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Center for Performing Arts and Dance (CPAD NYC)
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in New York, New York
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 1–13 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 212-542-0780
- Website & schedule cpadnyc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I've noticed a significant positive impact on my child's confidence, social skills, and academic performance since joining the Center for Performing Arts and Dance.”
What families & students say
“I've noticed a significant positive impact on my child's confidence, social skills, and academic performance since joining the Center for Performing Arts and Dance.”
“I've noticed a significant positive impact on my child's confidence, social skills, and academic performance since joining the Center for Performing Arts and Dance.”
“I've noticed a significant positive impact on my child's confidence, social skills, and academic performance since joining the Center for Performing Arts and Dance.”
“This is one of the cleanest and child friendly places I have been to and located conveniently from everything.”
From the reviews
STOP. This may be the most important thing of your day to read. This place is SPECIAL; your children are in a class with a teacher that teaches more than dance. It was our daughter’s first real “teacher” and boundaries, focus, and everything that is tough to teach as a parent!
As a nanny I have been to a lot of different afterschool programs and schools. I bring my two boys here for chess classes. This is one of the cleanest and child friendly places I have been to and located conveniently from everything.
My 8-year-old son has been taking chess classes here since last year, and we’ve been really happy with the experience. He’s learned so much and really enjoys going every week. Before enrolling him, we did some research and found that the schedule worked perfectly with his school hours.
The chess program offered by Center for PAD impressed me as a parent. The instructor was knowledgeable and emphasized character and sportsmanship, which was a valuable experience for my child. The program offered tournament opportunities, making it engaging and rewarding for my child. I highly recommend it.
Your first ballet class at Center for Performing Arts and Dance (CPAD NYC)
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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