At Dance Education Canada we know the important role our community of experts plays in providing our dance educators with a 21st-century dance education. Which is why today, you will have the privilege of hearing from one of the solo pianist from the New York city Ballet. Although we are most familiar with live music in a ballet class, today we will explore the benefits of live music in a variety of dance classes including modern and tap. Hopefully today’s insight will give you some considerations of providing the added element of live music in your dance classes.

GUEST: Elaine Chelton studied piano at Manhattan School of Music and at Queens College where received her Bachelors of Music and Master of Arts degree. Her career began playing for the New York City Ballet in 1990. She has a global performance roster having performed in the US, Russia, Japan, Hong Kong & Europe. She was featured in a PBS Broadcast of NYC Ballet Live at the Chatalet Theatre in Paris and has played for the Balanchine Foundation. Her work can be found on 2 recorded CD’s for ballet class.

INSTA: @elainechelton

LINKEDIN: Elaine Chelton

WEBSITE: newyorkcityballet.com

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