A unique ballet program in New York City, The Ballet Club offers students a foundation of life skills; physical health, intellectual stimulation, confidence, discipline, and fun!

Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, and ballet is a fabulous form of exercise that is unparalleled in terms of its thoroughness. Both adults and children walk less today, and in many cases children do not have daily gym class. Television, video games, and the internet have replaced physical activities.

Not only do ballet classes promote physical health, they also promote emotional wellness. By expressing oneself physically through movement to beautiful music, ballet classes give students a creative and joyous outlet for  their emotions. The artistic aspect of ballet (in contrast with sports) can create a supreme sense of joy and spirit in both adults and children.

With proper instruction, ballet can create enormous self-confidence. The mastery of the body alone gives a basic confidence in one’s physical self. Performing skills are fundamental components of ballet class, even if one never participates in performance. The ability to move and express oneself in front of an audience develops great self-confidence. Because ballet is challenging, self-esteem increases as students master difficult steps and sequences. This pattern of achievement can help both adults and children in other areas of life as they strive to achieve goals and apply themselves to life’s challenges.

classical ballet is an art of magic, grace, and beauty

Ballet requires extreme precision. This in turn requires the student to learn the value of patience, persistence, and perseverance. The complexity of ballet technique teaches organizational skills and lends itself to creating order in life. Most of all, ballet training develops tremendous concentration skills. To succeed in ballet, students must train themselves to focus, shutting out extraneous distractions.

Ballet requires thinking with both sides of the brain. It develops strong creative thinking skills, mental multitasking skills, and imagination. The Ballet Club’s  courses and classes emphasize mathematical skills to students through the use of spatial relationships, music, and rhythm. Quick memorization of sequences is essential.