Pas de Deux Classes NYC

https://gotokat.com/schedule

ADULT/Pro BALLET & POINTE
CLASSES @ GIBNEY 890 Bway 5FL
https://gibneydance.org/class-schedule/

*SATURDAY,
10:30 AM — Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Kat Wildish
12:00 PM — Pointe/ PAS DE DEUX with Kat Wildish
Pianist Tamara Kushe



Directly with Kat Wildish
https://gotokat.com/schedule
Master Class info:
https://gotokat.com/masterclass
Lessons: https://katwildish.com/privatelessons

Sarah Handza Giarrusso Guest Ballet Educator
SATURDAY March 14, 2026
ADULT/Pro BALLET 10:30-12 & POINTE/ Pas 12-1pm
CLASSES @ Gibney 890 Bway 5FL STUDIO #1
https://gibneydance.org/class-schedule/
also Sunday Online 2:45
https://gotokat.com/schedule

PARADE YOUR PEARLS to ballet class March 3 & 4, 2026
In celebration of 100years of Ballet Professor Gus Dick Andros,

Tuesday
Morning Class 10:15 ONLINE with pianist Sean P. Pallatroni
https://gotokat.com/schedule
Afternoon class 3-5pm Children of the Ballet
Evening Class 6:30-7:30 Gibney 890 Bway 5FL
https://gibneydance.org/class-schedule/

Wednesday
"ENTER THE DREAM" Absolute Beginner Ballet
Evening class 6:30 Gibney 890 Bway 5FL

PERFORM With us
MARCH 14th with other Adults 14th Street Y



PERFORM With us
MARCH 14th with other Adults 14th Street Y
Contemporary BALLET
Created for/ on You by Choreographer : Taylor Gordon
https://www.balletadults.com/
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Rehearsals :
*Wednesday 11th, 8:30-10pm
353 W 48th St, Fl 3
*Thursday 12th , 8:30-10pm
797 8th Ave 48/49 st, 3fl
*and Friday 13th 8:30-10pm
353 W 48th St, Fl 3

Kat Wildish has been showcasing dancers works since 2004 and officially launched the Performing in NY Showcases in 2008 to give her adult students a rare opportunity: the chance to perform real classical repertoire in professional theaters in Manhattan.
https://katwildishshowcase.com

- Jiří Kylián's Nuages
The MUST SEE Pas De Deux - Luuuuv this
Get Ticket now
( Many years ago with Evelyn Hart and Rex Harrington - Liquid Marble, pure beauty...ahhhhh one of my favz also 2017 with ABT Diana Vishneva & Marcelo Gomes)
Don't miss these world-class performances of at the David H. Koch Theater, from March 13 & 14, 2026

Kat Wildish Presents
https://www.katwildishshowcase.com

I wanted to share some thoughts on a topic that is absolutely fundamental to every dancer's journey: our feet! They are the very foundation of our art, and dedicating consistent attention to their strength, flexibility, and overall health can profoundly impact not only your performance and aesthetics but also your long-term well-being in dance.

Let's commit to truly nurturing our feet, not just today or this week, but as an ongoing practice. With a focused and intelligent training approach, you can dramatically enhance both the visual line of your feet and their functional capacity in ballet. The goal is always to cultivate a training regimen that genuinely resonates with and benefits *your* unique body.

Consider integrating elements like:

* **Gentle Mobility & Release:** Prioritize soft, non-forceful calf stretches to improve ankle mobility, which is crucial for deep pliés and beautiful relevés. Think about how a "step in the foot" sensation can gently stretch the entire posterior chain without forcing.
* **Articulated Pointe Work:** When working on your pointe, focus intently on lengthening *through* your toes, rather than curling them. This nuanced approach helps to build strength in the intrinsic foot muscles, creates a more elegant line, and significantly reduces the risk of cramping or injury. Consciously practice the full range of "flex and pointe" movements, ensuring every joint in the foot is engaged and articulate.
* **Foot Recovery & Self-Massage:** Incorporate self-care techniques, such as using a small ball (like a tennis or lacrosse ball) to roll under your foot while standing. Prop it under your toes and then systematically massage through the arch and heel. This can release tension, improve circulation, and enhance proprioception – a technique often emphasized in methodologies like Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT).

Ultimately, our dedication to foot training aims to build profound strength and unwavering stability. This translates directly into more secure relevés, graceful walking, soft and controlled landings, and perhaps most critically, robust injury prevention. Strong, supple, and well-articulated feet are your best allies in a long and joyful dance career.

Let's continue to empower our feet to carry us beautifully through every step!

Warmly,

Kat Wildish Ballet