The Albee School of Dance is a second floor, spacious studio. Directors Nana and Fred Albee are professionally trained performers. Their school offers classes for children four and up. Dance styles range from hip hop and modern dance to ballet and irish step.
Bach to Rock is a music school with locations in New York, Maryland and Virginia. Bach to Rock holds weekly jam sessions and battles of the bands to encourage group practice. Other programs include private and group lessons for popular instruments and classes to learn DJ techniques, recording arts and audio technology. It also hosts birthdy parties and summer camp programs.
Located in downtown Port Jefferson near Theater Three, Performing Arts Studio offers classes for children and adults. The school specializes in theater arts, focusing on singing, acting and dancing. Classes vary each season. See the website for full schedule.
The studio also hosts theatrical birthday parties featuring themes such as High School Musical, Star Wars and more.
Ace Computer Training prepares its students for several high demand careers such as medical technology, bookkeeping, networking, web design and building maintenance. The school also assists with job placement upon completion of the coursework.
All County has been in the business of training drivers since 1984. The company offers professional instruction for new drivers, hesitant drivers and specializes in working with senior citizens. All County also offers pre-license driving classes and on-road instruction, and insurance and point reduction classes.
Rambam Mesivta is a yeshiva high school for boys. The head of the yeshiva is Rabbi Zev Friedman and its principal is Rabbi Yotav Eliach. Rambam says most of its graduates go on to continue learning the Torah in Israel. The school also features a gifted program with extra learning in Gemorah, science and math.
All Music is one of the community's newest music shops. This location carries new and used standard instruments, including guitars, percussion, brass and more. All Music additionally makes available instrument rentals, as well as music lessons from Rock-n-Roll University, an in-store service that offers private instruction and summer programs that help students of all ages and skill levels prepare for live performances.
Moms & Tots provides "Mommy and Me" classes, which are a great way for parents to stimulate their children's development while having fun. At Moms & Tots, children ages 6 months to 3 years and their parents or loved ones are exposed to a variety of sensory and movement exercises in a loving and nurturing environment. These exercises are accompanied by storytelling, arts and crafts and music sessions designed to stimulate the learning centers of young children. To learn more about the current schedule of classes, or to register your child, visit the website or call the number provided.
Named for the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, this is a mosque and a school primarily for the African-American Muslim community. The school serves students from pre-school through eighth grade.
This company is one of the nation's largest and most successful baton twirling schools. They have been in the business for 35 years and have countless titles and awards, both nationally and internationally, to prove their ability. If your child is interested in baton twirling, stop by and see if this is the place for you.
Wind 'n Willow is a preschool located in Massapequa. Students from age 18 months to 5 years old are able to attend. It offers a 10-month program and a 12-month program. The 12-month program is the same as the 10-month program, but adds a summer camp option. In addition to these choices, there are before-school and after-school programs, as well as half-day and full-day programs. Numerous special events take place throughout the year for students, teachers and parents to interact.
Wind 'n Willow has a big outdoor playground for the kids and numerous classrooms. Visit the Wind 'n Willow website for information on tuition.
New student applications are accepted throughout the year and the website contains an application checklist to make the process as easy as possible.
The Art Barge was founded by Victor D'Amico, who was the director of education at the Museum of Modern Art from 1937 to 1970. It is open June through October and offers a wide variety of art classes for adults and children. The D'Amicos' former home is now a museum and is available year-round for tours.
Since 1997, a group of experienced and trained music instructors have been offering professional music lessons at the Music Academy of Long Island. The music school offers voice lessons and instruction in piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, percussion, drums, flute and other instruments. The Music Academy of Long Island is located in the Commack Office Centre on Jericho Turnpike.
The Childrens Montessori Center of Nesconset offers preschool educational programs in the Montessori tradition. For students aged 2 to 5, there are morning and afternoon programs for 3, 4 or 5 days a week. Contact director Todd D. Sklar for enrollment information.
Inside the Shotokai Karate dojo --but not amid any chops or brick breaking -- is Bay Terrace's Mommy Music & Me program. The mixed-aged music and movement class allows for tots to learn from one another, while singing, dancing, playing instruments and groovin' at their own level. Parents and caregivers attend and help along their children to class, and use the two free-distributed CD's and songbooks to recreate the fun at home. Special outreach programs for children with special developmental needs is available for private home environments.