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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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

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Register today call - 631-737-1964

101 Reasons to Study Ballet - #19 Go to the Barre

Reason #19 Go to the Barre

We don't drink at the ballet barre. We do a series of exercises designed to prepare the body for classical ballet. The barre is a stationary wooden or metal pole that is a used as a handrail. We use the barre during ballet warm up exercises. We also refer to the exercises that are performed at the barre, as "barre". Why use a barre? The barre helps dancers by providing stability and balance, while learning correct placement and building strength for dancing in the center. The exercises at the barre include: plie, battement tendu, battement degage, fondu, rond de jambe a tere, develope, battement frappe, rond de jambe a l'air, and grand battement. We also use the barre to stretch legs, back and other parts of the body.Join your friends at the barre, join a ballet class today.

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