Classes
Movin’ & Groovin’ (1-2 Yrs)
- Designed for the parent/caretaker & child
- Lessons incorporate songs, movement, instruments, props, & play will give tots a fun way to develop motor, musical, & social skills in a supportive, safe environment
Grown-up & Me (2-3 Yrs)
- Designed for the parent/caretaker & child
- Themed lesson plans include ballet basics & imagery, using an array of music
- Costume pieces, instruments, & props add to the magic
Just Me (2-3 Yrs) / Look At Me – I’m Three! (2.5-3.5 Yrs)
- For past Mommy & Me and new students who are ready to be dropped off to class
- Themed lesson plans include ballet basics & imagery, using an array of music
- Costume pieces, instruments, & props add to the magic
Fairytale Ballet (3-5 Yrs)
- Students are introduced to the music of different fairytales/stories/shows/movies every couple of weeks
- Costume pieces, instruments, & props add to the magic
- Ballet movements, positions, vocabulary, & technique are integrated into each class
Pre-School Acro/Tumbling (3-5 Yrs)
- Class will incorporate basic, fun exercises to guide children independently through beginner obstacle courses & movement exploration.
- Props will help students start to develop balance, flexibility, & strength.
- Tricks will be worked on, along with review of basic body positions.
Ballet
Tap
Jazz/Hip-Hop (3-9 Yrs)
- Class combines jazz & hip-hop dance techniques
- Prepares students for theatrical & urban-inspired dance classes
Tap & Ballet
Ballet & Jazz/Hip-Hop
Tap & Jazz/Hip-Hop
Pop Star Kids (3-6 Yrs)
- Students get opportunity to sing & dance
- Class includes vocal exercises, hip-hop, jazz dance techniques
- Students re-create song & dance routines from pop star sensations
Pop Star Tap Kids (3-6 Yrs)
- Students get opportunity to sing & dance
- Class includes vocal exercises, hip-hop, jazz, & tap dance techniques
- Students re-create song & dance routines from pop star sensations
Acrobatic Dance (5-8 Yrs)
- Jazz dancing with gymnastics elements
- Class includes stretching, across the floor exercises (i.e. forward & backward rolls, cartwheels, round offs, bridges, handstands), & goal oriented skills
Hip-Hop
BOYS Hip-Hop
Latin Jazz (8-12 yrs)
- Class combines jazz dance technique with Latin music & rhythms
Modern (8 yrs-Teens)
- Centered on personal expression through strength, musicality, & coordination
- Unlike Classical Ballet, dancers are bare foot, movements are less structured, derived from inner feelings
Jazz Technique / Broadway Jazz (Preteens-Teens)
- Class includes jazz dance warm-ups, across the floor exercises, jumps & turns, combinations & choreography
Contemporary/Floorwork / Lyrical (Preteens-Teens)
- A style of expressive dance with elements of modern, jazz, & ballet
- Dancers convey the emotions of the song’s lyrics
- Fluid and graceful movement express innermost feelings
Jumps & Turns (Preteens-Teens)
- A technique class dedicated to learning & improving leaps, kicks, turns & spins
- Students will also focus on strengthening & conditioning
Pre-Pointe
Pointe
Choreographers Workshop (Preteens-Teens)
- Students will work with traditional forms of dance composition
- The course will explore spatial design, text, props, music & rhythm, gesture, themes & variations, & narrative
- Students will create pieces for a presentation on Observation Day / Dance Concert
Private Instruction
Event Choreography
- Need help with choreography for a special event (i.e. weddings, sweet 16, quinceanera, etc.)? Click here for more information.
Girl Scout Badges
Policies
Dress Code
Movin’ & Groovin’
- Comfortable Attire
- Socks w/ Grips or Ballet Slippers
- No Street Shoes
Grown-up & Me / Just Me / Look At Me – I’m Three! / Fairytale Ballet
Girls:
- Leotard
- Skirt / Tutu optional
- Anklet Socks or Tights
- Pink Ballet Slippers
- Hair Drawn Back
Boys:
- T-Shirt
- Comfortable Shorts or Pants
- Black Ballet Slippers or Black Jazz Shoes
Ballet / Classical Ballet
- Leotard
- Skirt optional
- Footed Tights
- Pink Ballet Slippers
- Bun
Ballet & Jazz/Hip-Hop
- Leotard, Biketard, or Unitard
- Anklet Socks or Tights
- Pink Ballet Slippers
- Black Jazz Shoes
- Ponytail or Bun
Tap, Ballet & Jazz/Hip-Hop
- Leotard, Biketard, or Unitard
- Anklet Socks or Tights
- Pink Ballet Slippers
- Black Jazz Shoes
- Black Patent Tap Shoes
- Ponytail or Bun
Tap & Jazz/Hip-Hop / Pop Star Tap Kids
Girls:
- Biketard, Unitard or Leotard
- Tights or Leggings
- Black Jazz Shoes
- Black Patent Tap Shoes
- Ponytail
Boys:
- T-Shirt
- Shorts or Dance Pants
- Black Jazz Shoes
- Black Oxford Tap Shoes
Tap
Girls:
- Leotard
- Tights, Leggings, or Dance Pants
- Black Oxford Tap Shoes
- Ponytail
Boys:
- T-Shirt
- Shorts or Jazz Pants
- Black Oxford Tap Shoes
Preschool Acro/Tumbling / Acrobatic Dance
Girls:
- Leotard, Biketard, or Unitard
- Bare Feet
- Ponytail
Boys:
- T-Shirt
- Athletic Shorts
- Bare Feet
Tap & Ballet
- Leotard
- Skirt optional
- Anklet Socks or Tights
- Pink Ballet Slippers
- Black Patent Tap Shoes
- Ponytail or Bun
Jazz/Hip-Hop / Pop Star Kids / Broadway Jazz
Girls:
- Leotard, Biketard, or Unitard
- Tights, Leggings, Jazz Pants, or Bike Shorts
- Black Jazz Shoes
- Ponytail
Boys:
- T-Shirt
- Athletic Shorts or Dance Pants
- Black Jazz Shoes
Hip-Hop
Girls:
- Fitted Top
- Leggings, Dance/Yoga Pants
- Black Jazz Shoes (up to 9 year-olds)
- Clean, Indoor Sneakers (Black preferred)
- Ponytail
Boys:
- T-Shirt
- Athletic Shorts or Dance Pants
- Clean, Indoor Sneakers (Black preferred)
Modern / Contemporary/Floorwork
- Leotard / Fitted Top
- Footless Tights, Leggings, or Dance Pants
- Bare Feet
- Ponytail or Bun
Mini-Camps
Girls:
- Leotard, Biketard or Unitard
- Anklet Socks or Tights
- Pink Ballet Slippers or Black Jazz Shoes
- Hair Drawn Back
Boys:
- T-Shirt
- Comfortable Shorts or Pants
- Black Ballet Slippers or Black Jazz Shoes
Class Arrival/Dismissal
Students must arrive on time for scheduled class. Students should go to the rest room before class begins. Parents/caregivers should arrive by the end of class. Students will only be released to person(s) authorized on registration forms.
Absence & Makeup Classes
Please notify the studio if your child is going to be absent from class. Students may attend up to three makeup classes for notified absences. Makeup classes are not available during Bring A Buddy Week, Observation Week, Dance Concert Rehearsal Week, or Summer Session. Please e-mail or call the studio to arrange makeup classes. There are no refunds for holidays/closings/absences. With the exception of notified absence on the last class of the session, makeup classes cannot carry over to the following session.
In-Studio Observation / Photography / Videography
With the exception of Mommy & Me, all classes are drop-off. Taking photographs and videotaping are ONLY permitted during Observation Week. Magical Movements School of Dance may use photos/videos of students on our website, Facebook page, Instagram account, YouTube, brochures, flyers, postcards, windows, and advertisements.
Schedule
Closings
Classes will not be held on the following days:
- Rosh Hashannah
- Yom Kippur
- Columbus Day
- Fall Break
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Break
- Holiday Recess
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Winter Recess
- Passover / Easter Break
- Spring Break
- Memorial Day
- Dress Rehearsals
- Dance Concert
- Independence Day
In case of inclement weather, please call (914) 381-6185 or e-mail MagicalMovements@aol.com before coming to class.
Tuition
Fall 2024 – Winter 2025 Session (Sept 9th – Jan 19th) / Winter – Spring 2025 Session (Jan 21st – Jun 2nd)
Membership & classes may be paid at studio, or at our Customer Portal.
- Membership/Registration Fee (Returning Students) $15
- Membership/Registration Fee (NEW Students) $25
- 30 Minute Private Dance Lesson $50
- 60 Minute Private Dance Lesson $90
- Adult Tap Class Card (5) $125
- Adult Tap Class Card (10) $230
- Company / Competition Team Classes $423 (discounts do not apply)
- 30 Minutes Classes $429
- 45 Minute Classes $449
- 60 Minute Classes $479
- 75 Minute Class $499
- One Mini-Camp Day (varies on camp length & season) $40-$59
- One Preteen-Teen Boot Camp Day $59
DISCOUNTS! Dance more, save more during the school year (September – January / January – June)
- 10% second child/sibling discount
- 15% third child/sibling discount
- 15% second class discount
- 20% third class discount
Refund Policy
Tuition refunds (minus a 4% processing fee) are available prior to the first day of classes, mini-camp, workshop, boot camp, and/or intensive. Once the session begins, all requests for class / mini-camp withdrawal must be submitted in writing. Class credit is given to the family, and cannot be transferred to anyone else. Class credit will go into effect from the date in which notice is received, until the end of the paid session. During the Summer Session, there are no credits. There are no class refunds for vacation, religious observance, illness, absence, or studio closure any time of the year. The $25 registration fee for NEW students / campers and $15 registration fee for returning students is non-refundable.
Registration Form
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Classes / Mini-Camps / Workshops / Intensives
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Trial Class
If you/your child would like to experience a trial class, please sign up at our NEW Customer Portal.