FIND YOUR RHYTHM: ART OF VIII SCHOOL OF DANCE OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, January 3 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Step into the sanctuary of self-discovery at Art of VIII School of Dance, where adults of all experience levels are invited to awaken their bodies and spirits through the transformative power of dance.
Our Open House showcases our CORE dance curriculum—Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Contemporary—the fundamental styles that build strong, versatile dancers and nourish the soul.
WHY THESE CORE STYLES MATTER:
BALLET: The foundation of all dance disciplines, ballet teaches proper alignment, balance, and grace. Its structured technique builds body awareness and creates a physical vocabulary that enhances every other dance style you'll ever learn.
MODERN: Embrace freedom of movement and expression through this grounded, organic style. Modern dance teaches you to work with gravity rather than against it, developing strength, flexibility, and emotional connectivity to movement.
JAZZ: Energetic and rhythmic, jazz dance builds coordination, musicality, and dynamic performance skills. Its syncopated movements and expressive style bring joy while developing quick directional changes and stylistic versatility.
CONTEMPORARY: Blending elements of ballet, modern, and jazz, contemporary dance allows for personal interpretation and storytelling. This evolving style teaches adaptability and helps you develop your unique artistic voice.
DURING THE OPEN HOUSE:
- Experience mini-classes in all four styles
- Meet our passionate instructors
- Discover how these foundational styles support specialized dance forms
- Ask questions about our approach to adult dance education
- Secure your spot in our Foundation Season starting January 5, 2026
Whether you're an absolute beginner yearning to dance for the first time, returning to dance after years away, or simply seeking a space to reconnect with yourself—Art of VIII School of Dance welcomes you exactly as you are.
No special attire required for the Open House—just wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and come ready to explore the joy of movement in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
Art of VIII School of Dance: Where movement meets meaning, and every body has a story to tell.
Elevate Your Technique with Adult Ballet Series II
If you've completed our introductory Adult Ballet Series I or have prior dance experience but want a refresher, Adult Ballet Series II is the perfect next step. Over eight weeks, take your technique to the next level by focusing on center floor and across-the-floor progressions.
After establishing core competencies like proper turnout, poised arms, and balance at the barre, it’s time to keep momentum moving through dancing combinations. Improve stability and confidence through increasingly complex center practice. Master petite and grand allegro jumps requiring control and precision. Progress across-the-floor patterns that keep you on your toes, literally, with quick direction changes and spirals.
You’ll also elevate artistry and versatility by dancing to varied musical styles and tempos. Build your dance IQ by learning new vocabulary for step nuances. And most of all, have fun feeling that satisfying full-body burn that only ballet provides!
Whether you completed Ballet Series I or are returning after a hiatus, this series allows you to brush up on fundamentals while being appropriately challenged. Reconnect with your technique around encouraging community free of judgement. Continually progress at your level by registering for Adult Ballet Series II today!
Less Barre, More Air—It's Time to Fly
Ready to spend less time at the barre and more time soaring across the floor? This 4-week Grand Allegro series is designed for experienced adult dancers who crave the exhilaration of big jumps, traveling combinations, and the pure joy of movement through space.
Why You'll Love This Series
- Maximum Center Time: Jump straight into the action with minimal barre work—this class is all about dancing big
- Travel & Explore: Cover serious ground with grand jetés, saut de chats, and diagonal combinations that let you own the entire studio
- Pure Joy: Experience the freedom and thrill that comes from expansive movement and flight
- Build Power & Stamina: Develop the strength and endurance to sustain high-energy sequences with confidence
Perfect For: Adult dancers with center ballet experience and/or Ballet III graduates who are ready to trade barre time for flight time.
What to Expect: Jump-focused warm-ups, progressive traveling combinations, and the chance to dance with abandon across the floor. This is your opportunity to experience ballet at its most exhilarating.
What to Bring:
- Ballet attire and shoes
- Courage to take up space
- Readiness to fly
Less barre, more freedom—discover the thrill of grand allegro!
Turns bring breathless beauty to dance when perfectly executed - and anxiety when they're not. After all, spotting, staying centered, and avoiding dizziness require precise technique and practice. That's why instructor Kevin designed this 4-week Turn Intensive specifically for you!
Transform Your Technical Challenges:
- Convert balance issues into rock-solid stability
- Replace hesitation with confident execution
- Turn spotting problems into seamless rotations
- Develop core strength that supports multiple revolutions
What You'll Learn: This progressive workshop systematically breaks down the mechanics of body placement, teaches proper spotting techniques, and develops momentum control for multiple revolutions. Through targeted drill progressions, you'll master the quick footwork necessary for stability during off-center work and complex combinations.
How This Transforms Your Dance: Take these refined technical skills back to your regular classes and experience the freedom of expressing yourself fully without technical limitations. Progress from solid singles to clean doubles, dynamic triples, and even that coveted quad pirouette! No more compromising your artistic expression because of turn anxiety.
Why This Class Is Essential:
- Turns appear in virtually every dance combination across all styles
- Mastering turns significantly increases your confidence in all movement
- Dedicated turn practice allows for faster technical progression
- Focused correction provides breakthrough moments impossible in regular classes
- The skills you develop transfer to improvements in balance, spotting, and control throughout your dancing
From Dreading to Dominating Center Floor! Join us for Beyond the Barre: Turn Mastery and transform technical obstacles into artistic triumph! Limited spots available to ensure personalized attention. Register today!
Dance Beyond Beginner in Our 10-Week Adult Beginner Ballet III Series.
Our most advanced Adult Beginner Ballet course propels dedicated dancers beyond basics into expressive artistry. Over 10 weeks, experienced beginners progress into intricate combinations set to beautiful pianos and strings.
Built on the foundations laid in prior courses, Series III keeps you balanced through complex floor patterns, quick directional changes, and sequencing requiring control. Master elevated jumps and turns needing precision musicality and dynamics.
Embellish movement with authentic stylistic touches as you focus on performance. Discover your inner prima as you project soaring extensions, graceful arms, and creative individuality within the group routines.
This finale for beginner adult dancers allows for peak artistic development before progressing further. Students trust our experienced teaching that distills the essence of multiple technique styles and performing arts education into an empowering curriculum.
Give your beginner technique the farewell it deserves while being lifted to new creative heights. Register for the ultimate course in beginner artistic expression today!