General Program (Ages 6-18)
A CLASS FOR EVERY DANCER AT EVERY LEVEL
The General Program at The Ballet Hispanico School of Dance offers something for everyone, from the recreational dancer looking to take one class a week to the more serious student contemplating a move to our Pre-Professional track. With over 30 classes a week in a wide array of disciplines--from ballet and flamenco to hip-hop and salsa--our students receive not only a thorough grounding in the primary techniques, but also specialized training in the rich and varied Latin American dance traditions, which for many is their cultural heritage.
Please find in the downloadable PDF links below more helpful information on our General Program:
For more information, please contact Nicholas Villeneuve at 212-362-6710, ext. 18 or nvilleneuve@ballethispanico.org .
Ballet
Class ScheduleSpanish Dance
Class ScheduleHip-Hop
Class ScheduleJazz
Class ScheduleSalsa & Ballroom
Class ScheduleBoys Workshop
Class ScheduleClass Attire
Mandatory Dress CodeImportant Dates
General Program Calendar
Class ScheduleSpanish Dance
Class ScheduleHip-Hop
Class ScheduleJazz
Class ScheduleSalsa & Ballroom
Class ScheduleBoys Workshop
Class ScheduleClass Attire
Mandatory Dress CodeImportant Dates
General Program Calendar
BALLET
The ballet program at Ballet Hispanico is uniquely designed to serve as the foundation and basis of all the dance techniques. Students develop self-confidence and a strong understanding and mastery of technical skill in a disciplined yet nurturing environment. The program emphasizes attention to detail, dynamic movement, musicality, and expressiveness through dance quality.Ballet Class Schedule | ||||
| TUES | 3:45-4:45PM | Intro to Ballet | Age 6 | FULL |
WEDS | 4:00-5:00PM | Intro to Ballet | Age 6 | FULL |
| SAT | 10:00-11:00AM | Intro to Ballet | Age 6 | FULL |
| SAT | 1:30PM-2:30PM | Intro to Ballet | Age 6 | FULL |
| MON | 4:30-5:30PM | Beginner Ballet | Ages 7-8 | FULL |
| WEDS | 4:00-5:00PM | Beginner Ballet | Ages 7-8 | FULL |
| SAT | 11:00-12:00PM | Beginner Ballet | Ages 7-8 | FULL |
| SAT | 1:30-2:30PM | Beginner Ballet | Ages 7-8 | FULL |
| MON | 5:30-6:45PM | Pre-Teen Ballet | Ages 9-11 | Available |
| THUR | 4:00-5:15PM | Pre-Teen Ballet | Ages 9-11 | Available |
| SAT | 9:45-11:00AM | Pre-Teen Ballet | Ages 9-11 | FULL |
| SAT | 11:00-12:30PM | Teen Ballet | Ages 12 & Up | FULL |
SPANISH DANCE
Ballet Hispanico’s unique Spanish Dance curriculum incorporates varied regional dance styles from Spain including flamenco and Escuela Clásica. This dramatic technique engages the entire body through the hand, arm, and footwork exercises. Classes feature complex rhythm exercises, full-length choreography, and brief descriptions of the history of the art form and its expressive content.Spanish Dance Class Schedule | ||||
| SAT | 11:00-12:00PM | Intro to Spanish | Age 6 | FULL |
| MON | 5:00-6:00PM | Beginner Flamenco | Ages 7-8 | Available |
| WEDS | 5:00-6:00PM | Beginner Flamenco | Ages 7-8 | Available |
| SAT | 12:15-1:15PM | Beginner Flamenco | Ages 7-8 | Available |
| MON | 4:00-5:00PM | Pre-Teen Flamenco | Ages 9-11 | Available |
| SAT | 11:15-12:15PM | Pre-Teen Flamenco | Ages 9-11 | FULL |
| SAT | 2:00-3:15PM | Teen Flamenco | Ages 12 & Up | FULL |
HIP-HOP
Explore the distinctive history and culture of hip-hop! Students focus on five styles: locking, popping, house, breaking, and freestyle. The class emphasizes proper hip-hop technique and the ability to retain movement patterns in a choreographed work.Hip-Hop Class Schedule | ||||
| FRI | 3:00-4:00PM | Beginner Hip-Hop | Ages 7-8 | Available |
| FRI | 4:00-5:00PM | Beginner Hip-Hop | Ages 7-8 | Available |
| FRI | 5:00-6:00PM | Pre-Teen Hip-Hop | Ages 9-11 | FULL |
| TUES | 4:15-5:15PM | Teen Hip-Hop | Ages 12 & Up | Available |
| FRI | 5:00-6:15PM | Teen Hip-Hop | Ages 12 & Up | FULL |
BEGINNER LATIN JAZZ
This class introduces basic format, core technique, basic posture, isolations, progressives across the floor, combinations, basic stretches, and turning principles. Poise, rhythm, confidence, style and technique are encouraged.
PRE-TEEN LATIN JAZZ/TEEN JAZZ
Expands on the Beginner Latin Jazz format, adding on stronger basic fundamentals of body alignment and muscle awareness through form, shape, style, and flexibility. This level focuses on different rhythms and timing to develop students awareness of the importance of technique and musical expression.*Please note that all Latin Jazz classes that have a mix of young ladies and gentlemen will be introduced to some basic partner dance principles through out the year where appropriate and applicable.
Jazz/Latin Jazz Class Schedule | ||||
| THUR | 4:30-5:30PM | Beginner Latin Jazz | Ages 7-8 | Available |
| THUR | 5:30-6:30PM | Pre-Teen Latin Jazz | Ages 9-11 | Available |
| TUES | 6:00-7:15PM | Teen Latin Jazz | Ages 12 & Up | Available |
SALSA and BALLROOM
Designed to teach students the history and social etiquette of the Ballroom and Latin dances, this class sharpens skills in dance position, frame, footwork, body actions, arm styling, floor craft, and partnering. Students can work toward competitions and performances. Salsa Class Schedule | |||||||
| WEDS | 5:00-6:00PM | Pre-Teen Salsa | Ages 9-11 | Available | |||
| WEDS | 6:00-7:00PM | Teen Salsa | Ages 12 & Up | Available | |||
Ballroom Class Schedule | |||||||
| SAT | 12:15-1:15PM | Pre-Teen Ballroom | Ages 9-11 | Available | |||
BOYS WORKSHOP
(Ages 6-11)In Level 1, students engage in dance activities that develop coordination, control, and creativity by exploring elements such as levels in space, directions, movement dynamics, and focus.
In Level 2, students are introduced to the Limón technique that strengthens and expands the concepts learned in Level 1 at the same time preparing them for the higher levels in the School program.
Tuition for the Boys Workshop is 50% subsidized. Special thanks to the Ted Snowdon Foundation for their generous support of this program. A $30 Registration Fee will be assessed.
Boys Workshop Class Schedule | ||||
| SAT | 10:00-11:00AM | Level 1 | Ages 6-8 | Available |
| SAT | 11:00-12:00PM | Level 2 | Ages 9-11 | Available |
Intro to Ballet, Beginner Ballet, Pre-Teen Ballet, and Teen Ballet
Females -- Burgundy Capezio style # CC202c/CC202 Princess Tank leotard, pink footed tights, and pink ballet slippers
Males -- Capezio brand white fitted crew neck tee style # HM001, black Capezio leggings style # CC751, a black dance belt, white socks and white ballet slippers
Intro to Spanish, Beginner Flamenco, Pre-Teen Flamenco, and Teen Flamenco
Females -- Burgundy Capezio style # CC202c/CC202 Princess Tank leotard, black flamenco skirt, black flamenco shoes and castanets (“fibra de vidrio” brand castanets only)*
Males -- Capezio brand white fitted crew neck tee style # HM001, black jazz pants, a black dance belt, white socks, black
flamenco shoes and castanets (“fibra de vidrio” brand castanets only)*
flamenco shoes and castanets (“fibra de vidrio” brand castanets only)*
Beginner Hip Hop, Pre-Teen Hip-Hop, and Teen Hip-Hop
Females -- Burgundy Capezio style # CC202c/CC202 Princess Tank leotard, Ballet Hispanico T-Shirt (can be purchased at www.shop.cafepress.com/ballet-hispanico) sweatpants and sneakers. Males -- White fitted crew neck tee shirt, sweatpants and sneakers.
Beginner Latin Jazz, Pre-Teen Latin Jazz, and Teen Jazz
Males – White fitted crew neck tee shirt, black jazz or sweat pants, dance belt, and black jazz shoes.
Pre-Teen Salsa, Teen Salsa, and Pre-Teen Ballroom
Females – Burgundy Capezio style # CC202c/CC202 Princess Tank leotard, black jazz pants, leggings or skirt, hair in a bun or pony tail, 801G Brown Satin Salsa shoes with 1.5’ heel (can be purchased on www.exoticsalsashoes.com)Males – White fitted tee shirt, comfortable black pants and/or jazz pants, dance belt and black dress shoes or Style #915108B Salsa shoes in Black leather (can be purchased on www.exoticsalsashoes.com)
Pre-Teen Ballroom
Females – Burgundy Capezio style # CC202c/CC202 Princess Tank leotard, black tights, black wrap skirt, hair in a bun or pony tail, and balck jazz shoes
Males – White fitted tee shirt, comfortable black pants and/or jazz pants, dance belt and black jazz shoes
Boys’ Workshop 1 & 2
Ages 6 to 12- White fitted tee shirt, black bike shorts and bare feet
Where to Purchase
Ballet Hispanico school uniform requirements are available at Barbara Gee Danskin Center at Broadway/ 83rd street (25% discount for Ballet Hispanico students).
Flamenco shoes and castanets are available at Menkes at 250 west 54th street, 8th floor (between Broadway and 8th Avenue). Please purchase “fibra de vidrio” brand castanets only. Ballet Hispanico students will receive a discount.
Saturday, September 10
1:00 pm - General Student and Parent Orientation Meeting in Studio 10
Monday - Saturday, September 12 - 17
First Week of General Classes
Fall Open House Week: Classes just $5.00 each for the entire week! Walk-ins and current students eligible for offer.
Monday, October 10
Columbus Day - No Classes
Monday-Saturday, October 31 - 5
Parent's Visiting Week
Saturday, November 5
Second Quarter Payment Due
Thursday - Saturday, November 24-26
Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
Monday, November 28
Classes Resume from Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, December 17 - Saturday, December 31
Christmas Break - No Classes (Last Day of Classes, Friday , December 16)
Tuesday, January 3
Classes Resume from Christmas Break
Sunday, January 8
Summer Intensive Audition - NYC
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No Classes
Monday, January 23
Third Quarter Payment/Second Bi-Annual Payment Due
Monday - Saturday, February 13-18
Parent's Visiting Week
Monday - Saturday, February 20 - 24
Winter Break - No Classes
Sunday, March 11
Summer Intensive Audition - NYC
Monday, March 26
Fourth Quarter Payment Due
Monday - Saturday, April 6 - April 14
Spring Break - No Classes
Monday, April 9
Ballet Hispanico Spring Gala
Monday, April 16
Classes Resume from Spring Break
Sunday, April 29
Ballet Hispanico School Matinee at the Joyce
Saturday - Monday, May 26 - 28
Memorial Day Weekend - No Classes
Friday, June 1
Last day of General Classes
Saturday, June 2
General Dress Rehearsal at Miller Theater
Times TBD
Sunday, June 3
General Recital at Miller Theater
Times TBD
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