COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 'CHANCE' PROGRAMS
NDT has five Chance Programs bringing wide ranging opportunities in the arts to community members of diverse ages, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds.
Chance to DANCEParticipation program for Visa-holding dancers and community dance students ages 7-17 to study and perform alongside NDT artists in company productions.
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Chance to ADVANCEInternship and volunteer opportunities provide real world experience in a wide range of areas and interests including arts administration, production, wardrobe, social media, marketing, development, fundraising, and more.
PAST PARTICIPANTS: Lexi Arthur (Bookings and Administration), Israel Harris (Social Media & Marketing) David Claps (Development) Leah Brizzard (Photography) Virginia Mottla (Stage Management) Violaine O’Keefe (Rehearsal & Production). |
Chance to CHOREOGRAPH & COLLABORATEOpportunities for choreographers and artists from diverse disciplines to create new works and collaborate on productions. Participants gain recognition, promotion, and a chance to have their work seen, often times for audiences for years to come.
PAST PARTICIPANTS: Kristen Klein (2023) Lauren Settembrino (2023) Christina Ghiardi (2021) Fredrick Davis (2021) Nadezhda Vostrikov (2021) Nanako Kitagawa (2017) Ursula Verduzco (2016) |
Chance to ATTENDPartnering non-profit community organizations, many of whom serve at-risk children, families in-need, and senior citizens, receive free tickets to attend our events.
PAST PARTNERS: Willie Mae Rock Camp Partners for Sacred Spaces Metro Baptist Church The Boys & Girls Club Groundwork Inc. Homes for the Homeless Ronald McDonald House |
WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES
BRING DANCE TO YOUR SCHOOL , UNIVERSITY, and COMMUNITY
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PAST PARTICIPANTS :
Steps on Broadway PMT Studios Covenant Ballet School Academy Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet Public schools and studios in Connecticut, Iowa City, and more. |
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PRIVATE COACHING AND CLASS OFFERINGS
ARGENTINE TANGOLearn the passion and intrigue of Argentine Tango in a fun and welcoming environment. Great for dancers of all backgrounds and at all levels of experience. Lessons focus on technique, terminology, rhythmical nuances, stylizations and etiquette for both social and stage dancing, for enjoyment or professional pursuits.
PRIOR STUDENTS: Alexei Ratmansky Paul Taylor Dance Company dancer Naganuma Dance NYU Ballroom Dance Team PMT Studio Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn |
BALLET and VARIATIONS
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FLAMENCO
Flamenco classes are a fun and excellent way to learn rhythm, full body movements, overall coordination, musicality and expression. Classes include palmas, braceo, marking and footwork, finishing with short dance combinations. Flamenco or hard soled shoes with solid heel suggested. Ladies wear long, loose skirt.
PAST CLIENTS: PMT Studios Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn Steps on Broadway |
For more information contact dance@nevilledance.org
COMMUNITY BALLET CLASSES with Brenda Neville
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Covenant Ballet Theatre
251 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY Studio Classes: January - June 2023 Mondays 6:30-8:00pm Intermediate Ballet Mondays 8:00-9:00pm Intermediate Pointe Contact: info@covenantballet.org |
Brenda Neville is a CertifiedTeacher of the ABT National Training Curriculum Primary - Level 5 and holds a BA in Dance Pedagogy from Butler University
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The Ailey School
405 W. 55th Street and 9th Avenue, NYC Junior Division Ballet - Level 2B11 Contact: admissions@alvinailey.org |
POINTE SHOE LECTURES & FITTINGS
Brenda Neville during a fitting with the School of American Ballet Theatre students.
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Brenda Neville has been ‘keeping dancers on their toes’ for over twenty years by providing dancers from SAB, PNB, ABT, and schools and companies across the nation with personalized pointe shoe fittings, expert advice, and on site lectures. Brenda is available for lectures and fittings in person or via video call.
PRIOR VISITATIONS and FITTINGS
To set up a pointe shoe lecture or fitting seminar for your school, university, or studio, contact brenda at brenda@nevilledance.org |