The Open House offers open sample classes for new and returning students ages 3-17. All classes are free and open to the public. Students are encouraged to register in advance, but it's not required. 

New students ages 10-17 are welcome to attend as a placement audition for the 2024/2025 school year. 

Capezio will also be in attendance selling dress code items. 

Saturday, September 14
9am-1pm
Brooklyn Ballet

Register for the Open House below:

• 9am-9:30am: Pre-Ballet (age 3-4) 
• 9:30am-10am: Elementary Ballet (age 5-7) 
• 10am-10:30am: Ballet I (age 8-10) 
• 10:30am-11:30am: Ballet II Sample Class & Placement Audition (age 10-12) 
• 11:30am-12:30pm: Ballet III/IV Sample Class & Placement Audition (age 13-17) 
• 12:30pm-1:00pm: Open Level Modern/Contemporary Sample Class (age 8-17) 

NEW TO THE BB FAMILY

The first Afro Brazilian ballerina to reach the rank of principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, we welcomed Bethania Gomes into the Brooklyn Ballet family last month, teaching morning company class and joining our faculty for our upcoming summer classes.

CELEBRATING NATIONAL BALLET DAY

Last month, we had a special opportunity to host a National Ballet Day event at PS 115, in partnership with Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse of the 46th City Council District. PS 115 students watched the professional ballet dancers of Brooklyn Ballet perform our What is Ballet? program as well as participate in an interactive dance class. In the fall, PS 115 will be one of Brooklyn Ballet’s newest Elevate school partners, and we are extremely excited for the development of this new partnership and the expansion of our Elevate program.

FROM BROOKLYN TO NIGERIA

Through the initiative spearheaded by Brooklyn Ballet teacher Kat Wildish, students from Leap of Dance in Lagos, Nigeria join our morning classes via Zoom, fostering inspiration and connection across continents! Committed to providing dance education to all, especially those who cannot afford it, this partnership exemplifies the transformative power of dance to transcend boundaries and uplift communities worldwide.

BB YOUTH ENSEMBLE HEADS TO BAM

A cast of 12 dancers from our Brooklyn Ballet Youth Ensemble dedicated the month to preparing for their BAM debut at the NYC Council Speaker Address! They rehearsed choreography by Brandon Woods and received coaching from Joseph Heitman, both Brooklyn Ballet faculty members. We are immensely proud of our students, who continue to show incredible growth and dedication, rising to every occasion and opportunity!

Friday, December 15, 2023

Kings Theatre
1027 Flatbush Avenue 
Brooklyn, NY 11226 

• 10:00am 
• 12:30pm 

Tickets are only $10 per seat! (Groups of 10 or more)

A re-imagined holiday classic, The Brooklyn Nutcracker fuses ballet, hip-hop and a myriad of world dance genres to create a new tradition for today’s audience. New York’s only culturally inclusive production, The Brooklyn Nutcracker transforms familiar Nutcracker characters and scenes to represent the diverse traditions and vibrant culture of Brooklyn. From the landscape of the old Dutch Brooklyn to the iconic Flatbush Avenue, the production is fresh and full of virtuosity and celebrates the borough we call home.

We are thrilled to offer this special performance for students, senior citizens and other community members to enjoy this magical performance at a steeply discounted rate. 

The performance is appropriate for all ages. 

To request tickets, click on the links below: 

REQUEST 10:00AM TICKETS

REQUEST 12:30PM TICKETS

If you are a director, teacher, or principal who is interested in more information, please email Tristan Grannum at [email protected]. Kindly email instead of calling the studio. Thank you, and we can't wait to see you at the show!

Together, these board members bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to the arts while further reinforcing our commitment to artistic excellence, community outreach, and inclusivity. We look forward to working towards achieving our strategic goals and future expansion with our growing board this season and beyond!

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Brooklyn Ballet is seeking new, emerging, and diverse choreographers for the Brooklyn Ballet Incubator, September 2023, and annual Spring Season 2024. 

For 20 years Brooklyn Ballet has radically reimagined who makes ballet, who performs ballet, and who gets to enjoy ballet. We built a vibrant organization inspired and driven by our belief in the transformative power of dance. Our repertory, guided by Artistic Director Lynn Parkerson, expands the art form of ballet in unique directions, incorporating multi-cultural dance forms and interdisciplinary influences. We created a vibrant and inclusive organization. At the core is a deep commitment to making dance accessible to all through public and community performances and robust educational programs. Each year Brooklyn Ballet directly touches the lives of more than 20,000 people through an innovative range of work including, Brooklyn Ballet Company, School, and Elevate. Visit brooklynballet.org for more information.

Brooklyn Ballet Incubator

September 5-8 & 12-15, subject to change

Brooklyn Ballet Incubator is a 4-day, process-based dance workshop for Brooklyn Ballet dancers and professional dancers, age 18+. It is an opportunity for dancers to play, learn, and grow in an inclusive and collaborative environment. Brooklyn Ballet Incubator is a process-focused workshop, not end-product focused. 

Brooklyn Ballet Incubator is an opportunity for Brooklyn Ballet’s Artistic & Leadership Team to meet new choreographers for future collaborations and/or potential commissions. While participation in Brooklyn Ballet Incubator isn’t a commission offer, choreographers selected to participate in Brooklyn Ballet Incubator will be considered for commissioned work for Brooklyn Ballet’s Spring Season 2024. 

Brooklyn Ballet Incubator Choreographers will lead one (1) 4-day workshop of 2.5 hours (10am-12:30pm or 2-4:30pm) daily classes that include: improvisation, collaborative exploration, phrase work, and choreography. 

The choreographer’s rate for one (1), 4-day workshop is $1,000.

This program welcomes applications from parents, with a childcare subsidy of $500 provided by Liza Yntema, who has also generously underwritten one choreographer’s stipend for the next two years.

Submission Process

Brooklyn Ballet is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all and values diversity, inclusivity, equity, and access at every level of our organization. Brooklyn Ballet does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, familial status, age, or sexual orientation. 

Brooklyn Ballet encourages  BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Choreographers of diverse dance styles and backgrounds, such as: Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, African, and Street Dance are strongly encouraged to apply. An ability to collaborate and choreograph on dancers specializing in diverse dance styles is preferred. 

Choreographers must be 18 years old and eligible to legally work in the U.S. by July 31, 2023. 

Applicants must submit through the Brooklyn Ballet Choreographer Submission Form by July 31, 2023 at 11:59pm. There is no fee to apply. Incomplete and/or late submissions may not be considered. 

No phone calls. For questions, email Alison Mixon, Associate Director, at [email protected].