Ballet Hispanico
 

Adult Dance and Fitness Classes


BALLET, SALSA, YOGA, FLAMENCO, LATIN JAZZ


Select Ballet Hispanico faculty members offer a variety of dance and fitness classes for adults in a fun, relaxed environment.  Class inquiries may be made to the School Office at 212.362.6710 or info@ballethispanico.org. Programs subject to change.

Adult Ballet
with Caridad MartinezSalsa
with Nicholas MessinaYoga
with Dave NorfleetFlamenco
with Melinda MarquezFlamenco
with La Meira
 

Adult Ballet
TUES 7:00PM - 8:30PM Open Level Ballet
THURS 6:30PM - 8:00PM Open Level Ballet

Fees: Drop-in              $15
           4-class card:     $52     ($8 savings)
           8-class card:     $100   ($20 savings)

Class description
Learn the fundamentals of ballet—or just get a great workout—from a former principal dancer with the National Ballet of Cuba! The class is divided into two sections: ballet barre exercises and center work. Exercises at the barre will focus on correct posture, increasing flexibility, and strengthening the legs. The center work consists of cardio, body toning and muscle strengthening. The class is designed for dancers and non-dancers alike, male or female.


Dress code
You should wear a leotard or any attire that permits the instructor to check the position of your hips and knees. Ballet slippers strongly recommended.

Instructor
Caridad Martinez, a former principal dancer with the National Ballet of Cuba, has performed in many of the world's greatest theaters, including Scala de Milano, the Champs Elysses Theatre in Paris, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, the Beaux Arts Theater in Mexico City, and the Kirov Theater in Saint Petersburg.  A graduate of the National School of Arts, she also studied at the Superior Institute of Art in Cuba. While Ms. Martinez lived in Mexico, she spearheaded a 9-year campaign to bring Cuban-based training to Mexican youth. She succeeded in this by founding and serving as Artistic Director of the Cuban-Mexico Ballet School for 13 years. She continues to be an advisor for the School. Ms. Martinez has also served as the Artistic Director and choreographer of The Havana Ballet Theater Company, as guest teacher and choreographer for the Beau Art Schools in Mexico, and as Conservatory Director and teacher at Brooklyn Ballet. She has choreographed for movies, television, and ballet and modern dance companies, and is currently working with DANZAMERICA International in Costa Rica, the Escuela Cubana de Ballet in Veracruz, Danza Activa in Panama, the 92nd Street Y, and Alberta Ballet School in Calgary, among others. Ms. Martinez is looking forward to bringing her artistic talents to Ballet Hispanico.

FOR REGISTRATION: Please contact the School Office at 212.362.6710 or sign up in person.

 

Salsa
WED 7:00PM - 8:00PM Beginner Salsa
 
Fees: Drop-in              $15
           4-class card:     $52     ($8 savings)
           8-class card:     $100   ($20 savings)

Class description
Learn the basics of mambo in the salsa capital of the world: New York City! The sexy, playful, and sophisticated New York style of salsa (“on 2,” as it’s referred to) has taken the world by storm, becoming the style of choice for many of today’s top dancers. Learn beginner turn patterns, spinning technique, musicality, and solo footwork combinations (called “shines”) in a friendly, engaging environment. No partner required. Whether you are a beginner to this dance, would like to polish your technique, or just want to socialize and have fun, this class will have you wowing at the Latin clubs in no time.
 

Instructor

Born and raised in New York, Nicholas Messina has a very diverse range of knowledge and insight into many different styles of dance including the Latin dances, American Rhythm and Smooth Ballroom dancing. However, New York’s style of "Salsa on 2” and New York style Cha Cha have become two of Nicholas’s passions. Having learned with many of New York’s top Salsa pioneers, he offers unique insight into the technique and form of the fun, popular style of dance known as “Salsa on 2” or “Mambo.” It is his understanding of Ballroom technique fused with the exhilarating, sexy, club style of New York’s Salsa/Mambo scene that makes learning with Nicholas such an uncommonly, wonderful experience. His love for Salsa and Cha Cha, both music and dance, are very much present in his high energy and informative classes.

FOR REGISTRATION: Please contact the School Office at 212.362.6710 or sign up in person.

 

Yoga
SAT 10:00-11:00AM Vinyasa Yoga - ALL levels welcome

Fees: Drop-in              $15
           4-class card:     $52     ($8 savings)
           8-class card:     $100   ($20 savings)


Class description
Vinyasa Yoga is a flow based class. Anyone is welcome - no matter your skill or athletic abilities. Your practice level may vary from week to week, so leave behind your fears, ego and expectations. Work when you can, rest when you need. So whether you're a beginner or an "experienced beginner", this is the place to be.

Instructor
Yoga Dave has been helping people find healthier lives for over 20 years. Bringing his unique style to teaching yoga, he brings the challenge and calm of Power Vinyassa Yoga to the lives of his class participants. Trained in the style of Bryan Kest and influenced by the disciplines and disciples of Baron Baptiste, Dave combines the ancient traditions of Yoga with his own learning, focus, and energy to provide a unique balance of physical challenge, mental release and emotional calm.

FOR REGISTRATION: Please contact the School Office at 212.362.6710 or sign up in person.

 

Flamenco
MON 6:45-8:15PM Intermediate/Advanced Flamenco
MON 8:15-9:15PM Beginner 1
THUR 6:30-8:00PM Intermediate Flamenco

THUR8:00-9:00PMAbsolute Beginner


Absolute Beginner- Students will learn basic hand and arm work, correct execution of basic footwork, simple marcajes and begin to understand the flamenco forms.

Beginner 1 - Students are required to have some previous basic flamenco experience.  This class will go into a deeper practice of technique and structure, with more complex marcajes.  Students will work on Sevillanas and Alegrias.

Intermediate Flamenco - This class begins with emphasis on clean, strong technique, clarity of line and movement and precise rhythm and finishes with choreography. This session we will work with shawls and por Solea.

Intermediate/Advanced Flamenco - A fast-paced class beginning with technique and strengthening exercises, and moving on to choreography. This season will also highlight Soleares with a focus on perfecting the dynamics of interaction between the dancer and musicians.

Optional:
Bata de cola (private classes and small group classes at Ballet Hispanico by special arrangement only). Study the bata de cola in the context of choreography or practice basic skills. You will need your own bata de cola.

Discount for full payment and registration by January 26th.  E-mail Melinda for registration forms.  Classes run from February 6, 2012 to June 11, 2012.  Holiday closing dates will follow the Ballet Hispanico school calendar.
Contact: marquezflamenco@hotmail.com


 

Private classes by appointment. Melinda also conducts a full schedule of classes in New Haven, CT.

 


 

Flamenco
TUES 7:30-8:30PM Back to Basics
THURS 7:30-8:30PM Technique
SAT 3:30-4:30PM Technique
SAT 4:30-5:30PM Bring your own...

Class Descriptions

Back to Basics: Beginning Technique - Time to work those details! Hands and arms, marcajes, turns, feet, and simple patadaitas por bulerias and tangos. All levels are welcome. Please note that class cards work for any of the three technique classes.

12 sessions: $204
  6 sessions: $108
        Drop-in: $20

Technique - We have a lot of movement material left over from the end of last year:  bulerias from the bootcamp, farruca from Carmela Greco, and alegrias from Pepe Torres.  I will structure the class as a technique class, working feet, arms, turns and phrases.   We'll move through different palos, working for dancerliness in strength and endurance, line, compas and aire. Please note that class cards work for any of the three technique classes.

12 sessions: $204
  6 sessions: $108
        Drop-in: $20

Bring your own... - As always, our focus in this class is dancing to guitar and cante.  As always,  we practice improvisation!  We'll start with alegrias, building up a choreography from class material and then tearing it down again, studying the structure of the dance as a whole and the feeling or intention of each section, listening to the phrases of the cante to figure out what accentuation would be interesting, and taking time to try it out one at a time.

11 sessions: $200
  6 sessions: $120
        Drop-in: $25

I CANNOT ROLL THE CLASS CARDS OVER INTO THE NEXT SESSION.

Winter Session:  Jan. 3 – Feb 18 (no class Saturday, Feb. 4)

Early Spring: Feb. 28 – April 5

Late Spring:  April 17 – May 24

Privates available by appointment.
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