In our Youth Ballet Program, faculty member Annastasia Mercedes ballet.for.the.curious.adult guides our Level 3 students through ballet with a hands-on and thoughtful approach to learning. Through individualized corrections and detailed instruction, dancers are encouraged to understand not only how movement works, but why.⁠ ⁠ Her classes emphasize clarity, coordination, and building healthy habits that support safe and sustainable training as students continue to grow in their technique and confidence. Moments like these are especially important as our students prepare to bring their training to the stage in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz next weekend.⁠ ⁠ Join us for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!⁠ ⁠ 📅 Performance Date: May 17, 2026 at 12:00pm and 3:00pm⁠ 📍 Location: LaGuardia Performing Arts Center⁠ ⁠ 🎟️ Click "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" link in bio for tickets!⁠ ⁠ 📸 laylamshoo⁠ ⁠ #joffreyballetschool #youthballetprogram #ballettraining #danceeducation #newyorkcity