Kid and Teen Academy
Spring 2026 Community Education Kid and Teen Academy Courses
Introduction to Ballet and Modern Dance for Teens/Adults
Section #4
Tuesdays
April 7 – April 28
7-8 p.m.
CRN#10956
CFP 742-54
Fee: $60
Students will learn elements of classical ballet, classical modern dance (Horton,
Limon, Graham) with a healthy dose of post-modern dance (generally a mix of theater
and dance) and jazz. Please wear stretchy clothing, have long hair pulled up in a
pony tail, and be prepared to dance in socks or barefoot. Register for Intro to Ballet and Modern Dance.
This course will be held at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell
Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306
Intro to Swing Dance for Teens/Adults
Section #4
Thursdays
April 9 – April 30
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 10959
CFP 897-54
Fee: $60
Students learn the footwork, rhythm and styling of East Coast Swing (6 count) Dance.
No partner or experience necessary. Register for Intro to Swing Dance.
This course will be held at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell
Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306
New! Novice Ballroom Dance for Teens/Adults
Section #4
Saturdays
April 11 – May 2
3-4 p.m.
CRN# 10971
CFP 834-54
Fee: $60
Students with little or no dance background will be introduced to the basic elements
of up to 6 ballroom dances: rumba, waltz, east coast swing, hustle, cha-cha, and foxtrot.
No partner or experience necessary. Register for Novice Ballroom Dance.
This course will be held at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell
Rd., Schenectady, NY, 12306
Piano Lessons for Kids/Teens
February 2 – May 8
By Appointment
CRN# 10236
CFP 300-51
Fee: $350
This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental
instruction in note reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and chords.
Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Piano Lessons.
Note: No class March 16-March 21
Guitar Lessons for Kids/Teens
February 2 – May 8
By Appointment
CRN# 10237
CFP 305-01
Fee: $350
This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental
instruction in reading notes, strumming chords to songs, and technical development.
Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students must bring their own guitars. Register for Guitar Lessons.
Note: No class March 16-March 21
Voice Lessons for Kids/Teens
February 2 – May 8
By Appointment
CRN# 10238
CFP 306-51
Fee: $350
Students will learn proper singing technique and vocal independence through solo work.
Students should be 6-16 years of age. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour
individual lessons. Register for Voice Lessons.
Note: No class March 16-March 21
Cookie Decorating
Section #3: Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday, May 5
6-8 p.m.
CRN# 10583
CFP 504-51
Fee: $69
If you’ve never worked with royal icing or have dabbled just a little, this class
is for you. Students, ages 10 and older, will work step-by-step on each cookie to
learn hands-on the various decorating techniques used with royal icing. Cindy Burek
of Buttercup Cookie will teach students about piping/outlining, flooding, and wet
on wet techniques. Students will complete five cookie designs. Register for Cookie Decorating.
Note: All supplies are provided. Once class registration has closed, students will be sent
Cindy’s informational blog loaded with basics of baking cookies, tips and tricks of
the trade, as well as links to places online to checkout for additional tutorials.
Due to the perishables needed for this course, the withdrawal deadline for this class
is two days prior to the start date.
Kid and Teen Academy with Black Rocket
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