At the start of the school year, Omana Jacob dreaded having to appear before an audience. The 8-year-old knew she had an upcoming performance at her church but suffered from a bad case of nerves. Then ...

For a couple of years, "Ballet Toybox" seemed like an afterthought, a way to make use of the Aronoff's Procter & Gamble Hall when nothing else was going on. But "Ballet Toybox" caught on. And this ...

NEW YORK — Melody Campbell-Goeken remembers taking her son to see "The Nutcracker" for the first — and as it turned out last — time when he was 5 years old, at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, ...

Just dance. For kids, it really is that simple, and once they get a taste of the fun and magic that is created by dancing, the next step is often wanting to join in a local dance class. As early as 2 ...

Kids Dance was founded in 1994. This year’s performance features dances rooted in traditions from Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. It reflects Figgins’ vision for accessible and inclusive ...

Ballet Tech’s Kids Dance will return to The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue) June 8-11 following an acclaimed production last year. Devised by Ballet Tech artistic director Dionne D. Figgins, the ...

Researchers are studying how movement helps children with special needs improve social communication and motor skills. By Michele C. Hollow As soon as James Griffin gets off the school bus he tells ...

Finding the best dance style for your child’s interests and abilities is not an easy feat. Nowadays, there are a huge variety of dance styles for kids to choose from – each one letting them express ...

Ballet is the stuff dreams are made of – the epitome of precision, grace and beauty. What little girl hasn't dreamed of being up on that stage? Ten-year old Keren Rak-Mehler dreamed of being a ...

Whether your kids love to bop along whenever music is playing or you simply need an activity to channel all of their boundless energy, dance is beneficial to children of all shapes, sizes and ...