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Nutcracker
Posted on October 24th, 2023
2023 Nutcracker Performance
Rose Academy of Ballet is proud to present our 2023 production of The Nutcracker at Forest Hills High School on Saturday and Sunday, 9 and 10 December! Tickets available at TutuTix.com.
| What: | Rose Academy of Ballet’s 2023 production of The Nutcracker |
| When: | Saturday 9 December 3:30pm and Sunday 10 December 11:00am |
| Where: | Forest Hills High School 67-01 110th Street Forest Hills, NY 11375 |
| Tickets: | https://buy.tututix.com/roseacademyofballet |
Ghouls’ Gala
Posted on October 10th, 2023
Rose Academy of Ballet is hosting our very first Halloween event, Ghouls’ Gala, Sunday 29 October from 4:00 – 5:30pm. This party is for ghouls age 6-13 only— parents, please drop off your ghouls and come back for them at 5:30! 🙂 Tickets are limited, and the last day to purchase is Friday, 27 October (or when the event is sold out, whichever comes first).
There will be tons of spooky games, treats (maybe even some tricks), and of course we ask you to wear your best Halloween costume.
This event is also fundraiser for the school to add marley floors in the larger 900 square foot studio. These floors are beneficial for dancers training and range from $4 to $6 per square foot, so every ticket sold helps! 100% of the ticket sales will go towards the floor!
Please purchase a ticket to RSVP. Every ticket purchased will also enter you in a raffle for two premium seats for our Sunday 10 December performance of The Nutcracker. We hope to see you there!
Thank you for your support!
Erick Bateman
Posted on September 6th, 2023
Erick Bateman
Teacher
Erick Bateman is a New York based performer and teacher who specializes in floorwork and acrobatics. Certified with AcrobaticArts as a Module1 teacher, Erick strives to foster an environment based on safe progressions so that students feel confident in themselves and the new skills they are learning. Mr. Bateman has his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina – School of the Arts, with notable performance credits with choreographers such as Anouk van Dijk, Doug Varone, and Martha Graham, along with numerous faculty pieces.
Sophie Smolsky
Posted on September 5th, 2023
Sophie Smolsky
Teacher
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Sophie began her competitive dance career at the age of 2 and fell in love with the art immediately. She is trained in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, pom, hop-hop, tumbling, improv, mommy and me, and dancer pilates. She grew up performing annually in The Nutcracker— her favorite former roles being The Snow Queen and The Dew Drop Fairy.
After years of refining her technique, she became an assistant instructor to her studio director at 15 and went on to become a faculty member at 18. At the same time, she was a varsity member and captain of her high school dance team.
Sophie moved to New York to study at St. John’s University where she was a member of the school’s Division 1 Dance Team. During her four years, she won several national titles with the team, including a National Championship in Division 1 Hip-Hop in 2020.
In January 2020, Sophie became a member of Rose Academy of Ballet. She is passionate about working with kids, teaching proper technique and movement, and most importantly giving young dancers a judgement free space to do what they love.
Rachel Daly
Posted on August 29th, 2023
Rachel Daly
Teacher
Rachel is a Queens based social worker and dance artist. Originally from Utica, New York, she began her dance training at Dancenter of Utica under the direction of Carrie Putrello. Rachel received her MSW from Fordham University and B.S. in Dance and Social Work from Nazareth College. Since graduating, Rachel has been teaching dance in schools and studios, and her choreography has been presented in Times Square and across New York City. She is currently a co-founder and choreographer for 32nd Pack Dance Company and is an advocate for dancer mental health.
Melissa Wilson
Posted on January 12th, 2023
Melissa Wilson
Program Director, Teacher
- BFA University of Akron
- MFA Tisch School of the Arts
- MAT Queens College
- Preschool teacher, St. Bartholomew’s Community Pre-School
- Choreographer, Wil Rose Dance Ensemble
Melissa was a member of Dayton Ballet II, Dayton Opera, Charleston Ballet Theater and has danced with classical and contemporary companies in NYC. She has also worked on feature films, and appeared in national commercials for Aleve and regional ads for Nickelodeon. Melissa has taught at Broadway Dance Center, Ballet Academy East, and assisted classes at Ballet Tech. Melissa was formerly the After-School Program Coordinator for the Dalton Middle School in NYC for four years and has been the Program Director of Rose Academy of Ballet since 2006.
Daniella Alexis Hernandez
Posted on August 23rd, 2022
Daniella Alexis Hernandez
Dance Teacher/Dance Team Choreographer/Administrative Assistant
Daniella is a New York based dancer/choreographer with training in Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, Jazz, and Hip-Hop and has been teaching for over 6 years.
Daniella has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Dance with a minor in Sociology from CUNY Queens College, She currently earning her Master’s Degree from the Arnhold Dance Education Program at CUNY Hunter College.
Performance highlights include the “Rebel” Music Video by Dj Artist Soniwithaneye (2015), numerous Queens College Dance Program productions (dating from 2019-2022) working with professors Yin Mei Critchell, Guanglei Hui, and nia love and alumni choreographers Isabella Bower, Alisha Anderson, and Georgia Tsamados. She has performed at the Louis Armstrong House Museum for the dance film “Dream a Little Dream: Stepping, Standing and Swinging with Lucille and Louis Armstrong” Directed by Edisa Weeks/Filmed By Da’Vielle Lucas. The premiere of “Action Songs, Protest Dances” as an ensemble dancer for Delirious Dances/Edisa Weeks, “7 Midnight Physical Research” Sixth Midnight Performance at Arts on Site on Greenwich Village, NY with Open Dance Ensemble, the experimental art film “Continuum: A State of Mind” written and directed by Telisha Petteway. Daniella was a choreographer for the Spring 2023 Queens College Senior Showcase premiering ‘QUERENCIA’ with original musical composition ‘bluing” by Arcinello Jocson and Leah McKeehan; “QUERENCIA” was also showcased and performed at Borough of Manhattan Community College for their Annual Undergraduate Research Celebration, becoming the first dance research project to be selected for said celebration. She also works as an intern for dancer/choreographer AntBoogie and Urban Dance League, a competitive street dance league.
Daniella has been part of the Rose Academy of Ballet Family since 2020, working as a dance teacher (Hip Hop), dance team choreographer and administrative assistant.
Summer Dance Intensive
Posted on April 16th, 2021
Summer Dance Intensive
tentatively scheduled for July 28 – July 30, 2023
*subject to change
- dance intensive for ages 10+
- Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 1pm
Safety Precautions
Posted on July 25th, 2020
Safety Precautions
(updated, June 2022)
Please submit this heath questionnaire before your arrival each day of attendance.
We will continue taking many safety precautions to ensure the protection of both our students and staff. Please keep in mind that safety guidelines are constantly being updated and we may update protocols We will do daily temperature checks for students and staff upon entry. As of June 14, 2022, masks will be optional for students.
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- Sanitizing surfaces between classes as well as frequently cleaning doorknobs and door handles throughout the day and providing hand sanitizer in each studio and in the lobby
- Bathrooms will be continuously stocked with soap and paper towels, encouraging students and staff to wash hands frequently
- Parents will drop off students and return at pick up
- Request that students come to class dressed and with hair completely done when possible
- Parents and family members are not allowed to wait inside the building during class time (zoom links available for viewing classes)
- Make up classes are extended to 3 per fall and spring semesters and 3 during summer semesters.
- When traveling, please be sure to follow quarantine guidelines and notify the school if you have travelled outside the country or are in contact with those in quarantine.
- We will be requiring the results of a negative Covid-19 PCR test before a child may join a camp session or workshop hosted by the studio.
- Beginning fall 2021, proof of vaccination for adult students is required to participate in classes at the studio. You can use the NYS Excelsior pass:
We use resources and health and safety guidelines from NYS, DOH, and CDC. We are continuously checking for new updates so that everyone has a safe and healthy experience at Rose Academy of Ballet!
Important
We advise that if any family member, your caregiver, or your child feels ill, or if your child has been in contact with someone who exhibits symptoms of illness, please do not come to class. Also, when recovering, please make sure you have written documentation from a physician that you are cleared to return to activities, before you return to your dance classes. In the event that your child’s preschool, elementary, middle, or high school is quarantined, you will be asked to attend dance classes virtually, or make up the class in person, once your quarantine has ended. NO EXCEPTIONS
We must all work together to keep our studio environment as safe as possible. We all thank you for your support!
Stephanie Greene
Posted on June 5th, 2020
Stephanie Greene
Teacher/Dance Team Coordinator
Stephanie began dancing at age 5 and has since trained in many styles of dance including tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, ballet/pointe, modern, and Irish step. Notable teachers include Julia Boynton (director of the Beantown Tapfest), April Cook (member of Savion Glover’s company), and Frank Hatchett (one of the pioneers of modern jazz dance).
Stephanie was the founder and first director of Footnotes, a tap company for high school students. In college, she frequently choreographed for the MIT Dance Troupe. She has also worked with Girl Scouts to earn their dance badge, choreographed and cleaned routines for school talent shows and competitions, and taught and assistant taught dance classes for all levels in a variety of venues around the tri-state area.
Stephanie aims to foster a fun and supportive environment as she believes students learn best when they are happy and comfortable. She loves to help students master new skills and grow their confidence as they tackle new challenges. Stephanie has been at the Rose Academy of Ballet since 2019 and loves working with so many kind and talented dancers!