After School Dance Program-2026
Wednesdays: Pre-K & Kindergarten
Thursdays: Grades 1, 2 & 3
Enrollment is still open!
We are thrilled to introduce our After School Program including Ballet & Modern/Contemporary Dance Classes (starting at pre-K all the way through Grade 3).
In this program we will work on dance technique, developing our creativity while cultivating community. Each program will culminate with a performance for friends and family!
Our program is split in two parts (WINTER & SPRING) so families can get to know us without committing for the full semester.
We will also be offering it in the Fall 2026, more details coming soon!
Daily Schedule
2:30 pm School Pick Up (if applicable, from Brooklyn Arbor)
3:00–3:30 pm Drop-off, snack, changing, community time
3:30–4:15 pm Ballet Class
4:15–5:00 pm Modern/Contemporary Class
5:00–5:30 pm Cool down & flexible pick-up window
Why Families Love this Program
We center learning and joy rather than pressure, over-preparation, or expensive recital culture. Young dancers learn real technique in intimate groups, building confidence, body awareness, skill, and creative curiosity without the distractions or costs of performance-focused programs.
Our After School Programs provide fun environment for your kids with the added bonus of seeing them grow in their end of class performance! ESTIA also provides diverse offerings for both you AND your kids all in one location!
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WINTER Program Starts
Pre-K & Kindergarten January 7th
Grades 1,2 & 3 January 8th
WINTER Program Ends (right before Spring Break):
Pre-K & Kindergarten March 25th
Grades 1,2 & 3 March 26th
Showcase for friends & family (both age groups) March 28th, 5pm
Price: $417.2 (includes all 12 weeks of classes & 1 performance day)
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SPRING Program Starts (right after Spring Break)
Pre-K & Kindergarten April 15th
Grades 1,2 & 3 April 16th
SPRING Program Ends (right before Summer Break):
Pre-K & Kindergarten June 24th
Grades 1,2 & 3 June 25th
Showcase for friends & family (both age groups) June 27th, 5pm
Price: $399 (includes all 11 weeks of classes & 1 performance day)
After School Program Pick Up!
To sign up:
Check the “After School Pickup” box when signing up for the program
Right before the program starts, you will receive a form from the ESTIA team where you can provide more info about your child’s classroom and pick up details.
additional fee $250 for School Pick up
FAQs
Program Basics
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At ESTIA, all of our teachers are working professional dancers who are actively performing, choreographing, and contributing to the dance community. We believe that we are all lifelong students, and that philosophy is reflected in our faculty’s approach to teaching and learning.
We also strive to create welcoming and empowering spaces that both challenge and inspire our movers. Our classes emphasize commitment, curiosity, and joy, helping each student grow not only as a dancer but as an artist and individual.
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Ballet & Contemporary/Modern!
Check out the full schedule above.
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Yes! We offer optional pick up for students that attend Brooklyn Arbor at an additional fee of $250
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Ballet - water bottle, ballet shoes, tights, leotard (if available for you, not required), alternatively you can wear form-fitted clothes and non-slippery socks!
Contemporary - water bottle, moveable clothes, socks/barefeet
Hairties - for our dance classes we prefer hair out of their face!
Snacks! Anything for your child to have during the program. They will get hungry!
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Click on the session you're interested in booking. If you also like to opt in for pick up from the Brooklyn Arbor (available for all offered grades) it will be at an extra cost of $250 and you just need to tick the “add to class” box when purchasing the program.
Please email us at info@estiahouseofmovement.com to If you have questions on how to schedule your classes.
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We have an end of session in-studio showing for both the Winter and Spring programs!
The students will perform in cumulative Ballet & Contemporary/Modern style dances. This gives you a chance to see what your children have been working on with no added costs.
Logistics
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Because dismissal times vary by school, we’ve created a flexible drop-off window from 2:30–3:30pm. You can bring your child at any point during this hour. During this time, students will have the chance to change into their dance clothes, enjoy a quick snack (brought from home), and take part in community-building activities. Ballet class starts promptly at 3:30pm.
For children being picked up directly from Brooklyn Arbor, the ESTIA team will meet them at school at dismissal and walk them over to the studio. They will follow the same routine—time for a quick snack (brought from home), changing, and settling in before class starts.
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At ESTIA, we aim to offer flexibility for busy families. Pick-up is available anytime between 5:00–5:30pm. During this window, students will take part in a cool down, change and gather their things, and have time to socialize with classmates while they wait to be picked up.
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Each age group is capped at 10 students per class. This small class size allows us to provide individualized attention and create an intimate learning environment that supports strong community building. Our focus is on truly developing dance technique—not just offering another extracurricular activity.
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You can purchase ballet slippers (recommended but not required) to wear in our classes. Here is an example but any brand works for us.
Pointe shoes are only used by advanced students. Please do not use them unless specifically approved by your instructor.
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Yes we offer privates to students of all ages, see our availability here!
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No refunds for any of our programming. If you’d like to see if ESTIA will be the right fit for your child before committing to our After School Program consider taking one of our Drop In dance classes so we can get the chance to meet each other :)