Early Childhood Drop-In Classes

Our drop-in class schedule offers enriching dance education, without the long-term commitment for busy families. From Baby & Me to Early Childhood classes, BDC Children and Teens has your days covered for kids ages 6 months-5 years old. All drop-in classes are held at the West 65th Street Location. Parents and Caregivers can enjoy our comfortable community space, while waiting for their child, or join them in the Baby and Me classes, a fun way to get moving with your tot. Drop-in MB Account.

BDC Forms & Schedules

W65 Fall Drop-in Schedule

Class Descriptions

2-12 Months (Adult Participation)

Groovaroo: These are 45-minute classes for the child and parent/caregiver. We’re thrilled to introduce these fun babywearing dance classes with our GroovaRoo Dance certified BDC Children & Teens faculty! These classes are geared toward parents/caregivers of ALL levels and prior dance experience. The classes emphasize creating a safe and fun dance environment for you and baby.

Baby must be at least 8 weeks old and mom must be cleared for exercise post birth. Must utilize an approved ergonomic carrier (soft structure, stretchy, or mei tai) Common Carriers: Ergobaby, Tula Baby, Emei Baby, Lille Baby, Kinderpack, Beco, Boba. Carriers Not Recommended for Class: Baby Bjorn, Infantino Baby must be worn facing in "heart to heart" (exceptions made for toddlers and their experienced back wearing caregivers).

Please visit GroovaRoo.com's Baby Wearing Safety page for tips and resources

6-18 Months

Listen & Wiggle introduce your baby to the fundamentals of music & movement in this 45-minute drop-in class. This class utilizes songs and guided movements to get babies bouncing and grooving. Caregivers participate in guided play using musical instruments, mazes and parachutes to encourage cognitive learning and physical development.

18-24 Months (Adult Participation)

Baby Movers: Your baby is on the move and we are too! This 45-minute drop-in class builds upon the fundamentals of music and movement introduced in Listen & Wiggle, and gets your tiny dancer out on the floor. The development of basic motor skills are encouraged by incorporating creative movement, rhythm & musicality, and introduction of basic dance terminology

Ages 2-4 (Adult Participation Optional)

Creative Movement introduces rhythm and musicality, elementary ballet skills, weight shifting, and imaginative movements referencing animals and nature.

Tumbling is an intro to gymnastics fundamentals and body awareness in a fun and playful environment. Class builds body awareness and motor skills through games and exercises utilizing mats, blocks, balance beam, and more!

Hip-Hop focuses on the popular urban style of dance. Class work consists of a cardio and strength building warm-up, stretching and developing a vocabulary of steps and combinations.

Broadway Ballet introduces elementary Ballet skills, weight shifting, and imaginative movements to the sounds of your favorite Broadway tunes!

Ages 5-7

Ballet/Tap Combo introduces rhythm and musicality, elementary ballet and tap skills, weight shifting, and imaginative movements referencing animals and nature.

Hip-Hop focuses on the popular urban style of dance. Class work consists of a cardio and strength building warm-up, stretching and developing a vocabulary of steps and combinations.

Rates for W65th Street Location

Children Drop-in classes

$25 Single Class
$115 for 5 classes/2 mo package
$210 for 10 classes/3 mo package

Open Play Drop-in Sessions

$20 Single Session

Open Play is a time and space for your child and their caregiver to engage in self-directed play in one of our spacious, state-of-the-art studios. Have fun and explore our tunnels, parachutes, blocks, musical instruments, and more!

Special Promotion!*

Intro Special: 2 FOR 1 (two classes for the price of one!)

*This Special Promotion is one-time use applicable to all W65 drop-in classes only.

Sign-up/Cancellation Policy

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
BDC Children & Teens reserves the right to cancel any class with zero enrollment prior to the scheduled class time.
Check the website for the most up to date information regarding the daily schedule.
Registration for all drop-in classes will open one week prior to the day of the class.
Online registration closes 30 minutes before the start of class.
If you wish to make a class reservation less than 30 minutes prior to the start of class, registration must be done in person at BDC Children and Teens.
Cancellations for class credit must be made online at least 12 hours prior to the start of class.
Classes cancelled less than 12 hours in advance will be forfeit.
There are no refunds for missed classes.