotham.com/activity/farber-ballet/): Brighton Beach Price on site Leonid Farber Ballet School A Brighton Beach ballet school founded in 2000 where children start with pre-ballet at age 3 and progress through classical ballet and pointe. Students can also take contemporary, jazz, hip hop, stretch and acrobatics, and even piano or guitar, and perform in a Nutcracker production. Ages 3–17 Mon–Fri, Sun 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 [Helen Ballet Dance Academy](https://littlegotham.com/activity/helen-ballet-dance-academy/): Little Neck Price on site Little Neck dance school for kids 3 and up, focused on ballet and pointe and also teaching jazz, modern, K-pop, a boys dance class, choreography and stretching. Classes run weekday afternoons and on Saturdays. Ages 3–17 Mon–Sat Indoor [Martha s Dance Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/martha-s-dance-center/): Ridgewood Price on site A Ridgewood dance studio with group and private classes starting from age 1, plus teen and adult levels. Kids can also join summer dance sessions. Ages 1–17 Mon–Sat Indoor [Nika Ballet Studio](https://littlegotham.com/activity/nika-ballet-studio/): Sheepshead Bay Price on site A Sheepshead Bay studio training children 3 to 17 in Vaganova-method classical ballet, pointe, modern and contemporary dance. Younger kids start with rhythmics, and gymnastics is offered too. Ages 3–17 Mon–Sat Indoor [Spotlight Dance Factory](https://littlegotham.com/activity/spotlight-dance-factory/): Ozone Park Price on site Spotlight Dance Factory, Inc. Ozone Park studio with classes that start with parent-and-tot sessions at 24 months and continue by grade level through teens. Kids learn ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap, contemporary, tricks, pointe and musical theatre, and there is a competition team. Ages 2–17 Mon–Thu, Sat Indoor [Are You Ready Dance Studios](https://littlegotham.com/activity/are-you-ready-dance-studios/): Flushing Price on site Are You Ready Studios A newly opened Flushing studio offering kids classes in jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, K-pop, acro, tumbling and lyrical. Private lessons are also available. Up to 17 Mon–Sat Indoor [Artists In Motion Dance Center](https://littlegotham.com/activity/artists-in-motion-dance-center/): Glendale Price on site A Glendale dance center offering dance and acro classes for children 3 and older, with an end-of-year recital showcase. It also has a competition team and has added a jiu jitsu and grappling program. Ages 3–17 Indoor [Bedazzle Dance Studio](https://littlegotham.com/activity/bedazzle-dance-studio/): Dongan Hills Price on site A Staten Island studio, running since 2005, that offers after-school and Saturday dance classes for children and teens. Kids train in a range of styles and perform at studio shows. Up to 17 Mon–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 and Gymnastics School Releve](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dance-and-gymnastics-school-releve/): Midland Beach Price on site Kids are grouped by age (3.5-5, 6-8, 9-11 and older) for classes in jazz, modern, lyrical, acro, stretching and flexibility. Both group and private lessons are available. Ages 3+ Indoor [Dance and Gymnastics School Releve](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dance-and-gymnastics-school-releve-brighton-beach/): Brighton Beach Price on site Children train in jazz, modern, lyrical, acro, stretching and flexibility in age-grouped classes. Group and private lessons are both available. Ages 3+ Indoor [Dance Dynamics](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dance-dynamics/): Jackson Heights Price on site Dance Dynamics Inc A Jackson Heights dance school founded in 1978 that teaches local children. Its Jitterbugs sessions give the youngest dancers a weekday-morning introduction to movement. Up to 17 Thu 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 [Dynasty Breaking NYC](https://littlegotham.com/activity/dynasty-breaking-nyc/): Astoria Price on site A breakdancing school geared toward children and teens, where students learn b-boy/b-girl moves and hip-hop dance fundamentals from experienced coaches. The program also runs a summer session and emphasizes discipline and confidence alongside the dance skills. All ages Indoor [Kim Jay Dance Company](https://littlegotham.com/activity/kim-jay-dance-company/): Flatlands Price on site Young dancers study tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, acro, modern, majorette, contemporary, lyrical and West African dance with professional faculty. Students perform in an annual recital, and a competitive team is available for serious dancers. All ages Indoor [Natraj Center for the Performing Arts](https://littlegotham.com/activity/natraj-center-for-the-performing-arts/): Queens Village Price on site A Queens Village school teaching Indian dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Kuchipudi, along with folk and film dance. Classes are open to all ages and levels. All ages Fri, Sat Indoor [Penny s Dance Studio](https://littlegotham.com/activity/penny-s-dance-studio/): Crown Heights Price on site Girls from age 3 and up take professional dance instruction in a women-only setting rooted in the Jewish community but open to all backgrounds. The studio emphasizes technique, discipline and confidence, and finishes the year with a recital. Ages 3+ Indoor ### Quick answers How many dance programs for kids are there in New York City? LittleGotham lists 225 dance programs for kids in New York City. Are there free dance programs for kids in New York City? Yes. 2 of 225 are free to attend, including Ballet Tech, Groove With Me. What can kids do indoors in New York City on a rainy day? 225 listings are indoors, such as The Taylor School, Babies Project, The Little Dance School - Greenpoint. Which boroughs have the most dance programs? Brooklyn (76), Manhattan (59), Queens (58). --- LittleGotham: things to do with kids in New York City. 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