Levels II & III Classes
Class recommendations are thoughtfully made with each student’s unique skill level and growth in mind, recognizing that age is only a guideline and does not define ability in our student-centered space. Contact us at wellspring@wellspringdance.org if you would like to talk about your student’s class placement.
Modern II & III
Modern II: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Ages 11-13)
Modern III: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Ages 14+; open to experienced dancers and capped at age 25)
Modern technique classes focus on the foundations of Modern Dance, based in the Hawkins, Graham, Limòn, Cunningham and Horton techniques. Body alignment, strength, flexibility and stamina are developed, and rhythm studies and musicality are studied. Important elements of dance are explored through composition and improvisation studies that are precursors to choreography and continue to cultivate the creativity of the individual student. Led by Kaitlyn Pollock, students are immersed in modern styles and approaches to grow their confidence and artistry.
Class placement is determined by proven skill. All students will be tested during class in May to determine their advancement in level.
60 minute classes
What to Wear: Black Wellspring Dance Academy T-shirt, solid black bottoms, bare feet, hair secured off of the back of neck and face, no jewelry.
Ballet II
Ballet II: Mondays, 7:10-8:10 p.m.
Ages 11+
Ballet II is a faster-paced class focused on extending technique through connected sequencing and the student’s individual artistry. Classes are a nurturing, non-competitive, yet rigorous environment where students work through positions to offer ease in moving through space. Classes consist of floor and barre exercises followed by center work and across-the-floor combinations.
Wellspring Company member Angel Finley will instruct students on utilizing ballet technique to cultivate an understanding of artistry that builds health and wholeness. Body strength, flexibility, and stamina are developed while rhythm and musicality are studied. Body alignment and placement are taught from a somatic approach.
Class placement is determined by proven skill. All students will be tested during class in May to determine their advancement in level.
60 minute classes
What to Wear: Options include (1) Black Leotard, Pink and/or flesh toned tights with shoes; or (2) Wellspring Academy T-shirt and solid black bottoms with shoes. Please secure hair and remove jewelry.
Jazz II
Jazz II: Wednesdays 6:05-7:05 p.m.
Ages 11+
This fast-paced class advances students’ dynamic technique and combinations. Class consists of a warm-up with center exercises and isolations, across-the-floor work, and combinations that allow students to explore deeper expression and jazz dance styles. In our safe dance space, instructor Anna Morris will guide students to cultivate a personal artistry that builds health and wholeness.
Class placement is determined by proven skill. All students will be tested during class in May to determine their advancement in level.
60 minutes class
What to Wear: Black Wellspring Dance Academy T-shirt, solid black bottoms, bare feet or jazz shoes, hair secured off of the back of neck and face, no jewelry.
Composition
Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Ages 13+
Our composition class, led by Wellspring's Artistic Director, Marisa Bianan, focuses on articulating choreographic elements, such as concept, time, space, dynamics, and production. Participants will learn basic tools for choreography as well as how to apply improvisational movement to the creative process. Throughout the year, the students will develop choreography that will premiere at the 2027 Academy Student Concert on April 25, 2027.
60 minutes class
What to Wear: Black Wellspring Dance Academy T-shirt, comfortable bottoms, bare feet.