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Ballet des Amriques: Premier Dance Company & Conservatory in White Plains
Founded in 2011 by acclaimed director-choreographer Carole Alexis, Ballet Des Ameriques stands as a beacon of multicultural artistic excellence in the dance world. Our professional company, based in both New York City and White Plains, has captivated audiences for over a decade with innovative choreography that bridges classical ballet and contemporary dance forms. The company's pre-professional conservatory has earned international recognition for cultivating elite talent, with students regularly accepted into prestigious institutions like the Royal Ballet and Juilliard.During the pandemic, we pioneered the Dancing Caravan Project - a mobile performance initiative that brings professional dance experiences directly to communities through portable stages equipped with full production capabilities. Our artistic vision has been honored with government proclamations as 'Premier Dance Company' and 'Best Ballet Company and School,' reflecting our commitment to artistic innovation and community engagement.
Services
Dance Performances
Ballet Conservatory
Studio Rentals
Pre-Professional Training
Dancing Caravan Project
Auditions
Technical Rider Services
Artistic Staff Collaborations
Event Rentals
Youth Ballet Classes
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer multicultural dance performances and training with international recognition
- Our students gain admission to prestigious ballet schools worldwide
- We received government proclamations as 'Premier Dance Company'
- Our Dancing Caravan Project brings performances to diverse communities
- We maintain a pre-professional ballet conservatory in Westchester County
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)3
What people say
Breaking barriers
Amazing dancers
Joyous choreography
Strong performances
Unique experience
Services
Dance Performances
Our professional dance company presents innovative choreography blending classical ballet with contemporary forms. Performances feature multicultural casts and original works by Artistic Director Carole Alexis. We deliver both traditional and experimental productions to diverse audiences across New York City and Westchester County.
Ballet Conservatory
This pre-professional training program develops elite ballet talent for students aged 4-19. Our curriculum prepares dancers for prestigious institutions worldwide. The conservatory maintains a 95% acceptance rate to top-tier programs including Juilliard and the Royal Ballet School.
Dancing Caravan Project
This innovative initiative brings professional dance performances directly to communities. Our portable stage system includes sprung flooring, lighting, and sound equipment. The project enables outdoor and non-traditional venue performances across Westchester and New York City neighborhoods.
Studio Rentals
We offer two professional dance studios for rent with tiered pricing options. The Maurice Bjart Studio features premium amenities at $50/hour, while the Marjorie Tallchief Studio provides more economical options at $30/hour. Discounted rates apply for 10+ hour bookings.
Pre-Professional Training
Our trainee program prepares serious dancers aged 16+ for professional careers. Participants receive master classes from industry professionals and performance opportunities with the main company. The program maintains strong connections with major ballet companies and conservatories globally.
People
Carole Alexis
Artistic Director and Choreographer
Founder of Ballet des Amriques, Carole Alexis is a Creole choreographer recognized for multicultural dance innovation. She created the Dancing Caravan Project and has trained dancers accepted to top global institutions. With over 20 years of experience, she leads the company's artistic vision.
Questions
What type of dance company is Ballet des Amériques?
We are a multicultural dance company blending classical ballet with contemporary forms, featuring diverse casts in both traditional and experimental productions.
Do you offer dance training programs?
Yes, our pre-professional conservatory trains students aged 4-19, with a 95% acceptance rate to prestigious institutions like Juilliard and Royal Ballet School.
Where are performances held?
Our main venues include Teatro LATEA in NYC and locations across Westchester County, with mobile performances through our Dancing Caravan Project.
What community initiatives do you offer?
Our Dancing Caravan Project brings professional dance performances to diverse communities through portable stage technology in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Reviews (7)
Emily Isidori
Oct 07, 2019
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As a former dancer, as I began the search for a place for my then 4 year old daughter to begin her ballet training, the top of my list was impeccable technique. Ballet des Ameriques checked that box and so many more. Not only am I amazed by the amount of growth my now 5 year old daughter has made, but I am impressed by the diversity in the genres of dance (ballet, acro, Afro Caribbean, Jazz and Hip Hop in the summer). I am also in awe of the positive energy flowing from the older dancers in the conservatory. They have taken the pre-ballet students under their wings and have become role models growing
Beatrice Larzul
Oct 01, 2019
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Ballet Des Amriques is an outstanding and amazing school. The director, Madame Carole Alexis, has created a school where everyone is loving, passionate and hard-working. All the teachers believe in every students ability to progress. I have been a student at Ballet Des Amriques for three years, attending 5 summer intensives beforehand. I used to live in France and have attended several ballet schools there. None of these ballet schools compare to the exceptional program Ballet Des Ameriques offers. When I moved to the US and started my first year at Ballet Des Amriques, I was struck by
Alexandria Bocca
Sep 27, 2019
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An Open Letter to my teacher, coach, and mentor, Mme. Alexis, and to all of Ballet des Amriques:
I have been both nervous and excited about my graduation, nervous because it signifies the end of a chapter and excited because it also means the beginning of a new adventure. Now I want to take a moment to reflect on the past 9 years at Ballet des Amriques as Mme. Alexis student. Under Mme. Alexis tutelage, I learned essentially everything: from the floor barre exercises and the importance of human anatomy to the physical movement of each step and its terminology; from the importance of
I have been both nervous and excited about my graduation, nervous because it signifies the end of a chapter and excited because it also means the beginning of a new adventure. Now I want to take a moment to reflect on the past 9 years at Ballet des Amriques as Mme. Alexis student. Under Mme. Alexis tutelage, I learned essentially everything: from the floor barre exercises and the importance of human anatomy to the physical movement of each step and its terminology; from the importance of
Madeleine Larzul
Sep 19, 2019
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Ballet des Amriques is an outstanding professional company and pre-professional conservatory. The conservatory not only has an excellent classical ballet program, but teaches various other dances such as character dance, jazz, modern, musical theatre, Afro-carribean and other classes such as acrobatics, dance anatomy, dance history and music. For three years, I attended their summer intensives while living in Paris, France. When I moved in 2016, I was thrilled to start my dance training at Ballet des Amriques. The school is full of students who support one another with respect and kindness
Harriet Dunkerley
Aug 02, 2019
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Ballet des Amriques is an unparalleled professional conservatory training program! How fortunate we are to have a school of this caliber right here in Westchester, NY!! Carole Alexis is simply a master teacher and choreographer. Her expertise and care combined with her passion for teaching and skillful technical knowledge of dance pedagogy make for an unbeatable combination. We switched our then 11-year-old daughter to the BdA Conservatory training school last fall (2018) after she completed their four-week summer intensive in August 2018. Her progress after only 4 weeks was significantly measurable
Zahra Touijer
Jun 27, 2019
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Ballet des Amriques is a non-for-profit, pre-professional conservatory, school, and professional company of classical dance, Afro-Caribbean dance, Urban Jazz, and Acrobatics. The curriculum is also composed of anatomy, nutrition, and dance history to teach us about the great art we have chosen the path of. The teachers take pride in every student and believe in them. In this school, there is no favoritism and not one teacher here focuses on one student. The atmosphere is so loving and everyone is part of a large BDA family. As a student, I can tell you I have learned discipline, kindness, humility
Dorothy Lee
Nov 03, 2018
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My family and I are thrilled to have found Ballet des Ameriques. The school is a conservatory with a professional dance company. The teachers are outstanding from Madame Alexis, to the company teachers, to the guest teachers. The curriculum designed by Carole Alexis is extremely well tailored for a students age and level. Our daughters started the ballet program later, beginning with the Summer Intensive when they were in 5th grade. They loved the Summer Intensive and auditioned to be part of the Conservatory. The younger students are amazing: to see their recitals is a joy. For parents
