Introduction to Ballet Program

Students who demonstrate a strong aptitude and enthusiasm for dance in Ballet Tech’s BTANY classes are invited to participate in the Introduction to Ballet Program, a 6-week ongoing field trip. The Introduction to Ballet Program has been running for over 4 decades!

As part of this field trip, elementary schools escort their selected students to Ballet Tech one morning each week to study ballet at our studios at 890 Broadway, the Lawrence A. Wien Center for Dance and Theater, a well-known facility in the NYC performing arts community. Classes will be held in our state-of-the-art ballet studios equipped with marley floors, ballet barres, floor to ceiling mirrors, and pianos which provide live accompaniment.

During these introductory classes, students further their exploration and study of ballet. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet, including basic steps, ballet vocabulary, class structure, discipline, and appropriate dance attire (which Ballet Tech provides). Students who continue to demonstrate a strong aptitude and enthusiasm for dance throughout this program may be considered as candidates for Ballet Tech’s full-time school.

Participating schools: the Introduction to Ballet Program is a field trip. Your school must follow all NYC field trip protocols in order to participate.