Our mission: Foster a rebirth of dramatic storytelling in classical ballet through programs that provide specialized training for gifted students from around the world.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Developing classical ballet dancers who are capable of expressing powerful theatrical ideas in ballet through a rich understanding of other artistic disciplines, cultures, and traditions. GKA provides year round full-time ballet training by the finest teachers in the world.
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YOUNG DANCER PROGRAM
The Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet Children’s Program was created for aspiring dancers ages 3 – 11 who want to experience the joy that comes from dancing. Students develop creative movement skills, musicality, rhythm, coordination, expression, character, and confidence.
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DANCE INTENSIVES
Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet offers intensive training programs aimed at the full cultural development of the young artist, providing each student with a dynamic range of technical skills, coupled with that elusive quality known as the artist’s “sensitivity of the soul”.
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Video excerpts from Gelsey Kirkland Academy’s Spring 2017 Showcase.
The GKA training system is built around three major areas of study: ballet, core dynamics, and dramatic development.
Gelsey Kirkland Ballet DVDs
Performances Available Now!
GKA May Academy Showcase Performance, Eternal Spring-the Arrows and Errors of Eros & Nutcracker
The Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet is located at 29 Jay Street, in the heart of DUMBO Brooklyn!