Class Offerings

In Master Your Turnout, we look in depth at the bones, muscles and joints of the hip structure and discuss proper alignment in external rotation. We then go through how to maintain or safely increase turnout if desired through strengthening and stretching exercises 

 Strength and Conditioning focuses on increasing upper and lower body strength and power in a safe and effective manner, to help dancers keep up with the ever-increasing physicality dance requires. Utilizing proper alignment S & C will introduce techniques to optimize performance and reduce risk of injury. 

 Are you fit enough to withstand a rigorous performance schedule? Research shows dancers do not train their aerobic systems appropriately for optimal performance. Fit 2 Dance focuses on increasing the strength of the cardiorespiratory system through dance-specific vocabulary. 

While technique and cross-training are super important for dancers, so is rest and self-care. This class will teach dancers the proper way to utilize a foam roller and other self-massage tools, appropriate stretching techniques, and general tips and tricks for taking care of your body while in a rigorous dance program 

Nearly every dance movement begins and ends with a tendu, therefore it is incredibly important to understand how to perform one properly! In our tendu lab, we break down what a tendu is and why we do them. We look at the anatomy and biomechanics of the ankle/foot structure. We will get "hands on" to help achieve maximum articulation and learn strengthening exercises and short tendu and jumping combinations.  

A traditional modern dance class that focuses on a release-based technique. Each class will utilize breath and flow to help achieve ease of movement while promoting strength for physically challenging movement and choreography that moves in and out of the floor.