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What are Trial Classes?
Trial classes give children and parents an opportunity to try a class before making a commitment to enroll. For clarification, if a dancer does not enroll in the class, there will not be a fee for the trial class; however, if a dancer enrolls for the school year, the full tuition will apply for the class.
Step 1. Review Before Enrolling
- You may try any class one time
- You many try more than one type of class
- Trial classes are subject to age/skill 'fit'
Step 2. Enroll in Trial Classes
- Review the class(es) below
- Click "Register" for your trial class
- Complete the registration form
- Click "Yes, I would like to Trial this class"
- Skip payment information
- Notify the studio (see Step 3 below)
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What are Trial Classes?
Trial classes give children and parents an opportunity to try a class before making a commitment to enroll. For clarification, if a dancer does not enroll in the class, there will not be a fee for the trial class; however, if a dancer enrolls for the school year, the full tuition will apply for the class.
Step 1. Review Before Enrolling
- You may try any class one time
- You many try more than one type of class
- Trial classes are subject to age/skill 'fit'
Step 2. Enroll in Trial Classes
- Review the class(es) below
- Click "Register" for your trial class
- Complete the Registration Form
- Click "Yes" under "I would like to Trial this class"
- Skip payment information
- Notify the studio when you will attend (see Step 3 below)
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Age 2-7
- Preschool (Age 2-3)
Preschool classes introduce your child to the basics of Ballet and Jazz. Ballet provides the foundation for all dance styles. Jazz focuses on rhythm and coordination. Preschool students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Preschool classes introduce your child to the basics of Ballet and Jazz. Ballet provides the foundation for all dance styles. Jazz focuses on rhythm and coordination.
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Combo I/II (Age 4-5)
Combo I/II classes introduce the basics of Ballet and Tap. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool dance. Combo students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Combo I/II classes introduce the basics of Ballet and Tap. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool dance. Combo students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
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Tumbling (Age 4-7)
Tumbling introduces acrobatic fundamentals, including rolls, cartwheels and bridges — building blocks for dance, cheerleading, gymnastics and overall fitness. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors.
Tumbling introduces acrobatic fundamentals, including rolls, cartwheels and bridges — building blocks for dance, cheerleading, gymnastics and overall fitness. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors.
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Combo III (Age 5-7)
Combo III classes introduce the basics of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool and Combo I/II. Combo III students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
Combo III classes introduce the basics of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Combo classes are appropriate for newcomers and for children with experience in preschool and Combo I/II. Combo III students participate in the annual end of school-year recital.
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Combo X (Age 5-7)
Combo X classes are for children who have learned the basics of Tap and Jazz. Combo X classes are appropriate for children with experience in Combo I/II or III. Combo X students participate in the annual recital. Combo X students interested in ballet training should enroll in Ballet for Age 5-7.
Combo X classes are for children who have mastered the basic Tap and Jazz skills. Combo X classes are appropriate for children with experience in Combo I/II or Combo III. Combo X students participate in the annual end of school-year recital. Combo X students interested in ballet training should enroll in Ballet for Age 5-7.
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Ballet (Age 5-7)
Ballet classes focus on body alignment, technical awareness and placement — and train students with a vocabulary of technical steps, poses, leaps and jumps. Traditional barre work and center work combinations are included in this class. Attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair secured away from the face in a bun. Ballet students participate in the annual recital.
Ballet classes focus on body alignment, technical awareness and placement — and train students with a vocabulary of technical steps, poses, leaps and jumps. Traditional barre work and center work combinations are included in this class. Attire: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair secured away from the face in a bun. Ballet students participate in the annual recital.
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Tap (Age 5-7)
Tap classes blends coordination and rhythm into a fun and timeless dance form.
Tap classes blends coordination and rhythm into a fun and timeless dance form.
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Jazz (Age 5-7)
Jazz classes focus on isolations, coordination, flexibility, and musicality.
Jazz classes focus on isolations, coordination, flexibility, and musicality.
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Acro (Age 5-7)
Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors.
Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial. Flexibility, balance, strength, and body control equip your child to safely enjoy athletic endeavors.
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Flip Hop = Hip Hop + Tumbling (Age 6-13)
Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro (for Ages 6-13). These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro (for Ages 6-13). These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
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Age 2-7 Classes in Age OrderClick Register below to enroll:
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Age 2-7 Classes in Day OrderClick Register below to enroll:
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Want Something Else?
Want Something Else?
If you and your friends are looking for another day, time, and/or style of dance, just ask! If we have available space and faculty that can meet your request, we will create a new class for you and your friends!
What's Next?
Call or email the studio with your request. Once we receive your request, we will get back to you promptly with any opportunities to meet your request.
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Age 8-18
- Ballet
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Ballet, Pre-pointe & Pointe classes combines grace, line and beauty to provide the technical foundation for all dance forms.
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Ballet, Pre-pointe & Pointe classes combines grace, line and beauty to provide the technical foundation for all modern dance styles, and can transform your child’s creativity, discipline, and artistic expression! These classes are led by Ally Sacks, Terk Lewis, Sondra Steiner, and Amanda Molina.
Jazz/Musical Theater/Heels
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Jazz, Musical Theater, and Jazz Heels classes are led by a professional performers, choreographers and educators including Elisabetta Spuria, Jason Luks, and Jenny LeProtto.
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Jazz / Musical Theater & Jazz Heels classes are led by a professional performers, choreographers and educators including Elisabetta Spuria, Jason Luks, and Jenny LeProtto.
Tap
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Tap classes are led by Jason Luks, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto.
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Tap blends coordination, musicality, and rhythm into a timeless, classically American dance form. These classes are led by Jason Luks, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto.
Contemporary / Modern
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Contemporary/Modern classes are led by professional performers, choreographers and educators including Jordan Serrano, Catie Leasca, Jason Luks, and Amanda Molina.
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Contemporary/Modern classes are led by professional performers, choreographers and educators Jordan Serrano, Catie Leasca, Jason Luks, and Amanda Molina.
Flip Hop = Hip Hop + Tumbling
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Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro. These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
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Flip Hop classes are an exciting, popular combination of Hip Hop and Tumbling/Acro. These classes do not require previous dance experience. The children learn Hip Hop moves, rhythmic awareness, and tumbling/acro tricks. Flip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
Hip Hop & Hip Hop Crew!
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Hip Hop classes are led by Elysia Carrasca, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto. Hip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
Hip Hop Crew includes the opportunity to perform and compete at two local competitions! For more information, click => Hip Hop Crew.
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Hip Hop classes are led by Elysia Carrasca, Jenny LeProtto, and Ashley Gallotto. Hip Hop students participate in the annual recital.
Hip Hop Crew includes the opportunity to perform and compete at two local competitions! For more information, click => Hip Hop Crew.
Lyrical
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Lyrical classes are led by activate professional performers, choreographers and educators including Daniel Vaniska, Ashley Gallotto, Jenny LeProtto, and Jason Luks.
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Lyrical classes are led by activate professional performers, choreographers and educators including Daniel Vaniska, Ashley Gallotto, Jenny LeProtto, and Jason Luks.
Acro
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Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial.
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Acro classes are led by experienced Acro instructors and choreographers including Juliana Belar, Lexi Strumolo, and Ashley Gallotto. Skills include: Tumbling, Backbend, Cartwheel, One-handed Cartwheel, Kick-over, Front and Back Walk-over, Back Handspring, Aerial, Tuck, Layout, and Front Aerial.
Advanced ClassesClick Register below to enroll:
These classes are also included above under each style of dance
Level D (Age 8-10)
Level C (Age 9-12)
Level B (Age 13-15)
Level A (Age 14-18)
All Classes - by AgeClick Register below to enroll:
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All Classes - by DayClick Register below to enroll:
These classes are also included above under each style of dance
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Advanced Classes
- Level E (Age 5-7)Level D (Age 8-10)Level C (Age 9-12)Level B (Age 13-15)Level A (Age 14-18)
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Special Programs
- Aerial Arts
INTRODUCTION TO LYRA & SILKS
Aerial Arts at DANJ are classes focusing on the basic skills in lyra and silks for ages 10-17. Each class includes warm-ups designed for aerial activities, and concludes with body conditioning and stretching on the apparatus.LYRA — RISE. FLOW. FLY.
Lyra, also known as aerial hoop, is a circular metal ring suspended from the ceiling used for acrobatic and dance-based movement above the ground. It blends strength, grace, and artistry perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills.
Dancers love it: Lyra builds Core Strength & Control; enhances Flexibility & Fluidity; boosts Confidence & Stage Presence; adds Dynamic, 3D Movement to Style. This class includes fundamental skills including inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, and poses.
SILKS — CLIMB. WRAP. SORE.
Silks are long fabric ribbons suspended from the ceiling, allowing dancers to climb, twist, drop, and flow through the air with breathtaking elegance.
Dancers love it: Silks builds Total-Body Strength, Endurance & Control; increases Flexibility & Body Awareness; develops Fluid Movement; and enhances Stage Presence & Dramatic Flair. The class includes fundamental skills including climbing, inversions, hanging upside down, and flexibility. As you progress, develop more strength and confidence, you may learn sequences, drops, slides, and flips.
LYRA — RISE. FLOW. FLY.
Lyra, also known as aerial hoop, is a circular metal ring suspended from the ceiling used for acrobatic and dance-based movement above the ground. It blends strength, grace, and artistry perfect for dancers looking to expand their skills.Why dancers love it: Lyra builds Core Strength & Control; enhances Flexibility & Fluidity; boosts Confidence & Stage Presence; and adds Dynamic, 3D Movement to Style. This class includes fundamental skills including inversions, pullovers, balances, flexibility skills, poses and spinning.
SILKS — CLIMB. WRAP. SORE.
Silks are long fabric ribbons suspended from the ceiling, allowing dancers to climb, twist, drop, and flow through the air with breathtaking elegance.Why dancers love it: Silks builds Total-Body Strength, Endurance & Control; increases Flexibility & Body Awareness; develops Fluid Movement; and enhances Stage Presence & Dramatic Flair. The class includes fundamental skills including climbing, inversions, hanging upside down, and flexibility. As you progress, develop more strength and confidence, you may learn sequences, drops, slides, and flips.
WHAT TO WEAR
Apparel is very important for safety and comfort. All participants should wear leggings (full length), bring long socks for Lyra, and bring a sweat towel and/or baby powder (you can use a sock to put the baby powder on your feet and pat it on). The studio will provide strapping tape and liquid chalk.FACULTY
Lexi Strumolo is an accomplished international artist. She began her training in dance and acrobatics at a young age in New York. Upon relocating to Australia, she studied at the Lee Academy, graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Dance. Lexi has performed as an aerialist, dancer, adagio artist and acrobat for many corporate events including Formula 1 racing, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, Australia’s Got Talent - receiving 2 Golden Buzzers, Australia Tourism, and, as a lead dancer and aerialist, in “Salome” at the Sydney Opera House. In 2021, Lexi was cast in the lead adagio couple in “L’hotel”, the headlining show for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Click => Lexi Strumolo for video clips.
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ENROLLMENT
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PRIVATE LESSONS
Lexi will also be offering private and semi-private lessons for anyone interested in reviewing the skills learned in class; progressing at a faster rate; and/or simply learning one-on-one. If you are interested in semi-private lessons (i.e., shared privates of two or more people), you are responsible to arrange the group.
Master ClassesMobile
Lexi Strumolo
Stretch & Strength
• Aerialist, Acrobat, Dancer, Adagio Artist
• Singapore Formula 1 Racing, Telstra
• Adelaide Cabaret Festival Performer
• Sydney Opera House “Salome” Lead
• Australia Tourism, Commonweatth Bank
• Australia’s Got Talent 2 Golden Buzzers
• Craig ILott's L’hotel Lead Adagio Couple
• Lee Academy Graduate
• Stretch & Strength
• Age-Level Classes (9-18)
• Open to guest dancers
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailGrace Buckley
Theatre Jazz
• Dancer/Choreographer/Teacher
• Rasta Thomas' Romeo & Juliet
• Adrienne Canterna's Rock The Ballet
• New York City Dance Alliance Faculty
• Steps on Broadway Faculty
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Performer
• NBC's World of Dance Choreographer
• Theatre Jazz Style
• Technique and Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailAngelica Stiskin
Contemporary
• Choreographer, Director, and Educator
• Artistic Director - Joffrey Ballet School
• Marymount Manhattan Adjunct Faculty
• Emmy Award winning Mia Michaels Asst.
• Move Society, Brand Design Director
• Marymount Manhattan College BFA
• Harvard Masters Education Leadership
• Contemporary & Modern Styles
• Technique and Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailJess LeProtto
Musical Theatre
• Broadway: Beautiful Noise, Hello, Dolly!
Carousel, Newsies, Bye Bye Birdie,
On The Town, Cats, many more!
* Tours/Regional: Hello, Dolly!, A Bronx Tale
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
• Film/TV: West Side Story, SYTYCD, Smash
* Pace University BFA in Musical Theater
• Musical Theater Style
• Technique and Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailJen Savelli
Body Alignment
• Pennsylvania Ballet Company Member
• Radio City Rockette
• Broadway: Spider-Man, Anything Goes,
Guys and Dolls, The Boy From Oz, Fosse
• Movies: Chicago, Not Your Time
• Kennedy Center Honors
• Cruise Choreographer: Princess, Oceania
• Structural Integrity & Range of Motion
• Anchoring & Initiating Movement
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailAmanda Castro
Tap & Rhythm
• Dormeshia Edwards’ “Rhythm is Life”
• Ayodele Casel’s “Chasing Magic”
• Urban Bush Women Principal Dancer
• “Singing In the Rain” & "42nd Street"
• Glimmerglass Festival’s West Side Story
• Bessie Award Winner
• California Institute of the Arts Graduate
• Technique & Combination
• Amanda's Method "Story & Stamina"
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailManny Herrera
Musical Theatre
• Broadway: Fosse’s Dancin, Legally Blonde
West Side Story, The Music Man
Sweet Charity, Wicked Chistery,
• Off-Broadway: Bull Durham, The Seven,
West Side Story, Miss Abigail’s Guide
* TV/Film: Sex and The City, Smash
* Trained at The School Of American Ballet
• Technique & Combination
• Performance Essentials
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailTablet +
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Jazz with Grace Buckley
• Dancer/Choreographer/Teacher
• Rasta Thomas' Romeo & Juliet
• Adrienne Canterna's Rock The Ballet
• New York City Dance Alliance Faculty
• Steps on Broadway Faculty
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Performer
• NBC's World of Dance Choreographer• Theatre Jazz Technique
• Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailContemporary with Angelica Stiskin
• Choreographer, Director, and Educator
• Artistic Director - Joffrey Ballet School
• Marymount Manhattan Adjunct Faculty
• Emmy Award winning Mia Michaels Asst.
• Move Society, Brand Design Director
• Marymount Manhattan College BFA
• Master’s in Education Leadership Harvard
University (current)• Contemporary & Modern Styles
• Technique and Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailMusical Theater with Jess LeProtto
• Broadway Performer: Beautiful Noise,
Carousel, Hello, Dolly!, On The Town,
Cats, Newsies, Bye Bye Birdie
* National Tours/Regional: A BronxTale
Radio City Christmas Spectacular,
American Dance Machine
• Film/TV: West Side Story, SYTYCD
Smash, Law & Order: SVU
* Pace University BFA in Musical Theater• Musical Theater Style
• Performance Essentials
• Technique and Combinations
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest dancers
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailBody Alignment with Jen Savelli
• Pennsylvania Ballet Company Member
• Radio City Rockette
• Broadway: Spider-Man, Anything Goes,
Guys and Dolls, The Boy From Oz, Fosse
• City Center Encores Productions
• Movies: Chicago, Not Your Time
• Kennedy Center Honors
• Cruise Line Choreographer for Princess,
Oceania, and Carnival• Structural Integrity & Range of Motion
• Anchoring & Initiating Movement
• Experiential Anatomical Movement
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailTap and Rhythm with Amanda Castro
• Multidisciplinary Artist
• Dormeshia Edwards’ “Rhythm is Life”
• Ayodele Casel’s “Chasing Magic”
• Urban Bush Women Principal Dancer
• “Singing In the Rain” & "42nd Street"
• Glimmerglass Festival’s West Side Story
• Bessie Award Winner
• California Institute of the Arts Graduate• Technique & Combination
• Amanda's Method "Story & Stamina"
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailMusical Theater with Manny Herrera
• Broadway: Bob Fosse’s Dancin, Legally
Blonde, West Side Story, The Music Man
Sweet Charity, Wicked Chistery
• Off-Broadway: Bull Durham, The Seven,
West Side Story, Miss Abigail’s Guide.
* TV/Film: Winter’s Tale, Sex and The City,
Power, Blue Bloods, Knucklehead, Smash
* Attended School Of American Ballet• Technique & Combination
• Performance Essentials
• Age-Level Classes (TBA)
• Open to guest students
Schedule
• Dates TBA
• Times TBA
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by EmailLexi Strumolo
Stretch & Strength
• Aerialist, Acrobat, Dancer, Adagio Artist
• Singapore Formula 1 Racing, Telstra
• Adelaide Cabaret Festival Performer
• Sydney Opera House “Salome” Lead
• Australia Tourism, Commonweatth Bank
• Australia’s Got Talent 2 Golden Buzzers
• Craig ILott's L’hotel Lead Adagio Couple
• Lee Academy Graduate
• Stretch & Strength
• Age-Level Classes (9-18)
• Open to guest dancers
Enroll
• Date(s) & Times TBA
• Registration ~8 weeks in advance
• Click => Notify Me by Email -
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