Early Childhood Classes

The Abrons Arts Center offers early childhood classes in dance, music, theater, and visual art. Click here to register for classes online.

Dance

CREATIVE MOVEMENT
In this introduction to movement, children develop an understanding of rhythm and music in relation to dance, as well as an awareness and control of their bodies.
Ages: 3-5
Saturdays | 9:15–10 am
15-week session: $299

Music

MUSIC MAKES ME SMILE
Singing, listening, and moving to music help children learn how to express themselves. They also develop muscular coordination and listening skills. Basic percussion instruments such as small drums, finger cymbals, and maracas are played to explore simple rhythm patterns. Popular children songs are learned for singing and playing along with instruments.
Ages: 2.5-4 
Tuesdays | 10:30-11:15 am
15-week session: $299
or
Saturdays | 10:15-11 am
15-week session: $299

LET'S PLAY THEM ALL
This class is designed to create a child's first experience with instruments such as recorders, flutes, guitars, trumpets, drums, and pianos. Children attend by themselves.
Ages: 4-6 
Wednesdays | 4-4:45 pm
15-week session: $299
or 
Saturdays | 11:15 am–Noon
15-week session: $299 

SUZUKI VIOLIN PROGRAM
The Suzuki learning method is a wonderful way to introduce young children to music. From the beginning, children take one private and one ensemble class per week with an adult. In order to help the children practice at home and reinforce what is learned during the lessons, the adults are required to attend a weekly group class during the first year of study.
Minimum Age: 3 years
with one parent/supervising adult
15-week session: $1,030
1 private class a week & 1 Suzuki ensemble class

GROUP TODDLER SUZUKI
Ages: 3-6
Fridays | 4:30-5:15 pm
15-week session: $299

Theater

BROADWAY BABIES
Spark your child's imagination, social skills, and confidence through theater games, storytelling, creative movement, and singing.
Ages: 3-5
Thursdays | 11:30 am-12:15 pm
15-week session: $299

Visual Art

TODDLER ART EXPLORATION
Students work closely with parents and caregivers as they are introduced to a range of art materials and explore the concepts of color, shape, line and other elements of art. Our goal is to have fun, laugh, play, get dirty, and make art.
Ages: 2-4
Tuesdays | 11:30 am-12:15 pm
15-week session: $299