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About Mignon Furman

Mignon Furman

With only her talents, courage, and determination to give definition to her vision for ballet education, Mignon Furman started the American Academy of Ballet. It soon became the premier Summer School in America.


Margot Fonteyn, with whom she was friendly, gave her invaluable advice during several detailed discussions about the technical and artistic aspects of classical ballet. Mignon had the good fortune to benefit from the wisdom and unique experience of a world-famous ballerina.


Mignon also composed Performance Awards, which are taught all over America and are an international phenomenon, praised by teachers in 10 countries. The success of the Performance Awards is due to her choreography. She was a superb choreographer. Her many compositions have logic, harmony, content, and ultimately, beauty. Mignon also composed seven instructional videos for the teaching of classical ballet.


Before coming to New York, Mignon was the Director of the University of Cape Town Ballet School, with special responsibility for teacher training. She formulated the program for the 80 trainee teachers and 400 students at the Ballet School. She was nominated for the Distinguished Teacher Award from among the entire university’s academic staff of professors and lecturers.

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American Academy of Ballet

Faculty

The American Academy of Ballet's teaching staff is top-notch. With several instructors who have trained and taught famous dancers, you can be confident in the quality of education you will receive. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential in the beautiful art of ballet.

Facilities

Our spacious studios are equipped with state-of-the-art flooring, mirrors, and sound systems, ensuring a comfortable and productive environment for dancers of all levels. Come and experience the perfect space to elevate your ballet journey.

Safe

At the American Academy of Ballet, we take supervision seriously. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to providing the highest level of guidance and support to all our students.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF OUR Summer School:

Performance Awards

In schools across America and in 10 other countries.

An excellent way to refine technique.

Coaching Classes

Small groups for personalized coaching

Guest Performances

Special ballet performances for Summer School by guest dancers

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why is American Academy of Ballet so popular?

    The American Academy of Ballet, located in the vibrant city of New York, is an exceptional ballet company renowned for its top-notch ballet instruction. Our mission as a ballet company is to create a safe, inclusive studio where people from all around the world can indulge in the beauty of ballet.



    With a team of highly skilled instructors, we are committed to providing each student with an extraordinary dance experience. Regardless of your age or skill level, our ballet company offers a wide array of classes tailored to suit your needs.



    At our ballet company, our dedicated staff goes the extra mile to ensure that every individual's requirements are met during their dance classes. Get in touch with us today to discover more about our ballet company and our exciting summer academy.

  • What types of classes do you offer?

    We offer many different options, such as:

    • Classical Ballet

    • Pas de Deux*

    • Pointe

    • Repertoire

    • Neo-Classical*

    • Contemporary*

    • Musical Theater*

    • Spanish Dance*

    • Performance Awards*

    • Folk Dance*

    • Talent and Fun Evenings

  • How can I get in touch with you?

    Thank you for your interest in our ballet company.


    To get in touch, you can call us at 917-698-7172, email us at aaofballet@gmail.com, or submit one of the contact forms on our site.

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