Continued from All You Need Is Class: Part I
A DECADE OF
MUSIC AND MORE
Little Maestros, the
award-winning music program, is celebrating its 10th year! Four
Broadway-quality performers teach in every class. The early childhood-approved
curriculum includes a weekly musical storytime, language development segments,
funny and meaningful puppet shows and bubble music. (littlemaestros.com)
MUSICAL STORIES
In
Diller-Quaile’s Story Dramatization
class for 3s and 4s, favorite stories and folk tales are brought to life
through singing, movement and improvisation. Orff instruments (xylophones,
metallophones and glockenspiels), as well as other percussion instruments from
around the world, enhance the musical experience. (diller-quaile.org)
LET’S SING TOGETHER
Music Together is the essential music program, one that a child can attend
from birth through age 4. Each child participates at his or her own level in
singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching and exploring musical
instruments. The class provides a variety of adult-child activities that are
fun and offer new ways to play musically at home. (eswsmusictogether.com)
BUON GIORNO FOR BABIES
Giardino
dei Bambini at Collina Italiana is a
morning drop-off where experienced instructors who are native speakers provide
multiple opportunities for kids ages 2-5 to learn Italian through play, while
gaining important socialization skills. (collinaitaliana.com)
GET SPORTY
Kids
In Sports
offers a variety of athletics programs, including baseball, basketball, floor
hockey, flag football and soccer, in a fun and encouraging setting. (kisnyc.com)
SING
ME A STORY
This
winter and spring little thespians are acting, singing and dancing at TADA! in the T.O.T.S. (Theater on Their
Scale) program. Kids ages 2-3 and their caregivers develop language and
coordination through song and story.
(tadatheater.com)
JAZZ THINGS UP
Jazz at Lincoln
Center
is offering an interactive WeBop class for families to explore their creativity
and musicality through jazz concepts, instruments and great performers. This
winter, programs include Making Jazz Friends: Sing with Louis Armstrong, share
your favorite things with John Coltrane and dance with Dizzy Gillespie. (jalc.org)
FOR
THE LOVE OF THE GAME
The
Simply Sports athletic program for
kids emphasizes not just skills and technique, but a love of the game. Classes
available in soccer, basketball, flag football, baseball, hockey and dodgeball.
(simplysports.net)
MORE MOEY
For
the first time, Moey’s Music Party
brings its weekly music class to your living room and playroom! Each class
introduces your kids and their friends to instruments, musical fairytales,
puppets, bubbles, phonics and fun. Winter themes include Pirates, Princesses,
and Valentine’s Day. Stay cozy this winter and let Moey bring the class to
you—your friends, your space, your schedule! (moeysmusicparty.com)
LITTLE KICKERS
Tots
are introduced to soccer with Kick &
Play classes city-wide. For ages 12-24 months, this parent/child pre-soccer
& movement program uses engaging puppet characters, original music and a
low child-instructor ratio to teach your toddler to balance, run, kick and
play. (kickandplay.com)
ANIMALS MAKE
MUSIC
Music for Aardvarks might be coming to your
neighborhood, with even more class locations added for winter 2012! Interactive classes include simple
movement, dancing, singing, storytelling and instruments, often with a city theme.
(musicforaardvarks.com)
TAKE
THE STAGE
Through classes in dance, music and
drama, kids gain an appreciation for the arts and build self-confidence at StageCoach Theatre Arts. Classes are
broken down by age and skill level. (stagecoachschools.com/uppereastside)
A
MUSICAL ROAD TRIP
This
winter and spring, Three Little Birds
Music classes are taking an imaginary road trip around the USA with Carly and
the Crockers! Each week, students will visit a new state and meet a different
style of music. (tlbmusic.com)
WAY
TO GO, SPORT
Sports leagues for kids! Fastbreak Kids offers basketball,
baseball and football (both flag and tackle). (fastbreakkids.com)
KICK
IT TO THE EAST
East Side Tae
Kwon Do
now offers a special Family Class, which allows parents to take a Tae Kwon Do
class with their child. This class is special because it is not a “Mommy and
Me” class. It’s for kids 5 and older and allows both parent and child to get a
workout. (eastsidetaekwondo.com)
YOGA
GOES EAST, TOO
On
Saturday mornings, East Side Yoga
offers parents the chance to take a yoga class while their child takes one in
the adjacent room. The kids’ class (ages 4-8), is a vinyasa class specially
modified for this age group. The adult class is a slow-flow vinyasa class. (eastsideyoganyc.com)
SOCCER POWER
Soccer by Coach Fher
offers popular classes year-round. The program introduces children to basic
soccer skills through a series of fun games and activities. (coachfher.com)
TWEENS
WITH A TWIST
The
unique Tween curriculum at Yogi Beans
uses yoga to help bridge the gap between child and teenager. Tween classes
incorporate a more adult approach to the yoga poses, breath and meditation,
while encouraging the individuality and creativity of each tween. (yogibeans.com)
BE
A SOCCER STAR
Super Soccer Stars
teaches children ages 2 and up the game of soccer in a fun and non-competitive
environment. With more than 200 locations throughout NYC, there’s a class for
every young soccer star! And for players ages 5 and up, Super Soccer Stars Premier offers
advanced development classes throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as 10
competitive travel teams with a developmental focus. (supersoccerstars.com;
starspremier.com)
TAKE
IT TO THE STAGE
Ballet School NY, the official
training school for New York Theatre
Ballet, offers weekly Pre-Ballet III classes for children age 7 by
audition or invitation only. Qualified students have the opportunity to
perform with NYTB. (nytb.org)
WATER
BABIES UNITE!
Kids ages 8 and older can enroll in swim
team prep at Physique Swim School. All swimmers
will learn to be safe, confident and efficient. (physiqueswimming.com)
AFTERSCHOOL
ENRICHMENT
EBL
Coaching
will be offering its winter and spring academic afterschool enrichment
programs. At the elementary level, they focus on building reading, writing,
math and spelling skills by using research-based, multi-sensory strategies. At
the middle/high school level, they teach test-taking, note-taking,
organization, reading comprehension and writing skills. (eblcoaching.com)
SKILLS
CLUB
The
fun, interactive clubsocialsklz:-) afterschool program at socialsklz:-)
features the vital life skills kids need to thrive in the modern world. The
program includes topics such as proper greetings and introductions, social and
communication skills, being a good friend, respect for oneself and others,
personal grooming, body language, phone interaction, organization and
timeliness, gratitude, dining skills and more. (socialsklz.com)
MATH
TAKES OFF
At
the Launch Math Achievement Center’s Robots,
Rockets & Electronics Workshop, kids learn about building robots, rockets
and electronics, and make their very own models to take home. Each week brings
a new project. This winter, Launch adds Monday sessions of this 10-week,
do-it-yourself workshop.
(launchmath.com)
TENNIS ANYONE?
The
QuickStart Tennis format at YMCA’s
Grosvenor Neighborhood House takes a new approach to introducing children to
the game. Balls are colorful, lighter and low compression, helping children
track and hit them while developing optimal swing patterns. Racquets are
appropriately sized for all ages, and tennis courts are miniaturized. To
register for winter sessions, contact Grace Rochford at 212-749-8500 or [email protected]. (ymcanyc.org)
RELAX
& SING
Singing
and bonding with your baby is fun at The
Prenatal Yoga Center when music and massage complement each other to
stimulate your baby’s brain and relax his muscles and organs. Best for babies
0-6 months. (prenatalyogacenter.com)
SEASON OF DANCE
Broadway Dance
Center
offers various workshops designed specifically for children ages 4-9 years
throughout the school year, including Intro to Hip-Hop, Intro to Jazz,
Ballet/Jazz, Pre-Ballet and Acting in Dance. (broadwaydancecenter.com)
MADE TO EXPLORE
MADE4Kids at DanceSport
is a program designed to educate kids through music and dance. Using music,
instruments, and partner & freestyle dance, kids can explore the world
around them and become more communicative individuals. (dancesport.com)
For a full list of the venues, click here.
