Workshops

 
 

Move through a ballet class in your own way, on your own terms. Wear what you want, pause when you want. Class starts with a brief movement meditation, transitions into a ballet barre filled with options, and concludes with a nurturing cool-down stretch. The class will allow you to:

  • Listen to the individual needs of your mind and body

  • Participate at your own pace, take care of yourself, pause and stop whenever you need to, and feel the support of everyone around you

  • Return to the joy of ballet while reclaiming your relationship with your body

  • Use ballet to serve your own needs and individual bodies rather than try to fit into ballet's standards

Ballet My Way

Have you always wanted to try ballet but thought it was too late? This class is for everybody and anybody who has ever been curious about what the art of ballet can offer them. The aim is to find joy and expression through this historic art form, in a way that is kind towards the body. This class can also be great for actors/singers looking to gain more body knowledge for potential dance auditions and jobs.

Intro to Ballet

Musical Theater

Gain tools to improve your health and performance (for classes, auditions, rehearsals + performance), understand the use of movement in creating/informing your character and become more comfortable in your body as you perform (Movement for Storytelling) and learn choreography including Hofesh Shechter’s Broadway Revival of Fiddler on the Roof. Can include:

Movement for Story-Telling: How to use movement to create/inform your character, feel more comfortable in your body as you audition and perform, etc. Additionally, learn dance improvisation to discover and celebrate your own movement style that can then be applied through dance auditions as well as singing and acting auditions.

Audition Prep/Mock Audition: Prepare and present a piece of choreography, a song and/or side and receive individual feedback, and general tips about auditioning and working in the room with a creative team with the option for a full mock audition with feedback. Discussions include:

  • Dance - structure and logistics of a dance call, strategies for success, wardrobe and dance shoes)

  • Singing - music book, singing in front of a panel, speaking to the pianist)

  • Acting - how to prepare your script, character and wardrobe, working with a reader)

Musical Theater Workout

Come take a class with a warm, fun and nurturing movement professional (who happened to dance on the Fiddler on the Roof 1st National Tour)! Classes are 45 minutes and you’ll get to sweat, strengthen, and stretch to your favorite Broadway tunes.

Intro to Yoga

  • “I’d love to try yoga but I’m too intimidated and don’t know where to begin!”

  • “I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible enough!”

  • “I could never quiet my mind enough to do yoga!”

If you’ve ever had any of these thoughts, you’ve found the right place. Yoga is about beginning where you are and I am here to take you on a journey with your mind, body, breath, and movement. You will learn the very basics of how to learn, heal, and grow through yoga.

Gentle Yoga

You give to everyone around you. You don’t feel like you have the time for yourself. Does this sound like you? What if you committed just one hour a week to YOURSELF? You’ll be reinvigorated and reassured as you gain strength and flexibility, improve your posture, and learn tools to cope with stress.

Vinyasa Flow

Class includes meditation, intentional warm up to support the body, faster paced flow sequences to engage the body and move through space, strengthening work, a cool down stretch, and a rest. The benefits you’ll receive include:

  1. Connection to your body, mind, and breath

  2. Improved strength, balance, and flexibility

  3. Increased energy levels and improved sleep and moods

  4. The ability to challenge and celebrate yourself

Yoga for Performing Artists

This is a Vinyasa Flow class that is geared to the performing artist. Themes of class will include:

  • Discovering how to push yourself while remaining gentle and patient with your mind and body

  • Exploring true agency and empowerment with your body

  • Learning tools to warm up for and cool down after a class, audition, performance, etc.

Seated Yoga

Learn poses, sequences, and tools to use from a chair or seated position. These are shorter classes (10-20 minutes) created specifically for those taking breaks from work. Whether you are a visual artist creating their children’s book, a law student studying for the bar, an elementary school teacher during nap time, or anyone who has just a moment to take time for themselves, this is for you.

The Whole Artist

First and foremost, we are human beings. We deserve to advocate for ourselves, use our voices, and express ourselves fully. We deserve to keep ourselves healthy and safe as performing artists. Learn tools, tips, and hear anecdotes about all things performing arts related: side jobs, alternative paths, caring for one's health, gaining community, making your own work, etc.

Journaling + Creativity

Connect to yourself, organize your life, understand your needs and desires, accomplish your goals, dream big and follow through with a supportive group of people.