Gaga classes offer a framework for users to connect to their bodies and imaginations, experience physical sensations, improve their flexibility and stamina, exercise their agility and explosive power, and enjoy the pleasure of movement in a welcoming, accepting atmosphere.

Throughout the class, participants are guided by a series of evocative instructions deployed to increase awareness of and further amplify sensation. Rather than turning from one prompt to another, information is layered, building into a multisensory, physically challenging experience. While many instructions are imbued with rich imagery, the research of Gaga is fundamentally physical, insisting on a specific process of embodiment. Inside this shared research, the improvisational nature of the exploration enables each participant’s deeply personal connection with Gaga.

Based in Ohad Naharin’s movement language “Gaga”, Gaga Classes use imagery and sensation-based instructions to investigate texture, speed, and delicacy and to connect students to their imagination and physical potential.

Cost: $15 Drop-in

Join MADCO for an interactive, sensory friendly one-hour movement experience that explores repertoire performed in this fall's SET concert!

SET represents the company’s foundation, legacy, and where it all began. In the context of their golden anniversary and their Legacy Concert, it honors MADCO’s 50-year history and the values, people, and work that have set the stage.

Leverage Dance Theater’s Master Class Series continues with Laura Roth! Join them at Intersect Arts Center for a contemporary ballet class.

Join RESILIENCE this fall for their Choreographer Masterclass Series, featuring three acclaimed guest choreographers. As each artist sets new work on the company, they will also lead exclusive masterclasses open to the public.

These classes are designed for dancers ages 16 and up at the intermediate, advanced, and professional levels. It’s a unique chance to explore diverse choreographic styles, strengthen your technique, and deepen your artistic voice. 

​The drop-in rate for each class is $15, and dancers who attend at least two masterclasses will receive 50% off a ticket to Entry Points—their fall performance showcasing these new works.

Space is limited, and registration is required via their Punchpass system.

Movement Playscapes merges somatic movement practices with guided exploration and easeful contact improvisation (CI). These classes create a welcoming and playful environment for movers of all types to connect through the joy of movement play. Together, we will explore movement that wakes up our senses, deepens awareness, and helps us discover how our bodies can respond and connect with one another. Be prepared to move, reflect, open to creative flow, and experiment with new ways of moving that are embodied and intentional. Enjoy the luxury of moving together in a safe and supportive environment, where every ‘body’ is welcomed and celebrated. Playscapes is guided by Dawn Karlovsky, founder and director of Karlovsky & Company Dance and somatic educator of the Alexander Technique, and Kade Stotler, Acupuncture Medicine and movement professional.

Join us for this special opportunity to take a masterclass with Karlovsky & Company Dance's guest artist from Slovakia, Zebastián Mendez Marin, Artistic Director of Divadlo Štúdio Tanca! Divadlo Štúdio Tanca, one of the foremost professional contemporary dance theater companies in Slovakia, are part of the international concert collaboration of dance-theater with Karlovsky & Company Dance, TAPESTRY, taking place on March 21-22, 7:30pm at the Grandel. They will present “Medusa” and "Somewhere, we begin again”; two powerful works of contemporary dance and physical-dance theater.

Brigel’s Kinetic workshop (mechanical energy and distribution of effort in choreographic composition) will explore the following: Energy is the thread that binds us to the natural world around us. As dancers, we have the unique ability to harness this energy and use it to create movements that are both precise and expressive. In this workshop, we will delve deep into the mechanics of our own bodies, exploring how energy flows through every joint and muscle. We will investigate the interplay between effort and ease, questioning how much force is necessary to initiate movement and how to achieve a state of effortless motion. Through a variety of choreographic techniques, participants will analyze each step, learning to understand the mechanics of movement and how to create their own unique choreographic language.

With dances held all over the world, Ecstatic Dance is a free-form movement gathering, with music by a live DJ. It’s open to all, and no dance experience is required!

Welcome to Havana Nights at The Franklin of Soulard! Get ready to dance the night away with a thrilling Salsa Performance and Lesson featuring The Almas del Ritmo Dance Company and a live DJ . Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner looking to learn, this event is perfect for anyone who loves to have fun and enjoy great music. Flavorful Latin-inspired appetizers are included with your ticket, and craft cocktails are available at the bar to keep the energy flowing. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience the vibrant spirit of Havana right here in St. Louis!

Join Dawn Karlovsky, founder and artistic director of Karlovsky & Company Dance and a nationally certified Alexander Technique (AmSAT) teacher, for an immersive workshop on this gentle method for improving posture and mobility. This program is recommended for ages 13 and up, and all abilities are welcome. Participants should dress comfortably and are encouraged to bring a yoga blanket or exercise mat. Cushions and chairs will be provided upon request. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Free class! Moves by Marlee and music by egos at Sports Medicine and Training Center.

New space, new classes at St. Louis Academy of Dance!