Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center

Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center offers dance and music instruction. Dance classes include Creative Movement, Mini Movers, Fundamentals, Pre, Level A, Teen, Levels B, C, D, and Audition Prep. Music instruction includes brass, drums, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds, with private and group instruction available depending on session, skill level, and instrument.

Programs

• Dance — 3.5–Adult; Summer classes begin at age 4 · Sessions: Summer, Fall-Spring · Entry level (Creative Movement, Mini Movers, Fundamentals) for ages 3.5–6; Beginner (Pre, Level A, Teen) for ages 7–11; Intermediate/Advanced (Levels B, C, D, Audition Prep) for ages 12–18+.
• Music — 4–Adult · Sessions: Summer, Fall-Spring · Structured instruction in brass, drums, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds. Private and group instruction options are available depending upon session, skill level, and instrument.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Facility hours: Office Hours (Fall-Spring): Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm; Office Hours (Summer): Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm

About the provider

Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center was founded in 1978 and celebrated its 40th anniversary in the fall of 2018. Its mission is to inspire arts and education programs. The interim executive director is Darise JeanBaptiste. In 2026, Mind-Builders became the first Steinway Select School in the Bronx and the first Steinway Select Studio in the Bronx. The Dance Ensemble is featured in annual community events, festivals, and celebrations throughout the city, and the organization offers afterschool city-funded programs at three local public schools. It also added a Pre-Kindergarten funded by the NYC Department of Education, and a renovation of the back yard, playground, and outdoor performance space was completed in October 2023.

Trial classes are available for select programs. Cost should not be a barrier to participation. Several financial aid programs are available. Accessibility: ADA accessible equipped with an elevator and exterior ramp.

What families say

“Mind-Builders is a safe haven for my daughter...[Her] progression and growth have risen constantly because of Mind-Builders guidance.” — Andrew Y., Parent

“You could not ask for a better place for your children to attend. The love, talent, cultural learning is phenomenal.” — Audrey C., Parent

“My students will be taking lessons with someone who cares about what music is.” — Andrew Bassford, Faculty

Last updated November 7, 2026.