Fall Kid and Teen Academy

Fall 2025 Community Education Kid and Teen Courses

Introduction to Ballet and Modern Dance for Teens/Adults

Section #1

Tuesdays
September 2 – September 23
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 90525
CFP 742-51
Fee: $60

Section #2

Tuesdays
October 7 – October 28
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 90944
CFP 742-52
Fee: $60

Section #3

Tuesdays
November 4 – December 9 (6 weeks)
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 91149
CFP 742-53
Fee: $90

This course will be held at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

Students will learn elements of classical ballet, classical modern dance (Horton, Lemon, Graham…) with a healthy dose of post-modern dance (generally a mix of theater and dance) and jazz. Please wear stretchy clothing, have long hair pulled up in a pony tail, and be prepared to dance in socks or bare foot. Register for Intro to Ballet and Modern Dance

Ballroom Dance for Teens/Adults

Section #1

Wednesdays
September 3 – September 24
6-7 p.m.
CRN# 90663
CFP 881-51
Fee: $60

Section #2

Wednesdays
October 1 – October 22
6-7 p.m.
CRN# 90933
CFP 881-52
Fee: $60

Section #3

Wednesdays
November 5 – December 10 (6 weeks)
6-7 p.m.
CRN# 91152
CFP 881-53
Fee: $90

This course will be held at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

Students, 16 years and older, will learn the basic steps, style and rhythm of Waltz, Rumba, swing, and foxtrot. No partner or experience necessary. Register for Ballroom Dance for Teens and Adults

Latin Dance for Teens/Adults

Section #1

Wednesdays
September 3 – September 24
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 90664
CFP 882-51
Fee: $60

Section #2

Wednesdays
October 1 – October 22
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 90934
CFP 882-52
Fee: $60

Section #3

Wednesdays
November 5 – December 10 (6 weeks)
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 90934
CFP 882-53
Fee: $90

This course will be held at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

Students, 16 years and older, will learn the basic steps, style and rhythm of Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, and Cha Cha. No partner or experience necessary. Register for Latin Dance for Teens and Adults

Movement & Music for Pre-Schoolers

Section #1

Thursdays
September 4 – September 25
4 - 5 p.m.
CRN# 90936
CFP 889-51
Fee: $60

Section #2

Thursdays
October 2 – October 23
4-5 p.m.
CRN# 90937
CFP 889-52
Fee: $60

Section #3

Thursdays
November 6 – December 18 (6 weeks)
4-5 p.m.
CRN# 91158
CFP 889-53
Fee: $90

No class November 27

This course will be held at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

This class combines music with physical movement that includes singing, dancing, playing instruments, and moving to the beat. By moving with other people and sharing a space, children will learn through doing, which contributes to coordination, body awareness and balance, memory, focus, imagination and social skills. Whether by running around or dancing away, music is critical in a child’s development. Register for Movement and Music for Preschoolers

Swing Dance for Teens/Adults

Section #1

Thursdays
September 4 – September 25
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 91155
CFP 897-51
Fee: $60

Section #2

Thursdays
October 2 – October 23
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 91156
CFP 897-52
Fee: $60

Section #3

Thursdays
November 6 – December 18 (6 weeks)
7-8 p.m.
CRN#  91157
CFP 897-53
Fee: $90

No class November 27

This course will be held at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

Students learn the footwork, rhythm and styling of East Coast Swing Dance. No partner or experience necessary. Register for Swing Dance for Teens and Adults

Experimental Dance Theater

Section #1

Thursdays
September 4 – September 25
5-6 p.m.
CRN#  90665
CFP 883-51
Fee: $60

Section #2

Thursdays
October 2 – October 23
5-6 p.m.
CRN# 90935
CFP 883-52
Fee: $60

Section #3

Thursdays
November 6 – December 18 (6 weeks)
5-6 p.m.
CRN# 91154
CFP 883-53
Fee: $90

No class November 27

This course will be held at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

Students, ages 5-12, will develop strength, dance technique, rhythm and body awareness. This class is an excellent way for young dancers to gain self-confidence and prepare them for the next step in their dance training. They will learn elements of classical ballet, modern dance (generally a mix of theater and dance), and jazz. Please wear stretchy clothing, have long hair pulled up in a ponytail and be prepared to dance in socks or barefoot. Register for Experimental Dance Theater

Piano Lessons for Kids/Teens

September 15 – December 5
By Appointment
CRN# 91146
CFP 300-51
Fee: $350

This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental instruction in note reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and chords. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Piano Lessons

Guitar Lessons for Kids/Teens

September 15 – December 5
By Appointment
CRN# 90507
CFP 305-01
Fee: $350

This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental instruction in reading notes, strumming chords to songs, and technical development. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students must bring their own guitars. Register for Guitar Lessons

Voice Lessons for Kids/Teens

September 15 – December 5
By Appointment
CRN# 90520
CFP 306-51
Fee: $350

Students will learn proper singing technique and vocal independence through solo work. Students should be 6-16 years of age. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Voice Lessons

Cookie Decorating

Section #1:   Christmas!

Wednesday, November 12
6-8 p.m.
CRN# 90652
CFP 504-51
Fee: $69

Section #2: Beginner Plus – Christmas

Thursday, December 4
6-8 p.m.
CRN# 90653
CFP 504-51
Fee: $79

If you’ve never worked with royal icing or have dabbled just a little, this class is for you. Students, ages 10 and older, will work step-by-step on each cookie to learn hands-on the various decorating techniques used with royal icing. Cindy Burek of Buttercup Cookie will teach students about piping/outlining, flooding, and wet on wet techniques. Students will complete five cookie designs. Students will take them home with them in a bakery box, along with a decorating tool, a cookie cutter, and a packet of seasonal sprinkles and/or cookie decorations. All supplies are provided. Once class registration has closed, students will be sent Cindy’s informational blog loaded with basics of baking cookies, tips and tricks of the trade, as well as links to places online to checkout for additional tutorials. Due to the perishables needed for this course, the withdrawal deadline for this class is two days prior to the start date. Register for Cookie Decorating

Blacklight Theater Performance – Mission Improbable

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
December 29 – January 2
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
CRN# 90666
CFP 999-01
Fee: $260

No class January 1

This course will be held at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

Tricksters, spies and sneaks wander in and out of danger, mystery and magic, meeting the creatures that live in those realms.  In this introductory Blacklight Theater class, students in grades 6-10 will learn Blacklight stagecraft, illusion, and special effects, with a focus on movement and performance art. Students will use fluorescent costumes, props, and puppets on a darkened stage to create a magical blacklight show that will be performed following the final class. There are roles for dancers and non-dancers – no prior experience needed. Register for Blacklight Theater

 

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