Kids Summer Dance Program 2024 at Dance Fire Niskayuna

Sign up for the Summer Kids Program 2024 here:

New School Year Dance & Acting Program will be announced soon.

(September 2023- May 2024) at Dance Fire Niskayuna:

Please note, no classes on the following dates:

• No Acting Class on November 22nd;

• December 21-January 7th;

• on Mid- Winter break Feb 19-24th;

• on Spring break April 1st-6th.

  *Intermediate & Advanced DanceSport class participants must take at least 1 private lesson/week.

Please note: Your card on file will be charged automatically each month for 8 months. Upgrades or downgrades are available.

For example: If you have purchased the monthly autopay membership on September 2nd, your next automatic payment will be on October 2nd.

Cancellation Policy: There will be a $50 cancellation fee if you decide to cancel your membership after the first 30 days.

Once purchased, please contact us to let us know in which classes your child will be participating in.

Call 518-557-2052 for any questions.

Sibling Discount: 1st child full price; 2nd child 10% discount, 3rd child 20%. Call us at (518)-557-2052 to receive the discount or email at office@dancefirestudio.com

Referral Program: Each referred friend* who signs up for a membership = $15 studio credit to friend & $15 studio credit for you.

*must mention your name when signing up.

Cancellation Policy: There will be a $50 cancellation fee if you decide to cancel your membership after the first 30 days.

Class descriptions 

Beginner/ Intermediate/ Advanced DanceSport- Each class focuses on Latin and Classic Ballroom dances. Our experienced Dance Masters will teach your child the basics of partner dancing as well as individual dancing in a fun and uplifting environment. Balance, steps, musicality, posture, body language, eye contact and poise constitute an important part of the program from the very first day. Special ballroom dance shoes are recommended to wear for better balance and ability to spin. DanceSport is fully recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Currently USA Dance Inc. is the Recognized Sports Organization for DanceSport in the United States by the USOPC and the National Member Body of WDSF (World DanceSport Federation). At the annual recital all dancesport participants will perform the dances they have learned throughout the year. IMPORTANT: All Intermediate & Advanced DanceSport class participants MUST take at least one private lesson per week.

Kids Acting- Acting classes are great way to build self-awareness, develop the imagination and concentration, recognize the emotional truth, learn the actor’s vocabulary, and demonstrate the ability to be honest and committed in acting. Your child will learn to build his/her work from the inside out by asking the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of a character, and learn to seek out the truest expression and life of that person. At the annual recital the kids will perform in a play.

Contemporary - This contemporary class would include techniques from both dance styles in order to expose dancers to multiple techniques at once. The class consists of 3 sections beginning with a barre warm up, contemporary center work, and contemporary across the floor. These 3 sections help to increase overall dance technique, strength, artistry, musicality, coordination, flexibility, bravery, and full body expression. When attending this class, dancers must have their hair secured away from the face in a bun, wear ballet shoes, and wear a ballet leotard and tights. Boy identifying dancers can wear tight dark colored outfits that will be modest when stretching. A performance will be prepared at the annual recital.

Baby Ballet- (30min class)- Beginner Kids Ballet dance. This class focuses on teaching young dancers (ages 2-4) the fundamentals of body awareness, rhythm, fluidity, musicality, and flexibility through exercises, games, follow the leader, and dance phrases across the floor. While attending this class, dancers must either wear ballet shoes, socks or bare feet. Dancers must wear tight fitting clothes that will allow the instructor to see the body in order to give proper feedback about alignment and technique. Parents or guardians must be present in class. A show number will be prepared for the annual recital.

Ballroom DanceSport Program for Kids/Teens

Join one of the only ballroom dancesport programs for kids in the Capital Region. Dance Fire Studio & Fitness welcomes your child to discover the wonderful world of Ballroom Dance. Our Ballroom DanceSport Kids Program offers group classes and private instruction while providing a productive and rewarding experience which allows each child to develop and grow individually. Each class focuses on Latin and Classic Ballroom dances. Our experienced Dance Masters will teach your child the basics of partner dancing as well as individual dancing in a fun and uplifting environment. Balance, steps, musicality, posture, body language, eye contact and poise constitute an important part of the program from the very first day.

Does this sound like something your child would love to do? Maybe dancing is the right path for them.  Millions of adults enjoy the healthy benefits of dance, and now your children can too.  Give them the opportunity to try dancing and develop skills that will last a lifetime!

Dance Fire offers a competitive program. Private lessons are required. Please call 518-557-2052 for more details.

Private Lessons with Dance Master - Start anytime

3-18 y.o.

• No partner needed

• One-on-one customized attention for your child 

• Schedule at your own convenience

• Individual performance at Dance Fire Recital

Call 518-557-2052

Spring Ballroom Challenge 2021- Youth Competition

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*If your child is only starting to dance & would like to attend the Intermediate/advanced level classes, it is suggested to schedule a minimum of 4 private (one-on-one) lessons with a Dance Master. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us at (518)-557-2052 or office@dancefirestudio.com