Thursday @ 4:15-5:00 pm.  Resumes September 16. 

Price: 10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee)
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A fun and nurturing environment where children learn the basic elements of ballet in a creative and imaginative way. Various music, scarf play and other props are used to explore creative movement. There is a short introduction to the 'ballet barre'.  Each winter and spring term ends with a production with the Ballet I class included. Taught by Josie LaRiccia and Deborah Murray.

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Fall Semester resumes Thursday, September 16.

Ballet I (Ages 6-8) - Thursday @ 5:00-6:00 pm.

An introduction to the ballet class with emphasis on alignment and placement of the growing body and early performance ability. Taught by Deborah Murray, with a patience and caring for children. This class focuses on the discipline of dance with a fun element. Each winter and spring term ends with a production performed by both Pre-Ballet and Ballet I classes combined. Taught by Deborah Murray and Josie LaRiccia.

Ballet II (Ages 8 1/2-10) - Thursday @ 6:00-7:00 pm.

A continuation of Ballet I which involves more barre exercises and increasing each child's ballet vocabulary and creative expression.  Taught by Deborah Murray and Josie LaRiccia.

Fall Semester resumes Saturday, September 18.

Ballet I & II (Ages 7-12) - Saturday @ 11:00 am -12:00 pm.

Ballet I & II (combined ages) will focus on developing the basics of great ballet training.  Students will be able to master the fundamental understanding of the Vaganova syllabus (year one), with an emphasis on musicality and performance. Class structure is fun but focused with performance opportunities throughout the year.  Taught by Michael Buoni.

Price: 10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee)
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Saturday @ 9:30-11:00 am.  Resumes Saturday, September 18. 

Price: 10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee)
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This class will focus on building strength, increasing turnout and extension. Each class begins with a barre followed by across-the-floor moves such as leaps and turns as well as center floor combinations. Taught by Michael Buoni.

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Thursday @ 7:00-8:00 pm.  Resumes Thursday, September 16.

Fall Price:  10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee)
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Also known as Escuela Bolera from the 18th & 19th centuries. This dance is imbued with the Iberian temperament making it uniquely Spanish. The steps (pasos) and combinations of steps (compuestos) are coordinated with the playing of castanets. Class consists of a ballet barre warm-up, center warm-up, castanet exercises, curso exercises for technique and choreography. The preservation of the escuela bolera dances is due largely to several generations of the Pericet family from Madrid. Taught by Josie LaRiccia.

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KIDS (Ages 8-12) - Saturdays @ 11:00-12:00 pm.

ADULT ADV. BEGINNER - Saturdays @ 12:00-1:00 pm.

ADULT BEGINNER - Saturdays @ 1:00-2:00 pm.

Fall Semester resumes Saturday, September 18.

Fall Price: 10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee)
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A regional dance from Southern Spain developed by the gypsies and andalusians characterized by various heelwork rhythms and expressive lyrical arms which demonstrates the passionate Spanish temperament. Class consists of braceo (arm and hand movements), marcajes (marking steps), zapateo (heelwork), palmas (hand-clapping) and castanets. Focus is on proper body line to capture the beauty and essence of Spanish character. Taught by Josie LaRiccia.

Flamenco shoes, skirts and accessories can be purchased at Menkes on 54th Street in NYC. Visit them on the web at www.menkes.es.

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BEGINNER - Monday @ 8:00-9:00 pm

INTERMEDIATE - Monday @ 7:00-8:00 pm

Fall Session resumes Monday, September 13.

Fall Price:  10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee)
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For body and soul ... learn this captivating dance from the Middle East. Enrich your cultural knowledge. Whether you want to belly dance like Shakira, perform professionally, or just have fun and get in shape, this is the place for you to start. The beginner class presents the basic movements and articulations of the hip, chest and arms along with simple improvisational choreographies. The intermediate class will focus on more complex choreography and layering movements for more precise interpretation of the music. An introduction and continuation of props such as veil, cane and zils. All body types and ages welcome. Coin belts, hip wraps and zils are sold at the studio. Taught by Nahara.

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Ongoing.

BEGINNER SALSA ON 2 - Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm

BEGINNER SALSA ON  2 - Saturdays @ 4:30 pm (Begins 9/18)

ADV. BEGINNER SALSA ON 2 - Tuesdays @ 7:30 pm

BEGINNER SALSA ON 1 - Tuesdays @ 8:30 pm

Price: 10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee Beginning in September 2010)

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No partner necessary!  Learn the basics of the most sizzling and hottest dances today, New York Club Style Salsa/Mambo On 2. Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes cover proper timing and technique for footwork (shines), ear training, developing a sense of rhythm, and introduction to partnering. Singles and couples welcome. Taught by Edward Quiros (Eddie Q). Strictly Salsa Dance Social held on Every First Saturday of the Month.

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Fall Session begins September 17.

REGGAETON, CUMBIA, MERENGUE, BACHATA - Friday @ 6:30 pm

Price: 10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee)
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Baile Con Sabor! - Beginning with an energizing Reggaeton warm-up, this class will really get your hips moving.  Then we teach you the basic steps and partnering to the most popular latin club dances on the dance floor today: Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata.  A great dance to learn for your club night out with your friends or at parties or just as a great work out at home.  Feel sexy!  Become more confident on the dance floor.  Taught by Maria Lavandier.

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New York Hustle - Thursdays 8:00-9:00+ pm followed by FREE Dance Practice for registered students!  Guests:  $5.

Fall Session begins Thursday, September 16.

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Thursday Night Fever is here with Angel!  He's back on the dance floor and totally energized and ready to teach you how to do the hustle!  And don't worry at the nightclubs about having enough room on the dance floor.  You'll be so good after this class that everyone will be making room to watch you!  This class will focus on the basic hustle steps, partnering and styling.  More advanced students will focus on turns and lifts.  Extra time will follow for students to continue practicing with each other and with guests.  Taught by Angel Deleon.

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Fall Session Begins Wednesday, September 15.

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Absolute Beginners - Alternate Wednesdays @ 8:00-9:00 pm.
No partner necessary!  Born in the West Indies, stylized by the gauchos of Argentina, simmered in the brothels of Buenos Aires, brought to a boil in the elegant salons of Paris, the Tango is considered a "dancer's dance." This class will focus on the essence of Tango and the very basics of the dance, balance and walking. Students learn the forward step, back step, side step, and turns in place (pivot). Students also learn the basic turns, leading to ochos and molinetes, paradas (stops), la cruzada (the cross). Improvisation and musicality are the mainstay of the class, as it is in Tango.  Taught by Josie LaRiccia, Laxmi Parida and Guest Artists.
Price: 10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee).

All Levels - Alternate Wednesdays @ 8:00-10:00 pm.  It's 's poetry in motion! Taught in both open and close embrace. Class warm-up consists of a walking exercise with a partner and a warm-up dance. Each week covers an explanation of execution basic to more advanced steps: the basic 6 and 8 count figure, cruzada, ocho, giro/molinete, sacada, parada, gancho, mordita, lapis, arrastre, volcada, colgada and more. Musicality (dancing to the emotion and speed of the music) is stressed. Singles and couples welcome. Taught by Laxmi Parida.  Price:  $15 Drop-In Class.
September Schedule:  September 8 and September 22.

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Thursdays @ 7:00-8:00 pm.  Fall Session begins September 16.

New Children's Ballroom Class - Meets Tuesdays @ 4:30-5:30 pm.  Fall Session begins September 14.

Price:  10 Weeks for $150 (+ $25 Annual Registration Fee)

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Introduction to Social Ballroom Dancing - "The Basic Six".  Learn the six basic dances that will get you onto the dance floor in no time! This class is fun and very educational. It covers the basic steps of Waltz, Fox Trot, Rumba, Tango, ChaChaCha and Swing.  Singles and couples welcome. No partner necessary!  Taught by Richie Pagan & Josie LaRiccia. 

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E-SENSUAL DANCE (Pole & Chair) - Fall Days & Times "TBA"

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E-Sensual Dance supports all women in exploring and developing their sensual side and meeting their fitness goals through dance.

Through the art of Sensual Dance and Pole Dance you will uncover a whole new dimension of yourself.  Allowing your inner goddess to express herself through sensual dance will build confidence and a new appreciation of your  beauty and strength. Pole dancing is unparalleled as a fitness workout that you'll actually love and stick with 

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Fall Session begins Monday, September 13.

KIDS HIP HOP - Mondays @ 4:00-5:00 pm - (Ages 6-12)

This class will focus on basic rhythm training for young children between the ages of 6 and 11.  Students will enjoy learning blends of both old school and new school hip hop moves, steps and combinations.  Taught by Megumi Sasaki who has over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages.

Tap Classes Available January 2011.

KIDS TAP - Mondays @ 5:00-6:00 pm - (Ages TBA)

Coming soon in January 2011.  Basic beginner tap!  Taught by Megumi Sasaki.

Fall Price: 10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee)
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Fall Session begins Wednesday, September 15.

Wednesdays (Teen/Adult) @ 4:00 pm

Wednesdays (Kids 8-12) @ 5:00 pm

Fall Price: 10 Weeks for $150 + ($25 Annual Registration Fee)
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Ages: Energetic Youths, Pre-Teens, Teens & Up

Put a spin on things so you can learn how to turn up the dance floor with this fantastic energetic break dance class!  Learn the basic break dance moves like top rocks, drops, freezes and all the fancy footwork you need to demo your moves in the cypher!  Taught by Wadi Jones and Danny Flores.

Wadi appeared in May 2010 on FOX 5's So You Think You Can Dance. Watch his amazing videoclip and start learning how to break dance today!

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Registration is Ongoing.

INTERMEDIATE - @ TUESDAYS @ 9:00 AM

A challenging pilates mat class which uses various small apparatus (balls, etc.). The focus is on a flow of exercises that help strengthen the core, sculpt the entire body and increase flexibility. Modifications given as needed. Taught by Kirsten Corrigan.

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Registration is Ongoing.

MIXED LEVEL - WEDNESDAYS @ 9:15 AM

A pilates-based class using the stability ball to strengthen the core. Stability balls help to challenge the core muscles, improve balance and increase flexibility. Appropriate for all levels. Taught by Kirsten Corrigan.

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BY APPOINTMENT

Enjoy the full effect of a pilates session on the reformer. Increase your extension and achieve your full range of motion throughout each exercise. Taught by Kirsten Corrigan.

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ZUMBA (Coed) - MONDAYS @ 6:00 PM - Resumes September 13.

TUESDAY & FRIDAY MORNINGS @ 10:15 AM

Prices:  10 Class Card for $130 (Valid for 10 Weeks)

Single Drop-In:  $15
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Zumba is a dance aerobics class inspired by latin rhythms and other international styles of music. You don't have to be a great dancer. Just follow the moves and get into the groove. Zumba sculpts and tones your body and burns about 600 calories per class when you give it your all. Each class includes a warm up and cool down stretch. Puts the fun back into fitness! For all ages and fitness levels. Taught by Elizabeth Browde.  Summer classes with Nelly Tenesaca.

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Village (Ages Birth to 1-1/2) - Mondays @ 9:15 am

Our Time Toddlers (Ages 1-1/2 to 3) - Mondays @ 10:15 am

Growing (Ages 3 - 5) - Mondays @ 11:15 am

Young Child (Ages 5-7) - Tuesdays @ 3:30 pm

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A Good Beginning That Never Ends!  Kindermusik is an exciting and wonderful program of musical enrichment for children between the ages of Birth to 7. Village Class is a nurturing environment where families can meet other parents with children. Babies learn about themselves and the world through music, instruments, colors and shapes. Parents enjoy a great bonding experience with their child and discover wonderful insights into their baby's unique development. Our Time Class is a safe environment for the toddler (1-1/2 to 3 years of age) on the move. Children are introduced to socialization and group sharing with other parents and toddlers together. Special motor activities challenge your toddler's awareness and coordination. Imitation and creative movement introduce new expressions. And lots of singing for everyone! Growing Class is for the 3-1/2 to 5 year old. This class helps to further socialization and independent participation. We explore more fascinating music where children discover their voice! Some craft-making involved. Young Child Class is for the 5-7 year old. This class help children develop a confident, joyful singing and speaking voice, introduces them to note reading and writing, playing a variety of percussion instruments, the glockenspiel, recorder and 2-string dulcimer. Children develop attentive listening skills and experience ensemble building in a nurturing environment with no pressure of performance. This class is a bridge to formal one-on-one music lessons. Taught by Josie LaRiccia.

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THE ART OF ACTING - WEDNESDAYS @ 6:00-8:00 PM

Start anytime.  Free coaching session if you register by September 8!

Price:  Ongoing 10 Week Workshop for $285.00.
Private Coaching Available by Appointment.

For the Novice Actor:  Making the art of acting simple, but effective.  Develop sensitivity, imagination and trust in one's instincts and creative expression.  Build fascinating characters in creative and natural ways.     For the Experienced Actor:  A unique approach to expand your technique and creative process.  Increase sensitivity to your imagination and heightens instinct, creates and expands dynamic and authentic characterization in half the time of conventional methods.  Free private coaching session included.  Taught by Richard Zane Ross.

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Private Lessons by Appointment.

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