Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Dance and Music Education Center in Sea Cliff, NY
Let's Make Music and Dance Studio has been nurturing artistic excellence in dancers across Long Island since 1975. Our Sea Cliff, New York-based studio cultivates a welcoming, family-oriented environment where students develop technical proficiency in dance, music, and performance. Under the leadership of Michele Drexler, we provide comprehensive training in grace, posture, coordination, and musical appreciation.Our graduates have achieved professional success on Broadway, in the Rockettes, and through their own studios. We maintain membership with Dance Educators of America and emphasize personalized placement, structured curricula, and community engagement through performances at sports venues, Disney World, and charity events.
Services
Dance Classes
Music Instruction
Performance Training
Dance Attire Sales
Training Programs
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of proven dance education excellence in Sea Cliff
- Our Rockette Summer Intensive program develops professional performance skills
- Students receive personalized placement and technical training in 6+ dance styles
- Family-oriented environment with structured curricula for ages 3+
- Graduates have achieved success on Broadway and in professional dance careers
Associations and certifications
- Dance Educators of America
What people say
Family-like environment
Highest quality training
Rockette Summer Intensive program
Professional dance achievements
Community engagement
Services
Dance Classes
Structured dance instruction for ages 3+ in ballet, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, and acro styles. Classes emphasize technical proficiency, musicality, and performance skills. Preschool combo classes introduce foundational movements through creative song and dance.
Rockette Program
Specialized summer intensive training preparing dancers for professional careers. Focus on advanced technique, performance stamina, and audition preparation. Graduates have joined the Rockettes and Broadway productions.
Performance Opportunities
Annual recitals and community performances at major venues. Students gain stage experience through local charity events, sports arenas, and Disney World appearances. 50th anniversary recital celebrated decades of artistic achievement.
Dance Attire
On-site boutique offering required dancewear and footwear. Carries leotards, tights, ballet slippers, tap shoes, and branded apparel. Strict dress code ensures professional training environment for serious students.
Class Placement
Individualized placement based on experience, age, and aptitude. Three-week trial period allows optimal class matching. Instructors evaluate coordination, technical potential, and performance readiness for appropriate level assignment.
People
Michele Drexler
Director
Michele Drexler leads the studio's artistic vision, emphasizing technical excellence and family values. With decades of experience, she oversees curriculum development and student mentorship programs that have produced professional dancers.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer ballet, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, acro, and combo classes for ages 3+. Each style focuses on technical development and performance skills.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! Students participate in annual recitals, community events, and professional venues like Disney World. Our 50th anniversary recital showcased decades of artistic achievement.
What is your dress code?
Students wear leotards, dance tights, and appropriate footwear. Specific requirements vary by age and class level. Our boutique sells all required dance attire.
How are classes structured?
Preschool classes are 45 minutes; all others 50 minutes. Placement considers age, experience, and aptitude during a three-week trial period.
Do you offer competitive training?
Our Rockette Summer Intensive program provides advanced training for serious dancers. Graduates have joined professional companies and Broadway productions.
How to register for classes?
Visit during our registration dates in August and September. Check our calendar for specific hours to enroll and purchase dance supplies.
