Scarsdale Ballet Studio

The Scarsdale Ballet Studio, now in its 18th year in Westchester, is a haven for ballet lovers of all ages. The Studio offers professional quality instruction in ballet technique to all students, regardless of their aspirations, in a creative and supportive, yet disciplined environment. Though many SBS students pursue a career in dance, others study just for enjoyment. Our dancers have been accepted into major intensive programs and conservatories such as the School of American Ballet (SAB) and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (JKO) School at American Ballet Theater. Our former student and Youth America Grand Prix medalist, Skylar Paley Brandt, is the newest member of the American Ballet Theater Studio Company. Many of our dancers continue their studies in universities with renowned dance programs, such as Harvard, Columbia, Fordham, Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, the University of Chicago, and SUNY Purchase, to name just a few. A great number of others go on to take ballet classes well into adulthood simply for the sheer pleasure of dancing.

Under the direction of Diana White, master teacher and former soloist of the New York City Ballet, the Studio’s international faculty is comprised of classically trained former professional dancers who share her passion and teaching experience. Together, they have crafted a syllabus which combines elements of the European, Russian, and American Schools.

With a strong belief in the importance of good quality early training, the Studio gets young children “off on the right foot” in Creative Ballet classes incorporating the highly-regarded “Leap ‘n Learn” syllabus for ages three through five. Traditional ballet technique is introduced at age six, and levels progress from A through E and on to Adult. Classes are also offered at the beginning level to pre-teens, teens and adults. Dancers may augment their training with Pointe, Variations, Partnering, Character, Classical Spanish, and Body Conditioning. In order to explore the full range of their artistic abilities, Level D and E students may participate in our new Choreography Workshop classes.

The Conservatory Division is designed for serious young dancers aged 9 to 13 who wish to make dancing their primary after-school activity. It offers the challenges of a pre-professional dance program with daily classes in ballet technique, a summer intensive, and workshops with visiting master teachers. Conservatory II and E Level dancers are introduced to the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® by Ms. White and former New York City Ballet soloist, Jennifer Tinsley –Williams. Dancers also study excerpts from the Balanchine repertory as a means to develop technique, musicality, and an appreciation of the works of the 20th Century master.

The Scarsdale Ballet Studio considers performing experience a vital part of a dancer’s education. All students from age 4 and up appear in the annual recital in June. The Spring Concertdance performance offers an additional opportunity for more committed dancers. Rehearsals for this take place on weekends throughout the late fall and winter. Last year’s performance included the second act of Swan Lake, excerpts from Balanchine’s Tchaikovsky Suite #3 and Episodes, and Orion, a world premiere by acclaimed choreographer, Pedro Ruiz.

2010-2011 Class Schedule

Summer Intensive 2010

Summer Intensive 2010 Registration Form

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