Central Park Dance

Central Park Dance offers Youth Division classes for boys and girls ages 2-6, with work on gross motor skills, coordination, classroom etiquette, structure, and musicality. It also offers Junior Division classes for ages 7-12, a curriculum-based program with technique and artistry training in 6 dance disciplines. Senior Division classes for ages 13-18 focus on dance technique, placement, execution, and appreciation for the art of dance.

Programs

• Youth Division — 2-6 · For boys and girls ages 2-6; nurturing introduction to the joy of dance; classes focus on gross motor skills, coordination, classroom etiquette, structure, and musicality.
• Junior Division — 7-12 · Curriculum-based program rooted in the development of technique and artistry; offers 6 different dance disciplines.
• Senior Division — 13-18 · Focuses on dance technique, placement, execution, and appreciation for the art of dance.
• Pre-Professional Division — Curriculum-based program for dedicated dance students; offers intensive training, performance opportunities, master classes, industry workshops, and faculty mentorship.
• Adult Dancing Lessons — 18+ · 7 days a week · Open-level classes in fitness and multiple dance disciplines; offered for beginners, working professionals, and other dancers.
• Signature Dance Company — 7 to adult · Ballet, tap, and jazz division of Central Park Dance Company; placement auditions are held in September; scholarships are available.
• ReMixx Dance Company — 7 to adult · Hip-Hop division of Central Park Dance Company; placement auditions are held in September; scholarships are available.
• Elite Dance Company — 7 to adult · Elite divisions of Central Park Dance Company accept the best of the best; placement auditions are held in September; scholarships are available.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old

About the provider

Maria Bai is listed as Artistic Director, and Devon Smith is also listed on the leadership team. The program’s Performance Ensembles raise funds for important causes, feed the homeless, and take part in outreach for those less fortunate. Dancers are required to commit to a rigorous rehearsal schedule and participate in all performance opportunities, and scholarships are available.

Dancers are required to commit to a rigorous rehearsal schedule and participate in all performance opportunities. Scholarships are available. There is no dress code for adult classes.

Last updated November 7, 2026.