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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade pre-k
Mondays (3:30-4:15) Tuesdays (3:15-4:00) Fridays (4:05-4:50)
$995
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Pre-K Musical Theater (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
Mondays (3:30-4:15) Wednesdays (3:40-4:25) Thursdays (3:15-4:00)
$1125
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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
Wednesdays (4:30-5:30)
$1225
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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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade k - 1
Mondays (4:25-5:25) Tuesdays (4:05-5:05) Wednesdays (4:30-5:30) Thursdays (3:15-4:15) Thursdays (4:20-5:20) Fridays (4:05-5:05)
$1225
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Make Your Own Movie (K-2nd Grade)

Whether your child is full of personality and ready to be on TV, or is just starting to come out of their shell, this one-of-a-kind film creation class is right for them! The students learn to audition for roles and are launched onto a real film set experience! They will learn the basics of acting […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade k - 2
Fridays (4:05-5:05) Saturdays (10:30-11:30)
$1395
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Musical Theater (2nd 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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 2
Wednesdays (3:25-4:25) Thursdays (4:20-5:20)
$1225
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Matilda Musical Revue (2nd/3rd Grade)

Join us for an exciting musical adventure giving students the opportunity to perform a workshop revue version of Matilda! This fun-filled class is designed for 2nd and 3rd graders to start understanding what it takes to be a part of a musical. They’ll work as an ensemble to tackle singing, dancing, and scene work while […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 2 - 3
Fridays (4:05-5:05)
$1295
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Annie Musical Revue (2nd/3rd Grade)

Join us for an exciting musical adventure giving students the opportunity to perform a workshop revue version of Annie! This fun-filled class is designed for 2nd and 3rd graders to start understanding what it takes to be a part of a musical. They’ll work as an ensemble to tackle singing, dancing, and scene work while […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 2 - 3
Mondays (4:25-5:25)
$1295
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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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 2 - 3
Tuesdays (4:05-5:05) Wednesdays (4:30-5:30)
$1225
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Musical Theater (3rd 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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 3
Wednesdays (4:30-5:30)
$1225
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Elite Solo/Duo/Trio Packages

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AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade k - 12
$850
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Make Your Own TV Series (2nd-4th Grade)

Does your kid have funny, inventive ideas that are perfect for the small screen? Or maybe they’d love to star in a TV show like The Worst Witch or Stranger Things? This is their chance to create and act in an original Applause New York series! The students learn to audition for roles, how to […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 2 - 4
Mondays (4:00-5:00)
$1695
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Make Your Own Movie (2nd-4th Grade)

This class is for the 2nd-4th grader who is ready to take their TV/Film training to the next level. The students will learn how to audition for roles and develop characters, and then are launched onto a real film set experience! They will work with trained professionals to create three short films. At the end […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 2 - 4
Tuesdays (4:00-5:00) Saturdays (11:45-12:45)
$1495
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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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 3 - 6
Sundays (1:30-3:30)
$2900
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Hip-Hop (4th/5th Grade)

This class will give your child the tools and confidence to enhance their performance abilities.  Students will develop a core knowledge of hip-hop and basic dance technique.  Our 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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 5
Tuesdays (5:15-6:15) Wednesdays (5:35-6:35)
$1225
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Junior Musical Theater Performance (4th-6th 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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 6
Mondays (4:25-6:25) Tuesdays (4:05-6:05) Wednesdays (4:30-6:30) Thursdays (4:15-6:15)
$2675
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Jazz Technique (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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 6
Tuesdays (5:15-6:15)
$950
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Make Your Own TV Series (4th-8th Grade)

Does your kid have funny, inventive ideas that are perfect for the small screen? Or maybe they’re the next Millie Bobby Brown or Iain Armitage? The students learn to audition for roles, develop characters, and are launched onto a real TV studio experience! This is their chance to create and act in an original Applause […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 8
Thursdays (4:15-5:15)
$1695
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Make Your Own Movie (4th-8th Grade)

This class brings our film curriculum to the next level for 4th-8th graders! After auditioning for roles and getting cast in parts, students will be launched onto a real film set to experience the electrifying world of movie-making! This level will build further on the basics of acting on-camera, including characterization, scene building, as well […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 8
Mondays (5:15-6:15)
$1495
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ADC Elite Competition Team - Hip-Hop (Junior, Teen, Senior Divisions - 4th-12th Grade)

ADC Elite is a team of the most dedicated and passionate young dancers willing to push themselves to the max each week. This intensive program provides serious dancers with accelerated training, cutting-edge Hip Hop choreography, and exposure to the world of professional dance through regional competitions. Elite team training focuses on strength, flexibility, conditioning, technical […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 12
$2300
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Intermediate Filmmaker Experience (4th-8th Grade)

This immersive and innovative semester long experience is for young, serious 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 as a group to conceive, write, act, direct and even have a hand in editing 2 of their […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 8
Tuesdays (5:15-6:45)
$1995
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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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 5 - 8
Sundays (4:00-6:30)
$3095
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Hip-Hop (6th-8th Grade)

This class will give your child the tools and confidence to enhance their performance abilities.  Students will develop a core knowledge of hip-hop and basic dance technique.  Our 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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 6 - 8
Wednesdays (5:35-6:35)
$1225
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Jazz Technique (7th-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, 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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 6
Tuesdays (6:15-7:30)
$995
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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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 6 - 8
Fridays (4:30-8:30) Sundays (1:45-5:45)
$3095
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Jazz Technique (7th-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, 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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 7 - 12
Tuesdays (6:15-7:30)
$995
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ADC Elite Competition Team - Contemporary (Senior & Teen Divisions - 7th-12th Grade)

ADC Elite is a team of the most dedicated and passionate young dancers willing to push themselves to the max each week. This intensive program provides serious dancers with accelerated training, cutting-edge Contemporary choreography, and exposure to the world of professional dance through regional competitions. Elite team training focuses on strength, flexibility, conditioning, technical precision, […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 7 - 12
$2300
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Advanced Dance Company (8th-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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 8 - 12
Sundays (10:00-1:00)
$3195
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Advanced Filmmaker Experience (9th-12th Grade)

With half a dozen films currently circulating in major film festivals, winning a top prize at the All American High School Film Festival, 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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 9 - 12
Wednesdays (5:00-7:00)
$2400
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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 […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 9 - 12
Saturdays (10:00-3:00)
$3750
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ADC Elite Competition Team - Jazz (Senior Division - 9th-12th Grade)

ADC Elite is a team of the most dedicated and passionate young dancers willing to push themselves to the max each week. This intensive program provides serious dancers with accelerated training, cutting-edge Jazz choreography, and exposure to the world of professional dance through regional competitions. Elite team training focuses on strength, flexibility, conditioning, technical precision, […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 9 - 12
Wednesdays (6:45-8:15)
$2300
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Private Lesson Film Package Saturdays

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AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 7 - 10
Saturdays (1:00-3:00) SOLD OUT
$1295
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Jr. Clubhouse

AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade pre-k
$725
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Jr. Clubhouse (3-5 Year Olds)

Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-1pm Our youngest students will get their first taste of the Applause Summer Program during this fun-filled mini week! Junior Clubhouse students will cycle through our pre-school musical theater and dance curriculum as we introduce a different Broadway show each week. Through acting games, hip-hop dance, singing, story time and more, our students will […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade pre-k
$725.00 - $725.00
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Theater & Film Summer Camp

AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade k - 6
$895
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Theater & Film Camp (For rising K-6th graders)

Monday-Friday, 9:30-3:00 (Friday ends around 1pm, after the performance and film screening) Calling all stage and screen stars! Students will learn songs and scenes from a popular artist or musical and be launched onto a real film set to experience the electrifying world of moviemaking! For questions about our summer program, visit our FAQ page […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade k - 6
$895.00 - $1,095.00
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Intermediate Filmmaker Camp

For rising 4th-8th graders Lights, camera, action! This exciting one week Filmmaking camp gives young creators the chance to step into the world of real filmmaking and acting for the camera. Working alongside professional filmmakers, students will collaborate to create their own original short film — developing the idea, contributing to the script, acting on […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 8
$1095
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Middle School Musical Theater Camp

For rising 7th-9th graders This two-week musical theater camp is designed for young actors who are ready to perform! Campers will train daily in acting, vocal performance, and musical theater technique while rehearsing a fast-paced musical revue featuring songs from popular Broadway shows. Every actor will be given lines and solos, with a strong focus […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 6 - 9
$2600
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Elite Competition Fees (Winter/Spring 2026)

The Competition Fees Cover:-Costume-Accessories-Entry fees -Media fees, etc.   Be sure to select all fees that apply (team, solo, duo, etc.) *All Elite Members will keep their costumes at the end of the semester. However, we encourage you to take good care of them as there is always a chance that we will compete your numbers […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade k - 12
$130.00 - $265.00
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Elite Competition Fees Selection (Winter/Spring 2026)

AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade k - 12
$130
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Private Lessons

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AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade k - 12
$85
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Trial Class

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AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade pre-k - 1
$75
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Private Broadway Little Stars (3-4yrs)

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AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade pre-k
Fridays (1:30-2:15) SOLD OUT
$985
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