Studio: Dance (Ballet and Modern Dance Program)

Dance Studio

Michelle Mathesius
Chairperson/Dance Department
voicemail: (212) 496-0700 Ext. 2837
FAX: (212) 724-5748
 
Greg Sinacori
Assistant Principal, Dance (IA)
voicemail: (212) 496-0700 Ext. 2837

The Dance Department utilizes a rigorous conservatory approach. Professional musicians accompany all classes.

All full-time instructors have danced professionally with major companies.  These companies include American Ballet Theater, Joffrey Ballet, New York City Ballet, New York City Opera, Royal Ballet, Dance Theater of Harlem, Boston Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Ballet Theater, Martha Graham Dance Company, Erick Hawkins, Merce Cunningham, Lar Lubovitch, and Twyla Tharp.

Faculty

Dance Department Assistant Principals
Michelle Mathesius
Greg Sinacori
 
Dance Instructors
Mary Brienza
Tadej Brdnik
Catherine Brikké
Kristen Foote
Lloyd Knight
Kelley Prouty
Anne Souder
Sean Stewart
 
Dance Musicians
Bradley Harris
Robert Marbach
Lyudmila Melerud
Andy Monroe
Sam Ospovat
John Prestianni
Steve Weinstock

Curriculum Overview

The Dance program follows a rigorous conservatory approach with an 80 minute ballet class and an 80 minute modern class each day. All studio classes are accompanied by live music. Supplementary courses include: 
  • Survival Skills for Freshmen 
  • Dance History for Sophomores 
  • Choreography and Theater Dance for Juniors 
  • Career Management for Seniors 
  • Repertory for Seniors 
All courses are required for dance majors. There are no electives in the dance department.
 
All instructors have danced professionally with major companies including: 
  • American Ballet Theatre
  • New York City Ballet 
  • Royal Ballet 
  • Boston Ballet 
  • Martha Graham Dance Company 
  • Lar Lubovitch Dance Company
  • Joffrey Ballet 
  • New York City Opera 
  • Dance Theatre of Harlem 
  • Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre 
  • Erick Hawkins Dance Company
  • Twyla Tharp 
  • Houston Ballet

Course Offerings

 

Course Offerings are being revised and updated for the 2023-2024 school year.

 

(REV 3.21.23)

 

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