Friday, March 11th

7:00-9:00pm

with Tabitha Alessi

at Oyster Bay Yoga

Ever since the pandemic, people are looking at life in a new perspective. We want experiences that don’t involve zoom, but something that feeds the soul.

Do you want to move your body, have fun and be active? Then a basic beginner ballet class is for you.

You do not need to be able to do splits! This is not a competition. If you have never tried ballet, do not be intimidated. This is a friendly environment, and ALL are welcome.

All you need are grippy socks and comfortable athletic attire.

 First half of class. We start with a little stretching. Then, with both hands on the ballet barre we warm up our bodies, focusing on our legs. The barre helps us feel balanced while engaging your core. Barre work helps improve your posture, all over strength and prepares you for center work.

 Second half of class. This is when we introduce our upper body and arms, connecting with leg strength. In many ways, repeating what we did at barre, now in the center of the studio. Some jumps, waltzing and moving freely. This is the fun part where we really get to move and dance!

 Did you always want to be a prima ballerina? Now is your chance to feel like one!

I promise everyone will leave class feeling taller, stronger, and of course happy.

 $40 per person (10% off for OBY/GCY/Dual Studio Members)

Tabitha Alessi

In 2007 I danced for my first professional ballet company Atlanta Ballet. After dancing with several other companies, I landed a principal position with the Charleston Ballet Theater. I've had the privilege of traveling the world, guest appearing with artists like Janelle Monáe, performing multiple Balanchine ballets, and principal roles like Cinderella. While dancing professionally I also dedicated my time as a ballet mistress for a performing arts program orchestrating productions like The Nutcracker and Peter Pan. By age 27 I was promoted to Artistic Director, working with a cast of over 40 dancers ages 5 to 65. After a lifetime of disciplined training and over a decade of teaching experience I am now a nutrition major, Pilates instructor, and of course ballet teacher.