Classes & Workshops
Thoughtfully curated to support the whole artist.
Book a workshop if you are:
A dance or musical theater teacher
A dance or musical theater professor at a college or University
A chair or department head
A parent
A student
student or professional looking for tools and resources to support your mental and physical health including yoga, journaling, and discussions
A performing artist preparing for musical theater auditions
A high school student wanting guidance and support during the college application process
A parent looking to carve out space for themselves through movement, breath, and conversation
Any person curious to begin or restart a movement practice including ballet and yoga
About Jess —
Jessica was the Dance Captain/Swing on the Fiddler on the Roof 1st National Tour, the Assistant Choreographer for the Fiddler on the Roof National Tour, the Assistant Director for May We All: A New Country Musical, Associate Director for Cinderella at Geva Theater Center and plays a supporting role in the upcoming feature film Candlewood.
Deeply passionate about supporting artists’ health, her training and certifications include: BFA in Dance and BA in Psychology from Marymount Manhattan College, ABT® Teacher Training Intensive (Primary through Level 3), 200-hr Certified Yoga Teacher, Body Project Facilitator through the National Eating Disorder Association, Trauma-Informed Yoga Training (Exhale to Inhale), and Youth Protection Advocates in Dance® Safety & Wellness Certification.
Full bio here.
How It Works —
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Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and decide if you’d like to book a full session!
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During our first session, we will dive into everything that could help support our work together. This includes what your goals and dreams are, what injuries or illnesses you may be dealing with, etc.
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I will create structured yet ever-evolving short-term and long-term plans that are completely specific to YOU.
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We will work together to track your progress in a shared Google Doc. Our plans will be there for you to view at your convenience, as well as space for each of us to respond to/reflect upon each session.
*All lessons are virtually run on Zoom unless otherwise discussed.
"I've been working with Jess for 4 years now! She does a great job of breaking down the "how" and "why." For example, in our ballet work, we have broken down how to properly engage my back at the barre. I have acquired a deeper understanding of why ballet barre exercises are so structured and specific. Jess is also a gifted yogi and has taught me how to incorporate yoga into my dance practice. During the pandemic, we worked virtually to create a warmup that meets my specific needs. I consistently do this warmup now before I film self-tapes or head into an audition room. Consider yourself lucky if you have opportunity to work with Jess. She brings so much joy and positive energy to every lesson and is an incredible teacher and mentor alike."
— Helen S.
Musical Theater Performer & Drama Therapy Graduate Student
Pricing —
1 Lesson
30 min | $60
45 min | $80
60 min | $100
4 Lessons
30 min | $210
45 min | $280
60 min | $350
1 0 Lessons
30 min | $540
45 min | $720
60 min | $900
(One free lesson)
Please pay through Venmo — @jessaltch
Descriptions —
Yoga + Wellness
Invest in your mental & physical health
Receive tools to care (yoga, meditation, journaling, & other resources)
Change & heal your relationship with your body and with movement
Establish supportive routines for your daily life with movement as a tool for health & wellbeing
Dance
Pre-professional Dancers: receive individualized support to apply in your daily classes & prepare for your auditions
Professional Dancers: deconstruct steps & habits to create health, longevity, and positive regimen and mindset
Actors & Singers: improve your technique & confidence for classes, auditions, and performances
Dancers who have stepped away: return to dance in a supportive space, on your own terms
Beginners: receive individualized attention before jumping into a group class
Musical Theater
Learn musical theater choreography; prepare for dance classes + calls
Use movement to create + fully embody a role
Gain tools to maintain your mental and physical health for each job
Receive support in transitioning into, or out of, the musical theater space
Audition Prep
Prepare for dancing, singing, & acting auditions
Record + receive feedback for self tapes
Work on material given for callbacks
College Prep
What am I interested in pursuing?
What schools or paths are right for me?
How do I prepare for auditions?
How can I keep dance in my life without majoring in it?
Career Coaching
Receive support in transitioning to another career, creating a business, seeking out other jobs, etc.
Find fulfillment within AND outside of professional pursuits
Utilizing all parts of yourself to create your life & your career
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This is a frequently asked question?
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
This is a frequently asked question?
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
This is a frequently asked question?
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.