Dance Sampler: Jazz, Ballet, Modern

Dance Sampler: Jazz, Ballet, Modern

Children & Teens | Registration opens 5/14/2025 8:00 AM PDT

Ages: 7-10
7/2/2025-8/6/2025
4:30 PM-5:45 PM PDT on Wed
$156.00 USD

Dance Sampler: Jazz, Ballet, Modern

Children & Teens | Registration opens 5/14/2025 8:00 AM PDT

Rhythm, Reach & Relevé! Explore the building blocks of jazz, ballet, and modern in this dynamic dance sampler! Dancers will groove to the beat, rise with the grace of ballet, and stretch with expression — all while building confidence and creativity. Students will experience two classes in each dance style over the 6-week session!  

  • Dress for comfort and ease of movement. Dance clothes such as leotards, footless tights, sweatpants/shorts, leggings, t-shirts, dance skirts, etc. Students dance in bare feet.
Aiken, Emi
Emi Aiken

Emi Aiken is originally from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. They hold a BFA in dance and a MFA in Choreography from UNC Greensboro. Emi holds a Certificate in Counseling from NC State University and a Certificate in Integrative Health Coaching from Duke University. Emi has performed nationally and internationally with many dance companies and is a member of the Royal House of LaBeija, the first international vogue house. Emi has taught creative dance, jazz, contemporary, gymnastics, and movement technique for 17 years in studios, public schools, and community centers in the US and abroad. Emi believes that children and young adults are creative and capable at their core, having the ability to understand and experience their bodies in space while implementing practice toward personal and collective visions.

Evans, Olivia
Olivia Evans

Olivia Evans (she/her) is a dancer, choreographer, and dance educator. She grew up training primarily in classical ballet and attended the Training Program with Alonzo King LINES Ballet in San Francisco from 2021-23. Upon graduation, she worked as a teaching artist with LINES Community Programs, the Teens at LINES Program, and SF Arts Education Project. Olivia has developed a teaching practice rooted in both unique creative expression and strong physical and mental technique. She works to facilitate playful, open spaces where her students can support each other in investigating their curiosities. Olivia feels that students of any age and experience should feel empowered to embrace their artistic individuality.