Learn the basics of ballet with bio-mechanically based techniques that work with your body's design. Improve joint health and keep muscles strong and elastic through sound, dynamic alignment. Uncover your natural grace and co-ordination when you tap into your body’s inner wisdom and harness your mind’s transformative power. Each class begins with a 15 minute warm-up that introduces a Franklin Method concept that can be applied to ballet as well as everyday movement.

Expand your vocabulary and challenge your brain with more complex choreography and longer combinations that also improve cardiovascular endurance. Apply targeted imagery to improve technical precision and dramatic expression. The class will flow like a traditional open ballet class. Corrections will be informed by bio-mechanical principles and science-based imagery proven to elicit lasting and rapid improvement. Suited for the Advanced Beginner to Intermediate dancer.

Structured for the beginning pointe student who has completed an “Intro to Pointe w/ Franklin Method” course. Each class begins with a 45 minute Franklin Method Foot Warm-up, followed by a comprehensive pointe-work barre, ending with a few minutes of center work. Participants may also do the whole class at the barre. The class can also be taken in flat shoes which will strengthen and stretch your feet, and prepare you for pointe. Experienced pointe dancers also welcome. Email me or ask me in person for more info, eligibility, etc.. Check back for next "Intro to Pointe w/ FM" Course.

A weekly 6-class course geared for the adult student who has a solid ballet foundation (studying consistently for at least 2 years) but has little or no experience on pointe. Learn pointe in a fun and informative class. Each hour-and-1/2 class will start with a 45 minute Franklin Method Foot Warm-up that will strengthen, stretch and prepare your feet for pointe; followed by 45 minutes of pointe work at the barre. All students must get my approval to take the class on pointe. The class can also be taken in regular soft ballet slippers. Experienced dancers are also welcome!