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Thank You Brooklyn!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Take Ballet to the Streets! last weekend. We had a blast seeing old and new friends and celebrating the joy of dance together.

Take Ballet to the Streets! Performance Excerpt from Brooklyn Ballet on Vimeo.

We're very grateful to our community partners, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and City Point Brooklyn, as well as all the dancers and audience members who danced and cheered us on all weekend.

Check us out! Brooklyn Ballet on PIX11 News

NEXT UP: Join Brooklyn Ballet Company for Downtown Brooklyn's Pop Up Lunchtime Entertainment @ Brooklyn Commons on June 23!

Council Member Lincoln Restler and Brooklyn Ballet Founding Artistic Director Lynn Parkerson, with Brooklyn Ballet Youth Dancers

Take Ballet to the Streets at Albee Square!

FULL SCHEDULE
Brooklyn Ballet is launching our 20th anniversary with free workshops and performances for the community.

Join us for Take Ballet to the Streets at Albee Square June 11-12, 2022 with free sample dance classes for all ages and levels, and performances by both Brooklyn Ballet professional company and youth ensemble.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 SCHEDULE

11-11:30am: Elementary Ballet Class (age 5-7) with Alicia Holloway
11:30am-12pm: Children’s Ballet Class (age 8-12) with Alicia Holloway
12-12:30pm: Adult Musical Theater Jazz (age 18+) with Leah Hofmann
12:30-1pm: Teen Musical Theater Jazz (age 13-17) with Leah Hofmann
1-1:30pm: Adult Ballet Class (age 18+) with Tristan Grannum
1:30-2pm: Teen Ballet Class (age 13-17) with Tristan Grannum

2:30-3pm: Pointe Shoe Lecture Demonstration
3-4pm: Brooklyn Ballet Student Performance

4-4:30pm: Children & Teen Modern Dance (age 8-17) with Sabrina Petrelli
4:30-5pm: Adult Modern Dance (age 18+) with Sabrina Petrelli
5-5:30pm: Voguing Class (age 8+) with Akiko Tokuoka 
5:30-6pm: Hip Hop Class (age 8+) with Ladell “Ocean” Thomas

7-8pm: Brooklyn Ballet Company Performance with special guest, poet Jasmine Mans

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 SCHEDULE

Note: Due to rain, all Sunday events will be held at BKLYN STUDIOS, City Point, 445 Albee Square W, Brooklyn, NY

11-11:30am: Elementary Ballet Class (age 5-7) with Carrie Demos
11:30am-12pm: Children Ballet Class (age 8-12) with Carrie Demos
12-12:30pm: Teen & Adult Ballet Class (age 13+) with Aoi Ohno
12:30-1pm: Teen & Adult Stretch (age 13+) with Aoi Ohno
1-1:30pm: Improvisation (age 8+) with Taylor Graham
1:30-2pm: Modern Dance Class (age 8+) with Janée Murray-Wegman 
2-2:30pm: Voguing Class (age 8+) with Akiko Tokuoka 
2:30-3pm: Hip Hop Class (age 8+) with Ladell “Ocean” Thomas

3-4pm: Brooklyn Ballet Company Performance with special guest, poet Jasmine Mans

LOCATION
Albee Square
at the intersection of Bond and Fulton Streets in Downtown Brooklyn

All are welcome! RSVP recommended. 

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Community Partner: 

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About Downtown Brooklyn Partnership  

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership is a not-for-profit local development corporation that serves as the  primary champion for Downtown Brooklyn as a world-class business, cultural, educational,  residential, and retail destination. Working together with the three business improvement districts  (BID) that it manages – the MetroTech BID, Fulton Mall Improvement Association, and Court Livingston-Schermerhorn BID – the Partnership’s diverse activities include attracting new  businesses and improving the environment for existing companies; facilitating the construction of  public spaces and streetscapes that promote an active and cohesive community; supporting and  promoting Downtown Brooklyn’s cultural assets; and encouraging a unified sense of place and an  engaged civic community. For more information, visit www.downtownbrooklyn.com.

Masterclass with MOVE |NYC|'s Chanel DaSilva

Sunday, May 15 5:30-7pm | Brooklyn Ballet

Chanel DaSilva, Co-Founder & Co-Director of MOVE |NYC|, is a native of Brooklyn, NY and a multifaceted artist whose work reflects her deep connection to the transformative power of the arts. Chanel believes deeply in creating more pathways for access and opportunities for artists who have been historically underrepresented and overlooked, primarily women of color. Chanel is a widely sought after educator and mentor, having taught master workshops and seminars across the nation for institutions such as The Juilliard School, SUNY Purchase, Harvard University, and NYU. In 2015, alongside her long-time friend and business partner, Nigel Campbell, Chanel co-founded MOVE |NYC|, a multi-pillared arts and social justice organization with the mission of creating greater equity and diversity in the dance field and beyond. 

Masterclass with MOVE |NYC|'s Chanel DaSilva
Sunday, May 15
5:30-7pm 
Brooklyn Ballet
160 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, NY
 

REGISTRATION

​Students age 10-17 are welcome!

  • Free for Conservatory Training Program students
  • $20 for BB students, click here to register
  • $25 for Non BB students, email info@brooklynballet.org to register

Brooklyn Ballet Celebrates Black History Month!

Acknowledge our Past, Celebrate our Present, and Challenge our Future

Every month is Black History Month at Brooklyn Ballet. This month, we take a moment to honor the significant contributions of our African American artists, collaborators, faculty, and staff.

Save the Date!

Brooklyn Ballet's
Spring Season 2022
March 24-27
The Mark O'Donnell Theater

Featured Artists:

Jasmine Mans, Poet & Collaborator

Malcolm Parson, Composer

Stay tuned for tickets and more information!

The 1619 Project Book Launch

We were honored to perform at the book launch of The 1619 Project with Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates at BAM Opera House. Artistic Director Lynn Parkerson, Composer Malcolm Parson, and Poet Jasmine Mans collaborated on our newest work, Unnatural Surrounding.


Dancers: ChrissyAnn Carpenter, Christine Sawyer and James “Floats” Fable, Brooklyn Ballet Ensemble

Photo Credits: William Miller, Steven Pisano, Madga Bizarro, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn

 

I WANT TO SUPPORT DIVERSITY IN DANCE

SHARE YOUR LOVE!

Support Brooklyn Ballet this GIVING TUESDAY! ❤️

It's Giving Tuesday, a day to celebrate the power of giving.

Make a gift today to support Brooklyn Ballet’s resurgence as we return to live theaters with professional performances, resume our in-person public school residency program, and continue our world-class school programming, with scholarships for students in need.

I WANT TO SUPPORT LIVE PERFORMANCES

Brooklyn Ballet is a not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Thank you so much for making a difference!

Children's Nutcracker Audition!

Join us for our Children's Audition for Brooklyn Ballet's production of The Brooklyn Nutcracker.

Brooklyn Ballet is currently seeking youth dancers for our annual production of The Brooklyn Nutcracker. Selected dancers must attend weekly rehearsals at Brooklyn Ballet from October - December. The audition will be live & in person at Brooklyn Ballet. Click below to register! 

Friday, September 24, 4-6 pm: Age 12-17
REGISTER HERE 

Sunday, September 26, 11 am -1 pm: Age 7-11
REGISTER HERE

11 am - 12 pm: Age 6-7 (Students must be 7 by 12/31 to audition)
12-1 pm: Age 8-11

Where: Brooklyn Ballet, 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 

  • The audition will include a ballet class and repertoire. Ballet experience is recommended, but not required
  • Dancers should wear leotard, tights, and ballet slippers or form fitting attire they can dance in
  • Dancers with long hair should have their hair in a secure bun or similar hairstyle
  • Dancers should arrive dressed and ready to dance with their own water bottle
  • Dancers en pointe should bring their pointe shoes
  • Covid-19 Guidelines In-Person Audition: All dancers (ages 12+) must show proof of vaccination and remain masked and socially distanced at all times
  • Covid-19 Guidelines for Rehearsals & Performances: All dancers (ages 12+) must be fully vaccinated to rehearse and perform

Email info@brooklynballet.org for more information. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Brooklyn Ballet Open House!

Reconnect with your BB community!
Save The Date: Saturday, September 11

Free live & in-person sample classes in Ballet, Modern, and Jazz!

OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

10am Elementary Ballet Age 5-7

11am Ballet I Ages 8+

12pm Ballet II Ages 10+

1pm Jazz Mixed Level Ages 8+

1:30pm Modern Mixed Level Ages 8+

2:30pm Ballet III/IV Ages 10+

4pm Adult Ballet Fundamental (no experience required)

5pm Adult Ballet

Stop by all day for free classes, plus register for fall semester!

As per NYC's Covid-19 mandate "Key To NYC", all participants, ages 12+ must show proof of vaccination to enter the facility, and everyone must wear a mask.

To register for the Open House, click HERE, or on the class names above. 

Questions? Email info@brooklynballet.org for more information. 

CASTING DANCERS FOR 2 NUTCRACKER PRODUCTIONS

Joint Audition Notice from Brooklyn Ballet and City Ballet of Boston August 28, 2021

Brooklyn Ballet and City Ballet of Boston are seeking 4-5 experienced male and female dancers for The Brooklyn Nutcracker in Brooklyn, NY and City Ballet of Boston’s Urban Nutcracker in Boston, MA.

Performances and tech/dress are December 6th-11th in Brooklyn, NY and December 13th-26th in Boston, MA

Both productions represent the people, cultures, and dance styles of our communities. Diverse dancers of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition. All dancers must have strong classical ballet technique. Proficiency on pointe required for women.

LIVE & IN-PERSON AUDITION: 

Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at 2-4pm

Brooklyn Ballet, 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY

Lynn Parkerson, Artistic Director of Brooklyn Ballet and Tony Williams, Artistic Director of City Ballet of Boston will be in attendance.

Rehearsal and performance schedules make it possible for dancers to perform in both productions. NYC based dancers who can travel to Boston are strongly preferred. 

Paid rehearsals and performances plus travel to Boston and lodging are covered. 

Please note: All those auditioning must present proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test result from within 72 hours on the day of the audition.

Visit https://www.hisawyer.com/brooklyn-ballet/schedules/activity-set/253387 to register for the audition on Saturday, August 28th.

Email info@brooklynballet.org or visit brooklynballet.org and urbannutcracker.com for more information.

 

Announcing Brooklyn Ballet's Open Culture Programming!

Brooklyn Ballet is Taking Ballet to the Streets with free, sample classes and performances for the community.

Dates:

  • Friday, June 4th
  • Sunday, June 6th
  • Friday, June 11th
  • Sunday, June 13th

Come join us for free, 30-minute sample classes in: Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Fitness, Pilates, and Belly Dance taught by our faculty and company. All ages and levels are welcome!

Plus, innovative mixed-movement performances for the community. 

All programming is live and in-person on Hoyt Street between Schermerhorn and State street. 

REGISTER FOR FREE CLASSES

RSVP FOR "AT THE INTERSECTION" PERFORMANCE

 

FULL OPEN CULTURE SCHEDULE

 

FRIDAY JUNE 4

4-4:30pm - Children's Ballet

4:30-5pm - Adult Ballet

5-5:30pm - Open Level Jazz

5:30-6pm - Open Level Belly Dance

Please note: Due to rain forecast, June 4 classes will be held inside Brooklyn Ballet studio, 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

7-8pm - PERFORMANCE: "At the Intersection" (PERFORMANCE RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 6 DUE TO RAIN FORECAST)

SUNDAY JUNE 6

11-11:30am - Open Level Modern/Contemporary Dance

11:30-12pm - Open Level Jazz Dance

12-12:30pm - Children's Ballet

12:30-1pm - Adult Ballet

4-6pm - PERFORMANCE: "Student Showcases" (Seats available for purchase for Brooklyn Ballet School families)

7-8pm - PERFORMANCE: "At the Intersection" 

FRIDAY JUNE 11

4-4:30pm - Children's Ballet

4:30-5pm - Adult Ballet

5-5:30pm - Open Level Fitness

5:30-6pm - Open Level Belly Dance

7-8pm - PERFORMANCE: "At the Intersection" 

SUNDAY JUNE 13

11-11:30am - Modern/Contemporary

11:30-12pm - Jazz Dance

12-12:30pm - Fitness

12:30-1pm - Stretch

1-1:30pm - Adult Ballet Fundamentals

1:30-2pm - Adult Ballet

2-2:30pm - Children's Ballet

2:30-3pm - Adult Pilates

4-5pm - PERFORMANCE: "At the Intersection"

5-5:30pm - "At the Intersection" Dancer Talk Back

Note:

Children's Classes = Ages 7-13

Adult Classes = Ages 14+

Open Level = All Ages.

Parents are welcome to dance with their children under the age of 7.


Individual donations make our Open Culture programming possible. As NYC continues to re-open, make the arts a priority and contribute to Brooklyn Ballet today. No gift is too small. Thank you so much for your support!

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Thank You for Coming! (+ watch online for free!)

Thank you so much to all our friends and supporters who joined us for Culture Window @ the Jewelbox these past three Fridays.

It felt incredible to share in the joy of live art with in-person audiences once again. Read a write-up of our opening night here. And if you missed a show - you can still watch online! Click below to view our Facebook Live recordings:

APRIL 16 VIDEO

APRIL 23 VIDEO

APRIL 30 VIDEO

We are very grateful to all the Culture Window artists for sharing their talent with us, our partner The Mark O'Donnell Theater at The Actors Fund for their vision and collaboration on this event, and to our funders the Downtown Brooklyn + Dumbo Art Fund, without which these performances would not have been possible!

Photos: 
Steven Pisano
Billie-Grace Ward
Downtown Brooklyn Partnership

Culture Window @ the Jewelbox is made possible by a grant from the Downtown Brooklyn + Dumbo Art Fund, a partnership with Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) and Dumbo Improvement District as part of New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

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CULTURE WINDOW April 23 - All the details!

Who's performing in Culture Window Program 2?

Designed to be viewed safely from the street and intended as a colorful revivifying moment of pride and connectivity for the neighborhood, Culture Window spans the world of live arts from classical ballet to spoken word.

Part block party, part cultural happening, Culture Window @ the Jewelbox will be free and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Caribbean food and snacks will be available for purchase from Norm’s Bkn Jerkmobile!

RSVP HERE

MEET THE CULTURE WINDOW ARTISTS: APRIL 23

THE KNIGHTS

Alex Sopp and Austin Wulliman of The Knights will play lively and delightful music for the two stars of classical music’s upper register: violin and flute!  Works by Telemann and Bartok.

GLEICH DANCES - Maxfield Haynes

Innovative choreographer Julia Gleich will present, P73 #1, a contemporary solo, en pointe, for Maxfield Haynes.

GIRL BE HEARD

Girl Be Heard will present an excerpt from their 2021 production The People vs. Justice.

MALCOLM PARSON and KILLIAN VENMAN

Jazz duo Malcom Parson and Killian Venman will perform a set for cello and percussion.

BROOKLYN BALLET

Choreographed by Lynn Parkerson to a score composed by Malcolm Parson, Intersection is an ode to the city, its repetition, rhythm, and routine, its energy, community, and human connection.

Don't forget to RSVP for the show, and stay tuned for details about our final performance! 

Meet the Artists (Part II)! Culture Window Opening Night: April 16, 2021

Get to know more CULTURE WINDOW artists!

Designed to be viewed safely from the street and intended as a colorful revivifying moment of pride and connectivity for the neighborhood, Culture Window spans the world of live arts from classical ballet to spoken word.

Part block party, part cultural happening, Culture Window @ the Jewelbox will be free and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Caribbean food and snacks will be available for purchase from Norm’s Bkn Jerkmobile!

RSVP HERE

MEET THE CULTURE WINDOW ARTISTS: APRIL 16 (Part II)

GLEICH DANCES

As the founder and and Artistic Director of Gleich Dances, Julia Gleich has been making dances for 25 years and is motivated by working in collaboration, and by illuminating the relationships between the traditional and the contemporary, scrapping aesthetic labels. After 15 years living and teaching in London, she returned to New York City and premiered the full evening ballet Martha (The Searchers) in collaboration with Guggenheim Fellow Elana Herzog.

On April 16, Gleich Dances presents excerpts from a contemporary ballet, See Through, created in collaboration with visual artist Karen Schifano.

 

GIRL BE HEARD

Girl Be Heard is an organization that develops, amplifies, and celebrates the voices of young women through socially conscious theatre-making.
On Culture Window opening night, they will present an excerpt from their 2021 production The People vs. Justice.


Make sure to check out our Part I post featuring more amazing Culture window artists. And don't forget to RSVP for the show! 

Meet the Artists (Part I)! Culture Window Opening Night: April 16, 2021

The Actors Fund Arts Center and Brooklyn Ballet present Culture Window @ the Jewelbox!

Designed to be viewed safely from the street and intended as a colorful revivifying moment of pride and connectivity for the neighborhood, Culture Window spans the world of live arts from classical piano to folk dance.

Part block party, part cultural happening, Culture Window @ the Jewelbox will be free and fun for the whole family to enjoy. Caribbean food and snacks will be available for purchase from Norm’s Bkn Jerkmobile!

RSVP HERE

MEET THE CULTURE WINDOW ARTISTS: APRIL 16

SIMONE DINNERSTEIN

Simone Dinnerstein is an American pianist. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, son and dog, less than a mile from the hospital in which she was born. 

Simone has a distinctive musical voice. The Washington Post has called her “an artist of strikingly original ideas and irrefutable integrity.” She first came to wider public attention in 2007 through her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, reflecting an aesthetic that was both deeply rooted in the score and profoundly idiosyncratic. She is, wrote The New York Times, “a unique voice in the forest of Bach interpretation.” 

Since that recording, she has had a busy performing career. She has played with orchestras ranging from the New York Philharmonic and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra to the London Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale Rai. She has performed in venues from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to the Berlin Philharmonie, the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Seoul Arts Center and the Sydney Opera House. She has made ten albums, all of which topped the Billboard classical charts, with repertoire ranging from Beethoven to Ravel. 

At the April 16 Culture Window peformance, she will perform Mad Rush by composer Philip Glass, and accompany Brooklyn Ballet's Pas de Deux, playing Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Gavotte et Six Doubles.

BROOKLYN BALLET

Brooklyn Ballet is a not-for-profit dance company dedicated to artistic excellence and education, reflecting Brooklyn's diverse communities. Pas de Deux is an intricate and nuanced mixed-movement duet co-choreographed by Lynn Parkerson and James “Floats” Fable. 

STEVEN BECK

Steven Beck, a member of The Knights, plays two piano sonatas by George Walker, the first Black composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for music. His recording of Walker’s sonatas (the first recording of the complete set) will soon be released on Bridge Records.


Stay tuned for our Part II post featuring more amazing Culture window artists. And don't forget to RSVP for the show! 

Extended! Free Video Featuring Diverse and Nuanced Ballerinas

We are pleased to extend our Pas de Quatre On Demand film through Women's History Month.

Pas de Quatre honors four fabulous and influential women, the greatest ballerinas from the 19th Century Romantic ballet era.

The performance is available through March 31. Register here, and we'll email you the link to the show, along with special commentary by our 21st Century ballerinas.

This video is free, but viewers are encouraged to make a gift of support for this and similar programs. Donors of $10 or more will also receive a link to Quartet - the hip hop response to Pas de Quatre.

REGISTER HERE

DONATE HERE

 

To learn more about Pas de Quatre, check out NBC and ABC’s coverage of last year’s event. And for a historical perspective with a look behind the scenes at Brooklyn Ballet’s unique creative process, read Christine Jowers' fantastic article in The Dance Enthusiast.

Enjoy the show!

New Semester, New Classes, & Summer Programs!

After a successful Fall Semester of in-person / virtual hybrid learning, Brooklyn Ballet School is thrilled to open registration for Spring Semester classes.

Brooklyn Ballet School Spring Semsester

February 20, 2021 – June 14, 2021

 

REGISTER FOR CHILDREN'S CLASSES

REGISTER FOR ADULT CLASSES 

New and returning students are welcome to join us for Spring Semester classes. View the full class schedule here

To accommodate our growing community, we've added the following new classes:

Brooklyn Ballet instructors Alicia Holloway and Audrey Borst

Adult Ballet
Mondays, 7:30-8:30 PM
Teacher: Alicia Holloway 

This class meets in-studio every week!
Recommended for advanced beginners.
Alicia is dancing in her 6th season with the Dance Theatre of Harlem and is Visiting Faculty Co-Chair at School of American Ballet.

Elementary Ballet I/II
Thursdays, 4-5 PM
Teacher: Audrey Borst

This class meets in-studio every week!
Ages 5 & 6: Elementary Ballet I/II teaches students the fundamentals of ballet technique. The teacher will emphasize placement, vocabulary and dance etiquette. Students will also explore ballet-based improvisation.

Virtual Ballet Conditioning
Fridays, 4:30-5:30 PM on Zoom
Teacher: Yana Volkova

Recommended for students 9 years-old to adult. All levels are welcome!
Ballet Conditioning is a strengthening and stretch class that provides the cross-training necessary to improve a dancer's alignment, flexibility, core, back and leg strength. It incorporates exercises that will enhance turnout, increase cardiovascular endurance, and prevent injuries.

Read more about our School or email info@brooklynballet.org for more information!


SUMMER PROGRAMS 2021!

We're excited to offer LIVE, in-studio Summer Programs in July & August.

Pre-Ballet & Elementary Ballet I/II
Ages 3-7

Next Step Summer Intensive
Ages 8-18

Exact dates TBA
Stay tuned for our virtual placement auditions in March!

 

December-tini Sugarplum Mocktail

A recipe by Brooklyn Ballet Board Chair, Diarra K. Lamar, MD

Prepare yourself a delicious beverage before settling in at home to watch The Brooklyn Nutcracker in the Jewel Box, Brooklyn Ballet's inclusive take on the holiday classic. At just 20 minutes long, our Nutracker virtual show is the perfect length to savor this holiday treat. Enjoy!

DECEMBER-TINI SUGARLPLUM RECIPE

  • Equal parts of the following libations: Sparkling apple cider, pear or mango juice, and white grape juice
  • Garnish until you're in the spirit: Fresh cranberries, sage, and / or crystallized ginger
  • Enjoy the Sugarplum responsibly -- i.e., with family and friends!

(And if you haven't RSVPed for the virtual show - do so now! It's free, and available through January 4.)

Vintage Video Series

While our studio was closed over the Spring and Summer of 2020, we dusted off a series of vintage videos from the archives to share with our community. Keep scrolling to watch all five!

First up - Ballet at the Ballpark: A History of Ballet in Nine Innings, a story that BRIC TV aired in 2012 about our collaboration with the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball team. The piece tells our story; we create with Brooklyn’s talented dancers of all stripes and bring Ballet transformed to our communities. Check it out below. And at the NY Times!

Next - a piece from 2010 about our What is Ballet? Elevate performance at PS 251, with special guest Akua Noni Parker:

Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at our 2015 performance at St. Francis College. Artistic Director, Lynn Parkerson discusses being a woman choreographer and shares her collaborative vision for ballet:

How did The Brooklyn Nutcracker come to be? This vintage video, created with a grant from BRIC Arts Media Share in 2016, tells that story and more. Creators, company dancers, and students share what it's like to be a part of Brooklyn Ballet:

Our final vintage video of the series is the very first one, created by BCAT in 2007 at the Brooklyn Museum. Artistic Director Lynn Parkerson talks about why she founded Brooklyn Ballet. We hear from company dancers and Brooklyn Ballet students, and look out for the stage debut of 3rd grader John Abenanty, and second graders Naazir and Shaakir Muhammad, all now dancing professionally!

Thanks for watching!

If you're able, please support our "Take Back Dance" campaign - which helps us to re-open our studio and resume other programming safely! 

Brooklyn Ballet Re-Opening Update

Dear Community,

We hope that despite these trying times you are all getting in some rest and relaxation this summer. Many of you have contacted us for information about our Fall plans. Thank you! We’re so looking forward to seeing you again. We begin by re-opening our School, carefully and safely, then planning Company events and performances, when and where possible. 

Below are important dates and information about Brooklyn Ballet School’s reopening. 

Monday, October 5, 2020 - Brooklyn Ballet School Fall Semester begins
September 12-15 - Priority Registration for Fall Semester, Brooklyn Ballet families only
September 16 - Open Registration for Fall Semester

We are planning to offer hybrid in-studio/virtual dance classes.

Pre-Ballet and Elementary Ballet I will continue virtually for the Fall Semester.

Elementary Ballet II, Ballet I,II,III/IV, Modern and Jazz students may choose in-studio/virtual hybrid classes or virtual classes only.

Our Conservatory program will resume as well.

In-studio classes will be held in compliance with all mandatory New York State and Department of Health Guidelines. No more than 7 students will be dancing in the studio at one time, while the rest of the class will be coming in via Zoom. Groups will alternate dancing in the studio. A full registration packet, Safety Plan and Procedures, Fall Schedule, and more detailed information will be available September 8.

We are here for your questions, your concerns, and anything you might need. Please reach out at info@brooklynballet.org.

If you are not already on our mailing list and wish to be please sign up here.

Onward!
BB Team

Summer Program Extended!

Due to popular demand, our virtual summer program has been extended through August 21!

Join us online this summer! Our virtual zoom program has been going so well, that we've extended it for two more weeks.

Let's Keep Dancing! Extended Schedule

AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 21

 

Pre-Ballet (Ages 3 - 4) - no experience required
Fridays 9:30-10:15am


Elementary Ballet (Ages 5-7) - no experience required
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am


Ballet I (Ages 8-11) - no experience required
Mondays • 10:45-12:15pm
Ballet I + Jazz
 
Wednesdays • 10:45am-12:15pm
Ballet I + Modern
 
Fridays • 10:45-12:15pm
Ballet I + Hip Hop


Ballet II/III (Ages 12-15) - at least 2 years of dance experience required 
Mondays • 1:15-3:15pm
Ballet II/III + Jazz
 
Wednesdays • 1:15-3:15pm
Ballet II/III + Modern
 
Fridays • 1:15-3:15
Ballet II/III + Hip Hop


REGISTER HERE

Questions about our extended summer program? Email info@brooklynballet.org.

In Memory of Nakotah LaRance

NAKOTAH LARANCE 1989 - 2020

Nakota LaRance was one of the greatest dancers I’ve ever seen. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with him. His art was utterly unique, a seamless weaving of native hoop dancing with hip hop. Nakotah danced his Hip Hop Hoop dance for four consecutive years as part of The Brooklyn Nutcracker. He was seen and wildly applauded by over 14,000 audiences members here in New York. Nakotah was always learning, integrating, leaning into and incorporating new hip hop moves he picked up from Brooklyn’s streets and its dancers. Each year he came back to Brooklyn with added elements and new twists to his dance, new transitions, dynamic changes, faster, quicker, tossing a hoop to the ceiling, while another two hoops twirled by his feet, then a slow body wave, catch the hoop, dime stop. Magical.

He was loved by us all, he was a friend and we miss him. Our deepest sympathies go to the LaRance family. Brooklyn Ballet’s programs will continue to honor his legacy and Native Culture. 

Lynn Parkerson
Founding Artistic Director
Brooklyn Ballet

 

If you would like to make a contribution in Nakotah's s honor, his family is accepting donations through the nonprofit Lightning Boy Foundation.

Read his full obituary in The New York Times.

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