Brooklyn Ballet

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, September 9, 10am-5pm

Children's classes free! 

10:00-10:30 -- Pre-Ballet I + II (age 3 + 4 by September)

10:45-11:30 -- Elementary Ballet I + II (age 5 + 6 by September) 

11:45-12:30 -- Beginner Teen Ballet (ages 13-18) 

*12:30-2:00 -- Ballet Conservatory IA/II Placement ages 8-12  

The Brooklyn Nutcracker transforms familiar Nutcracker characters and scenes to represent the diverse traditions and vibrant culture of melting pot Brooklyn. Starting from the point of view of old Dutch Brooklyn and leading to our iconic Flatbush Avenue, the production is fresh and full of virtuosity— in essence, a Christmastime love letter to the borough we call home.

Malcolm Parson a composer who has created 5 original scores for Brooklyn Ballet. Malcolm has performed with the Carolina Chocolate Drops, a Grammy-winning old-time string band from Durham, North Carolina and is currently a member of the Turtle Island Quartet. Listen to some of his music below. 

A multidisciplinary dance company rooted in ballet and dedicated to the vibrant diversity of both Brooklyn and the dance world, Brooklyn Ballet continues to present artists working in an array of movement forms. These artists dig deep - honoring traditions and exploring new connections and contexts.

Last month, on Feburary 28 Brooklyn Ballet had the honor of performing at City Hall for a Black History Month celebration.  The event was hosted by City council speaker Melissa Mark- Viverito and the New York City Council Black, Latino and Asian Caucus with co chairs council members Robert Cornegy and Ritchie Torres.  Dancers Courtney Cochran, Christine Sawyer and Mike Fields performed for the esteemed audience of  about 100 attendees.