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Applause Dance elevates and empowers young dancers through structure and creative collaboration. Expert instruction from professional choreographers and dancers balance artistic expression and traditional technique to promote individuality and growth, from a beginner's class to a full-fledged dance company.

pre-k hiphop

Pre-K Hip-Hop

$945

3-5 Years
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 games.

Wednesdays, 3:30-4:15pm - SOLD OUT
February 1st - June 7th, 2023

Fridays, 1:00-1:45pm
January 27th - June 9th, 2023
hip-hop for kids

Hip-Hop

$1,115

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 the class for them! The semester culminates in a performance on stage in front of 500 people!

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm
January 31st - June 6th, 2023

Wednesdays, 4:35-5:35pm
February 1st - June 7th, 2023
hiphop for kids

Hip-Hop

$1,115

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 young dancers to bring their personality and individual style to every class! The semester culminates in a performance on stage in front of 500 people!

Tuesdays, 4:35-5:35pm
January 31st - June 6th, 2023

Wednesdays, 5:35-6:35pm
February 1st - June 7th, 2023
hip hop dance classes

Hip-Hop

$1,115

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 their personality and individual style to every class! The semester will culminate in a stage performance.

Thursdays, 5:25-6:25pm - SOLD OUT
February 2nd - June 8th, 2023
hip hop

Hip-Hop

$1,115

4th-6th 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 welcome dancers of all levels in this class!  The semester will culminate in a stage performance.

Mondays, 5:40-6:40pm - SOLD OUT
February 6th - June 5th, 2023
dance broadway kids teens

Intermediate Theater Dance

$495

6th-8th Grade
This high-intensity class is designed to improve student’s technique while building their dance vocabulary. Each class incorporates a warm up focused on stretching, strengthening, and placement. Across the floor combinations are broken down to help each student develop a deeper understanding of jumps, turns, and kicks. Throughout the course of the semester students will have the opportunity to study the various styles of theater jazz under Broadway and Touring veterans. This class is a game changer for budding triple threats.

Wednesdays, 5:35-6:35pm
February 8th - April 26th, 2023
dance technique

Advanced Theater Dance

$525

9th-12th Grade
This high-intensity class is designed to improve student’s technique while building their dance vocabulary. Each class incorporates a warm up focused on stretching, strengthening, and placement. Across the floor combinations are broken down to help each student develop a deeper understanding of jumps, turns, and kicks. Throughout the course of the semester students will have the opportunity to study the various styles of theater jazz under Broadway and Touring veterans. This class is a game changer for budding triple threats.

Mondays, 7:15pm-8:30pm
February 6th - April 17th, 2023
applause junior dance company

Junior Dance Company - Sold Out

$2,700

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 Intermediate Company will give you the foundation and tools to work in any professional dance realm. The term will culminate in a live dance performance along with all of the Applause Dance Company. Please call or email to schedule your audition.

Sundays, 2:00-4:00pm
February 5th - June 3rd, 2023
technique dance class

Junior Dance Company Technique

$950

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 transitioning from a recreational program to pre-professional training.

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
February 2nd - June 8th, 2023
leaping

Leaps, Jumps, & Turns Workshop

$350

6th-12th Grade
This class is designed for the serious dancer who wishes to improve on their skills of jumping, leaping and turning. An emphasis is placed on technique and correct body placement. Each class will include a warm up, flexibility training, and strength and conditioning exercises. The workshop will be taught in a progressive manner beginning with the basics and advancing to high-level skills and combinations. Leaps, Jumps, and Turns is a great technique class to add to the foundation of any form of dance you are taking.

Skill level: Intermediate and Advanced level dancers

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm
February 28th-March 14th, 2023
intermediate dance company

Intermediate Dance Company - SOLD OUT

$2,925

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 dance styles, ranging from hip hop and funk to contemporary and commercial jazz. Jazz and ballet fundamentals are taught with skill and ease by our distinguished staff. The weekly intensives instill perseverance, responsibility, and discipline while giving each dancer the confidence and self-esteem needed to stand out from the crowd--or at that next big audition! The term will culminate in a dance showcase performed for a live audience! Please call or email to schedule your audition today.

Saturdays, 3:00-5:30pm
February 4th - June 3rd, 2023

Sundays, 4:00-6:30pm - SOLD OUT
February 5th - June 3rd, 2023
technique teen dance class

Intermediate Dance Company Technique - SOLD OUT

$995

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 areas of jazz, contemporary, and lyrical. This class is essential for those students interested in dancing at the Intermediate or Competition level! At least 2-3 years of dance experience is recommended for this class.

Mondays, 5:50-7:05pm
January 30th - June 5th, 2023
dance for teens company

Advanced Dance Company - Sold Out

$3,040

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 dance styles, ranging from hip hop and funk to contemporary and commercial jazz. Jazz and ballet fundamentals are taught with skill and ease by our distinguished staff. The weekly three-hour intensives instill perseverance, responsibility, and discipline while giving each dancer the confidence and self-esteem needed to stand out from the crowd--or at that next big audition. The term will culminate in a dance showcase for a live audience! Please call or email to schedule your audition today.

Sundays, 10:30am-1:30pm
February 5th - June 3rd, 2023
dance technique

Advanced Dance Company Technique

$995

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 the areas of jazz, contemporary, and lyrical. This class is essential for those students interested in dancing at the Advanced or Elite Competition level! At least 3 years of dance experience is recommended for this class.

Wednesdays, 6:35-7:50pm
February 1st - June 7th, 2023
adc elite

ADC Elite - SOLD OUT

$2,100

8-17 Years
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 team training focuses on strength, conditioning, technical precision, showmanship, artistry, and the execution of choreography. Each semester includes at least one regional dance competition.
*Auditions for new members will be held in January - call 212-717-0703 to schedule your audition*

Saturdays, 11am-1pm
February 4th - April 29th, 2023