Acting, Dance, Singing, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Stage Makeup, Costuming, Performing and so much more
July 1st until August 30th
Ages 5-13
$300 per week from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (this includes arts and crafts supplies)
$450 per week Extended Day: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (this includes any time at all before 9:00 AM or after 3:00 PM)
July 1-3 - $180 / $270 (off July 4 & 5)
*Multi-week and sibling discounts automatically applied
A Typical Day:
9:00 - 11:00 AM:
Students arrive at 9:00 AM and are welcomed by counselors during their morning circle. Children are split into groups to take classes such as yoga, dance, or hip hop, or to play acting games or sports outside.
11:00 - 12:00 PM:
Lunch time! Students gather either outside or in the air conditioned studios to enjoy their bagged lunches, hang out with the counselors, and play games.
12:00 - 3:00 PM:
Students split into groups based on interest. Some might choose arts and crafts activities, others a breakdancing class! Students may also work on a non-mandatory performance, to be shown to family and friends on Friday at 2:00 PM. Shows are selected by the students - one week, we might do Grease, another week and cabaret performance of pop songs! Our counselors work together as a family of teaching artists to provide your child with the best experience possible!
9:00 - 11:00 AM:
Students arrive at 9:00 AM and are welcomed by counselors during their morning circle. Children are split into groups to take classes such as yoga, dance, or hip hop, or to play acting games or sports outside.
11:00 - 12:00 PM:
Lunch time! Students gather either outside or in the air conditioned studios to enjoy their bagged lunches, hang out with the counselors, and play games.
12:00 - 3:00 PM:
Students split into groups based on interest. Some might choose arts and crafts activities, others a breakdancing class! Students may also work on a non-mandatory performance, to be shown to family and friends on Friday at 2:00 PM. Shows are selected by the students - one week, we might do Grease, another week and cabaret performance of pop songs! Our counselors work together as a family of teaching artists to provide your child with the best experience possible!
Please provide your child with food, drinks, and snacks.
Look forward to daily updates from the director and WDA artistic director, Debralyn Press!
Debralyn is a former performer and teacher with a background in social work, specializing in childhood development and group work (MSW: MS: BFA). Prior to founding WDA, Debralyn was the Dance Director for the NYC Board of Education, during which time she created and implemented workshops in over 100 NYC schools. She has also worked as a Crisis Intervention Specialist and in Substance Abuse Prevention.
Please note: In order to reserve your spot in this incredible and inexpensive program you need to pay in advance.
There are no refunds.
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