Open Dance Classes

Dancer Conditioning

9 - 9:55AM

A conditioning class for all ages and levels. The focus of this class will be on learning exercises that emphasize body awareness and muscle groups to support healthy dancing.

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Taught Physical Therapist Dirk Hartog

Primary Ballet

10 - 10:55AM

Young dancers age 5-8 enjoy a creative movement ballet class appropriate for all levels.

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Taught by Lauren King

Beginner Ballet

11 - 12PM

All ages 8+ join in a class that starts with ballet basics for a great workout and introduction to ballet.

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Led by Lauren King

Street Dance

1 - 1:45PM

Boys & Girls Club members learn Memphis Jookin' and elements of street dance.​

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Taught by Dra'em Hines

Advanced Contemporary

2 - 2:55PM

Ages 12+ learn a more contemporary movement style from our multifaceted Festival artist.

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Taught by Alex Marxer

Injury Prevention

3 - 4PM

Class open for all ages to learn strategies aimed at protecting common areas of injury. This session will provide time to ask questions.

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Led by Dirk Hartog

Advanced Ballet

9 - 10:25AM 

Take your ballet skills to the next level and learn from a professional dancer from the Festival.

Performance Workshop

10:30 - 12PM

Dancers aged 11-18 learn choreography and prepare a piece to participate in the benefit performance Saturday evening at 6PM. 

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Led by Lauren Lovette

Irish Soft Shoe

1 - 1:55PM

Learn the south shoe ceili to get a feel for team dancing and Irish step.

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Taught by Kaitlyn Sardin

Ballet

1:45 - 2:30PM

Boys & Girls Club members learn the basics of ballet and creative movement in a space open for all levels.

Young Performance Workshop

3 - 4PM

Young dancers aged 7-10 learn choreography that prepares them to be onstage with Festival artists in the benefit performance July 13.

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Led by Lauren Lovette