Ballet Tech/The New York City Public School for Dance
Mission:
Ballet Tech views the children of the New York City public school system as a vast and underutilized human resource. And that resource has the potential to invigorate classical ballet dancing in a uniquely diverse and American way and at the same time realize the potential of children traditionally excluded from the venerable art of the ballet.
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General Information
Type: Public
Year founded: 1974
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Address: 890 BROADWAY, MANHATTAN, NY10003
Phone: 212-254-1803
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The New York City Public School for Dance
Description: The New York City Public School for Dance (NYCPSD) is a unique collaboration between Ballet Tech and the NYC Department of Education. The School, comprised of grades 4-12, integrates ballet-training with a public education. The academic curriculum follows the New York State Regents requirements, supplemented with the arts. In addition to academics and ballet, students study dance history, visual arts and music, and attend a four-week summer intensive program as part of their training.
The NYCPSD offers a specialized curriculum in a small school setting. Most classes have fewer than 25 students. The school provides a nurturing environment that prepares students for whatever choices they make in their professional dance or collegiate careers.
In addition to a full academic day, 4th and 5th grade students have the oppurtunity to join the after-school program, which provides enriching artistic and literacy activities five days/week from 3-5:30 pm. There is a nominal fee for participation.
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