American Ballet Theatre (ABT) - Year-Round Program - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School-Pre-Professional Program
890 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
20 hours/week
Company affiliated
No adult program
Offers education access
Styles: General Classical
Description
The American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School is a pre-professional ballet training program for students, ages 12-18. Under the direction of Artistic Director Stella Abrera, students thrive in an elite atmosphere dedicated to the success of each student. Admission is by audition only. The ABT JKO School follows a specific graded curriculum, divided by age, which is outlined in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Classes include Classical Ballet Technique, Pointe, Men’s and Women’s Variations, Pas de Deux, Character Dance, Modern, Pilates, Men’s Strength Training, Music and Dance History. The ABT JKO School is also proud to participate in a full Wellness Program as part of our Healthy Dancer Curriculum. This initiative focuses on addressing both the physical and psychological needs of our ballet students through a series of professionally run workshops. Workshop topics include Nutrition, Women’s Health, Stress Management, Strength Training, Resume Writing and Audition Preparation.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
12-18
Dates:
8/21/24-6/1/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Upper 1
Housing - Unavailable 
Session Description
At the American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, our students are trained with ABT’s National Training Curriculum, which combines scientific principles with elements of classical French, Italian, and Russian schools of ballet. The goal of our Curriculum is to train students to use their bodies correctly by educating them on anatomy, kinetics, coordination, and alignment. Artistically, our Curriculum strives to provide for students both a rich knowledge of classical ballet technique and the ability to adapt to all styles of dance. As each level follows our carefully planned Curriculum throughout the year, students are expected to attend all their assigned classes.
Session Information
Ages:
12-18
Dates:
8/21/24-6/1/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Upper 2
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
At the American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, our students are trained with ABT’s National Training Curriculum, which combines scientific principles with elements of classical French, Italian, and Russian schools of ballet. The goal of our Curriculum is to train students to use their bodies correctly by educating them on anatomy, kinetics, coordination, and alignment. Artistically, our Curriculum strives to provide for students both a rich knowledge of classical ballet technique and the ability to adapt to all styles of dance. As each level follows our carefully planned Curriculum throughout the year, students are expected to attend all their assigned classes.
Session Information
Ages:
12-18
Dates:
8/21/24-6/1/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Upper 3
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
At the American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, our students are trained with ABT’s National Training Curriculum, which combines scientific principles with elements of classical French, Italian, and Russian schools of ballet. The goal of our Curriculum is to train students to use their bodies correctly by educating them on anatomy, kinetics, coordination, and alignment. Artistically, our Curriculum strives to provide for students both a rich knowledge of classical ballet technique and the ability to adapt to all styles of dance. As each level follows our carefully planned Curriculum throughout the year, students are expected to attend all their assigned classes.
