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This class is a mix of classical technique and contemporary movement. Preston's coaching style creates the perfect environment to develop a better understanding of classical technique while using contemporary exercises to put it into practice. Horton Fortifications, Graham Studies, and Classical technique can create a strong dancer when applied properly and in unison... this class does just that! Music: Stahv Danker Dancers: Morgan Clune and J... This class is a mix of classical technique and contemporary movement. Preston's coaching style creates the perfect environment to develop a better understanding of classical technique while using contemporary exercises to put it into practice. Horton Fortifications, Graham Studies, and Classical technique can create a strong dancer when applied properly and in unison... this class does just that! Music: Stahv Danker Dancers: Morgan Clune and Jacqueline Green Show more Show less

Elisa teaches a dynamic and energetic class sure to test your balance, build your confidence, and excite your body. Music: David Tenney Dancers: Zoe Blake, Charles Scheland, and Danielle Swatzie

With her characteristic warmth and humor, Kathleen guides dancers through a full barre and center. Accompanied by David’s lovely piano, the class focuses on correct placement and filling out the music with full expression. Thoughtful corrections and encouragements help all dancers to achieve their best. Music: David Cheifer Dancers: Annie Johnson and Ryoko Tanaka Category: Ballet

Using improvisational and set warm-ups, this class will focus on the volume and weight inside the body and its relationship to the floor and movement. Exercises that bring awareness to the feet, spine, and pelvic floor encourage the feeling of release in the limbs, allowing us to fall and suspend off center, simultaneously finding a grounded, flexible base of support. Using these physical tools, we will explore sensation, instinct, and the inhere... Using improvisational and set warm-ups, this class will focus on the volume and weight inside the body and its relationship to the floor and movement. Exercises that bring awareness to the feet, spine, and pelvic floor encourage the feeling of release in the limbs, allowing us to fall and suspend off center, simultaneously finding a grounded, flexible base of support. Using these physical tools, we will explore sensation, instinct, and the inherent musicality inside the body. All the while dancing, we will work toward a more grounded and direct approach to movement. Music: Glen Fittin Dancers: Maya LaLiberte, Genna Mattana, Mykel Nairne, Emma Rumberg, Dominique Terrell, and Anna E. Wotring Category: Contemporary Show more Show less