brightonballet

Brighton Ballet Theater / School of Russian American Ballet is a non-profit organization in Brooklyn, New York. Established in 1987, it is situated in the heart of the Russian cultural district of New York (Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach area) and located on the campus of Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York.

With more that 400 students attending each year, BBT students learn the art of dance from renowned dancers, teachers an choreographers who have graduated from the best Russian Ballet Schools and Colleges and performed at the most prestigious ballet companies of Russia, Ukraine and USA. 

BBT's well-rounded curriculum includes ballet using the Vaganova (Russian) Method as a base, character dance, modern & popular dance, Latin & Ballroom dance, international folk dance, and jazz dance.

Unlike other dance schools in NYC, BBT provides all children with a unique opportunity to perform full-scale ballets, with costumes and scenery.