This diverse training program results in technical refinement and artistic growth. Students are placed into one of three levels according to their technical ability and participate in a culminating presentation. Admission to the program is by audition only. A minimum of two years of ballet training required.
CURRICULUM: BALLET, POINTE, MEN'S CLASSES, PARTNERING, MODERN, FLAMENCO, IMPROVISATION, LATIN DANCE (Folkloric, Latin Jazz, Ballroom), REPERTORY, AFRO CARIBBEAN, and HIP-HOP
A letter of recommendation from a current instructor
Application fee of $35
A photo in first arabesque and tendu a la seconde
Video (approx 10 minutes); should consist of work at the barre and in the center including an adagio, pirouettes, petit and grand allegro. Please include a 2- minute variation of your choice.
HOUSING OPTIONS
The school does not provide housing. However, Ballet Hispanico does have an affiliation with the de Hirsch Residences at the 92nd Street Y as well as the Brandon House. Students, 17 years or older, accepted in the Ballet Hispanico Summer Intensive Program may obtain discounted single or double dormitory style rooms by registering and mentioning that you are in our program. The 92nd Street Y is approximately 15 minutes from the studios directly cross-town on the westbound M-86 bus. Other housing options follow:
Preferred Discounted Housing:
de Hirsch Residence at the 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue (91st Street) 212-415-5650 www.dehirsch.com
Brandon House (for women ONLY) 340 West 85th Street (between West End Avenue and Riverside Avenue) 212-496-6901 The Brandon House
International Student Center Hostel (for international students ONLY) 38 West 88th Street (between Central Park West & Columbus Avenue) 212-787-7706 Internationl Student Center Hostel
Riverside Tower Hotel 80 Riverside Drive (on 80th Street) 212-877-5200 Riverside Tower Hotel
DANCE, MUSIC and ME Summer Dance Camps (Ages 6-15)
Weeklong camps run July 12-30, 2010
A dynamic and engaging exploration of dance and Latino cultures for children at all levels of experience
Activities Include:
Folkloric dances Latin Social Dances Hip Hop Afro-Caribbean Drumming Body Awareness/Stretching Great Ballet Stories Modern Dance Fundamentals Full Class Descriptions
Ages 6-7 / 8-10 / 11-15
DRESS CODE:
Females are required to wear:
Solid color leotard of choice.
Pink convertible tights or black stir up tights.
Pink ballet slippers.
Character shoes (Week 7/12-7/16 only)
Jazz shoes (Group 3, 11-15 years old only)
Sweatpants and sneakers.
Males are required to wear:
Solid color tee shirt.
Black or white ballet slippers.
Black footless tights and white socks.
Spanish dance boots. (Week 7/12-7/16 only)
Sweatpants and sneakers.
Group 1 Ages 6-7
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:30-10:00
Stretch/body awareness
Studio 2
Melissa
9:30-10:00
Stretch/body awareness
Studio 2
Melissa
9:30-10:00
Stretch/body awareness
Studio 2
Melissa
9:30-10:00
Stretch/body awareness
Studio 2
Melissa
9:30-10:00
Stretch/body awareness
Studio 2
Melissa
10:00-11:00
Ballet
Studio 2
Melissa
10:00-11:00
Ballet
Studio 2
Melissa
10:00-11:00
Ballet
Studio 2
Melissa
10:00-11:00
Ballet
Studio 2
Melissa
10:00-11:00
Ballet
Studio 2
Melissa
5 min
5 min
5 min
5 min
5 min
11:05-12:00
Afro-Caribbean
Studio 2
Rebecca
11:05-12:00
Afro-Caribbean
Studio 2
Rebecca
11:05-12:00
Afro-Caribbean
Studio 2
Rebecca
11:05-12:00
Afro-Caribbean
Studio 2
Rebecca
11:05-12:00
Afro-Caribbean
Studio 2
Rebecca
Lunch
12:00-12:45
Lunch
12:15-12:45
Lunch
12:15-12:45
Lunch
12:15-12:45
Lunch
12:15-12:45
12:45-1:45
Latin American Folklore
Studio 2
Alda
12:45-1:45
Latin American Folklore
Studio 2
Alda
12:45-1:45
Latin American Folklore
Studio 2
Alda
12:45-1:45
Latin American Folklore
Studio 2
Alda
12:45-1:45
Latin American Folklore
Studio 2
Alda
15 min
15 min
15 min
15 min
15 min
2:00-2:55
Drumming
Arnhold
Peter
2:00-2:55
Drumming
Arnhold
Peter
2:00-2:55
Drumming
Arnhold
Peter
2:00-2:55
Drumming
Arnhold
Peter
2:00-2:55
Drumming
Arnhold
Peter
5 min
5 min
5 min
5 min
5 min
3:00-4:00
Modern
Studio 2
Caron
3:00-4:00
Modern
Studio 2
Caron
3:00-4:00
Modern
Studio 2
Caron
3:00-4:00
Modern
Studio 2
Caron
3:00-4:00
Modern
Studio 2
Caron
Group 2 Ages 8-10
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:30-10:00
Stretch/body awareness
Arnhold
Caron
9:30-10:00
Stretch/body awareness
Arnhold
Caron
9:30-10:00
Stretch/body awareness
Arnhold
Caron
9:30-10:00
Stretch/body awareness
Arnhold
Caron
9:30-10:00
Stretch/body awareness
Arnhold
Caron
10:00-11:00
Modern
Arnhold
Caron
10:00-11:00
Modern
Arnhold
Caron
10:00-11:00
Modern
Arnhold
Caron
10:00-11:00
Modern
Arnhold
Caron
10:00-11:00
Modern
Arnhold
Caron
5 min
11:05-12:00
Ballet
Arnhold
Melissa
11:05-12:15
Ballet
Arnhold
Melissa
11:05-12:15
Ballet
Arnhold
Melissa
11:05-12:15
Ballet
Arnhold
Melissa
11:05-12:15
Ballet
Arnhold
Melissa
Lunch
12:00-12:40
Lunch
12:00-12:40
Lunch
12:00-12:40
Lunch
12:00-12:40
Lunch
12:00-12:40
12:45-1:45
Drumming
Arnhold
Peter
12:45-1:45
Drumming
Arnhold
Peter
12:45-1:45
Drumming
Arnhold
Peter
12:45-1:45
Drumming
Arnhold
Peter
12:45-1:45
Drumming
Arnhold
Peter
15 min
15 min
15 min
15 min
15 min
2:00-3:00
Latin American Folklore
Studio 2
Alda
2:00-3:00
Latin American Folklore
Studio 2
Alda
2:00-3:00
Latin American Folklore
Studio 2
Alda
2:00-3:00
Latin American Folklore
Studio 2
Alda
2:00-3:00
Latin American Folklore
Studio 2
Alda
3:00-4:00
Afro-Caribbean
Studio 8
Rebecca
3:00-4:00
Afro-Caribbean
Studio 8
Rebecca
3:00-4:00
Afro-Caribbean
Studio 8
Rebecca
3:00-4:00
Afro-Caribbean
Studio 8
Rebecca
3:00-4:00
Afro-Caribbean
Studio 8
Rebecca
Group 3 Ages 11-15
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
10:00-11:00
Afro-Caribbean
Tansill
Rebecca
10:00-11:00
Afro-Caribbean
Tansill
Rebecca
10:00-11:00
Afro-Caribbean
Tansill
Rebecca
10:00-11:00
Afro-Caribbean
Tansill
Rebecca
10:00-11:00
Afro-Caribbean
Tansill
Rebecca
5 min
11:05-12:00
Modern
Tansill
Caron
11:05-12:00
Modern
Tansill
Caron
11:05-12:00
Modern
Tansill
Caron
11:05-12:00
Modern
Tansill
Caron
11:05-12:00
Modern
Tansill
Caron
12:00-1:00
Ballet
Tansill
Melissa
12:00-1:00
Ballet
Tansill
Melissa
12:00-1:00
Ballet
Tansill
Melissa
12:00-1:00
Ballet
Tansill
Melissa
12:00-1:00
Ballet
Tansill
Melissa
Lunch
1:00-1:30
1:30-2:30
Latin Dance
Tansill
Bonnie
1:30-2:30
Latin Dance
Tansill
Bonnie
1:30-2:30
Latin Dance
Tansill
Bonnie
1:30-2:30
Latin Dance
Tansill
Bonnie
1:30-2:30
Stretch
Tansill
Bonnie
2:30-3:30
Hip-Hop
Tansill
Mighty Mouse
2:30-3:30
Hip-Hop
Tansill
Mighty Mouse
2:30-3:30
Hip-Hop
Tansill
Mighty Mouse
2:30-3:30
Hip-Hop
Tansill
Mighty Mouse
2:30-3:30
Hip-Hop
Tansill
Mighty Mouse
5 min
3:35-4:15
Drumming
Peter
3:35-4:15
Drumming
Peter
3:35-4:15
Drumming
Peter
3:35-4:15
Drumming
Peter
3:35-4:15
Drumming
Peter
Camps are held Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm Early drop-off and extended day options starting at 8:30 and ending at 5:00 pm!
Fee: $475 per weeklong camp
Registration is ongoing
PRE-SCHOOL SUMMER DANCE CAMPS (Ages 3 - 5)
Camps for toddlers run June 7-July 2, 2010
Ballet Hispanico's Pre-School Summer Camps at Ballet Hispanico include creative movement class, dance interpretation of Latin American children’s literature, and exploration of musical elements and percussion. Each week takes campers on a journey through: