The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades will have limited hours during the Jewish Holidays in October.  Please view the full schedule here.

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Ballet

AgesGrades K to Adult

This class offers comprehensive training in ballet techniques. The fundamentals of barre, centre, adagio, and allegro are given in each class. Ballet training is the base of all dance styles and improves flexibility, develops poise and grace, while building confidence and strength.

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Ballet performance on stage.
Dance performance on stage with blue skirts.
Dance performance on stage in drown costumes.
Young girls doing a ballet performance on stage.
Solo ballet performance on stage.

Classes

Ballet 1

Ages: Grades K-2

Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 pm
Sept 19 – Jun 5, 2025
$825 / JCC Member
$1,025 / Public

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Ballet 2

Ages: Grades 3-4

Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm
Sept 18 – Jun 4, 2025
$825 / JCC Member
$1,025 / Public

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Ballet 3

Ages: Grades 5-6

Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm
Sept 18 – Jun 4, 2025
$1,110 / JCC Member
$1,365 / Public

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Ballet 4

Ages: Grades 7-8

Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm
Sept 17 – May 27, 2025
$1,110 / JCC Member
$1,365 / Public

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Ballet 5

Ages: Grades 9-12

Mondays from 6:00-7:30 pm
Sept 16 – May 19, 2025
$1,110 / JCC Member
$1,365 / Public

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Pre/Beginner Pointe

Ages: Grades 7-8
*Must be taken with Ballet 4

Tuesdays from 7:30-8:00 pm
Sept 17 – May 27, 2025
$530 / JCC Member
$650 / Public

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Pointe

Ages: Grades 9-12
*Must be taken with Ballet 5

Mondays from 7:30-8:00 pm
Sept 16 – May 19, 2025
$530 / JCC Member
$650 / Public

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Adult Beginner Ballet

Tuesdays from 8:00-9:00 pm
Sept 17 – Dec 3, 2024
$180 / JCC Member
$216 / Public

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Meet the Team

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Jacqueline Lopresti.

Jacqueline Lopresti

Administrator, Dance and Dramatic Arts; Teacher
Dance and Dramatic Arts School
Jill Monaco.

Jill Monaco

Director, Dance and Dramatic Arts
Dance and Dramatic Arts School

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