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The return of Brooklyn Ballet, known for its fearless fusion of ballet and street dance, kicks off NFAC\u2019s third summer season.<\/p>\n
Brooklyn Ballet, now celebrating over two decades of interdisciplinary dance that confronts tradition through collaboration and inclusion, presents\u00a0Soft Power.\u00a0Soft Power\u00a0explores the tension, resonance, and shared language between classical ballet and street dance. At the heart of\u00a0Soft Power\u00a0is a commitment to dialogue between disciplines, between artists, and between generations of movement-makers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This special Community Matinee Performance on May 16 at 2 p.m. offers a sneak peek into the captivating performances planned for this iconic ballet company\u2019s upcoming season. After the performance, learn more about Soft Power and how the Brooklyn Ballet brings their vision to life with a talkback from Artistic Director, Lynn Parkerson.<\/p>\n
ABOUT BROOKLYN BALLET<\/p>\n
Founded in 2002 by Artistic Director Lynn Parkerson, Brooklyn Ballet brings a contemporary vision to the treasured art form of ballet, with repertory and programs that revitalize and re-imagine the classical form. The first-of-its-kind in Brooklyn in more than 40 years, the organization is committed to artistic accomplishment, education, and community engagement. In 2009, Brooklyn Ballet opened the doors to its first permanent home at The\u00a0Schermerhorn\u2014 built and managed by Breaking Ground and the Entertainment Community Fund. The ground level space provides Brooklyn Ballet with a storefront dance studio, access to a 99-seat black box theater, dressing rooms, and administrative\u00a0space. As a community dance institution, Brooklyn Ballet School offers youth and adult ballet classes, allowing dancers\u00a0to learn and develop their skills alongside professionals of all backgrounds. Brooklyn Ballet\u2019s Elevate in-school dance residencies offer children scholarships and opportunities to participate in the rigors of ballet\u00a0training.<\/p>\n
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