Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet

Our dedicated Ballet 3 dancers beautifully execute an energetic piece choreographed by our artistic director, Cristiane Santos. Every movement reflects the hard work, precision, and passion cultivated inside our studios.

If you have been waiting for the right time to join us, this is your sign. It is not too late to sign up for the upcoming session. We offer programs tailored to various ages and skill levels, ensuring every dancer finds their footing and grows in a supportive environment.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from exceptional faculty and discover the joy of dance.

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SSYB’ s elective class: Modern 3

Modern 3 draws inspiration from the Limon and Graham techniques. Class elements include contraction and release, fall and recovery, use of the breath, and exploration of the dancer’s relationship with gravity. Class consists of a warm-up, center and across the floor elements, and a release based combination. Dancers will additionally explore Bartenieff Fundamentals, floor work, partnering, and improvisation. Taught by Kate Dunkel

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🌟Choreograpy by Katie Dunkel

🌟Performers: Modern 3 dancers during the 2026 Spring Concert

✨ TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨

We are so happy to welcome you to our Open House TODAY, September 9!

Come celebrate the start of a beautiful new season with us at our studios!

Whether your dancer is taking their very first steps or looking to advance their training, today is the perfect opportunity to experience what makes our dance community so special.

What to expect:
*Tour our beautiful studios
*Meet our incredible faculty and other students
*Register for the upcoming 2026–27 school year
*Learn all about our programs: children’s and pre-professional divisions

The countdown is on—our official first day of classes begins next week on Monday, September 14! Don’t miss your chance to secure your dancer’s spot and explore the joy of movement with us!

See you very soon!

📍 Location: 418 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa, NY

Shifting shapes and mesmerizing movement! 🌀✨

Huge congratulations to the SSYB Modern 2 class on their performance of “Kaleidoscope” at our Spring Concert 2026!

Choreography by our Artistic Director Joan K. Anderson

Curious about joining SSYB? Come meet the faculty, see the studios, and register for classes tomorrow at our open house.
Wednesday, September 9 from 5:30- 7pm

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Modern 1

Based on the Horton Technique, this introductory class is designed to fortify, stretch, and strengthen dancers’ bodies. The curriculum focuses on basic alignment, flat backs, lateral T’s, primitive squats, deep lunges, coccyx balances, and basic terminology. Taught by Joan K. Anderson

Developed in the 1940s by Lester Horton, this codified modern dance method incorporates Native American and Afro-Caribbean elements. Rooted in human anatomy, it uses lyrical and circular movements focused on multi-directional stretching to build strength, dynamic movement quality, full-body awareness, and overall physical resilience.

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Continuing with the elective class offered at SSYB:

Jazz 2: Further explore dynamics, self-expression, style and performance techniques. An eclectic playlist encourages the dancers to explore musicality, and further their understanding of the connection between jazz dance and music; all while developing strong technique.

Following a warm-up consisting of strength and conditioning, students will explore progressions in center and across the floor, leaps and turns, with class culminating in a combination inspired by different styles including classical jazz and contemporary jazz. Taught by Andrè Malo-Robles.

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✨Jazz 2 class performing at the 2026 Spring Concert

✨Choreography by Andrè Malo-Robles

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet offers Jazz and Modern for dancers at the Pre- Professional Division.

Jazz 1: introduces the fundamental movements of jazz dance, focusing on rhythm, body isolations, coordination, and flexibility. Students will learn core jazz steps. This class builds confidence, strength, and performance presence in a fun, supportive setting. Taught by Andrè Malo-Robles

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🩰 SSYB Jazz 1 Performing at the Spring Concert 2026

🌟Choreography Andrè Malo-Robles

✨Don’t miss our final End of Summer Open Classes happening tonight and next week!

Whether you are looking to stay in shape, refine your technique, or just get back to the studio, these sessions are the perfect opportunity before the fall season begins.

*Class: Intermediate / Advanced Open Ballet taught by Andrè Malo-Robles

*Who: Designed for Teens & Adults (Ages 13 and up)

*When: Tonight (September 1) & Next Tuesday (September 8)

*Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Drop in and dance with us! 🩰

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Is your child ready to take their love for dance to the next level?🩰

From first steps to pre- professional training, our classes are designed for dancers at every stage of the journey.

*Ballet 1- (Ages 7-8) Instills the basics of classical ballet technique. Students are introduced to the structure of a ballet class and the concepts of proper posture, turn-out, and etiquette to build a strong dance foundation.

*Ballet 2 (Ages 9-11): Students should have a basic understanding of classical ballet technique. Class will consist of barre work and longer combinations, as well as increase their ballet terminology. Dancers will build a foundation for ballet including proper alignment, ballet etiquette, and vocabulary.

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Dance cultivates imagination, confidence, and coordination right from the start. 🩰✨

If you’re looking for a positive, enriching space for your young child to move, express, and grow, Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet is welcoming new dancers for the 2026–27 season!

Our early childhood programs build essential developmental skills through the joy of movement:

🌟 Creative Movement (Ages 3–4): the class is designed to help with the development of large and fine motor skills, spatial awareness, coordination, rhythm, cooperation, self-confidence, and creativity.

🌟 Pre-Ballet (Ages 5–6): Enhances coordination, balance and flexibility with the teaching of basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology. Barre-work will be introduced as well as center floor exercises and exploration of creative dance and music interpretation.

First day of classes is September 14! Register your young dancer today!

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