Terps to all.  By the way terps means to dance.  Just a reminder that this coming week May 7 thru 11 is in classroom costume rehearsal.  Please bring a change of dance clothes to class.  You will probably not be in your costume the whole class.  All classes except for  junior and senior classes where your costumes to class first.  Thank you.          

Hello!!! My name is Ara Besk. I am here to help Mrs. D’Amico explain dance terms which is nexcessary for your dance education. Welcome to our blog. These articles of explanation are an extention of our bulletin, KEEPING IN STEP. It is time for your next dance term: Tendu Tendu means stretched. Battement Tendu is as follows – The foot leaves the position of fifth or first to the front(en avant), 2nd position-side...

FYI The Academy is open today, Monday October 10 for all classes. Dancingly, Mrs. D

Dance Greetings Students: This is Mrs. D with your first ballet term. I promised you these terms so here we go. First term is PLIE. You may print this page and write the word plie 5 times on your printout to memorize its spelling. I advise you to get a binder in which you can place your notes. Plie means to ben your knee. In ballet you must keep your thighs and knees over your feet. Keep your shoulders down and...