Lower School

Acrobatics is a high-energy class that incorporates tumbling, partner work, and flexibility. Students will learn how to use their core in order to do headstands, handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, and handsprings. Partner work will include lifts and double tricks. Students will also work on their flexibility and strength through warm-ups and stretches.

Get the ball rolling! Join Brazilian Soccer Academy for a fun and energetic soccer program right here at Dwight. Dynamic international coaches work with every student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills and learn moves of some of the great Brazilian players like Pelé, Kaka, and Ronaldinho!

We’re turning up the heat for fall 2017. Welcome to Cooking Wars! Students will take to the kitchen where they’ll be challenged to make not one, but two, dishes in one class — one of which will always be savory. Each week, students will be given a basket of secret ingredients to incorporate into their dishes. Students will learn to work in teams, make quick decisions, and hold each other accountable as they work their culinary magic! At the end of each class they’ll face the presentation, the taste test, and the “Judges Table.” Are you up to the challenge?

Duck and go! Mr. Panahi and Mr. Presti will offer this very popular game as an after-school activity. Whether you like to charge the line with an amazing throwing arm or prefer to hide and wait with the sneakiness of a chess master, a classic game of dodgeball offers fun and excitement to every style of player.

We're excited to announce the introduction of a new after-school program this fall for students in grades 1-5, called Club House. This is a daily drop-in program designed to extend the day until 5:30 pm, providing students with a structured but relaxed alternative to our other after-school offerings. Students will be able to read or do homework, play with friends, draw, and enjoy board games and outside activity time on the roof. They'll also have the opportunity to join age-specific and mixed-age activities run by our skilled staff. To sign up for Club House drop-in service, please email Agata Medic at amedic@dwight.edu or call 212-724-6360 ex. 266

En garde! Dwight has a long legacy of excellence in the sport of fencing. We are pleased to offer a wonderful program in partnership with the Fencers Club, the oldest and one of the most prestigious training sites for fencers in the U.S. The program will introduces Dwight students to the exciting world of Olympic-style fencing. Why fence? It’s fun, great exercise, and a sport with a beauty and grace all its own. Plus, you’ll never have more fun with a sword in your hand!

Students learn footwork and tactics, and build stamina and teamwork. Students need no experience, and this program is accessible all. Equipment is provided by an elite coach from the Fencer’s club.

This is a musical theater skills-building class that focuses on the core elements of singing, acting, and dancing. Kids learn popular songs from Broadway and one-of-a-kind songs from TADA!’s original musicals. The class includes exploration in character development using theater games, plus song and dance numbers enabling students to participate as musical theater performers. Classes begin with physical and vocal warm-ups to help students focus and prepare. The last class culminates in a final showcase of high-quality performances of the song and dance skills learned in class. TADA! provides two professional teaching artists: a music director and director/choreographer.