Dance Classes for Kids & Adults in Manhattan, NY

Center for Dance and Body:
The Center for Dance and Body is located on the Upper East Side of New York City and offers a wide range of dance and fitness classes. Body Ballet, our signature class, was created by CDAB founder Anna Lederfeind and is a unique Ballet Barre Workout that allows even non-dancers to achieve a ballet dancer physique. Each class, for amateurs, pre-professionals, and professionals alike, takes place in an atmosphere of serious purpose, concentration on physical improvement, personal care and attention, and a sense of joy and musicality. We offer private instruction in addition to classes. Custom-designed training, in particular audition preparation for pre-professional schools, are special features of the curriculum. We offer small classes and lots of personal attention.

Dance & Fitness Classes for Adults & Children:

- Body Ballet Dance Classes:
Body Ballet is our signature Ballet Barre Workout created by CDAB founder Anna Lederfeind. No previous dance experience required,  Body Ballet begins with moving the body in the cardio warm-up, developing core strength and flexibility in ballet floor barre exercises, sculpting the body in ballet barre exercises and working on posture that stays with you throughout the day.

- Private / Shared Dance Classes:
5 dancers maximum and classes can be scheduled by you alone or with others with the instructor of your choice. 

- Cardio Dance Classes:
Re-energize your workout regime with this all-in-one Cardio Dance class where dozens of stretching and strengthening exercises are fused together into a fast-paced, heart pumping dance session. In addition to building superior stamina, muscle tone and flexibility, you will also learn new dance moves to hip-hop, rock, pop and oldies music.

Cardio Dance Class includes:
- Warm-up / Toning exercises
- Invigorating Dance session
- Strength training-abs, arms, legs, glutes
- Extensive stretching / cool down

This class is intense so come prepared. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring water and a small hand towel into the studio. Supportive sneakers are required. 

- Professional Training Dance Classes:
Our professional classes are for all dancers who want to work on ballet technique in a high-intensity, yet non-competitive and supportive atmosphere. Anna will help repair movement through basic exercises, address bad habits, and nourish the dancer from within.

- Pilates Classes:
Pilates is designed to develop core strength and a lean body line. Exercises will strengthen and tone the body's major muscle groups. Develop beautiful and strong abdominals, gluts and thighs, as well as long and lean back and arm muscles. Feel taller, stronger and more confident about your body. Our licensed instructors will work with you to help you achieve your fitness goals in one-on-one or group sessions

 You will learn about:
- Flexibility and total body connection at your own pace 
- Gaining core strength and a flatter tummy
- Feeling great and energized
- Our certified trainers that have experience in dealing with injuries

Dance Classes For Children:
American Youth Dance Theater - dedicated to providing quality dance instruction to boys and girls for ages toddlers to teens.