BALLET SCHOOL OF NEW YORK INC

NEW YORK, New York, 10003-7504 United States

Mission Statement

The School of NYTB was founded by artistic director Diana Byer in 1978 as the official training school of New York Theatre Ballet.

About This Cause

The School of NYTB was founded by artistic director Diana Byer in 1978 as the official training school of New York Theatre Ballet. The school teaches dance as a total art form, developing strong technical skill and discipline. Following the Cecchetti syllabus, classes emphasize music, theatricality, gesture and style. For the advanced and professional level student classes in modern, theater dance, pointe, variations and repertory round out the training curriculum. Well-trained Cecchetti dancers have purity of line and simplicity of style which enables them to take their place in dance companies throughout the world. For qualified students, the school’s unique relationship with the Company provides performing experience throughout the year in ballets featuring roles for children. NYTB’s innovative LIFT Community Service Program provides scholarships for talented at-risk and underserved children at the School of NYTB, as well as programs that champion dance for the greater good. The school teaches dance as a total art form, developing strong technical skill and discipline. For the advanced and professional level student classes in modern, theater dance, pointe, variations and repertory round out the training curriculum. For qualified students, the school’s unique relationship with the Company provides performing experience throughout the year in ballets featuring roles for children.

BALLET SCHOOL OF NEW YORK INC
131 E 10Th St
NEW YORK, New York 10003-7504
United States
Phone Laura Dunlop
Unique Identifier 133235682