Fairytale Camp December 27, 2012

   The Holidays were perfect. Your little princess was an angel. You're happy. You're pleased with all the compliments. And you're completely exhausted!

   That's exactly the reason Ballet Long Island has a special session of Fairytale Camp on Thursday, December 27...just for children ages 3-6 years old.

   Have your child join some of her favorite Fairytale characters for fun and learning from 9:00 -11:45am for the morning session, or 12:30 -3:30pm for the afternoon session. 

   A healthy snack is provided during each session

   Each session offers warm up exercises, ballet class, story time, and

an arts and craft project that the children bring home. A healthy snack is provided as well. We put the emphasis on fun, but there is a structured environment and a basic introduction to dance skills. 

   Tuition is just $35 per session, but this program is priceless to busy parents looking for a little quiet time for themselves right after the holidays!

   Call 631-737-1864 to register while spaces are availble!

Each year since 1986, Ballet Long Island has performed "The Nutcracker" at Islip Town Hall West in Islip. Professional dancers from around the world are joined by Ballet Long Island's apprentice dancers as well as students for Long Island for a show that is filled with fantastic dance choreography and excitement.

Join us this year on December 8, for one of our 3 performances that day. It's a great way to support not only the arts, but the local community in Islip. There are lovely restaurants and shops starting right next door and across the street from the venue.

And, we have a wonderful special going on with Living Social right now for very affordable tickets. Check it out HERE.

50% Off Nutcracker Tickets

Family 4 Pack Nutcracker Tickets $50

Islip Town Hall West

401 Main St

Islip, Ny 117751

Sat Dec 8 - 1:00pm

Sat Dec 8 - 3:00pm

Sat Dec 8 - 7:00pm

order online - www.theballetcenter.org

Call 631-737-1964

 

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Ballet Long Island

1863 Pond Rd

Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Call 631-737-1964

Attending a performance of "The Nutcracker" is a tradition Ballet Long Island hopes all Long Islanders can enjoy. Seeing professional dancers from around the world onstage in Islip an a Saturday afternoon or evening is a chance to experience magic up close. And, we have a great deal on tickets with AmazonLocal going on for another day or so. Check it out HERE.

Or, if you live in Islip and want to help support the amazing volunteers of Keep Islip Clean, half the proceeds from sales of all full price tickets will be donated to KIC...just put "Keep Islip Clean" in the comment box when you order your tickets online at BalletLongIsland.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

101 Reasons to Study Ballet - #45 Self Improvement

Reason # 45 Self Improvement

  Self improvement is an import part of living. We need to try new things or dive deeper into the things we love. Life is for living and doing it on your own terms. The study of ballet helps improve your body and your mind. Ballet helps build coordination, flexibility, agility and builds strong muscles. We all deserve to be happy and happiness comes from being fulfilled and doing the things that have meaning to us. You will also find friends at ballet class.Self improvement is about fostering the good relationships in our lives and sharing our unique gifts with others.
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101 Reasons to Study Ballet - Reason # 44 - Intellectual Stimulation

Reason #44 Intellectual Stimulation

The study of ballet can help stimulate your mind. We use abstract thinking in ballet class.We think about the style of the step, the meaning of the step, what muscles do we use to perform the step, how many sets of the step and what direction do we move the step. Learning to use abstract thinking is useful for both children and adults, it help people learn to problem solve and think in creative ways.  People who don’t challenge their minds exhibit a greater degree of memory loss compared with people who remain mentally active. Most experts think it’s not the years of formal education or the type of occupation  that benefits memory. A lifelong habit of learning and engaging in mentally challenging activities — like the study of classical ballet, reading, playing chess, performing music, or acquiring new skills — is thought to help keep the brain in shape. start the study of classical ballet today.
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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker Sugar Plums are dancing and the mice are stirring... Come enjoy Ballet Long Island's annual holiday classic, The Nutcracker. This full-length ballet production, featuring professional dancers and local classical ballet talent of all ages, is a favorite for family holiday tradition.The best seats go quickly, so order your tickets today! Held at: Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main St, Islip, NY 11751
 Sat Dec 8 - 3:00pm
 Sat Dec 8 - 7:00pm
Tickets - $ 79, $ 39, $25 group rates
Special - Family 4 Pack Tickets - $50.
www.balletlongisland.com
Call 631-737-1964