Dates: Monday, August 31
Hours: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Training: 3 hours of in-studio Masterclasses with acclaimed Master Instructors
Environment: Semi-private setting strictly capped at a maximum of 12 students
Location: Ballet Academy East | 1651 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, NYC
Tuition: $185.00
($62.00 per 60-min hour of elite Master instruction)
($62.00 per 60-min hour of elite Master instruction)
THE MASTER INSTRUCTORS
Daniel Ulbricht (Principal Dancer, NYCB)
Celebrated worldwide for his unmatched virtuosity, explosive allegro mechanics, and athletic brilliance.
A dedicated master educator who serves as a consultant and guest teacher for top academies globally.
Celebrated worldwide for his unmatched virtuosity, explosive allegro mechanics, and athletic brilliance.
A dedicated master educator who serves as a consultant and guest teacher for top academies globally.
Isabella LaFreniere (Principal Dancer, NYCB)
Renowned for her exquisite Balanchine lines, commanding artistic presence, and technical precision.
An elite coach specializing in dynamic placement, footwork speed, and advanced artistry on pointe.
Renowned for her exquisite Balanchine lines, commanding artistic presence, and technical precision.
An elite coach specializing in dynamic placement, footwork speed, and advanced artistry on pointe.
🎓 THE MASTER CLASS CURRICULUM
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
• 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | CLASSICAL VARIATIONS & REPERTOIRE
Led by Daniel Ulbricht (Principal Dancer, NYCB)
A comprehensive 2-hour Masterclass
Focused on technical preparation and meticulous individual coaching of various historical ballet variations
A comprehensive 2-hour Masterclass
Focused on technical preparation and meticulous individual coaching of various historical ballet variations
• 6:00 PM – 7:00PM | LADIES: ARTISTRY ON POINTE
Led by Isabella LaFreniere (Principal Dancer, NYCB)
Alignment, strength, and the effortless phrasing essential for advanced pointe work.
Alignment, strength, and the effortless phrasing essential for advanced pointe work.
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | GENTLEMEN: MEN'S VIRTUOSITY & ALLEGRO
Led by Daniel Ulbricht (Principal Dancer, NYCB)
Master the mechanics of elite jumps, powerful turns, and commanding stage presence.
Led by Daniel Ulbricht (Principal Dancer, NYCB)
Master the mechanics of elite jumps, powerful turns, and commanding stage presence.
🎒 WHAT TO PREPARE & BRING
🧑🩰 FOR FEMALE DANCERS
• Leotard: Any solid color — basic tank, camisole, short, or long-sleeved styles; no two-tone, please.
• Tights: Pink or skin-tone (bring a spare pair! No holes, please!), worn inside your leotard.
• Shoes: Clean ballet flats and clean, broken-in* pointe shoes.
• Hair: Neatly tucked away in a professional ballet bun. No fly-aways, please. Optional open hair for Jazz.
• Skirt: White skirt for Pointe and Variation, to be worn once the barre portion finishes.
• Tights: Pink or skin-tone (bring a spare pair! No holes, please!), worn inside your leotard.
• Shoes: Clean ballet flats and clean, broken-in* pointe shoes.
• Hair: Neatly tucked away in a professional ballet bun. No fly-aways, please. Optional open hair for Jazz.
• Skirt: White skirt for Pointe and Variation, to be worn once the barre portion finishes.
(*please do not bring brand-new/dead pointe shoes to the Master Class!)
🕺 FOR MALE DANCERS
• Top: Fitted, solid-white t-shirt or tank top (no logos, no holes, no stains — tucked in!).
• Bottoms: Black ballet/dance tights, or fitted dance leggings.
• Dance belt: Required for support and a clean line.
• Shoes: Ballet slippers (clean and in good condition).
• Hair: Neat and clean; secured if longer.
• Hair: Neat and clean; secured if longer.
• Bottoms: Black ballet/dance tights, or fitted dance leggings.
• Dance belt: Required for support and a clean line.
• Shoes: Ballet slippers (clean and in good condition).
• Hair: Neat and clean; secured if longer.
• Hair: Neat and clean; secured if longer.
FOR ALL DANCERS
• Towel
• Water Bottle
• Snack (absolutely nut free, please!) for between your sessions
• Water Bottle
• Snack (absolutely nut free, please!) for between your sessions
📷 EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
During each masterclass, Magnus from Magnus Photography will join the studio to shoot a beautifully composed class portrait of the dancers alongside their world-class instructors.
(* High-quality commemorative prints from these sessions will be made available for purchase following the intensive.)
💰 SESSION COST — $185 PER DANCER
YOUR SESSION INCLUDES
• 3 full hours of hyper-focused instruction from active NYCB Principals.
• An intimate, semi-private studio setting capped at 12 students for max feedback.
• Access to premium, professional studio space at Studio Maestro on the Upper West Side.
• Participation in the exclusive Magnus Photography commemorative group portrait sessions.
• An intimate, semi-private studio setting capped at 12 students for max feedback.
• Access to premium, professional studio space at Studio Maestro on the Upper West Side.
• Participation in the exclusive Magnus Photography commemorative group portrait sessions.
➕ Post-Master Class access to a web gallery to order custom print memories of your dancer alongside the faculty.
📅 SESSION REGISTRATION
Dates: Monday, August 31, 2026
Hours: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Location: Ballet Academy East | 1651 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, NYC
Tuition: $185.00
👉 Reserve your session — limited availability!
[→ Click HERE to secure your spot.]
(*Please note: A minimum of 6 participants is required to run this exclusive series.)
Admission is strictly selective based on skill and division fit (SAB Level VI / BAE advanced equivalents). By invitation only!
