November 2008

Naazir and Shaakir Muhammad featured with Rahm Emmanuel in the Daily News as “Lords of the Dance”

“Lords of the Dance,” an article by Joe Dziemianowicz of the Daily News published November 16, attributes a new respect for boys in ballet to Rahm Emanuel, as well as the hugely successful Billy Elliot musical. The article interviews several boy dancers from Billy Elliot as well as students from top ballet schools, including Naazir and Shaakir Muhammad from Brooklyn Ballet. The boys each have a large photo with their responses on their teasing, their personal styles and why they dance. Read the whole article »

October 2008

Nicole Cornell, Brooklyn Ballet’s Administrative Assistant, has accepted a full-time position with New York City Ballet.

Beginning September 29th Nicole Cornell will be Coordinator for the Balanchine Trust and NY Choreographic Institute! We at Brooklyn Ballet are very proud of her and of course sorry to lose her. Nicole joined Brooklyn Ballet first as an inspiring teacher in our Elevate outreach program, then taught at Brooklyn Ballet School before assuming the role of Administrative Assistant. Her contribution to our institution was immense and I know she will be a true asset to the staff at New York City Ballet.

Nicole we will miss you and wish you all the best.

– Lynn Parkerson, Artistic Director, Brooklyn Ballet

Nicole continues to teach Saturday Ballet I class at Brooklyn Ballet School.

September 2008

$160,000 in capital funds awarded to Brooklyn Ballet!

The Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Council Member David Yasky contributed to Brooklyn Ballet’s Capital Campaign for the initial outfitting of a state of the art facility in Downtown Brooklyn.

The Department of Cultural Affairs awarded Brooklyn Ballet $24,000 for program development.

Councilman Lew Fidler renews $18,500 Grant for Brooklyn Ballet’s “Elevate” in 6 Public Schools.  Brooklyn Ballet’s “Elevate” an in-school dance program begins its sixth year in District 46 through the generosity of Councilman Lew Fidler.  Our program includes an annual “Take Ballet to the Streets” performance in Marine Park where last June over 150 students from neighborhoods across the district performed for over 500 audience members.

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2008-2009

January 2009

Lecture/demonstration What is Ballet? will be performed in 10 Brooklyn public schools to reach over 1200 students.

December 2008

East New York Community Center, Brooklyn
Brooklyn Ballet Company and Youth Ensemble will perform as part of Marty Markowitz’ Holiday Show for 2,000 children from low-income families.

2007-2008

October 6, 2008

Brooklyn Ballet to perform at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum!
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will be hosting this event that honors all institutions awarded capital funds this year. As a recipient of capital funds, Brooklyn Ballet has not only been invited to attend, but also asked to perform at the event.

September 15, 2008

Fall/Winter classes begin at Brooklyn Ballet School! 
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August 4-10, 2008

Caridad Martinez, Brooklyn Ballet’s School Director, and former principal dancer with the Cuban National Ballet, to host International Summer Dance Intensive

This intensive for international students age 10-18 includes faculty from the most recognized dance schools in the world including the Vaganova School and Cuban School of Ballet.

Faculty includes Ms. Martinez, Elena Kurnikova, Robert Hill, Fidel Garcia, Norma Garcia, Jennifer Archibald, Lorena Ramirez Moreno and Charlene “Chi-Chi” Smith.

The International Summer Dance Intensive follows an initial visit to the Dominican Republic by Ms. Martinez and Brooklyn Ballet students who were invited to perform The Nutcracker with Ballet Clasico Santiago in December '07. Classes take place at the 92nd Street Y Harkness Dance Center.

June 3 & June 18, 2008

Take Ballet to the Streets free public performances in Marine Park and on Borough Hall Plaza, Brooklyn. ca. 750 audience members.

May 25, 2008

Brooklyn Bridge 125th Anniversary performance. Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, Brooklyn. ca. 500 audience members.

February 15, 2008

Performance 92nd Street Y. ca. 150 audience members.

January 2008

Lecture/demonstration What is Ballet? performed in seven Brooklyn public schools, reaching over 1,200 students.

December 13, 2007

East New York Community Center, Brooklyn. Brooklyn Ballet Company and Youth Ensemble performed as part of Marty Markowitz’s Holiday Show for 2,000 children from low-income families.

July 20, 2007

Tobacco Warehouse, Dumbo: Brooklyn Bridge Conservancy presents Brooklyn Ballet’s Take Ballet to the Streets. ca. 400 in attendance.

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