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92NY’s Goldman Center for Children and Family provides an exceptional array of programs designed to support children at every stage of their development.
Early Childhood Showcase
Harkness Dance Center’s Early Childhood Dance Showcase is a celebratory end-of-year recital held each May for dancers approximately ages 3-4. Each class performs a short dance, allowing every dancer to experience being on stage in a supportive setting. Dancers wear special costumes, adding to the excitement and sense of occasion, while the focus remains on developing confidence and experiencing the joy of performing. Families are invited to cheer on their dancers and celebrate their growth in a warm, welcoming environment designed especially for our youngest performers.
Student Choreography Showcase
Harkness Dance Center’s Student Choreography Showcase is an end-of-semester works-in-progress performance held annually at the conclusion of the fall semester. The showcase features dancers ages 5–18 enrolled in Student Inventor and Choreography Lab classes, which are both part of our choreography-focused track that is grounded in the Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) model and unique to Harkness Dance Center. During the performance, students share what they have been working on in class which includes student-created choreography as well as glimpses into the choreographic process. Dancers have opportunities to speak about their ideas, challenges, and successes, offering families insight into how choreography is imagined, developed, and refined.
Children’s Dance Recital
Harkness Dance Center’s Children’s Dance Recital are end of year performances held each May for dancers ages 5 and up. Two performances take place on a single day, and students may be cast in one or both shows. Each class presents choreography learned throughout the semester, giving dancers the opportunity to perform on stage and celebrate their progress. With guidance and support from our renowned faculty, students build confidence while experiencing the excitement of performing in a professional theater setting! Families are invited to cheer on their dancers and celebrate a year of growth, creativity, and artistry together!
Showcase: May 16, 2026. Purchase tickets.
Adult Dance Showcase
Harkness Dance Center’s Adult Dance Showcase is held annually at the conclusion of the fall semester that celebrates dancers of all experience levels. Students from across the adult program perform works learned throughout the year, sharing their dedication, creativity, and love of movement. The showcase highlights the joy of dancing in community and offers dancers the opportunity to perform on stage in a supportive, welcoming environment. Friends and family are invited to join in celebrating each dancer’s growth and commitment.
PTP & JTP Performance Opportunities
Students in the Junior Trainee and Pre-Professional Trainee programs have additional opportunities to perform as part of their training experience. Through thoughtfully curated performance moments, dancers develop stage presence, musicality, and confidence while applying their studio work in a live performance context.
