What’s New
Brooklyn Ballet at Open Streets on Montague
Join Brooklyn Ballet for an open ballet class and performance as part of Open Streets on Montague. Free!
Schedule
2-2:30pm - Open Ballet Class
2:30-4pm - Performance by Brooklyn Ballet students and professional company
Location
Montague Street between Clinton and Henry
Injury Prevention Workshop
Join Harkness Center for Dance Injuries' athletic trainer, Joshua Honrado, DAT for a fun, informative, and interactive injury prevention workshop, Sunday, April 16 at 12-1:30pm at Brooklyn Ballet!
Participants will learn the foundations of injury prevention including injury facts, nutrition basics, hydration, rest, cross training, periodization, training considerations, sleep hygiene, and stress management.
The workshop will also include valuable self-release techniques that can be performed with Gaynor Minden's roller kit. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite foam roller and massage tools.
Brooklyn Ballet and non-Brooklyn Ballet students, age 12+ are welcome. Non-Brooklyn Ballet students, email [email protected] to register.
Register Now for Spring Semester
Masterclass with Amanda Smith
We're excited to host a fun and interactive Masterclass with Amanda Smith on Sunday, January 8, 1-3:30pm at Brooklyn Ballet.
Amanda Smith, Brooklyn Ballet Guest Artist and Dance Theatre of Harlem Company Member, dazzled audiences and won our hearts as the Sugarplum Fairy in this year's production of The Brooklyn Nutcracker!
What to Expect
- The masterclass will include a ballet class, variation, and Q&A
- Brooklyn Ballet and non-Brooklyn Ballet intermediate to advanced ballet students (age 12-17) are welcome to attend.
What to Wear & Bring
- Students should wear form-fitting ballet attire with ballet slippers.
- Pointe shoes are not required.
- Students dancing on pointe should bring their pointe shoes.
Tuition & Registration
- $25 for Brooklyn Ballet students. Register here
- Free for Conservatory Training Students, email [email protected] to confirm attendance
- $35 for non-Brooklyn Ballet Students, email [email protected] to register
The Brooklyn Nutcracker Community Matinee
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Friday, December 16, 2022
11:30am
Kings Theatre
1027 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Tickets are only $10 per seat!
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.
If you are a director, teacher, or principal who is interested in more information, please email Tristan Grannum at [email protected].
To request tickets, please fill out the 2022 Ticket Request Form.
We can't wait to see you at the show!
Open Company Class Starts October 25
Join Brooklyn Ballet for company ballet class 11am-12:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Classes are Tuesday, October 25 to Tuesday, December 13.
- Tuesday with Tristan Grannum
- Thursday & Friday with Barry Kerollis (10/27 and 10/28 with Kat Wildish)
Professional dancers (age 18+) are welcome!
LOCATION
Brooklyn Ballet, 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Ballet Incubator with Nicole von Arx & Guests
September 12-16, join Nicole von Arx & Guests for an interactive and process-focused workshop for professional dancers (ages 18+). Brooklyn Ballet Incubator is an opportunity for dancers to play, learn, collaborate, and grow through creative exploration, contact improvisation, repertoire, and partnering.
Ballet, modern, contemporary, and hip hop dancers are encouraged to attend. Full week and single/drop-in classes are available!
When: September 12-16, 2:30-5pm
Where: Brooklyn Ballet
160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Tuition assistance is available. Email [email protected] for more information.
Let's Keep Dancing Brooklyn!
Pre Ballet & Elementary Ballet Summer Camps
Pre Ballet (age 3-4)
July 5-8 | 9am-12pm
Elementary Ballet (age 5-7)
July 11-15 & 18-22 | 9am-3pm
Join us for our fun summer dance camps featuring ballet, creative movement, tumbling, yoga, arts & crafts, and more. Beginners are welcome!
“Next Step” Summer Intensive (Ages 8-17)
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
Don't miss your chance to study with our world-class faculty in the heart of downtown Brooklyn.
Master teachers for Week 3: August 15-19 for Levels I-IV!
Audrey Borst (Ballet), Brooklyn Ballet, Jamal Jackson Dance Company, Sarah Bush Dance Project
Claire Camp (Contemporary Jazz), Bway: Frozen and Cats, Film/TV: The Gilded Age and Fosse & Verdon
Courtney Cochran (Ballet), Brooklyn Ballet, Black Iris Project, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Natasha M. Diamond-Walker (Modern), Martha Graham Dance Company, Kyle Abraham, Annie-B Parson
Miku Kawamura (Ballet), Brooklyn Ballet, K-Ballet, Albano Ballet
“Next Step” Summer Intensive, Age 8-17
August 1-19 | 9:30am-4pm
Week 1: August 1-5, Levels III & IV Only
Week 2: August 8-12, Levels III & IV Only
Week 3: August 15-19, Levels I, II, III & IV
In-Person & Virtual Placement Audition, Age 8-17
Sunday, July 10, 1-3:30pm at Brooklyn Ballet
New students who attend the Placement Audition on Sunday, July 10 receive 20% off their tuition!
REGISTER FOR THE PLACEMENT AUDITION
Adult Ballet Summer Semester
June 13 - August 22
Keep dancing this summer in our adult ballet classes taught by BB's fantastic faculty.
Absolute beginners are welcome!
Thank You Brooklyn!
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!
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.
Community Partner:
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
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 [email protected] to register
Brooklyn Ballet Celebrates Black History Month!
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!
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
SHARE YOUR LOVE!
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!
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 [email protected] for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
Brooklyn Ballet Open House!
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+
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!
To register for the Open House, click HERE, or on the class names above.
Questions? Email [email protected] for more information.
CASTING DANCERS FOR 2 NUTCRACKER PRODUCTIONS
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 [email protected] or visit brooklynballet.org and urbannutcracker.com for more information.
Announcing Brooklyn Ballet's Open Culture Programming!
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.
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!
Thank You for Coming! (+ watch online for free!)
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:
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.
CULTURE WINDOW April 23 - All the details!
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!
MEET THE CULTURE WINDOW ARTISTS: APRIL 23
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 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.
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
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!
MEET THE CULTURE WINDOW ARTISTS: APRIL 16 (Part II)
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 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!
