NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

American Tap Dance Foundation

Manhattan

American Tap Dance Foundation youth programs, for children and teens, teach students about America’s own indigenous art form –tap. A distinguished faculty shares their knowledge of the artistry and history of tap with each student in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

Angel Orensanz Foundation

Manhattan

Housed in a neo-Gothic structure built as a synagogue in 1849, the center hosts a range of educational and artistic projects.

Ballet Tech Foundation

Manhattan

The foundation provides dance training to select New York City public school children. Students demonstrating talent and passion are invited to attend the New York City Public School for Dance, a junior and senior high school that combines academics with pre-professional dance training.

Bay Ridge Festival of the Arts

Brooklyn

Since 1968, the Bay Ridge Festival of the Arts (first called the Union Church Art Show) has been a cultural force in the local community as well as a supporter of arts in schools and of students who strive to make meaningful creativity one of their lifelong goals.

Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education

Bronx

The center empowers youth and their families by creating a culture of learning through high-quality social, cultural, and educational opportunities. It provides a place were the creative talents of the community can bloom and be showcased. "Casita Kids" have included Tita Puente, Rita Moreno and Tina Ramirez.