Music + Movement

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Children have natural rhythm, and there is no better way to stimulate movement and brain development than early exposure to music. Not only is it fun for the whole family, but through music, children explore sound, rhythm, movement, and their bodies in space as they dance and move to the beat. No matter your child’s age, music is a great way to encourage growth in a fun, playful way.

Classes include:

Little Maestros (3 Months–3 Years): Named NYC’s premier infant and toddler music program by The New York Times and NBC’s TODAY, Little Maestros takes children on a fantastic musical journey. You and your child will love our musical story times, imaginative play, language development activities, puppet shows, and “bubble music.”

Music Together (6 Months–5 Years): Music Together is an early childhood music and movement program for children and the grown-ups who love them! Since 1987, Music Together classes have helped little ones develop their innate musicality—and much, much more.

Bilingual Birdies (6 Months–3 Years): Founded in New York City in 2006, Bilingual Birdies was the first to combine music, movement, and puppetry in a play-based curriculum to engage children as they increase their Spanish vocabulary and celebrate diversity in every class.


Movement + Dance

Our movement and dance programs provide an exciting and imaginative environment for children to explore physical movement and self-expression. Through these classes, children can release energy, improve balance and coordination, develop gross motor skills, and gain a better understanding of spatial relations. Additionally, our interactive and unique dance and movement sessions provide opportunities for socialization and creative self-expression.

Classes include:

Ballet (18 Months–6 Years): Get your child moving creatively. Children will be introduced to ballet positions and techniques through an innovative approach that encourages young dancers with big imaginations.

For additional movement-based classes, please visit Infant and Toddlers Tumbling and Sports.

Help us continue to ensure accessible programming for everyone. Please support Children + Family programming at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.