The Nutcracker in a Nutshell

“Nutcracker in a Nutshell”, a shorter 55 minute version of Tchaikovsky’s timeless holiday classic “The Nutcracker” with professional dancers as mice, soldiers, dolls, angels, snowflakes, and The Sugar Plum Fairy. Sat Dec 8 - 1:00pm Held at: Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main St, Islip, NY 11751 Tickets - $79, $39,$25 group rates are available Call 631-737-1964

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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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101 Reasons to Study Ballet - #22 Learn to Work as a Group

Reason # 22 - Learn to Work as a Group

   Ballet is a performing art.  Dance classes often involves preparing for recitals, class demonstrations or performances.  Learning and working in groups involves shared values. The class and the teacher wants the choreography to look good.  The class and each individual within it, will only be as effective as they are willing to respect differences within the group and work together. The teacher must help students with leadership skills, self-esteem gains for the students, conflict resolution skills, and role-taking abilities which become part of the leaning process, and betterment of the student. There are many skills that can be learned in ballet class. Start your ballet training today.
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101 Reasons to Study Ballet - # 14 Nice Booty

Reason # 14 - Nice Booty

Now you too can have a Movie Star backside that turns heads. No expensive surgery or overpriced trainer needed just attend ballet class. Ever notice how ballerinas and male dancers have perfect, firm buns.  Doing a few exercises in ballet class will help you attain the butt of your dreams. There are so many exercises in ballet class that tone and define your rear. At the start of ballet class we plie - this movement strengthens and tones the butt, legs, arms and back. Later we grand battement -  kick this uses all the muscles of the leg and rear.  Releves are easy toe rises when done correctly you squeeze your butt together, stomach in and perfect posture. Toward the end of class you jump it will burn calories and tone your butt. You will do all this exercising with grace and listen to wonderful classical music. Start your ballet class today. http://www.theballetcenter.org/

101 Reasons to Take Ballet Class - #12 Helps You Enjoy Ballet Performances

Reason #12 - Helps You Enjoy Ballet Performances

Studying ballet will help you enjoy ballet performances. You will feel part of this international art form. With your knowelge of French ballet terms you will be discussing a performance like a newspaper critic in no time. You will have information on correct technique. You will be able to identify steps and understand all the hard work that goes into making it look easy. Often the music from great ballets are used in class - Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Coppelia, and more, so you will be familiar with the music.  Attending a performance is a magical event you will enjoy.
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If you love the Tony Awards and are watching with your kids tonight, take a minute to check out our Groupon for Broadway Dance Camp. It's a great value on our program of dance and theater classes for one week in July...5 days from 9am-3pm, with 2 performances to showcase the students. The program is for students ages 5-18. Check out the deal here: https://merchants.groupon.com/ballet-long-island#/featuredDeals/ballet-long-island-1 and remember that Ballet Long Island always has great values on superb classes for ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Irish Step and Acting Musical Theater!