Open Company Classes
MOVE WITH US!
We offer affordable, accessible classes for the working dancer as part of our mission of putting artists first. Our classes are thoughtfully curated with a mix of offerings to sustain our own company, independent artists, and pre-professional dancers.
Classes are suitable for high intermediate/advanced pre-professional or professional dancers, usually 16+.
Where: 7909 Big Bend Blvd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Cost: $5 drop-in rate
We specifically fundraise in order to offer our classes at such a discounted rate and are grateful for our community's ongoing support. If you'd like to support our continued offering of $5 classes, please consider donating here.
FALL CLASSES 2022
Mondays, 9am - 10:15am
COMPANY IMPROVISATION
David Marchant
Washington University Professor David Marchant leads a company improvisation class designed to practice functional parameters for presence and performance. Explorations include time, energy, tone, vision and more. Only open to drop in students once a month.
Tuesdays, 9am - 10:30am
ADV. MODERN
Rotating Teachers
Emily Duggins Ehling, Xi Zhao, Omar Olivas, and more teach their own unique variations on a modern class. Join us for floorwork, release techniques, conditioning, and combos that will have you flying through space. See registration form below for the teaching schedule.
Wednesdays, 10am - 11am
PILATES
Emmi Small
Certified Pilates Instructor Emmi Small leads a drop-in mat Pilates class. No equipment required - stop in for a full body workout that both challenges you and allows you to move at your own pace.
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Wednesdays, 11am - 12:30pm
CONTEMPORARY BALLET
Jennifer Medina
Longtime St. Louis teacher and choreographer Jen Medina leads a soul-centering contemporary ballet practice. Expansive and refreshing, Jen's class will both get you on your legs and challenge you to move off center.
Thursdays, 9am - 10:30am
ADV. BALLET
Emily Haussler
RDC Director Emily Haussler leads an advanced ballet class with bodily autonomy in mind and plenty of modification options. Her focus is on cultivating functional technique, artistry, and joy.
Fridays, 9am - 10am
OPEN IMPROVISATION
Emily Duggins Ehling
Former RDC Company Dancer and current Washington University MFA student Emily Duggins Ehling leads an open improvisation class. Suitable for all levels, this class infuses generative prompts alongside thoughtful, reflective, & healing embodied practices.