BAE’s Adaptive Dance Classes are designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, developmental delays, or sensory sensitives who would benefit from an accessible, empowering, and fun dance experience. Sensory-friendly classes are held within a warm and encouraging environment where children will have the opportunity to explore the joys of creative movement and live music while building coordination, musicality, expression, strength, and social skills.
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- Classes include a head teacher, assistants, and live music accompaniment.
- Classes will use elements of ballet and creative movement and focus on building gross motor skills, musicality, and expression through dance.
- For ages 5-9: Parents and caregivers are encouraged to wait outside the classroom or watch class from the window, but may assist their child if they need extra support.
- Additional time will be provided before and after class to chat with Miss. Mackenzie, and get acclimated to the room.
- Students are more than welcome to sit if they need a break. A quiet corner of the classroom will be set up where they may sit, relax, and observe, or they may exit the room with supervision.
2024-2025 Class Schedule
Ages 5-6: Sunday, 9:20-10:00am
Ages 7-9: Sunday, 10:05-10:45am
Summer 2025 Class Schedule
Ages 5-9: Saturday 10:05-10:45am
Schedule subject to change.
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is ongoing. Email or call 212-410-9140 to learn more about the program.
2024-2025 School Year
Session 2: February 2 – June 1, 2025. Make-up day June 8, 2025.
School Holiday Closings
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 24-Monday, May 26
Special Weeks
Parents’ Week: Monday, May 12-Sunday, May 18
Favorite Leotard: Monday, June 2-Sunday, June 8
Summer 2025
July 12 – August 16, 2025
Special Weeks
Favorite Stuffed Animal Week: Saturday, July 12
Parents’ Observation Week: Saturday, August 2
Favorite Leotard Week: Saturday, August 16
2024-25 School Year Tuition
$700 for a 14-week session
Summer 2025 Tuition
$300 for a 6-week session
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Please note; enrollment is ongoing and tuition is prorated based on the week a child begins class. Please contact us at info@baenyc.com for a tuition quote.
Classes are led by faculty member Mackenzie Fey, a graduate of BAE, professional ballet dancer, and experienced Adaptive Dance teacher. Miss Mackenzie previously taught Adaptive Dance at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and has completed additional training through Boston Ballet’s Adaptive Dance Program. Several teaching assistants will participate in the class to ensure that there will be many helping hands for our dancers.
Learn more about the BAE Faculty.
Students may wear comfortable athletic wear or dance attire to allow for ease in movement. Socks or ballet slippers are recommended.
