Submission Deadline: Extended to Friday, February 25, 2022
Newark Symphony Hall is proud to partner with New Jersey Ballet to offer free dance classes and other opportunities for underserved youth in and around the Newark area.
- Wednesdays / 4:30-5:30 PM EST
- March 2 – May 4, 2022
- All classes will take place online via Zoom
Program Eligibility
The New Jersey Ballet x Newark Symphony Hall Ballet Program is designed for students:
- ages 8-12
- of any skill/experience level
- affected by financial barriers to arts education*
- living in or near Newark, NJ
- able to attend classes online via Zoom**
- with an interest and/or passion for movement
*Is this me?
Arts education is a privilege. This program aims to increase the accessibility of high-quality dance training by eliminating tuition and registration fees and prioritizing underserved and low-income students.
If you or your family:
- receive or qualify for public benefits (i.e. SNAP, WIC, TANF, etc.)
- are under- or unemployed
- have significant debt
- do not have access to other arts programs
- live in public housing or are homeless
This program may be for you! The above list is neither all-inclusive nor exclusive; it is simply meant to help identify some of the circumstances that underserved and low-income students may face. If you have any questions, please contact vbriones@newarksymphonyhall.org.
**Required Tools
All attendees must have access to:
- Internet service
- Device with camera that can connect to the internet
- Adequate space for movement (teacher will offer modifications as necessary)
- Something to hold onto (i.e. back of a chair, a wall, a countertop, etc.)
If any of the above are barriers to you, please contact vbriones@newarksymphonyhall.org.
