Classes

Operating in NYC for 25 years, Applause inspires, nurtures and trains aspiring young artists from ages 3-18 in the performing arts. Hundreds of our students have gone on to successful careers in theater, dance and film acting. Applause is the only NYC performing arts program offering continuous instruction from pre-school through high school in theater, dance and film acting.

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Broadway Little Stars (3-4yrs)

This dynamic class introduces the fundamentals of musical theater to children! Through acting games, improvisation, singing, and dance moves, your child will build confidence and bring out their inner superstar. Whether your child is already performing for you at home, or needs a little more encouragement, they will learn how to shine brightly in this […]

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Grade pre-k

Mondays (3:30-4:15) Tuesdays (3:15-4:00) Thursdays (10:30-11:15)

Pre-K Hip-Hop (3-4yrs)

Does your child love to dance? In this class, your child will explore their own creativity as they build a deeper understanding of body awareness. Fun rhythmic exercises and movement games strengthen each child’s knowledge of dance, rhythm, and music! Each class will consist of a cardio warm-up, stretch, foundational steps, and creative movement based […]

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Grade pre-k

Fridays (1:15-2:00)

Broadway Little Stars (4-5yrs)

This dynamic class introduces the fundamentals of musical theater to children! Through acting games, improvisation, singing, and dance moves, your child will build confidence and bring out their inner superstar. Whether your child is already performing for you at home, or needs a little more encouragement, they will learn how to shine brightly in this […]

AVAILABLE SESSIONS:

Grade pre-k

Thursdays (3:15-4:00) Thursdays (4:20-5:05) Fridays (3:15-4:00)

Pre-K Hip-Hop (4-5yrs)

Does your child love to dance? In this class, your child will explore their own creativity as they build a deeper understanding of body awareness. Fun rhythmic exercises and movement games strengthen each child’s knowledge of dance, rhythm, and music! Each class will consist of a cardio warm-up, stretch, foundational steps, and creative movement based […]

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Grade pre-k

Wednesdays (3:30-4:15)

Musical Theater (K/1st Grade)

Let Broadway performers introduce your child to musical theater! Each week, your child will get to take part in acting games that help develop their imagination, creativity, articulation, and performance skills. Students will work as a cast throughout the semester on musical production numbers. At the end of the semester, the class will perform on […]

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Grade k - 1

Mondays (3:20-4:20) Tuesdays (4:05-5:05) Wednesdays (3:25-4:25) Wednesdays (4:30-5:30) Thursdays (4:20-5:20) Fridays (4:05-5:05)

Hip-Hop (K/1st Grade)

This nonstop dance party is sure to get your little star grooving. Each class includes a variety of exciting dance games and exercises to help develop beat identification, rhythm, and body awareness. Hip-hop fundamentals are taught in a weekly combination set to today’s most popular kids songs! If your child loves to dance, this is […]

AVAILABLE SESSIONS:

Grade k - 1

Tuesdays (4:05-5:05) Wednesdays (4:30-5:30) Thursdays (3:15-4:15)

Little YouTube Movie Stars (K-2nd Grade)

Do you have a kid who’s full of personality and is begging you to be in the movies or on TV? Or maybe your child is on the shy side and is just starting to come out of their shell? Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind class that brings Hollywood right here to the Upper East Side! […]

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Grade k - 2

Tuesdays (4:05-5:05) Fridays (3:30-4:30) Saturdays (10:00-11:00)

Musical Theater (2nd/3rd Grade)

Let Broadway performers introduce your child to musical theater! Each week, your child will get to take part in acting games that help develop their imagination, creativity, articulation, and performance skills. Students will work as a cast throughout the semester on musical production numbers. At the end of the semester, the class will perform on […]

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Grade 2 - 3

Mondays (4:25-5:25) Wednesdays (3:25-4:25) Wednesdays (4:30-5:30) Thursdays (3:15-4:15)

Hip-Hop (2nd/3rd Grade)

This energetic, fun-filled dance class will give your child the tools and confidence they need to enhance their performance abilities. Our hip-hop curriculum will help your dancer develop strength, flexibility, rhythm and agility, while exploring the world of street-based, hip-hop styles. Dancers will learn new skills and grooves every week. We encourage all of our […]

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Grade 2 - 3

Tuesdays (4:05-5:05) Wednesdays (4:30-5:30)

Junior Make Your Own TV Series (2nd-4th Grade)

Ever want to be the star of a big TV show like Henry Danger or Fuller House? Or maybe you envision yourself in something more serious, like The Fosters or Stranger Things? Then come be a part of Applause New York’s TV Series class! Throughout the semester you will be creating and starring in an […]

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Grade 2 - 4

Mondays (4:05-5:05) Mondays (5:15-6:15)

Musical Theater (3rd/4th Grade)

In this intermediate class, your child will work towards further developing their singing and dancing. Each class will include acting games that help develop their imagination, creativity, improv skills, and performance skills. Students will work as a cast throughout the semester on musical production numbers. At the end of the semester, the class will perform on […]

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Grade 3 - 4

Mondays (5:30-6:30) Tuesdays (5:10-6:10)

Hip-Hop (3rd/4th Grade)

In this intermediate class, students will work towards further developing their knowledge of hip-hop. Our hip-hop curriculum will help your dancer develop strength, flexibility, rhythm and agility, while exploring the world of street-based, hip-hop styles. Dancers will learn new skills, grooves, and dance vocabulary every week. We encourage all of our young dancers to bring […]

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Grade 3 - 4

Wednesdays (5:35-6:35)

Junior Musical Theater Performance (3rd-5th Grade)

This exciting and intense workshop is for the child who is starting to get serious about theater. Each actor needs to make the commitment to work hard and learn everything there is to put on an Off-Broadway show. A Director, Choreographer and Musical Director will provide training in acting, singing and dancing through the rehearsal […]

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Grade 3 - 5

Tuesdays (4:00-6:00) Wednesdays (4:00-6:00) Thursdays (4:00-6:00)

Junior YouTube Movie Stars (3rd-5th Grade)

Calling all superstars ready to move past their school hallways and onto the big screen! In this class, your child will be able to show off their larger-than-life personality, or simply find their voice. After auditioning for roles and getting cast in parts, students will be launched onto a real film set to experience the […]

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Grade 3 - 5

Tuesdays (5:15-6:15) Thursdays (5:15-6:15) Saturdays (11:15-12:15)

Junior Dance Company (3rd-6th Grade)

The Applause Junior Dance Company is a pre-professional training program that specializes in hip-hop, jazz, and commercial styles of dance. The rigorous rehearsals instill perseverance, responsibility, and discipline – all while giving your child the confidence and self-esteem needed to stand out from the crowd and rock the stage. This first step towards joining our […]

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Grade 3 - 6

Sundays (1:30-3:30)

Musical Theater (4th/5th Grade)

After graduating from our hour-long musical theater classes, the next step is 4th & 5th grade Musical Theater. This 90-minute class will build on the foundations learned in our younger Musical Theater classes. Students will work on scripted scenes, cold readings, challenging harmonies, and advanced dance for their production numbers, which they will perform at […]

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Grade 4 - 5

Thursdays (4:20-5:50)

Intermediate Make Your Own TV Series (4th-6th Grade)

Ever want to be the star of a big TV show like Henry Danger or Fuller House? Or maybe you envision yourself in something more serious, like The Fosters or Stranger Things? Then come be a part of Applause New York’s TV Series class! Throughout the semester you will be creating and starring in an […]

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Grade 4 - 6

Thursdays (4:05-5:05)

On-Camera Acting (4th-6th Grade)

This class is targeted towards kids who are interested in growing their on-camera acting training. They will learn memorization and audition techniques for different styles of tv and film acting from comedy to sci-fi to drama and everything in between! By adding this class to your cart, you agree to the class policies. All film […]

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Grade 4 - 6

Thursdays (6:30-7:30)

Jazz Technique Level 1 (4th-6th Grade)

This intensive pre-professional class is designed to improve student’s jazz technique and vocabulary. Each class incorporates a warm-up focused on stretching, strengthening, and placement, as well as across-the-floor progressions. Throughout the course of the semester, students will have the opportunity to train in the areas of jazz, contemporary, and lyrical. This class is essential for those students […]

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Grade 4 - 6

Thursdays (6:30-7:30)

Intermediate Dance Company (5th-9th Grade)

The Applause Dance Company is a pre-professional training program for the aspiring young dancer. Whether your goal is to dance on Broadway in “Hamilton,” or for Lady Gaga on tour, our diverse curriculum aims to develop the truly well-rounded performer. Each dancer in both Advanced and Intermediate programs is challenged with cutting-edge choreography in many […]

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Grade 5 - 8

Saturdays (3:00-5:30) Sundays (4:00-6:30)

Jazz Technqiue Level 2 (5th-9th Grade)

This intensive pre-professional class is designed to improve student’s jazz technique and vocabulary. Each class incorporates a warm-up focused on stretching, strengthening, and placement, as well as across-the-floor progressions that develop the student’s ability to do leaps, jumps, and turns. Throughout the course of the semester, students will have the opportunity to train in the […]

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Grade 5 - 9

Mondays (5:30-6:45)

Intermediate Musical Theater Performance (6th-8th Grade)

This exciting and intense workshop is for the child who is serious about theater, and ready to step up to the next level. Continuing your growth from Jr. MT Performance workshop, a Director, Choreographer, and Musical Director will provide training in acting, singing and dancing throughout the rehearsal process. While more emphasis is put on the audition process […]

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Grade 6 - 8

Fridays (4:30-8:30) Sundays (2:00-6:00)

Advanced Dance Company (7th-12th Grade)

The Applause Dance Company is a pre-professional training program for the aspiring young dancer. Whether your goal is to dance on Broadway in “Hamilton,” or for Lady Gaga on tour, our diverse curriculum aims to develop the truly well-rounded performer. Each dancer in both Advanced and Intermediate programs is challenged with cutting-edge choreography in many […]

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Grade 7 - 12

Sundays (10:00-1:00)

Jazz Technique Level 3 (8th-12th Grade)

This intensive pre-professional class is designed to improve student’s jazz technique and vocabulary. Each class incorporates a warm-up focused on stretching and strengthening to increase flexibility and placement. Across-the-floor progressions and center exercises help dancers enhance their leaps, jumps, and turns. Throughout the course of the semester, students will have the opportunity to train in […]

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Grade 8 - 12

Wednesdays (6:40-7:55)

Advanced Filmmaker Experience (9th-12th Grade)

This immersive and innovative class is the quintessential program for serious high-school students looking to take the plunge into all aspects of filmmaking and acting for the camera! With the help of our professional filmmakers, students will work in teams to create their very own short films, while also having the opportunity to act in […]

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Grade 9 - 12

Wednesdays (5:00-7:00)

Advanced Musical Theater Performance (9th-12th Grade)

This exciting and intense performance workshop is for the teen who is serious about theater, and being in a full scale musical production. Each actor must commit to working hard and learning every facet of putting on an Off-Broadway show. A Director, Choreographer and Musical Director, provide training in acting, singing, and dancing through the […]

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Grade 9 - 12

Saturdays (10:45-2:45)

ADC Elite Competition Team

ADC Elite is a team of the most dedicated and passionate young dancers willing to push themselves to the max each and every week. This intensive program provides serious dancers with accelerated training, cutting edge hip hop and jazz choreography, and exposure to the world of professional dance through regional competitions and community performances. Elite […]

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Grade 3 - 12

Saturdays (11:00-1:00)

Private Musical Theater (1st Grade)

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Grade 1

Mondays (4:25-5:25)