6 of the BEST Kid's Activities in Babylon

We all want all of our students to find their passion. The thing that makes them light up with excitement. One of the best ways for kids to do that is to get out there and try a variety of activities. For this month’s blog post, we thought it would be fun to put together a list of the TOP Babylon kids’ activities.

Our community is so lucky to have such amazing, enriching options for kids. There is something for everyone in Babylon, NY. Sports, culture, outstanding shopping, and MORE! Hopefully, reading through these options will inspire your family to try something new this winter.

Six of the BEST kid’s activities in Babylon Village:

• Positions Dance Studio: OK, we may be a little bit biased here but we LOVE LOVE LOVE Positions! We have dance (ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, tumbling, mommy and me, acro, etc.) classes for students ages 18 months-adult. Our classes are designed to foster self-confidence in our dancers and we are proud to provide dance classes to ALL in a family-friendly environment. Check out the current schedule HERE. We are currently enrolling for the 2022/2023 dance year. We DO offer free trials in select classes!

• Argyle Theatre: This historic theater is a destination for Broadway-caliber musical theater, plays, comedy, and concerts. Don’t miss Harry Connick, Jr's The Happy Elf this winter! If your child loves playing dress up and putting on shows in the living room, they will love taking a theater class or watching a live performance. An easy way to enjoy theater without leaving Long Island.

• ArtSea Studio: If your child likes drawing and painting, they will love taking a class at ArtSea Studio. They have an amazing lineup of art classes for children (pre-K through 12th grade). We just love the Parent/Child Nights that they offer once or twice a month. What a great way to spend some time with your child!

• Argyle Toys: Argle Toys celebrated their one year anniversary this past summer! This curated toy shop is FULL of wooden, pretend play, Montessori style, sensory, outdoor toys and MORE. Their helpful staff is ready to help you put together the perfect gift or find a “just because” item that will inspire your child to dream big and use their imagination. Follow their Facebook page for sales, events, and updates!

• La La Land: La La Land is a bright, modern play space for young children in Babylon Village. Spend 90 minutes playing, book a private play date, or let them host your next birthday! This is a NEW business in Babylon. We have a feeling our community is going to LOVE the new addition!

• Bubble Boutique and Learning Center: This is your one-stop shop for apparel, gifts, and unique toys. The best part? They have children's classes too! They specialize in classes for babies-12 years old. If you have a crafter, you NEED to check them out! Right now their website is undergoing changes, the best way to check them out is via their Facebook page.

Well, there you have it. A jam-packed list of super fun activities to check out with your child. Isn’t Babylon Village such an amazing place to be a kid?! We are going to let you in on a secret. It’s a great place to be an adult too. Almost all of these businesses have classes and workshops for adults as well. Now you can be free to explore YOUR passion along with your child.

Do you have a fun, share-worthy activity that didn’t make the list? Send us a message! Our families would LOVE to know what your kids love to do in the community.

Stay in Motion this Summer!

Now, we are ALL for a fun-filled summer of dancing and we always want to encourage our dancers to stay active and healthy. But have you ever considered adding in a bit of cross-training to your child’s activities? 

Cross-training is a way to vary training by combining different types of exercise and improving overall performance. Cross-training can help prevent athletes from getting an injury due to repetitive strain or overuse. Overuse injuries can be common for dancers which is why it’s important for dancers to include other exercises or activities in their training to strengthen other muscles and prevent injury. Cross-training also opens up dancers to new experiences and maybe discover an additional sport or activity they love! 

Here at Positions, we will be offering our own kids’ fitness class this summer! Kids Yoga will be taking place on Mondays at 4:45pm! If you’d like to sign up your dancer for this class, view our summer classes HERE!  

Kids Yoga on Mondays will be offered to children ages 3+ and taught by Miss Danielle! Classes will be fun and interactive with yoga poses, breathing exercises, games, and more! 

This class would be a wonderful way for our dancers to supplement their dance training and try something NEW! By clicking HERE, you can get your child registered for our fitness classes and summer technique classes! 

We are so excited about summer! 

Summer Dance is Your CHANCE!

Summer is wonderful for SO many reasons. For us adults, it means some much-needed Vitamin D. For kids, it's a well-earned, long-awaited break from long days at school. Most of us can probably remember that school’s-out feeling. The freetime that awaited was FILLED with possibilities! 

So what is your child hoping to get the chance to do this summer? Maybe they are dusting off those roller blades. Are they beaming up for family vacation? How about finally getting the chance to try out a new hobby or focus on their favorites? We’d love to hear what summer has in store for your family!

Right now is the perfect time to take advantage of our Summer Dance Classes! This summer, we’re offering a 6-week session of classes for all ages. Our fun-filled classes are a golden opportunity for an unforgettable summer. Check out these 4 reasons why Summer Dance is Your CHANCE! 

1. A Low-Commitment Way To Try Something New

Whether it be trying out your child’s very first dance class or simply testing out a new dance style, summer is the perfect time to branch out. With just 6-weeks of classes, you won’t be tied down if you don’t absolutely love it! Summer classes offer an opportunity to test out activities that your child might be interested in for the upcoming school year.

2. Packed With Technique

With only 6-weeks to move and groove, our summer classes are packed with technique. Our students rely on these technical foundations all year round!

3. Built-In Fun with Friends!

During the summer our kids are constantly looking forward to fun outings and special events with friends. When you sign them up for dance class, it’s a weekly guarantee that they can dance it out with their best buddies. 

4. Heightened Focus

We say it every year, and it always rings true! Our Summer Dance students always come to class with more energy, heightened focus, and an eagerness to learn. Without the added stress and fatigue from school, it’s a golden opportunity to improve on those skills!

Don’t miss your CHANCE! Sign up for Summer Dance today! Positions Dance Studio is proud to offer a full summer line-up of enriching programs for your children. Check out our list of classes here! 

It’s going to be a GREAT summer at the studio! We can’t wait to welcome you! 

Position Yourself at Positions: 4 Things That Make Us Unique

As parents who want the best for your kids, we know you have a lot of options to choose from! There are tons of dance studios and extracurricular activities that all offer different programs, many of which intrigue your children and make them light up with excitement!

So how do you choose? We know it can be overwhelming. Today on the blog we are sharing the 4 reasons that Positions Dance Studio is a step above the rest! Read on to find out what makes Positions the best dance studio in Babylon!

1. Dance Abilities

This one is by far one of our most treasured parts of the studio! At Positions, we believe dance is for EVERYONE! Which is why we love offering our Dance Abilities class every fall. This class is specifically tailored for students ages 7-adult with Down Syndrome, Autism and other developmental disabilities. 

At Dance Abilities, we LOVE seeing students gain confidence through dance. We see physical, mental, and emotional growth each week as coordination improves and our students make new friends with other dancers. Head over to our website to learn more about this class that we hold near and dear to heart. Dance has the power to bring people together, and Positions Dance Studio makes that happen. 

2. Community Connection

Positions Dance Studio takes great pride in staying connected with our community. We love Babylon village and the people that make it so special… ESPECIALLY all of our dance families. From community yoga classes, Babylon Block Parties, and giving back to the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition in February, PDS wants everyone in Babylon to feel welcome at our studio. Sharing dance with our community is something we value that sets our studio apart from the rest! 

3. Unique, Year-Round Performance Opportunities

We couldn’t leave our Spring Musical/Ballet and December Nutcracker off this list! Each Spring, our Broadway Bound students put together a fabulous musical while our Ballet Enrichment students perform in a stunning ballet. We put these two productions together to create one day of phenomenal performances. In addition, we are excited to begin working on our Nutcracker production that will be happening this December! Many of our staff members at Positions treasure these special performances and WISH we had the same opportunities while growing up as a young dancer. 

Putting on a large production requires TONS of hard-work and dedication from the dancers. It teaches kids important life lessons (check out our past blog post about the 5 benefits of performing) and creates memories that kids will cherish for a lifetime. We have big things happening each year at PDS, and we will never stop offering performance opportunities to our young dancers! 

4. Performance Team

In addition to our weekly dance classes, Positions Dance Studio is home to 4 fabulous performance teams. By audition only, dancers are separated by age and ability, rehearsing each week and learning fun, new choreography. After perfecting these dances, our kids get the opportunity to travel and perform in the community. This past year, our performance team performed at Disney as well as half-time shows for sporting events. We LOVE watching our kids hit the stage! 

Writing this blog gave us ALL the feels… we can’t hide it! We LOVE our studio and what it brings to our dance families. Bringing these unique opportunities to kids in Babylon brings us SO much joy. It is why we do what we do! 

Want to learn more about we offer? Check out our website or send us a message! We would love to meet your family and welcome you to OUR Positions family!