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Brooklyn Ballet Performs in 7 Brooklyn Public Schools Jan. 15-18

The in-school program Elevate begins with a presentation of “What is Ballet?” at PS 312, 276, 251, 243, 207 and IS 68 and 14.

This 50-minute all-grade assembly shows the evolution of ballet through performances of baroque, classical, and contemporary choreographies.

Exercises from the ballet class are introduced, as well as the “Language of Dance,” a notation system developed to help us understand movement and choreography through visual symbols.

The students then receive 5-12 weeks of hands-on ballet training taught by dancers from Brooklyn Ballet’s professional dance company.