Experience a fun and creative approach to dance with our partner Magic Dance. The founder of this program, Audrey Appleby, has more than 30 years of experience as a dance educator in Greenwich. Our Dance Instructor, Mara Gardel, uses unique techniques to help children learn the fundamentals of dance, song, and drama. These techniques have introduced thousands of children to the joy of dance and movement. Join us for this wonderful dance program!
NEW! Creative Movement for Boys & Girls Ages 1 – 2 – Tuesdays – Creative Movement/Music/ Story/ Instruments/Language for ages 1 to 2 years with Parent or Caregiver. An amazing, fast paced introduction to captivate the very young with Creativity, Movement, Music, Singing, Percussion Instruments, Stories, Spanish and French Language. Coming this Winter.
Please note:
Monday/Tuesday classes are held at 48 Maple Avenue, Greenwich.
Wednesday/Thursday classes are held at Sportsplex, Stamford.
We will hold dance classes in the spring with a recital in June. All information will be on the website in January 2025. Registration is Feb. 3rd.
Registration Opens 11/15!
| LOCATION | AGE | SESSION | DATES | TIME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OGRCC-48 Maple Ave | 2-3 | Ballet - Mondays | 1/6 - 3/3 | 3:45 - 4:30 pm | Registration Open |
| OGRCC-48 Maple Ave | 4-6 | Ballet/Tap - Mondays | 1/6 - 3/3 | 4:30 - 5:45 pm | Registration Open |
| OGRCC-48 Maple Ave | 2-3 | Ballet - Tuesdays | 1/7 - 3/4 | 1:15 - 2:00 pm | Registration Open |
| OGRCC-48 Maple Ave | 1-2 | Creative Movement - Tuesdays | 1/7 - 3/4 | 2:00 - 2:45 pm | Registration Open |
| Sportsplex | 4-6 | Hip Hop (1) - Wednesdays | 1/8 - 3/5 | 3:45 - 4:30 pm | Registration Open |
| Sportsplex | 6-8 | Hip Hop (2) - Wednesdays | 1/8 - 3/5 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Registration Open |
| Sportsplex | 4-6 | Ballet - Thursdays | 1/9 - 3/6 | 3:45 - 4:30 pm | Registration Open |
| Sportsplex | 9-12 | Hip Hop (3) - Thursdays | 1/9 - 3/6 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Registration Open |
| LOCATION | AGE | SESSION | DATES | TIME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OGRCC-48 Maple Ave | 2-3 | Ballet - Mondays | 9/16-11/18 | 3:45 - 4:30 pm | Register |
| OGRCC-48 Maple Ave | 4-6 | Ballet/Tap - Mondays | 9/16-11/18 | 4:30 - 5:45 pm | Register |
| OGRCC-48 Maple Ave | 2-3 | Ballet - Tuesdays | 9/17-11/19 | 2:15 - 3:00 pm | Register |
| Sportsplex | 4-6 | Hip Hop (1) - Wednesdays | 9/18-11/20 | 3:45 - 4:30 pm | Register |
| Sportsplex | 6-8 | Hip Hop (2) - Wednesdays | 9/18-11/20 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Register |
| Sportsplex | 4-6 | Ballet - Thursdays | 9/19-11/21 | 3:45 - 4:30 pm | Register |
| Sportsplex | 9-12 | Hip Hop (3) - Thursdays | 9/19-11/21 | 4:30 - 5:15 pm | Register |
Creative Movement for Ages 1 – 2
Ballet for Ages 2 – 3
Children will learn the foundation for dancing Classical Ballet. Basic Ballet positions, Ballet exercises, across the floor Ballet movement, rhythm and beat with rhythm sticks and maracas, locomotor movement of walk, run, tiptoe, gallop, jump with a parachute, dance with scarves, freeze dance, and creative acting of Ballet Stories. Leotard, tights and ballet shoes of any color, or play clothes and bare feet with no socks suggested.
Ballet for Ages 4-6
Children will continue to learn the foundation for dancing Classical Ballet. Basic Ballet positions, Ballet exercises, across the floor Ballet movement, rhythm and beat with rhythm sticks and maracas, locomotor movement of walk, run, tiptoe, gallop, jump with a parachute, dance with scarves, freeze dance, and creative acting of Ballet Stories. Leotard, tights and ballet shoes of any color, or play clothes and bare feet with no socks suggested.
Ballet/Tap for Ages 4 – 6
A combination of ballet and tap classes. Basic ballet positions, barre exercises, across the floor and creative movement will be followed by an introduction to tap dance with tap barre exercises and across the floor movement. Double the fun! Great for rhythm, coordination, and balance. Ballet shoes are recommended but not required for Ballet portion of the class. Street shoes with hard soles may be worn for tap. If purchasing tap shoes, please wait until the first class to speak with teacher for her advice. Children learn to take care of their shoes, putting them on, taking them off, and putting them away, with help from the teacher as needed.
Hip Hop for Ages 4 – 6
A combination of fun, upbeat Hip Hop dance steps and choreography to the beat of popular music, learning new steps and combinations, as well as our creative movement program featuring stories and imagination. Comfortable clothing and sneakers required.
Hip Hop for Ages 6 – 8
Popular moves to the latest Pop Song hits and videos, culminating in a fun combination. T-Shirt, leggings and sneakers/jazz shoes are suggested.
Hip Hop for Ages 9-12
This class takes the learnings from Hip Hop II and introduces more challenging combinations and movements. Kids new to Hip Hip can easily join this class as well. We use popular music and moves from the genre. T-Shirt, leggings and sneakers/jazz shoes are suggested.
“Ms. Mara is fantastic. She is great with small children and really gets them engaged. The program is also very convenient!”
“My kids adore Miss Mara. She runs a fantastic class. It is joyful and supportive, and also pushes my kids along. My kids are not natural dancers (!), but they truly love it.”
About Us
The Old Greenwich – Riverside Community Center (OGRCC) offers one of the most comprehensive community youth and adult recreational, athletic, educational and social programs. Our offerings range from art, baseball, cooking, basketball, dance, field hockey, film, rugby, soccer, and tennis. We also offer camps and special clinics by season. What separates us is our level of dedication to our programs, our professional and volunteer coaches, community events, and the ability to offer recreational and some of the most competitive travel all-star teams.
Contact Us
Located at:
48 Maple Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: 203-637-3659
Email: office@myogrcc.org
Office Hours:
Please contact us as we are working on a hybrid model.
Tax ID: 06-0669123