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Update on Ballet Body Classes

February 8, 2012

The Monday “Your Ballet Body” class has been cancelled.  The following classes are still running: Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 PM Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 AM Fridays 1:00-2:00 PM To learn more about this class, please see the link in our news section.

Summer 2012 Survey

January 27, 2012

  Summer at SBS Survey For students ages 8-12 interested in our Summer Intensive program, please fill out this survey so we can create a program that best fits your needs.  You may mail, email, fax, or bring in the survey – whatever works! Thank ... read more Read more

Students Dancing in The Yorkville Nutcracker

November 2, 2011

SBS Student Julia Davies will dancing the role of Mary (Clara) in The Yorkville Nutcracker performed by Dances Patrelle.  This is a unique Nutcracker production set in New York City in the year 1895.  SBS Faculty Member and NYCB Principal Abi Stafford will be dancing ... read more Read more

David Fernandez Choreography for 3 Sisters

September 20, 2011

David Fernandez choreographed a piece for three sisters and longtime SBS students.  Watch the video here

Great Review of David Fernandez’s work performed at the JCC in Manhattan

September 10, 2011

Follow this link to read a review and see photos of Kim Giannnelli in David Fernandez’s premiere choreography at the JCC in Manhattan last weekend. http://oberon481.typepad.com/oberons_grove/2011/09/moralesdance-jcc.html

SBS and the Scarsdale Ars Viva Chamber Orchestra

September 7, 2011

We are very excited about an upcoming collaboration with this newly-formed group of amazing professional musicians. Diana has been invited by the director, Jesse Henkensiefken, to choreograph a ballet to Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #3 for an evening of  “Baroque by Candlelight”. Many more collaborations are ... read more Read more

Diana White on Radio New Zealand

September 7, 2011

Welcome back everyone! I hope you had a great summer, whether you were dancing, pursuing other activities, or just vacationing. I look forward to hearing about it from each of you. As for me, I had a rich teaching experience abroad. I was in Madrid ... read more Read more

Classes begin Monday September 12th!

September 7, 2011

Letter from the Director

June 13, 2011

Dear Dancers, It has been a pleasure to have all of you at the Studio this past year. Everyone danced beautifully in the recital. I hope that you will continue dancing at SBS for many years to come. Graduating Level E dancers: we will miss ... read more Read more

Watch video of Indah Boyle in Taiwan

April 27, 2011

You can watch a video of the piece that Indah Boyle choreographed during her recent trip to Taiwan on http://www.youtube.com/indahboyle

General News

Update on Ballet Body Classes

February 8, 2012

The Monday “Your Ballet Body” class has been cancelled.  The following classes are still running: Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 PM Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 AM Fridays 1:00-2:00 PM To learn more about this class, please see the link in our news section.

Your Ballet Body- A new class for adults!

January 4, 2012

 Dear Dancers and Parents We are pleased to announce a new class for adults! Starting January 23rd, faculty member Carmen Banu, a former ballerina and coach for the Romanian National Gymnastics Team, will introduce a new 60-minute workout, based on her popular Stretch and Tone ... read more Read more

Concertdance 9

January 4, 2012

This year, SBS will be performing Don Quixote, Balanchine’s Serenade, an original contemporary piece by Pedro Ruiz, and a piece choreographed by Jane Anthony, one of our senior students.  The performance will take place on Sunday April 22nd at SUNY Purchase.  There will be two ... read more Read more

Michael Deane Featured in Career Transitions for Dancers Annual Gala

November 2, 2011

Michael Deane, father of three SBS dancers, spoke at the CTFD Gala on his transition out of a professional dance career.  He also wrote a post for their blog Spin Bounce Move… which can be found here.

Students Dancing in The Yorkville Nutcracker

November 2, 2011

SBS Student Julia Davies will dancing the role of Mary (Clara) in The Yorkville Nutcracker performed by Dances Patrelle.  This is a unique Nutcracker production set in New York City in the year 1895.  SBS Faculty Member and NYCB Principal Abi Stafford will be dancing ... read more Read more

David Fernandez Choreography for 3 Sisters

September 20, 2011

David Fernandez choreographed a piece for three sisters and longtime SBS students.  Watch the video here

Great Review of David Fernandez’s work performed at the JCC in Manhattan

September 10, 2011

Follow this link to read a review and see photos of Kim Giannnelli in David Fernandez’s premiere choreography at the JCC in Manhattan last weekend. http://oberon481.typepad.com/oberons_grove/2011/09/moralesdance-jcc.html

SBS Faculty Member Pedro Ruiz on PBS

September 9, 2011

Thirteen documentary on Pedro Ruiz entitled  ”Coming Home”  will air Thursday September 29th View the article here

SBS and the Scarsdale Ars Viva Chamber Orchestra

September 7, 2011

We are very excited about an upcoming collaboration with this newly-formed group of amazing professional musicians. Diana has been invited by the director, Jesse Henkensiefken, to choreograph a ballet to Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #3 for an evening of  “Baroque by Candlelight”. Many more collaborations are ... read more Read more

Diana White on Radio New Zealand

September 7, 2011

Welcome back everyone! I hope you had a great summer, whether you were dancing, pursuing other activities, or just vacationing. I look forward to hearing about it from each of you. As for me, I had a rich teaching experience abroad. I was in Madrid ... read more Read more

Classes begin Monday September 12th!

September 7, 2011

Dancing in College and Beyond

September 7, 2011

A free event for any dancer looking to continue their training through college.  Many colleges will be there representing their programs.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about college dance programs! http://dancingthroughcollege2011.eventbrite.com/

Diana invited to Conservatorio de Danza Maria de Avila in Madrid

May 23, 2011

Diana has been invited by Dance New York International to the Conservatorio de Danza Maria de Avila in Madrid. There, during the month of July, she will give classes to European and American dancers and stage excerpts from Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments. In August, she ... read more Read more

Pedro Ruiz’s “The Windows Project” on YouTube

April 27, 2011

In February 2010, Pedro Ruiz created “The Windows Project” — a groundbreaking endeavor celebrating and developing the exquisite art of dance as a cultural bridge between the U.S. and Cuba. After 26 years, Ruiz returned to his native Cuba to teach a master class to ... read more Read more

Alumni News

Victoria DeMartin’s Film “Pas de Deux”

July 19, 2011

Former SBS student, Victoria DeMartin, continues her love of ballet through her Freshman Film Thesis at SUNY Purchase.  Her film, “Pas de Deux”, stars fellow SBS alumna Catharine Maitner. Watch film here

Christina Russell performing with the Harvard Ballet Company

June 2, 2011

Christina Russell, SBS Class of 2010, is now performing with the Harvard Ballet Company.

Skylar Brandt

April 27, 2011

Skylar Brandt is currently appearing at the Metropolitan Opera House with the American Ballet Theater as a full-fledged member of the company.