Testimonials - What Participants and their Parents are Saying...
"The dancers in the Company are amazing, they inspire me and help me do what I love and get better at it. Ajkun Ballet Theatre has changed my perspective on dance and I have learned so much from watching how they work."
-Eden, in 5th grade, from New Rochelle (NY)
"It is so gratifying to find a program that can meet and exceed all of my expectations regarding the needs of a young male dancer in training. Dance development for boys requires a unique focus and approach and you have provided an unparalleled experience that has met and pushed him to the next level of technique and performance."
-Parent of Andrew, in 6th grade, from Queens (NY)
"For the past five years I have loved dancing in Ajkun Ballet Theatre's Young Dancers Performance Program. It gives me a chance to shine on stage!"
-Davi, in 5th grade, from New Rochelle (NY)
"I like that kids get to share the stage with the Ajkun Ballet Theatre Dancers. It makes kids stars and is so much fun!"
-Mira, in 3rd grade, from New Rochelle (NY)
"I cannot even begin to explain the positive impact this experience had on all three of my girls, but particularly my
4 year old, Hope. She has been doing ballet nonstop since the last performance.
We cannot thank you enough for this program!!"
-Parents of Grace, in 3rd grade, Stella, in 1st grade, and Hope in Pre-K, from New Rochelle (NY)
"Juliet had such a wonderful time, shared a great experience and is still smiling from ear to ear."
-Parent of Juliet, in Pre-K, from Croton-on-Hudson (NY)
"Our children continue to enjoy a very impressionable experience from this fine offering."
-Parents of Femi, in 4th grade, from New Rochelle (NY)
"I really think this is an amazing opportunity your company has given her."
-Parent of Jordan, in 1st grade, from New Rochelle (NY)
Summer Program:Children ages 8-14
Cost: Registration Fee: $65; Two-Week Fee:
$435 (before April 30th) or $515 (on or after April 30th);
No Audition Required
Ballet and Repertory Classes divided by age and dance background. Lectures in Class & Stage Etiquette,Character Dance, Dance History, Music & Libretto Appreciation, Stage Makeup, Elements of Production, and the priceless opportunity to be a part of The Company's Rehearsals and Performance under the guidance of Artistic Director Dr. Chiara Ajkun inside
the theater atmosphere.
Summer Session: July 29 - August 10, 2019
Registration begins September 1
Limited number of places available, Early Registration is strongly recommended.
Monday - Friday Classes at The Egg Performing Arts Center
1 Empire Plaza, Albany, NY
Download the Summer 2019 SessionRegistration Form.
Dance Performance Program:Children Ages 3-13 Cost: Tuition Free; No Audition Required Ballet and Hip Hop Classes divided by age and dance experience. Winter Session: October - December Registration begins May 1 Spring Session: March - May Registration begins December 1 Limited number of places available, Early Registration is strongly recommended. Children are mentored and trained to perform in The Nutcracker (Winter Session) and a Repertory Ballet (Spring Session) by the professional dancers with whom they will share the stage. Friday Classes in BROOKLYN at Williamsburg Northside School 299 North 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Download the Registration Form for the 2018 Winter Session in Brooklyn Saturday Classes in NEW ROCHELLE at Isaac E. Young Middle School 270 Centre Avenue-2nd Floor Dance Studio, New Rochelle, NY 10805 Download the Ballet Registration Form for the 2018 Winter Session inNew Rochelle | Soloist Performance Program: Children Ages 8-14 Cost: See Audition Form; Audition Required Ballet and Pointe Variations Classes offered to participants with a solid foundation in ballet technique. Winter Session: October - December Registration begins May 1 Spring Session: March - May Registration begins December 1 Limited number of places available, Early Registration is strongly recommended. Participants are mentored and trained by Ajkun Ballet Theatre's Principal Dancers to perform featured children's roles in The Nutcracker (Winter Session) and a Repertory Ballet (Spring Session) with the professional company. Saturday Classes at Isaac E. Young Middle School Dance Studio Individually scheduled dates and times at AjkunBT Midtown Manhattan Studios Video Sessions Download the Audition Form for the2018 Winter Session in New Rochelle |
Download the HipHop Registration Form for the 2018 Winter Session in New Rochelle
Young Dancers Programs
Inspiring Children by Sharing the Joy that comes from Dancing
All of our programs offer the opportunity to perform with the professional company in New York City, Westchester County and New York's Capital Region.
Ajkun Ballet Theatre's positive and nurturing environment aims to further children's creative and musical skills, self-esteem and confidence,
while naturally advancing knowledge of Performance Etiquette.
Rooted in collaboration between Artists and Communities, and based upon Federal and NYS Standards,
we aim to create opportunities for our Youth and support an age appropriate career path.
We welcome the possibility to discuss the program that best suits your Child with you. Please find contact details at the bottom of the page.
Young Dancers ages 12 and older interested in furthering their dance training may Audition for the Ajkun Ballet School.
WE WELCOME ALL INQUIRIES:
Email requests to artisticstaff@ajkunbt.org to ensure a timely and effective answer.
Postal correspondence should be addressed to: AjkunBT Young Dancers Programs, 30 Pilot Street, suite 3 L, New York, NY 10464-1631
Dancers Programs Telephone: 864-420-6150 or 347.346.9951 (MAIN)
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