Music & Dance
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Music & Dance 〰️
Music and dance classes at Art House Astoria are all about creative self-Expression. Students build confidence, coordination, and creativity in a warm, supportive community. With an emphasis on collaboration, skills and fun.
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Rock Band 101
| Grades 2-5
From beginner to budding rock star! Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow peers to learn some of their favorite songs and perform on stage. Throughout this experience, young musicians will learn basic music theory, song structure, and performance skills, while building confidence and community through music.
Rock band 102
| Grades 6 - 12
Our intermediate Rock Band class is designed for students who have some prior experience playing an instrument. Students will improve their musicality through learning valuable listening, collaboration, and performance skills. Students will learn about song form, chord progressions, and dynamics while building confidence, rhythm and stage presence—all in a high-energy, supportive environment.
Rock Band 103
| (High School & Up)
In the advanced Rock Band class, students will have the opportunity to refine their performance and rehearsal skills. Students will propel their creativity forward through collaboration on song arrangement, composition, improvisation and more! This experience will help build practical and professional skillsets in music. Students will design their own set lists, write their own songs (if interested), and interact with music on a more dynamic level.
Intermediate Tap
| Grades 3-8
Designed for younger students who have completed beginner tap classes elsewhere or have successfully auditioned for placement, this class builds on foundational tap skills while introducing more complex rhythms, steps, and combinations. Students will refine their technique, develop greater musicality, and learn choreography that challenges both precision and performance skills. With a focus on confidence, creativity, and stage presence, dancers continue to grow in a supportive and energetic environment.
Adult Tap
| High school & Up
Led by Steven Cardona, a nationally recognized tap dancer known for his dynamic style and clear, encouraging teaching, this class welcomes adults of all experience levels—from absolute beginners to those rediscovering their passion for tap. Students will learn fundamental steps, rhythms, and combinations while exploring musicality, coordination, and performance quality. Each session blends technique with choreography, allowing dancers to progress at their own pace in a supportive, upbeat environment. Whether you’re trying tap for the first time or brushing the dust off your shoes, this class is a chance to move, create, and make some joyful noise