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07.09.08, 07:31 AM General Topics
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Can anyone provide info/reviews of ballet schools in NYC for preschoolers? I'm looking at the Joffrey school in the village but have heard good things about Ballet Academy East. My 3yo lives for ballet, but are these programs really worth the cost for that age group? Are these classes different from other pre-ballet classes that are more like $15 per class? Thank you!!! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.09.08, 07:31 AM Flag

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I love BAE, but at this age any progrma that dd enjoys is fine. I know a kid who did all local classes until age 7 and at age 8 was accepted to SAB....if that is your goal. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:42 AM Flag

thanks for your reply. i guess i'm looking for a place that is a bit magical for my dd -- beautiful space, glimpses of the older girls on toeshoes and, most importantly, nurturing teachers who are also fun. the places i've seen in my general area are on the ghetto side. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:53 PM Flag

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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:59 PM Flag

I sincerely apologize for offending anyone by using the word "ghetto." Not to justify it, but I was using it as a slang word (inappropriately, I now see). I just meant that the ballet studios around me are small and a bit run down. I am actually a person of color myself and would love my daughter to take dance classes at a place that is as diverse as possible, both racially and economically. We have a very small budget for paying for classes, so I want to get the most for my money. My daughter loves ballet and magical things (i.e. fairies, dragons, mermaids, etc) so I wanted a ballet studio that is at least clean and airy feeling, with sweet and nurturing teachers. Thanks to the person who said that BAE is overcrowded. I will definitely stay in my own hood (in Bklyn) rather than trek over the river to Manhattan. Thank you. Again, apologies for being offensive in any way. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:40 AM Flag

When she is older take her to Harlem School of the Arts, very good & reasonable prices, for Manhattan that is [ Reply | More

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General Topics 08.01.08, 07:19 PM Flag

BAE isn't magical. It is overcrowded with nannies and kids. You can see older people tap dancing though.I am afraid what you are looking for doesn't exist for a 3 year old in Manhattan. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:49 PM Flag

Joffrey has a magical faculty of well trained, loving caring teachers working with the young children. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 08.01.08, 06:34 PM Flag

It's "epitome", Ms. Educator. Ug. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 08.01.08, 09:27 PM Flag

Oh do shut up [ Reply | More

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General Topics 08.02.08, 07:03 AM Flag

thank you to whoever told this person to shut up. i was thinking it but did not want to contribute to the nastiness that has become ub. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 08.06.08, 05:05 AM Flag

thank you so much! i will definitely check out sweet soul movement. [ Reply | More

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