Lessons for 6+ / Grade 2 and above
SPAC BREAKS
Take a SPAC Break! Choose from this collection of short introductory lessons to exercise your creative mind.
Let’s Learn a Ballet with Ashley Hod!
Join New York City Ballet dancer Ashley Hod and learn a “bug dance” inspired by the enchanting ballet – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
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Let's Learn a Tibetan Dance!
Join Xinhua to learn a dance from Tibet as well as some language and traditional customs of Tibetan people.
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Let’s Learn South African Gumboot
Get ready to move as you learn about South African Gumboot Dancing with Maxine Lyle from Soul Steps!
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Let's Learn the Merengue!
Grab a partner (or dance solo!) and get ready to merengue with Diane and Johnny from Tango Fusion Dance Company.
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Let’s Learn an Indian Classical Dance!
Welcome and Namaskar! Join Jhimly and her daughter as they introduce you to Bharatanatyam - a classical dance from the southern part of India.
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Let’s Learn an
African Style Dance!
Join Diamond from Soul Steps as she teaches a high-energy, African style dance that is fun for all experience levels, from beginner to advanced dancers.
Let’s Learn a Ballet with Daniel Ulbricht!
Join New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Daniel Ulbricht for an introductory ballet lesson, and learn some of the choreography from one of his favorite ballets - “Fancy Free”.
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Let's learn a
STEP ROUTINE
Get on your feet and join Ms. Maxine from Soul Steps in this foot-stomping step routine.
Let's make a CHANCE DANCE
Print or write your own movement cards and join the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company to create your very own modern dance.
PRINTABLE SPAC-TIVITIES
Grab your favorite box of crayons and print these fun, interactive arts activities to enjoy at home.
