Performing Arts for All Ages

"My daughter loves Applause. I think you have all done an incredible job pivoting to our current reality and keeping the community engaged. I hope and think you will all emerge stronger from this!"

"I wanted to say how impressed I was with the Advanced Make Your Own Movie Challenge with Paul. The curriculum was challenging but age appropriate for my 11 year old who had no experience at all with zoom or iMovie. The classes were engaging and fun and personable at a time when she needed to socialize with other kids. She was SO engaged with the project! She is SO proud of her work! And the support from the entire Applause team was over the top outstanding. Thank you for the quick pivot to online learning, for making something meaningful using the tools available. Great work!"

"Applause New York has provided my kids with the opportunity to experience the performing arts in a warm, instructive, and supportive environment. The teachers are outstanding professionals who share their love of their craft with the kids. Their enthusiasm is contagious! My six-year old loved performing in a Broadway skit on stage at the end of the semester. I never dreamed that my seven-year old would have the chance to film and star in a movie! Applause opens up the world of theater, dance, and film to the kids and leaves them wanting to come back for more!"

"A collective “THANK YOU” for the wonderful class this week. I have NO idea how you got all of those movies edited and produced so quickly — but they were so wonderful and the kids (and parents and grandparents and far-flung cousins and friends) were so thrilled to see their work on screen. Amazing job!! We appreciate you and all of the work you did to keep them inspired during this time."

"Your class was truly fab!! [My daughter] LOVED it. Thank you...Christina, Ana and Kevin were amazing- super clear, super engaging. It worked really well. I also like the teachers calling out the kids names as it makes it more interactive and ensures they’re feeling acknowledged too."

"We have been so impressed with the hard work and dedication Applause has made in the transition to virtual classes. We know it wasn’t easy, and the amount of care, patience, and dedication to these classes have not gone unnoticed (especially to my husband who keeps raving about how professional it all seems). Thanks so much for continuing something that made our son feel like things were still “normal-ish” - we are forever grateful."

"The transition to virtual classes has been seamless and you've made it look so easy! We appreciate your dedication to the students and want to thank you again for all your hard work and commitment to excellence. We adore the whole Applause Team!!!!"

"Nothing could have made my daughter (and me) happier than having a week of Applause Zoom camp. Ms. Ana made it feel like everyone was in the same room and kept the entire class very interactive. Like regular Applause camp, an entire song was learned along with choreography. Class may have ended but the enjoyment, singing and dancing has continued!"