About Us
Our Core Values
At CPAD NYC, we are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children aged 1 to 13 can thrive after school.
Our mission is to offer quality time filled with engaging activities, personalized attention, and opportunities for growth in a supportive setting.
With small class sizes, we ensure every child feels valued, heard, and encouraged to explore their unique talents and interests.
We believe in fostering creativity, building confidence, and creating lasting memories that inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Our Story Begins With Nina
Nina Sekhand is a classically trained ballerina and nanotechnology engineer whose career bridges elite performance, academic excellence, and a passion for child development. After training at Russia’s most prestigious institutions and performing internationally, she founded the Center for Performing Arts and Dance (CPAD NYC) in 2021 to reimagine arts education. CPAD NYC offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where children explore creativity, movement, and self-expression through dance, theater, music, and more. Blending classical technique with insights from neuroscience and psychology, Nina’s mission is to nurture confident, curious, and well-rounded young individuals.
A few numbers that we are proud of
45+
classes per week
4:1
Student-to-Teacher Ratio
500+
