Everybody Dance
Everybody Dance
Jazz
Jazz dance, America’s own dance style, beginning in the 20th century with roots in social dance forms and African dance, is the cornerstone of DDF’s classes. Students explore the style of dance used in the latest music videos, movies and on dance floors everywhere, in an age-appropriate manner for our young dancers! If your child dreams of dancing their way onto the VMAs or the stage at MSG, this is definitely the class for you!
Uniform required and available from our Studio 4 Store.
Note: K/1, 2/3, 4/5, 6th+ refers to grades, not ages. No link? Registration has not yet begun or the waitlist is full.
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
Schedule & Registration
Fall 2024
Winter/Spring 2025
Ballet
Our ballet program is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Students are encouraged to embrace the beauty and discipline of this traditional dance style in a nurturing and non-judgmental environment. Under the leadership of our Head of Ballet, former New York City Ballet ballerina Jessica Flynn, the program embraces a wide range of ballet methods and influences, especially that of George Balanchine, whose legacy is so important here in New York City.
Uniform required and available from our Studio 4 Store.
Note: K/1, 2/3, 4/5, 6th+ refers to grades, not ages. No link? Registration has not yet begun or the waitlist is full.
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
Schedule & Registration
Fall 2024
Winter/Spring 2025
Lyrical
Our Lyrical classes are a perfect fit for the dancer who is seeking the benefits and structure of classical dance technique through a more contemporary lens. These classes see students explore the modern, contemporary and lyrical dance styles, all of which have developed and gained great popularity over the course of the twentieth century. Using music ranging from rock and pop ballads, to folk and singer-songwriters, our lyrical classes are well-suited to the emotional, expressive dancer.
Uniform required and available from our Studio 4 Store.
Note: K/1, 2/3, 4/5, 6th+ refers to grades, not ages. No link? Registration has not yet begun or the waitlist is full.
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
Schedule & Registration
Fall 2024
Winter/Spring 2025
Tap
From the elegance of Fred Astaire to the rhythms of Savion Glover and beyond, tap has been an integral and ever-evolving part of the American dance landscape. Our program allows students to explore rhythm and musicality through the use of their dancing feet. In these classes, students will learn the basics of tap dance and explore a range of styles and influences in a fun environment where noise is encouraged!
Uniform required and available from our Studio 4 Store.
Note: K/1, 2/3, 4/5, 6th+ refers to grades, not ages. No link? Registration has not yet begun or the waitlist is full.
45-60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
45-60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
Schedule & Registration
Fall 2024
Winter/Spring 2025
Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance continues to grow in influence around the world, incorporating fast footwork, freestyle, and free flowing and funky movement. This style is based mainly on street dance forms that have evolved as part of the hip hop culture here in NYC! Our hip hop classes are danced to a wide range of past and present hip hop, R&B, and pop music, with all music and choreography being age-appropriate. If you’re ready to get down and groove, Hip Hop is right for you!
Uniform required and available from our Studio 4 Store.
Note: K/1, 2/3, 4/5, 6th+ refers to grades, not ages. No link? Registration has not yet begun or the waitlist is full.
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
Schedule & Registration
Fall 2024
Winter/Spring 2025
Breaking
DDF’s Breaking Program has been heralded as the “Best of New York” by New York Magazine. Originally inspired by our desire to get boys dancing too, this class is now open to all dancers. Taught by our energetic hip hop/breaking instructors, these classes are an introduction to the world of breaking and street-based hip hop dance culture. Freezes, floor and footwork, freestyling, and busting a move!
Uniform required and available from our Studio 4 Store.
Note: K/1, 2/3, 4th+ refers to grades, not ages. No link? Registration has not yet begun or the waitlist is full.
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
Schedule & Registration
Fall 2024
Winter/Spring 2025
Theater Dance
Fusing acting, dancing and storytelling, our Theater Dance classes train the DDF dancer who aspires to the Broadway stage! Classes focus on exploring dance vocabularies and stylistic elements essential to this dance genre, and apply them to a variety of musical theater repertoire. It’s a straight line from downtown on Broadway to 42nd Street on Broadway!
Uniform required and available from our Studio 4 Store.
Note: K/1, 2/3, 4/5, 6th+ refers to grades, not ages. No link? Registration has not yet begun or the waitlist is full.
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
60 mins
Winter/Spring 2024 January 29, 2024 – June 8, 2024
Fall 2024 September 9, 2024 – January 27, 2025
Schedule & Registration