Programs

Every child will be evaluated and placed according to age and ability.
 

Creative Movement Program

Ages 3-4
The focus is on igniting children’s Imagination in response to music.  Montessori musical instruments are incorporated into the class to encourage movement through musical exploration.  Through fun and interactive play, children develop rhythm recognition, refine hand-eye coordination, and sharpen their concentration skills.

Uniform –

Girls: Pink Leotard, tights, and slippers

Boys: White T-shirt, Black Tights or Shorts and Black Slippers

 

Pre-Ballet Program

Ages 5-6
 Children are introduced to the basic principles of ballet technique, learning quickly and feeling a great sense of accomplishment.  Musicality is enhanced through education on time signatures and their relation to dance – like waltzes in 3/4 time, polkas in 2/4 time, and cha-chas in 4/4 time.  Each class concludes with a Creative Group Dance, where the children have the freedom to choreograph their own dance.

Uniform – Girls: White Leotard, tights, and slippers

Boys: White T-shirt, Black Tights or Shorts and Black Slippers

Professional Graded Ballet Program

Elementary Years
During the elementary years, dancers develop proficiency and skill in technique.  As they progress to secondary school, their training expands to include education on choreographers, composers and variations workshops, further enhancing their dance experience.

Uniform –

Beginner Technique Girls: Lt Blue Leotard, pink or flesh colored tights, and slippers

Intermediate Girls: Navy Leotard, pink or flesh colored tights, and slippers.

Advanced Girls: Black and White Leotards, pink or flesh colored tights, and slippers.

All Boys: White T-shirt, Black Tights or Shorts and Black Slippers

Summer Arts Program

Schedule can be found in Downloads

 

For Children’s Program and Cardio Tone

Call 929 502 6392

or

e-mail: jgroenke@manhattanballetandmovement.com

for rates, to schedule a level placement and to register

For BARRE NONE and Iyengar Yoga:

click on the appropriate page and follow the booking instructions

Modern Program

Contemporary in form, Modern Dance utilizes abstract movements to convey ideas, feelings, and emotions.  In class, dancers explore movement concepts such as fall and release, space and time, unison, sequence opposition, and dance energies.  They will focus on alignment, core strength, and balance to enhance flexibility and strength while growing musically and artistically. 

Uniform – All Dancers: form fitting top and bottom and lyrical shoes.  Dancers can also go barefoot or wear socks.

 

*** We sell Leotards, tights and slippers