Movement Laboratory

Umbrella Arts’ staff and guest instructors are high caliber, experienced professionals with national and international performance, choreography, directorial, and educational credit and expertise. It is our privilege and passion to provide a unique, unparalleled and elite training experience for the artistic children of our community!

Stretch, Strengthen, Condition:

2 Age levels: 7-11 & 12+ 

This curriculum is tailored to focus on developing and improving the fitness needs of a dancer.  Material includes exercises and sequences to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. This class (paired with hard work, application & a positive attitude!) will enhance and benefit the dancer in technique progression and improve execution of skills in any and every class they are enrolled.

Movement Meditation, Exploration, Improvisation:

2 Age levels: 7-11 & 12+ 

A class where young movement artists will enjoy the freedom of  exploring new, unique, and creative ways to express themselves. 

They will find inspiration from highly experienced staff who guide with proper, effective prompts and visualizations. 

Discover a positive, non-intimidating  improvisation experience that decreases stress and builds self-confidence for dance and for life!

Choreography Concepts & Creation:

Age 12+ 

Dancers must be enrolled in Advanced Ballet and Movement Meditation/Improvisation.

Young movement artists explore the process of creating choreographic work. 

Elements of time, space, energy/movement quality will be implemented. Various methods of creating movement material, choreographic tools and composition are explored. 

Students are encouraged to develop their own creative voices. They will also learn about the critical evaluation process and healthy/helpful  ways to deliver and process feedback on their work and the work of peers.