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 sing or play guitar, bass, drums, or keyboards in a real band. Students jam in real bands, collaborate with Art House peers, and perform on stage—building confidence and community through music.No prior experience necessary!
Rock band
| Grades 6 - 12
In our intermediate and advanced Rock Band class, young musicians team up to play real songs together on drums, guitar, bass, keys, and vocals. Students learn how to listen, collaborate, and perform as a band while building confidence, rhythm, and stage presence—all in a high-energy, supportive environment.
Community Choir
| (High School & Up)
A welcoming choir for singers of all levels, this class brings voices together to learn, harmonize, and perform as a group. Each 12-week session features a fresh selection of songs that change with the seasons—ranging from uplifting classics to contemporary favorites. Students will develop vocal technique, pitch, and breath control while building confidence and camaraderie through group singing. Performances at the end of each session give singers a chance to share their progress with family and friends, and participants are welcome to re-enroll throughout the year to keep the music going.
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