The Nutcracker Act II

Ballet Long Island

The Nutcracker Act II

Nutcracker Act II With childlike innocence The Nutcracker Act II creates a candy kingdom introducing various characters based on Clara's gifts from the Sugar-Plum Fairy, whose dance features the Chinese dance -tea, the Arabian dance -coffee, the Spanish Dance - chocolate and glorious Waltz of the Flowers.The Land of Sweets danced with grace and style, beautiful costumes and scenery

Wed Dec 5 - 11:00am

Wed Dec 5 - 12:15pm

Wed Dec 12 - 11:00am

Wed Dec 12 - 12:15pm

 Tickets - $16adult, $6 child & senior citizen group rates available

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Call - 631-737-1964

 

Meet Our Dancers - Tanya Trombly

Ballet Long Island - Meet Tanya Trombly

Tanya Trombly is an extraodinary dancer a true balleina. She performs with her heart and soul with beautiful technique.After earning a B.A. in dance and business from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA, Tanya Trombly has performed and toured with several professional companies across the country, including Northern Plains Ballet in Bismarck, ND and Atlanta Festival Ballet in Atlanta, GA.  Tanya has lived in New York City for over three years now where she has been a principal with Ballet Long Island and has recently joined Neville Dance Theatre.  She has enjoyed performing lead roles in ballets such as A Mid Summer Night’s Dream, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Spartacus Pas de Duex, Firebird, Paquita, The Little Mermaid, and The Nutcracker.

Upcoming Ballet Long Island Performances:

Pocahontas - Wed Nov 14 - 11am & 12:15pm, Sat nov 17 - 1pm

The Nutcracker Act II -Wed Dec 5 - 11:00am & 12:15pm , Wed Dec 12 - 11:00am & 12:15pm

 

Performances Held At:
Ballet Long Island
1863 Pond Road
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
631-737-1964

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The Nutcracker

Sat Dec 8 - 3:00pm
Sat Dec 8 - 7:00pm

Performances Held At:
Islip Town Hall West
401 Main Street
Islip, NY 11751
631-737-1964

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About The Ballet Center

The Ballet Center and Artistic Director Debra Punzi has provided dance education on Long Island  for over 35 years . We have classes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop , Musical Theater, Acting and Tap for all ages, young and adult alike. The Ballet Center is competition-free; that is not to say our students are not competitive, just that we do not promote sports-like competitions that are more lucrative than educational. Rather our dance education is centered around stage performance. Professional quality dance productions with Ballet Long Island provide students with theater experience and the opportunity to refine their dance technique. In the process they develop technical and social skills needed for collective participation towards a common goal. We feel these skills are more valuable to the community and to the individual. And besides, even though preparing for a major full-length ballet performance is hard work, our students find out that it is a lot of fun - fun that they share with other dancers. Many of our students have gone on to careers in ballet companies, modern companies, film, TV, broadway shows, dance teacher, directors and for other they develop a life long love of dance and theater. Register for classes today call 631-737-1964

101 Reasons to Study Ballet - # 39 Discipline

Reason # 39 Discipline

Discipline is the assertion of willpower over more base desires. It is also a systematic instruction to train students in a craft or trade. Self discipline and motivation go hand in hand in the learning process. Ballet is the basis for most all other forms of dance. Ballet will help teach you self discipline. Most ballet studios are disciplined places. You won't find lots of running and yelling, but rather students who are going through a set of long-ago developed routines of steps and positions. The process of learning these routines and coordinating them with music,  develops a discipline in children  and adults that will serve them well in all areas of life. It has a set of rules and technique that must be learned to the best of your ability.  We learn as dancers to accept our limitations for what they are on any particular day, and to deal with and adjust to those minute by minute - this will carry over in to other parts of your life.
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Meet Our Teachers - David Moreno

David Moreno         Mr Moreno began his early training The National Ballet of Panama. In New York he has trained at Broadway Dance Center, Joffery Ballet School and Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. He has performed with Ballet Long Island,New Jersey Ballet, Nanette Bearden's Contemporary Dance Theater. He has performed at the world renowed "Andy Williams Show" at the sophisticated Moon River Theater.  David Moreno is one of the most knowledgeable, fun, artistic and serious minded teachers a student would want to know. If you want to learn to dance then Mr Moreno is your guide.
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101 Reasons to Study Ballet - #34 Joy

Reason # 34  - Joy

We have all heard the expression "Jump for Joy" in ballet we get the opportunity to do it. Ballet can be a fulfilling form of exercise for everyone, regardless of their age or experience. Physical activity is known to exert a powerful "feel-good" effect. A feeling of joy. Ballet is a great form of exercise.  Brightening mood and enhancing mental health, in fact some people believe, regular exercise may be as effective as medication for some people with depression.The joy of movement will make you feel good. A growing body of evidence supports this boost to psychological well being. Endorphins are morphine-like brain chemicals that can trigger feelings of euphoria, relaxation and joy.  Add some joy to your life join a ballet class.
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101 reasons to Study Ballet - #31 Pirouette

Reason # 31 Pirouette

Turning on one leg is both fun and a challenge. A pirouette is a rapid whirling or turning on the toe or ball of one foot in ballet. Most children love that feeling of spinning. Many people go to amusement parks and go on rides that spin and spin. Ballet dancers experience the enjoyment of spinning by trying to perfect the pirouette. When it is performed correctly it is a thing of pure beauty. Correct body placement is essential in all kinds of pirouettes. While repeatedly practicing the turn may improve performance, strengthening the muscles involved in your pirouette is also important. Exercises that improve balance, strengthen ankles, calves and turn out muscles are all important to help learn pirouettes. There are many kinds of pirouettes to learn. Choreographers create wonderful combinations of pirouettes for dancers to perform. Learn to turn today -- take a ballet class.

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About Ballet Long Island

About Ballet Long Island

Ballet Long Island is a professional ballet company established in 1985. Our services include performances, arts in education programs, apprentice program, trainee program, choreography, master classes and workshops. Our r epertoire includes – The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Snow White, The Sleeping Beauty, The Fantastic Toyshop, Beauty & the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Swan Lake Act II, Multicultural Celebration, Le Corsaire pas de deux, Don Quixote pas de deux and original ballets choreographed for our company.

Our mission is to make ballet available and affordable to everyone

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