101 Reasons to Study Ballet - #35 Rhythm

Reason # 35 - Rhythm

Dance has long been linked to music. Teaching students to listen to the music and feel the music in your body is an important part of teaching dance. How to teach rhythm? First you need to give that student confidence. That doesn't mean to tell them that they're doing fine but to tell them that they are improving. Sometimes they don't realize that they're not moving well to the music. Some students are very self conscious about movement to music and might even feel embarrassed. Part of the job of the teacher is to pick music for the class that will help students understand how it all goes together. I often say the steps in the rhythm that they need to be performed - so the students start to get the rhythm in thier mind. Clapping the rhythm can also help. Repeat, repeat, repeat - in ballet it is important to do the steps over and over again, this will help students understand the steps and the rhythm. When it all come together - beauty. Join a ballet class today.  www.theballetcenter.org

Broadway Camp

Broadway Camp

The Ballet Center is offering a Broadway Tap & Jazz Camp. This is a great way to have fun and learn. A unque dance and theater experience for children and teens, ages 6 - 19 years. Daily classes in Jazz, Tap, hip-Hop, Lyrical, Ballet, Broadway Style Musical Theater, choreography and more. A performance is scheduled for the students. Broadway Camp is designed to develop all facets of a students's orientation to dance. This is a camp for students who love dance, acting, and performing. Students will be placed in classes according to age and technical ability. 

Students will be required to bring lunch and a drink from home.

Female students must wear a leotard, tights, jazz shoes and tap shoes.

Male students must wear a T-shirt, shorts, socks, jazz shoes and tap shoes

Held At:

The Ballet center

1863 Pond Rd

Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Session - Mon July 16 - 20, 2012

Time - Mon - Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm

Tuition - $300.

Performances

Thurs July 19 - 2:00pm - Choreography Workshop (Free) 

Fri July 20 - 2:00pm - Broadway Revue

Tickets - $16 adults, $6 child, $6 senior citizen

www.theballetcenter.org

Register today call - 631-737-1964

Dance Recital Costumes

One of the most exciting times of the year is when costumes arrive for annual dance recitals. At The Ballet Center, we try to keep costumes appropriate, affordable, and of course, beautiful!

Whether they have full fluffy tutus for ballet classes, shimmery shiny sequins for tap and jazz performances, or soft and flowing costumes for modern dance numbers, you can be sure a LOT of thought has gone into each and every selection.

What kind of costumes do you like best? Have you been happy with the costumes your children are wearing? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Summer Ballet Intensive

Summer Ballet Intensive is a unique training experience for children, teens, and adults that immerses aspiring dancers in a minimum of three classes per day, plus rehearsals and performances. They are joined by professional dancers from Ballet Long Island. Dates - Mon July 9 - Fri July 13, 2012 Time - 9:00 am - 3:00pm Tuition - $300 This is a fun-filled learning adventure.The teaching staff is one of the best in the United States. Dance classes in ballet and modern dance will be held along with classes in choreography, pointe, and character. Students will also view videotapes of famous classical dance works to enhance learning. Ballet Long Island's Summer Ballet Intensive is designed to develop all facets of a student's orientation to ballet. Professional dancers on staff with Ballet Long Island will join the intensive students in a performance of "Coppelia." Debra Punzi    Laurie Solomon Robin Williams Natasa Trifan Dawn Petchonka Keith Miller Performances: Choreography Showcase - Thurs July 12 - 2:00pm - free Tickets: FREE Coppelia - Fri July 13 - 2:00pm Tickets: $16 adults, $6 child, $6 senior citizen Call 631-737-1964 for more information or email us at balletlongisland.com.