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David Howard
David Howard’s career began as a child performer in radio shows and commercials. Working as a principal dancer
at London’s Palladium Theatre he was honored by appearing in a Royal Command Performance before Queen Elizabeth II.
He later joined Sadler’s Wells Theatre Ballet, now The Royal Ballet and was promoted to soloist status. Mr. Howard
danced with the National Ballet of Canada, appeared in London’s West End musicals, among them Bob Fosse’s
Little Me, performed in cabaret throughout Europe and was featured in many television productions.
After a successful performing career and at the invitation of Rebekah Harkness, Mr. Howard came to New York in
1966 to teach and later direct the Harkness Ballet School. In 1977 he opened his own school on Manhattan’s
Upper West Side, adjacent to Lincoln Center. On any given day, scattered among the serious ballet students who
found their way to David’s barré, one could plie, tendu and pirouette next to the most elite in the
field. Makarova, Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirkland, Cynthia Harvey, members of England’s Royal Ballet, American
Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet and numerous other companies throughout the world have made David the most
sought after teacher. Since closing his school in 1995, he has traveled the world giving master classes to ballet
companies, their affiliated schools, independent schools universities and regional festivals. He has coached many
successful competition winners and given private lessons to television and motion picture stars.
Mr. Howard’s kinesthetic approach eliminates much of the tension, and resulting injury, associated with
technique as traditionally taught. He has consulted with physical therapists, chiropractors, and nutritionists in an
aim to promote total care of the dancer. His teacher’s training seminars have attracted high attendance worldwide.
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Intermediate Advanced Professional Ballet
Mondays - Fridays
10:00-11:30
Advanced Intermediate Professional Ballet
Saturdays
2:30-4:00
Beginning Intermediate Ballet
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
6:15-7:45
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