232 Carroll St Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 852-7025
(718) 852-7025
We will be offering a summer program July 8th to August 1st Monday - Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm for ages 5 & up.
Please click on the Schedule Tab for more information!
Whether or not students wish to perform professionally, they will gain self confidence, coordination, and experience the joy of dance through carefully structured classes, taught by qualified and experienced teachers.
The directors, Nana and Fred Albee, have operated a successful dance school for over 36 years. As professional dancers, Nana performed with the American Ballet Theatre, then on Broadway in the production of "The Music Man", where she met Fred. Afterwards, they set out as a dance team and performed as soloists at Radio City Music Hall, appeared in Las Vegas and on national TV shows. Fred has assisted choreographer Danny Daniels ("Pennies from Heaven", "Tap Dance Kid") many times and taught the children's program for the "Tap Dance Kid", where one of his students was Savion Glover. Stars they have taught include: Gilda Radner, Olivia Newton John and Marisa Tomei. Marisa was a student of theirs for many years. Their professional background plus their years of teaching experience have enabled them to offer the very best in dance training!
Tiny Tot Dance - Through a variety of fun games, the children combine music and movement, discipline and rhythm, in a positive and encouraging environment. The class uses a variety of props such, as hula-hoops, tambourines and special children’s music to add to the fun, as the children learn the joy of movement.
Introduction to Dance – A more structured class than Tiny Tot Dance, this class offers basic ballet positions and movement. Fundamental instruction in tap dance is taught, as well as, basic mat work including, somersaults, cartwheels, etc.
Floor Gymnastics - Strength, flexibility, body alignment and basic gymnastic safety are taught in this exciting and fun program for children.
Jazz –Rooted in the American Musical theatre, jazz classes offer an exciting Broadway style dance experience. Emphasis is placed on technique, which enhances skill, strength, flexibility and stage presence.
Tap – Learn essential tap technique from beginner through professional. A wide variety of combinations and rhythms are incorporated into dance routines for all levels.
Classical Ballet –Combining the study of this refined, graceful dance form, with the strength and beauty of movement, complete instruction in the art of Ballet is given.
Hip-Hop – As seen on TV and music videos, Hip-Hop is a fun, energetic dance style choreographed to today’s popular music.
Modern Dance – The dance form made famous by Martha Graham, Merc Cunningham and Twyla Tharp, modern dance classes are a creative and exciting movement class with emphasis on strength and technique. Discover self-expression through modern dance.
Theatre Dance - In the tradition of Broadway choreographers, this class combines music and dance from various Broadway musicals and provides the student with training in stage movement, as well as understanding dance as a performing art.
Contemporary-Lyrical - A combination of ballet and modern seen frequently on "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE".
Acting Classes- New This Year - Improvisation for kids/teens/adults
Study the art of acting from a professional actor. Build confidence while awakening your creative output. Contact Leif Riddel www.leifriddell.com 917-863-3803
Jackie Brodsky is a native New Yorker and has been trained in Jazz, Ballet, Tap,Contemporary Hip-Hop. She has choreographed award winning and top scoring routines for competitions such as, Dance Explosion/Star Systems/Dancers Inc. Recently her students won (We Love to Dance Award and the Fierce Hip-Hop Award.) She teaches at numerous dance institutions in New York City and at dance conventions across the Tri-State area. Her goal is to share her passion for dance with her students, "Steps are just steps until you add heart, then it becomes a passion."
Jennifer Moskowtiz is originally from Newark Maryland. She has a BFA degree in Jazz and Theatre Dance. She moved to L.A. to teach and professionally perform with the Emancia Dance Company as a soloist and guest choreographer, as well as full time teacher. Her choreography has been performed at Steps on Broadway and at White Wave in Florida. Her competitive choreography won Best Choreography Award at "On Stage Dance Competition" for "Wild Things" in 2011. She is excited to be back in New York and sharing her passion for teaching at The Albee School of Dance.
Lisa Krivis is a dancer/choreographer/teacher with a professional dancing and teaching career spanning more than 10 years. She has a BFA degree in dance from Florida State University and taught there in 2007/2008. Throughout the years she has danced professionally with Sarasota Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Ballet Met, River North, Chicago Dance and Hubbard Street Dance Company. She teaches Jazz/Theatre Dance/ Tap/Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical and Contemporary. Her greatest pleasure is to see students pursue their dreams in dance.
Jenny Rocha is a teacher, choreographer and performer with a BA from Roger Williams University. She is currently a teaching artist at BAM, on faculty for the Brooklyn organization CREATE, a resident artist at Galapagos Art Space and the artistic director of her Brooklyn-based company, Rocha Dance Theater. As a dancer, she has worked with noted companies such as Heidi Latsky Dance, Sean Curran Company and Kelli Wicke Davis. Rocha has performed in formal theaters, cabaret stages, operas, films and video, NBCs America's Got Talent, outdoor festivals, and many other performance mediums. As a college level teacher, she has been a guest artist at West Virginia University, Connecticut College and a revisiting artist at Roger Williams University.
Prices - $160 per week - one day drop in $50 (sibling discounts available).
Week 1: July 8th - July 11th "A Dance Extravaganza" - Each day will be devoted to a different technique and style of dance
Week 2: July 15th - July 18th "Broadway Babies" - Each day sill shine a spotlight on a new Broadway show.
Week 3: Jully 22nd - July 25th "It's a Small World" - Each day will focus on dances from a different country
Week 4: July 29th - August 1st "Under The Big Top" - Each day will be devoted to a different circus act.
Jennifer Moskowitz will be in charge. She is fluent in all types of dance and as anyone who has studied with her knows, she is terrific with children. Space will be limited, please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to attend. Thank you.
No Registration Fee!
Schedule of Payments
* Payments are due 4 times a year on the following dates *
Sept. 6th to 8th Tuition
Nov. 7thTuition PLUS $40.00 deposit per class for recital costume
Jan. 15rd Tuition PLUS balance of costume fee
Mar. 19th Tuition PLUS $50.00 per family
*Payment begins from the date student starts class. These are NOT the start of new sessions.
These Amounts Due on Above Dates
$135.00 every 8 weeks for 1 class per week
$240.00 every 8 weeks for 2 classes per week
$320.00every 8 weeks for 3 classes per week
$395.00 every 8 weeks for 4 classes per week
Family members qualify for multiple class discounts on children’s classes. Missed classes may be made up in other classes with teacher’s permission. NO CREDIT will be given for missed classes. Refunds will be given anytime during the child’s first 3 lessons only.
HOLIDAY 2012-2013
Mon. September 17th & Tues. 18th
Wed. September 26th
Mon. October 8
Tues. November 6
Mon. November 12th
Thurs. November 22nd & Sat. 24th
Sat. December 22nd & Tues. Jan 1st
Mon. February 18th & Fri. February 22 nd
Mon. March 25th & Tues. April 2nd
SUPPLIES
Ballet Slippers$15.00Jazz Shoe$30.00
Tap Shoes$25.00Skirts$8.00
Leotards$15.00 (child) - $17.00 (adults)Dance Bag$12.00
Tights$6.00 (child) - $8.00 (adults)Gymnastic Shoes$20.00
Tap Shoes with Heels$35.00
We welcome any questions. Please don't hesitate to contact us!
To register you may call to check on the classes you are interested in, then mail a check to:
Albee School of Dance
230 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, New York 11231
Phone: 718 852-7025
Email: albeeschool@gmail.com
We have two rental spaces available
Please call for rates and availability