Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet

In addition, they learn from the beginning traditional, court, folk and ritual dance styles, learning the music, historical origins and notable uses of these dances in concert dance.

In addition, they learn from the beginning traditional, court, folk and ritual dance styles, learning the music, historical origins and notable uses of these dances in concert dance.

Technique-based modern classes in the profession of ballet, where dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles.

Technique classes in the profession of ballet, where dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles.

Technique classes in the profession of ballet, where dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles.

Technique classes in the profession of ballet, where dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles.

Technique classes in the profession of ballet, where dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles.

Technique classes in the profession of ballet, where dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles.

This course acquaints all students with traditional forms of dancing such as The Polonaise, Mazurka and other formal and folk dances of the past.

African dance refers to a form of performing art found among most cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa. Still practiced today, it involves rhythmic body movements combined with music and sometimes theatrical representations. There are as many forms of African dance as there are human groups.

A mixture of Jazz and Street Dance. The Hip Hop program provides students fun and challenging opportunities to express themselves creatively through this urban/street dance style. Classes consist of a warm up before moving into technical foundational work.

Jazz is a dance idiom combining classic influenced contemporary movement with various period styles. Basic technique of Jazz will utilize established rhythms and steps with emphasis on style. With its origins in American music developed from ragtime and blues, Jazz is one of the most popular and energetic forms of dance. Jazz, which is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and improvisation, offers the dance student a challenging training.

Ballet Level A (Ages 9-11 yr.): Classical ballet based on a syllabus of gradual progression designed to increase ability, stamina, and discipline. Ballet Level B (Ages 12-14 yr.): More complicated and demanding exercises.

In the Lower School, students learn how to execute steps in ballet, read and write music, approach the basic techniques of dramatic presentation, and master elemental techniques of design, drawing, color, composition and statements in visual arts. Ballet is difficult, and therefore can seem defeating to a young student if they try to do a technical movement before they are ready.

Children age 6 or 7 who aim to join the lower school as well as for those of the general public that wants to dance but are not aiming for a career in dance. Public Ballet is offered once a week, to enhance creativity, basic technical skills and body awareness.

In the profession of ballet, dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles. MFAB teaches them Bournonville, Vaganova, Russian, English and Balanchine technique classes, but also technique-based modern classes (Graham, Hawkins, Cunningham, Ailey and others) as well as contemporary, improvisation and more.

In the profession of ballet, dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles. MFAB teaches them Bournonville, Vaganova, Russian, English and Balanchine technique classes, but also technique-based modern classes (Graham, Hawkins, Cunningham, Ailey and others) as well as contemporary, improvisation and more.

In the profession of ballet, dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles. MFAB teaches them Bournonville, Vaganova, Russian, English and Balanchine technique classes, but also technique-based modern classes (Graham, Hawkins, Cunningham, Ailey and others) as well as contemporary, improvisation and more.

In the profession of ballet, dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles. MFAB teaches them Bournonville, Vaganova, Russian, English and Balanchine technique classes, but also technique-based modern classes (Graham, Hawkins, Cunningham, Ailey and others) as well as contemporary, improvisation and more.

In the profession of ballet, dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles. MFAB teaches them Bournonville, Vaganova, Russian, English and Balanchine technique classes, but also technique-based modern classes (Graham, Hawkins, Cunningham, Ailey and others) as well as contemporary, improvisation and more.

In the profession of ballet, dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles. MFAB teaches them Bournonville, Vaganova, Russian, English and Balanchine technique classes, but also technique-based modern classes (Graham, Hawkins, Cunningham, Ailey and others) as well as contemporary, improvisation and more.

In the profession of ballet, dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles. MFAB teaches them Bournonville, Vaganova, Russian, English and Balanchine technique classes, but also technique-based modern classes (Graham, Hawkins, Cunningham, Ailey and others) as well as contemporary, improvisation and more.

In the profession of ballet, dancers must be familiar with a wide array of dance styles. MFAB teaches them Bournonville, Vaganova, Russian, English and Balanchine technique classes, but also technique-based modern classes (Graham, Hawkins, Cunningham, Ailey and others) as well as contemporary, improvisation and more.

The career span of a classical dancer is very short, particularly if they have bad habits in their technical or hygienic routines.

Graduates of the Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet will not only be trained with the highest standards of classical theatrical dance, but will be schooled in other aspects of the arts.

Classical tutu construction will be taught in the first course, and romantic tutu construction will be taught in the second course. The method of construction for the bodice in each of these courses is based on the design and construction method employed by Peter Farmer of the Royal Ballet and May Ishimoto, former head costumer of American Ballet Theatre. This skill is extremely valuable and becomes marketable.