Professional Training Centre for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students and official school of Chevalier Ballet.
March Ballet Technique Exams
Congratulations to our students on the successful completion of their March exams! Students learned a full ballet class, and then presented it to a panel of their teachers and Artistic Director Sara Knight, giving them an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their progress and receive helpful feedback.
Chopiniana and New York Stories
Students were thrilled to join Chevalier Ballet in performing Chopiniana and artistic director Sara Knight's new work New York Stories, a collaboration with the John Baer Archive.
A Dancer's Christmas
Students were so grateful to join Chevalier Ballet in performing A Dancer's Christmas, a holiday tradition for 35 years!
Posted on December 11, 2021
Chevalier Ballet Company Featuring the SLK Ballet School Performed
TCHAIKOVSKY
CELEBRATIONS
Live at The Strand Theatre, Hudson Falls, NY.
SLK Ballet School joined Chevalier Ballet for an afternoon of classical dance to music by Tchaikovsky including: 'Swan Lake', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'The Nutcracker'. 'June' with live music by Jonathan Newell, choreographed by Artistic Director, Sara Knight.
View our 11 DEC 2021
performance on YouTube Live
Posted on December 10, 2021
BEATLES BALLET
Chevalier Ballet Company Featuring the SLK Ballet School Performed
Live at The Strand Theatre, Hudson Falls, NY.
SLK Ballet School joined Chevalier Ballet for an an evening of fun and dance choreographed by Artistic Director, Sara Knight to classical hits by The Beatles.
With a live musical tribute performance by "Across the Pond" band.
Posted on May 9, 2020
Online Master Class Series
SLK Ballet School welcomed various guest teachers for Online Master Classes. Thank you for all your inspiration and giving us positive energy during these hard times. Click the headshots for their bios.
CATHERINE BATCHELLER
CHIKA DEMAKOV
YURY DEMAKOV
ELENA GLURDJIDZE
MEELIS PAKRI
LARISSA PONOMORENKO
JOSHUA STAYTON
Olga Semenova
Posted on March 7, 2020
Master Class with Rodger Jansen
SLK Ballet School welcomed Rodger Jansen (Former Dancer at Dutch National Ballet) as a guest teacher for two weeks.
Posted on December 28, 2019
“A Dancers’ Christmas” Alongside Chevalier Ballet
Students from SLK Ballet School had the opportunity to perform alongside Chevalier Ballet in the production of "A Dancer's Christmas" over the holidays.
Posted on November 30,2019
Guesting with Long Island Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”
SLK Ballet students had the opportunity to perform in "The Nutcracker" over Thanksgiving weekend alone side guest dancers from Chevalier Ballet Company.
Posted on October 3, 2019
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Performance at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
SLK Ballet had a wonderful time performing excerpts from Chevalier Ballet's Ballet Meets The Beatles repertoire.
Posted on May 6, 2019
UK Workshops
In March, SLK student Jared Parker participated in Chevalier Ballet's workshops at Holme Junior & Infant School, Scholes Junior & Infant School and Holmfirth High School in Yorkshire, UK.
Posted on May 6, 2019
Exchange with Central School of Ballet
During the second week of March, SLK students Isabella Vanik and Claire Silverman participated in an exchange with London's Central School of Ballet.
Posted on February 16, 2018
Master Class with Leanne King
SLK Ballet students were fortunate to have a Master Class with Leanne King from Central School of Ballet this February.
Posted on December 14, 2018
Master Class with Stanislav Belaevsky
We are very happy to have guest teacher Stanislav Belaevsky visit us at SLK Ballet on December 14th.
Posted on November 29, 2017
Long Island Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker
Many of our dancer's had the pleasure of performing as guest artists in LIBT's Nutcracker over Thanksgiving weekend
Posted on October 29, 2017
Master Class with Catherine Batcheller
SLK Ballet students experienced a wonderful few days of classes and coaching from Ms. Batcheller
Posted on August 14, 2017
SLK Ballet at the Downtown Festival
SLK Ballet was chosen to be part of the 36th Annual Battery Dance Festival. Choreographer Clement Mensah, a Battery Dance performer and choreographer set his piece on present SLK Ballet Dancer's and Alumni.
Posted on May 22, 2017
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SLK Ballet Final Exam in New York City
Congratulations to SLK Ballet Students for completing their final exams on Friday. They are now busy rehearsing for the
2017 Summer Soirée!
Posted on April 24, 2017
SLK Ballet Photo Shoot in New York City
SLK Ballet students were thrilled to model for KD Dance this weekend.
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Posted on April 24, 2017
SLK Ballet International Summer Programs
Congratulations to Angela, Rachel and Hanna who all received scholarships to the Royal Danish Ballet Summer School!
Posted on April 8, 2017
Exchange Trip with
Central School of Ballet
SLK Ballet students had the opportunity to travel to London, England this week to train at the Central School of Ballet.
Posted on March 26, 2017
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Central School of Ballet
Leanne King, course Development Co-ordinator and Contemporary Teacher from Central School of Ballet, came a gave a contemporary workshop on March 16th and 17th. Next week an elected group of SLK Ballet students will be traveling for an exchange in London, England.
Posted on February 19, 2017
Master Class with
Catherine Batcheller
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SLK Ballet is thrilled to welcome Master Class teacher Catherine Batcheller this week!
Posted on February 15, 2017
New York State Ballet
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Madison Cole has been asked again to be a guest in New York State Ballet’s performance of Alice in Wonderland.
Posted on February 15, 2017
Bolshoi Ballet Moscow
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Congratulations to Stella Duerden on her scholarship to study at the Bolshoi Ballet School in Moscow for two weeks in February.
Posted on February 7, 2017
Harid Conservatory
Boca Raton, FL
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Congratulations to Mimi Marchesona for receiving a scholarship to Harid Conservatory Summer Program in Boca Raton, FL.
Posted on December 23, 2016
Dancers Revelations,
New York City
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Congratulations to SLK Ballet Alumni Erina Tanaka, dancing in Dancers Revelations in New York City last weekend!
Posted on November 28, 2016
The Yorkville Nutcracker, New York City
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SLK Ballet students Hanna Tsao, Angela Spensieri, Nicole Stapleton and Anna Lane will be performing as guest artists on December 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th at The Kaye Playhouse, Hunter College.
Posted on November 25, 2016
Long Island Ballet Theatre
Congratulations to SLK Ballet students Rachel Skipor, Angela Spensieri, Lauren Mead, Teryn Colmery, Hanna Tsao, Mimi Marchesona, Emily Parnell and Madison Mercadante who performed as guest artists with the Long Island Ballet this past weekend in the Nutcracker.
Posted October 18, 2016
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Master Class Larissa Ponomarenko
SLK Ballet was thrilled to welcome back Larissa Ponomarenko (Ballet Mistress for Boston Ballet) on Monday October 17th, 2016.
Posted on August 11, 2016
SLK Ballet International Summer Programs
Some of our SLK Ballet students got the opportunity to participate Summer Intensives abroad.
Enjoy the gallery below highlighting their success.
 Dutch National Ballet Olivier Wecxsteen with Abigail Sartin |  English National Ballet Hanna Tsao |  Bournonville Workshop at Dutch National Ballet Frank Anderson with Madison Jayne Cole |
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 Royal Danish Ballet Alexander Stæger with Angela Spensieri |  English National Ballet Samira Saidi and Hanna Tsao |  English National Ballet Abigail Sartin |
 Royal Danish Ballet SLK Ballet Student Angela Spensieri |  Dutch National Ballet Olivier Wecxsteen with Madison Jayne Cole |  Dutch National Ballet Madison Jayne Cole and Abigail Sartin |
 Dutch National Ballet Charlotte Edmonds and Abigail Sartin |  Masters of Ballet Sadler's Wells Theatre Elena Glurjidze with Hanna Tsao |  Dutch National Ballet Ernst Meisner and Madison Jayne Cole |
 English National Ballet Hanna Tsao |  English National Ballet Hanna Tsao and Abigail Sartin |
Posted September 29, 2016
New York State Ballet
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We are proud of SLK Ballet student Madison Cole, who will be performing in New York State Ballet's performance of Alice in Wonderland this fall.
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Posted on April 20, 2016
Exchange Trip with the Central School of Ballet
SLK Ballet was honored to host our guest from Central School of Ballet. We look forward to the exchange trip again next year.
Posted on April 20, 2016
Long Island Ballet Theatre
SLK Ballet students performed as guest artist with the Long Island Ballet on April 16, 2016.
Posted on March 5, 2016
Exchange Trip with
Central School of Ballet
Hanna Tsao was delighted by her opportunity to train in London, England at the Central School of Ballet.
Posted on Feburary 11, 2016
Exchange Trip with English National Ballet School
In the month of February, SLK students Lauren Mead and Erina Tanaka had the privilege to go to London, England to train at English National Ballet School.
Posted on December 2, 2015
Long Island Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker
Eight SLK Ballet students were invited as guest performers at the Long Island Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker this Thanksgiving. We would like to congratulate them all on their successful performances!
Posted October 1, 2015
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SLK Ballet with Indelible Dance
The students of SLK BALLET enjoyed their performance in
THE CITY OF SEASONS, presented by Indelible Dance. Indelible Dance pairs their beautiful dancers with music composed and inspired by Vivaldi, in a stunning 360-degree theater in Williamsburg Brooklyn.
Posted on April 20, 2015
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Exchange with the Central School of Ballet
Ana Rocha and Clare Guntrip visited SLK Ballet in New York City this April.
Posted on April 24, 2015
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SLK student Erina Tanaka performing in Westchester, New York
Posted on April 9, 2015
Exchange Trip with the Central School of Ballet
Again this April, some of our advanced SLK students had the privilege to go to London, England and train at the Central School of Ballet.
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Posted on Feburary 18, 2015
Exchange Trip with English National Ballet School.
In the month of Feburary some of our advanced SLK students had the privilege to go to London, England and train at English National Ballet School. Also, we have the honor of hosting some English National Ballet students with Sara Knight at SLK Ballet in New York City.
Posted on January 1, 2015
Westchester Ballet's Nutcracker
SLK student Erina Tanaka performing in the Nutcracker in Westchester, New York.
Posted on December 13, 2014
Long Island Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker
Six SLK Ballet students were invited as guest performers at the Long Island Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker this Thanksgiving. We would like to congratulate them all on their successful perfomances!
Posted on December 12, 2014.
Sedona Chamber Ballet, Arizona
Madison Cole traveled to Arizona this Thanksgiving to guest in the Sedona Chamber Ballet's production of the Nutcracker. The performances were a great success!
Posted April, 2014
Exchange Trip with the Central School of Ballet
Again during the month of April some of our advanced SLK students had the privilege to go to London, England and train at the Central School of Ballet. In August, we have the honor of hosting students from Central to train with Sara Knight at SLK Ballet in New York City.
Posted November-December 2013
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Jenna McCoy guests in Montgomery
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Congratulations to Jenna for being asked to guest in Montgomery Ballet's Nutcracker! We all wish her well on the upcoming performances!
Posted on November 15, 2013
2013 Long Island Ballet Theatre Nutcracker
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This Thanksgiving, eight SLK Ballet students were asked to guest at the Long Island Ballet Theatre's production of The Nutcracker. Thank you girls for performing on your mini break! The performances were most successful!
Posted November, 2013
Ainsley Sorenson wins at YoungArts!
Congratulations to Ainsley Sorenson for being chosen as a finalist in the National YoungArts in New York City. YoungArts identifies and supports the next generation of artists, and contributes to the cultural vitality of the nation by investing in the artistic development of talented young artists in the visual, literary and performing arts. Ainsley will go on to perform in New York City May 6-11, 2013.
Posted August, 2013
32nd Annual Downtown Dance Festival 2013
SLK Ballet had the privilege of performing in the 32nd Annual Downtown Dance Festival 2013 held in Battery Park Conservancy. Students performed pieces from La Corsaire, Swan Lake and Pizzicato in beautiful weather under a canopy of old London Plane trees.
"SLK Ballet's students did three 19th-century ballet numbers
with pleasantly neat, clean style."
-Alastair Macaulay, The New York Times
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Posted July 7-20, 2013
SLK Ballet in Itlay
Congratulations to my six SLK Ballet dancers who danced so wonderfully at the AJD festival in Villapiana, Italy. Thank you to Antonio Fini for inviting us to this wonderful event!
Posted May, 2013
YoungArts New York 2013
YoungArts 2013 winner and SLK student, Ainsley Sorenson, took part in master classes with renowned artists, May 6-11 in New York City. Performances were given at Baryshnikov Arts Center (programmed by Mikhail Baryshnikov), The Clark Studio Theater at Lincoln Center (directed by Bill T. Jones) and the Museum of Modern Art (curated by Sarah Suzuki).
Posted April, 2013
Exchange Trip with the Central School of Ballet
The month of April is exciting for the advanced SLK students! The first week of April, four of our students have the privilege to go to London, England and train at the Central School of Ballet. In August, we have the honor of hosting students from Central to train with Sara Knight at SLK Ballet in New York City.
Posted January, 2013
Ainsley Sorenson Wins at YoungArts 2013!
During YoungArts Week, the Dance Finalists participated in master classes, workshops and talks with masters in their field, including Lourdes Lopez, Phillip Neal, Desmond Richardson, Chet Walker and Keith Roberts.
The Dance performance was held at the New World Center on January 9, 2013.
(Photos: Katherine Bollens, Joe Gato, Manny Hernandez and Pedro Portal)
Check out Ainsley's Young Art's performance by clicking here.