Our Philosophy

Above all else, we strive to allow our students to find joy in dance. As dancers and as humans, one of the strongest learning environments we can be in is one filled with happiness, where learning becomes fun and engaging. We believe, if nothing else, dance should be a place where humans can come to express, have fun, and explore the world while having a pure sense of joy.

Learning happens when students break outside of their comfort zones in a safe and supported way. We strive to create a space where students feel encouraged to make mistakes, explore within concepts and structures, and take risks that allow them to create new understandings. 

We believe that technique should be approached in an anatomical and mechanical way, that strives for efficiency and is shaped differently in each dancer. No two dancers are the same, and their technical possibilities will look different. We teach technique as a foundation for creating art and expressing oneself, in a safe and educated way.

Dance allows us to create a deeper understanding and relationship with our bodies and ourselves; through dance, we strive to facilitate individual growth and understanding as a person. In class, we work to instill confidence in students that can transfer to everyday life, to encourage dancers to think individually, and to ask questions that develop the skills to think critically.

In the studio, we provide the building blocks for students to engage with and learn from. We work to give students the tools to take learning into their own hands and at their own pace, through facilitating a path for them to journey on as they go through their technical and artistic process. We solve problems together and develop the tools to think critically as a way to grow as dancers and humans. 

As educators, it is our job to set the energy in the room and lead by example, not asking of my students, what we would not ask of ourselves. Acknowledging that we make mistakes as a teacher and don’t always have all the answers. We work to have fun, express joy, and enthusiasm for students while teaching and take pride in their accomplishments, so they can take pride in their own.