— year-round training —

At Kanyok Arts Initiative, students are empowered to meet the expanding demands of the 21st century performer as a “triple-threat” artist. In this intimate and innovative environment, the faculty is committed to delivering a balanced approach of diverse dance styles, voice, and acting techniques while priming students for successful careers on the professional stage, screen, and collegiate level. Our training provides students with a strategic blend of classical dance disciplines, current commercial styles, and voice and acting lessons. Small class sizes capping at twenty students yields hands-on training and individualized curriculums while cultivating strong faculty and student mentorships. Kanyok Arts Initiative continues to celebrate the unique voice of the artist, instilling in them confidence and integrity to excel not only in the spotlight but also as responsible, thoughtful, and well-rounded citizens.

— WEEKLY SCHEDULE —

KAI meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The week days begin after school hours, and Saturdays are from 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM. 

Each day commences with a full ballet class, pointe optional. This is followed by either a class in jazz, modern, theater, acting and voice coaching, or hip hop to focus on strengthening the diverse artist.

Students are also educated in nutrition, physical therapy and mental wellness for the performing artist.

Along with this comprehensive training, students have ample opportunity to perform as a group, and as individuals, throughout the year. Select students have opportunities to participate in elite competitions while being choreographed, coached, and mentored by our faculty. Our students have performed with great success at NYCDA, YoungArts, YAGP, and OnStage New York.

— DRESS CODE —

Ballet Attire

Girls - solid black leotard with pink or flesh tone full tights, soft ballet shoes, and pointe shoes. Tights, shoes, and any ribbons or elastic should match in color so that there is one long, continuous line from head to toe. Hair should be worn neatly off the neck in a bun. No jewelry other than a small earring.
Boys - Black tights, fitted white tee shirt, ballet shoes. Hair up if applicable.

Jazz Attire

Girls - leotard, leggings or shorts. Hair to be worn up, with appropriate shoes for class.
Boys - fitted pants and a fitted tee shirt, appropriate shoes for class.

Fitted warm-ups may be worn during cooler climates. Leg warmers always accepted.