Fresh Pond Ballet

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PRIVATE LESSONS: By appointment for children (minimum age: 7), youths and adults. One hour lesson: $65. Group of four lessons: $225. Email Nina Alonso Hathaway for more information or call Nina at 617-491-5865.

CONVENIENT LOCATION: Welcome to Fresh Pond Ballet, conveniently located at 1798A Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, one block from the Porter Square T-stop.
ABOUT FPB: Nina Alonso founded Fresh Pond Ballet in l987 to teach classical ballet, with the goal of bringing grace, joy, strength and confidence to each child in a non-competitive environment.
THE RANGE OF COURSES: Fresh Pond Ballet offers eight levels of classes beginning with two year olds, and continues through teens and adults. Younger children's classes are grouped by age, but in the more advanced children's classes skill and level of training are also important for class placement. Pointe is begun in level four, but only for properly prepared dancers. Teen and adult classes round out the program. For details see the course descriptions. For more details see further course descriptions.

Your registration will be activated when we receive the registration form and tuition. If you have questions about which level of class is the right one, please call 617-491-5865, our studio phone. Your call will be returned promptly. You may also leave your e-mail address at that phone number and we will answer questions by e-mail.

ADULT CLASSES: Read the adult information form and the current schedule information. Our adult program is open and you are welcome to come to class without pre-registration. Any questions? Please call our studio phone at 617-491-5865 and we will respond quickly by phone or by e-mail if you leave us your e-mail address.

SPECIAL SAFETY FEATURES OF FRESH POND BALLET'S FLOOR: Fresh Pond Ballet's studio has a specially built sprung floor, built up over rubber cushioning, creating a resilient sub floor. This resilience means a softer landing for dancers. Fresh Pond Ballet also has a marley surface, a special non-skid, non-slip dance vinyl designed for ease and flow of movement. There are no splinters, no uneven boards, etc. to hamper movement. Fresh Pond Ballet is concerned with safety and providing optimum conditions for learning ballet.