Marblehead Ballet School To Teach Balinese Dance Master Class

MARBLEHEAD, MA — Salem native Carlos Fittante is bringing a bit of New York City and Balinese dance to the North Shore this fall.

The artistic director for the New York City-based BALAM Dance Theatre will host the virtual master class via the Marblehead School of Ballet starting Oct. 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

"Relieve your COVID-19 stress and take a Balinese dance class," aid Marblehead School of Ballet Director Paula Shiff, adding that the Balinese dance relieves stress.

Shiff called Fittante "an enthusiastic, encouraging and delightful teacher.

"Balinese dance uses performance techniques that augment a performer's stage presence," Fittante said. "Although this outcome takes time to manifest, people who enjoy experiencing dance aesthetics from other cultures will be well-rewarded by this class."

Fittante studied Balinese dance in New York City and in Bali. In New York City, he studied with Balinese dance pioneer Islene Pinder.

He traveled to Bali several times and studied with award-winning Balinese dancers affiliated with the acclaimed Semara Ratih Gamelan.

The fee to attend the master class is $20 per person. Advanced registration is required and may be done here. or by contacting 781-631-6232 or emailing online at msb@havetodance.com.