Liminal's Youth programs
We offer a diverse range of dance styles—including Jazz, Acrodance, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Dance Sport, Tap, Hip Hop, Performance Conditioning and Theater Dance— designed to support dancers starting at age 3 all the way through the college admissions process.
JAZZ
Jazz is a dynamic, high-energy style that blends strong technique with expressive performance. Rooted in rhythm and musicality, it emphasizes sharp lines, grounded power, flexibility, and precision.
Ages: 3-18
Levels: All
JAZZ-BASED CLASSES & LABS
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
Students build coordination, timing, and confidence through clear tap foundations, musical patterns, and jazz-based movement. This lab strengthens rhythmic understanding essential for all dance styles while introducing fundamental movement patterns that support a dancer’s growth across every technique they pursue.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 5-7 Sat. (10:10am - 11:00am)
Teacher: Beverley Cobbs
DANCE LAB: URBAN AESTHETICS
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
Merging hip hop, jazz funk, and dance-for-camera, this lab creates an industry-inspired commercial pathway shaped by street foundations and multi-style groove. Dancers train for stage and screen, developing rhythmic confidence, visual storytelling, and bold performance presence — embodied, versatile, and ready for any spotlight.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 9-11: Mon. (4:30pm - 5:55pm)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Ages 12+: Mon.(5:30pm - 7:30pm)
Teacher: Jordan Scates
DANCE LAB: MOMENTUM!
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
DANCE LAB: MOMENTUM!
A focused skill-building class designed to strengthen the advanced techniques used in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary dance. Dancers train turns, leaps, jumps, extensions, and transitional strength, while also developing foundational acrobatic skills and strength used for advanced tricks and lifts. This lab builds the power, control, and precision needed for their show-stopping repertoire.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 7-9 : Thurs. (3:35pm-4:25pm)
Teacher: Bela Watson
DANCE LAB: SYNERGY
DANCE LAB: LIL' DREAMERS
DANCE LAB: MOMENTUM!
Dancers advance their technique in modern, contemporary, and jazz while exploring a diverse range of choreographic styles and improvisation. This lab provides a unique opportunity to cultivate artistry through both technical precision and creative exploration, preparing dancers to perform with confidence, versatility, and authentic expression.
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CONTINUING & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 9-11: Tues. (4:30pm- 5:55pm)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Ages 12+: Tues. (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
CLASS: JAZZ
DANCE LAB: LIL' DREAMERS
DANCE LAB: LIL' DREAMERS
A high-energy, performance-driven style that blends strong technique with expressive movement. Classes emphasize rhythm, precision, strength, and dynamic transitions while building confidence, style, and stage presence. Rooted in classic foundations and contemporary influence, jazz supports versatility and athletic performance across genres.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 10-13: Wed(5:00pm-5:55pm)
DANCE LAB: LIL' DREAMERS
DANCE LAB: LIL' DREAMERS
DANCE LAB: LIL' DREAMERS
A creative movement class where little dancers explore ballet, jazz, and a touch of tumbling through playful, imagination-led activities. Each session builds early coordination, body awareness, and expressive movement skills, helping young dancers develop the foundational patterns that support future technique and confident everyday movement.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Tues. (2:40pm - 3:25pm)
Ages 5-6: Thurs. (3:35pm - 4:20pm)
DANCE LAB: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
DANCE LAB: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
DANCE LAB: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Young movers are invited into an imagination-driven journey through movement, weaving together the foundations of ballet, jazz, modern/contemporary, tumbling, and rhythm. Each style is gently disguised through playful, age-appropriate exploration that supports coordination, musicality, and self-expression. Movement unfolds as curiosity, wonder, and embodied play.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Sat.. (9:15am - 10:00am)
Ballet
Liminal’s ballet classes build strong technical foundations through an emphasis on alignment, control, strength, and musicality. Training supports healthy movement and expressive clarity, providing essential technique that enhances performance across all dance styles.
Ages: 3-18+
Levels: All
BALLET-BASED CLASSES & LABS
DANCE LAB: CONTEMPORARY BALLET & PRE-POINTE
DANCE LAB: CONTEMPORARY BALLET & PRE-POINTE
DANCE LAB: CONTEMPORARY BALLET & PRE-POINTE
Rooted in classical ballet, this lab emphasizes alignment, strength, and total-body connectivity but has adapted ballet for the demands of the 21st century. Pre-Pointe and Pointe are included but pointe shoes are not required, as lower-leg conditioning is vital for advancement. Students will also explore anatomy, physiology, and self-care practices to support a sustainable and nourishing ballet life.
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INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
AGES 12+: Fri. 6:00pm -8:30pm
*Age exceptions with director evaluation*
CLASS: LIL' DREAMERS
DANCE LAB: CONTEMPORARY BALLET & PRE-POINTE
DANCE LAB: CONTEMPORARY BALLET & PRE-POINTE
A creative movement class where little dancers explore ballet, jazz, modern and a touch of tumbling through playful, imagination-led activities. Each session builds early coordination, body awareness, and expressive movement skills, helping young dancers develop the foundational patterns that support future technique and confident everyday movement.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Tues.. (2:40pm - 3:25pm)
Ages 5-6: Thurs. (3:35pm - 4:20pm)
CLASS: BALLET
DANCE LAB: CONTEMPORARY BALLET & PRE-POINTE
CLASS: PRE-BALLET
Ballet training that builds strong technical foundations while honoring healthy alignment, musicality, and expressive movement. Classes emphasize strength, control, flexibility, and clarity of line, supporting dancers as both artists and athletes. Ballet at Liminal provides the technique and discipline that enhance performance across all dance styles.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 6-8: Wed. (3:45pm - 4:35pm)
Ages 9-11: Wed. (4:40pm- 5:35pm)
CONTINUING & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 12+: Fri. (5:40pm -6:45pm)
CLASS: PRE-BALLET
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
CLASS: PRE-BALLET
Pre-Ballet is a soft opening into the language of classical dance, where young movers learn to listen, travel, and shape their bodies in time with music. Through story-driven movement and gentle structure, dancers develop balance, coordination, focus, and early ballet vocabulary—building confidence and a sense of grace that will carry them forward.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 5-7: Sat. (9:10am - 10:00am)
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Young movers are invited into an imagination-driven journey through movement, weaving together the foundations of ballet, jazz, modern/contemporary, tumbling, and rhythm. Each style is gently disguised through playful, age-appropriate exploration that supports coordination, musicality, and self-expression. Movement unfolds as curiosity, wonder, and embodied play.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Sat.. (9:15am - 10:00am)
Contemporary, MODERN & LYRICAL
Liminal’s Contemporary, Modern and Lyrical classes blend grounded technique with expressive, fluid movement. Drawing from modern, ballet, and jazz foundations, dancers explore breath, weight, musicality, & full-body dynamics while developing strength, control, emotional connection, & storytelling.
Ages: 3-18
Levels: All
contemporary, MODERN, & LYRICAL-BASED labs & classes
DANCE LAB: GRACE & GROVE
DANCE LAB: GRACE & GROVE
DANCE LAB: GRACE & GROVE
A blended study of ballet and jazz that builds strength, fluidity, and musical awareness. Dancers explore lyrical choreography as an introduction to contemporary movement, developing clean technique, expressive range, and the ability to move with both elegance and dynamic style.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Wed. (2:45pm - 3:35pm)
Ages 5-7: Wed. (3:45pm - 4:40pm)
DANCE LAB: SYNERGY
DANCE LAB: GRACE & GROVE
DANCE LAB: GRACE & GROVE
Dancers advance their technique in modern, contemporary, and jazz while exploring a diverse range of choreographic styles and improvisation. This lab provides a unique opportunity to cultivate artistry through both technical precision and creative exploration, preparing dancers to perform with confidence, versatility, and authentic expression.
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CONTINUING & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 9-11: Tues. (4:30pm- 5:55pm)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Ages 12+: Tues. (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
DANCE LAB: MOMENTUM!
DANCE LAB: GRACE & GROVE
DANCE LAB: MOMENTUM!
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A focused skill-building class designed to strengthen the advanced techniques used in jazz, lyrical, and contemporary dance. Dancers train turns, leaps, jumps, extensions, and transitional strength, while also developing foundational acrobatic skills and strength used for advanced tricks and lifts. This lab builds the power, control, and precision needed for their show-stopping repertoire.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 7-9 : Mon. (3:30pm-4:25pm)
Teacher: Bela Watson
CLASS: CONTEMPORARY
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
DANCE LAB: MOMENTUM!
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Liminal’s contemporary classes blend elements of modern, jazz, and ballet to support expressive, full-bodied movement and artistic exploration. Dancers develop musicality, strength, and emotional connection while learning to move with intention, versatility, and authenticity.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 10-13: Wed. (6:00pm - 7:15pm)
Ages 12-15: Wed. (2:00pm - 3:15pm)
CONTINUING & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 12+ Wed. (7:15pm - 8:30pm)
CLASS: LIl' DREAMERS
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
A creative movement class where little dancers explore ballet, jazz, modern and a touch of tumbling through playful, imagination-led activities. Each session builds early coordination, body awareness, and expressive movement skills, helping young dancers develop the foundational patterns that support future technique and confident everyday movement.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Tues.. (2:40pm - 3:25pm)
Ages 5-6: Thurs. (3:35pm - 4:20pm)
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Young movers are invited into an imagination-driven journey through movement, weaving together the foundations of ballet, jazz, modern/contemporary, tumbling, and rhythm. Each style is gently disguised through playful, age-appropriate exploration that supports coordination, musicality, and self-expression. Movement unfolds as curiosity, wonder, and embodied play.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Sat.. (9:15am - 10:00am)
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is a high-energy, rhythm-driven dance style rooted in street culture and musicality. It emphasizes groove, texture, freestyle, and dynamic movement, encouraging dancers to develop confidence, individuality, and strong performance presence.
Ages: 5-18+
Levels: All
HIP HOP-Based Classes & LABS
CLASS: HIP HOP
DANCE LAB: URBAN AESTHETICS
DANCE LAB: URBAN AESTHETICS
Liminal’s hip hop classes are high-energy and rhythm-driven, rooted in groove, musicality, and personal style. Dancers build confidence, coordination, and performance presence while developing individuality, freestyle skills, and strong connection to the music.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 5-6:Tues. (2:45pm - 3:40pm)
Ages 4-6: Fri. (3:15pm - 4:00pm)
BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 7-9: Mon. (3:00pm-3:55pm)
Ages 10-13: Tues. (3:45pm - 4:40pm)
Ages 10-13: Tues. (6:00 - 6:55pm)
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 7-9: Tues. (5:00pm - 5:55pm)
CONTINUING & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 9-11: Tues (6:00pm - 6:55pm)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Ages 12+: Tues. (5:00pm - 5:55pm)
DANCE LAB: URBAN AESTHETICS
DANCE LAB: URBAN AESTHETICS
DANCE LAB: URBAN AESTHETICS
Merging hip hop, jazz funk, and dance-for-camera, this lab creates an industry-inspired commercial pathway shaped by street foundations and multi-style groove. Dancers train for stage and screen, developing rhythmic confidence, visual storytelling, and bold performance presence — embodied, versatile, and ready for any spotlight.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 9-11: Mon. (4:30pm - 5:55pm)
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Ages 12+: Mon.(6:00pm - 7:35pm)
Teacher: Jordan Scates
CLASS: LIL' STARS
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GRIT
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GRIT
A playful introduction to hip hop, and tap where young dancers explore rhythm, coordination, and musicality through imagination-based movement. This lab builds the foundational patterns that support future technique and confident, expressive dancing.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Thurs. (2:40pm - 3:25pm)
Ages 5-6: Tues. (3:35pm - 4:20pm)
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GRIT
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GRIT
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GRIT
A high-energy blend of tap and hip hop where dancers build rhythm, coordination, and expressive power. Tap strengthens the musical skills that support all dance styles, while hip hop adds grounded movement and bold attitude. Students also learn the cultural roots of these styles, helping them move with curiosity, understanding, and confidence.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 4-6: Wed. (1:45pm- 2:40pm
Ages 6-8: Sat. (11:10am - 12:00pm)
Teacher: Beverly Cobbs
TAP
Tap is a rhythmic dance style where dancers use their feet to create percussive sounds, emphasizing timing, musicality, and coordination while turning movement into music.
Ages: 3-12+
Levels: All
TAP-Based Classes & LABS
CLASS: LIL' STARS
CLASS: LIL' STARS
CLASS: LIL' STARS
A playful introduction to hip hop, and tap where young dancers explore rhythm, coordination, and musicality through imagination-based movement. This lab builds the foundational patterns that support future technique and confident, expressive dancing.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Thurs. (2:40pm - 3:25pm)
Ages 5-6: Tues. (3:35pm - 4:20pm)
CLASS: RHYTHM TAP
CLASS: LIL' STARS
CLASS: LIL' STARS
Liminal’s rhythm tap class emphasizes musicality, syncopation, and improvisation, focusing on clear sounds and complex rhythms. Dancers develop timing, coordination, and expressive footwork while learning to create music through movement.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 12+: Mon. (4:30pm - 5:25pm)
CONTINUING & INTERMEDIATE
Ages 9-11: Mon.(6:00pm - 6:55pm)
Teacher: Bela Watson
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
Students build coordination, timing, and confidence through clear tap foundations, musical patterns, and jazz-based movement. This lab strengthens rhythmic understanding essential for all dance styles while introducing fundamental movement patterns that support a dancer’s growth across every technique they pursue.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 5-7 Sat. (10:10am - 11:00am)
Teacher: Beverley Cobbs
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GRIT
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
DANCE LAB: RHYTHM & GROOVE
A high-energy blend of tap and hip hop where dancers build rhythm, coordination, and expressive power. Tap strengthens the musical skills that support all dance styles, while hip hop adds grounded movement and bold attitude. Students also learn the cultural roots of these styles, helping them move with curiosity, understanding, and confidence.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 4-6: Wed. (1:45pm- 2:40pm
Ages 6-8: Sat. (11:10am - 12:00pm)
Teacher: Beverly Cobbs
acrodance & APPARATUS-BASEd Movement
The intersection of dance, athleticism, and object-based movement. Dancers build strength, flexibility, coordination, and control through acrodance foundations and use of hoops, ribbons, & props. Classes emphasize fluidity, musicality, spatial awareness, and expressive performance
Ages: 6-16
Levels: ALL
ACRODANCE-BASED CLASSES & LABS
DANCE LAB: ACRODANCE
CLASS: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS: HOOPS & RIBBONS
CLASS: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS: HOOPS & RIBBONS
Designed to build gymnastics-inspired skills that support strong dance technique, this lab develops strength, control, and versatility while laying the groundwork for advanced tricks and dynamic movement. Students train balance, coordination, and safe progressions, learning to integrate acrobatic elements into dance with confidence and athletic artistry.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Mon. (2:45pm - 3:30pm)
Ages 5-6: Tues. (2:45pm - 3:40pm)
Ages 12+: Wed. (3:45pm - 4:40pm)
Ages 4-6: Sat (9:00pm - 9:50pm)
Teacher: Amy Esperanza
Beginner & Continuing
Ages 3-4: Mon. (2:45pm - 3:30pm)
Ages 3-4: Tues. (1:45pm - 2:30pm)
Beginner & Intermediate
Ages 7-9: Tues. (4:00pm-4:55pm)
CLASS: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS: HOOPS & RIBBONS
CLASS: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS: HOOPS & RIBBONS
CLASS: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS: HOOPS & RIBBONS
An expressive, dance-forward class exploring apparatus-based movement with hoops and ribbons. Dancers build coordination, flexibility, musicality, and spatial awareness while learning to integrate flowing movement and apparatus into choreography in a supportive, creative environment.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 6-8 Wed. (2:45pm - 3:30pm)
Teacher: Beverley
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
CLASS: RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS: HOOPS & RIBBONS
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Young movers are invited into an imagination-driven journey through movement, weaving together the foundations of ballet, jazz, modern/contemporary, tumbling, and rhythm. Each style is gently disguised through playful, age-appropriate exploration that supports coordination, musicality, and self-expression. Movement unfolds as curiosity, wonder, and embodied play.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Sat.. (9:15am - 10:00am)
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Young movers are invited into an imagination-driven journey through movement, weaving together the foundations of ballet, jazz, modern/contemporary, tumbling, and rhythm. Each style is gently disguised through playful, age-appropriate exploration that supports coordination, musicality, and self-expression. Movement unfolds as curiosity, wonder, and embodied play.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages 3-4: Sat.. (9:15am - 10:00am)
ARIAL ARTS LAB: SILKS
CLASS: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
ARIAL ARTS LAB: SILKS
This advanced movement lab introduces dancers to aerial silks, combining strength, flexibility, coordination, and artistry. Dancers learn foundational climbs, wraps, inversions, and transitions while developing body awareness, control, and expressive movement in the air.
Classes emphasize safe technique, progressive skill-building, and mindful conditioning, supporting both athletic challenge and creative exploration. Ideal for teens seeking a powerful, confidence-building movement experience that expands their dance training beyond the floor.
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BEGINNING & CONTINUING
Ages 13+: Wed (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
Teachers: Beverley Cobbs
Dance sports
Inspired by NBA, NFL, and collegiate dance teams, dancers train precision choreography, sharp formations, strength, stamina, and expressive performance while building confidence and teamwork.
Ages: 8-14+
Levels: ALL
Dance Sport CLASSES & LABS
DANCE LAB: DANCE TEAM
Step into the spotlight with this high-energy lab inspired by NBA, NFL, and collegiate dance teams. Dancers train precision choreography, sharp formations, strength, stamina, and expressive performance while building confidence and teamwork.
This dynamic lab blends Jazz Fusion, Hip Hop, POMS, Conditioning, and Dance for Camera—perfect for dancers preparing for high school dance teams or who love athletic, high-energy, team-based performance.
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ALL LEVELS
Ages: 8-11 (Elem. School): Fri. 4:15pm - 5:25pm
Ages: 10-13 (Middle School): Mon. 345pm - 5:20pm
Ages: 11-14 (Middle School): Sat. 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14+ (High School): Mon. 530pm-7:30pm
Performance conditioning
Performance Conditioning focuses on building the physical tools dancers need for high-level performance. Classes and labs emphasize strength, coordination, stamina, precision, and execution through athletic movement, conditioning, and progressive skill development that supports success across all dance styles.
performance CONDITIONING-based Labs
CLASS: DANCE CONDITIONING!
Liminal’s dance conditioning classes focus on building strength, stability, flexibility, and stamina to support safe, powerful dancing. Through targeted exercises and mindful movement, dancers develop the physical foundation needed to improve technique, prevent injury, and perform with confidence across all styles.
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Beginner & Continuing
Ages 12+: Thurs.(4:15pm- 5:10pm)
LABS: LIT!
Focused on execution, precision, and dynamic artistry, this athletic lab builds coordination, strength, stamina, and community spirit as dancers progress from simple to complex skills in leaps, turns, lifts, improvisation, and tricks. With an emphasis on teamwork and performance readiness, this lab prepares students for success in both the competitive and convention circuits.
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Beginning and Continuing
Ages 10-13: Tues. (3:30pm -4:25pm)
Intermediate & Continuing
Ages 12+: Wed.(4:45pm. -5:40pm)
Teacher: Bela Watson
theatre Dance
Dance Lab: Theatre Dance
This Broadway-inspired lab blends musical theater jazz with character development and acting-based performance. Dancers refine jazz technique, musicality, and stage presence while learning to fully embody roles and tell stories through movement. The emphasis is on clarity, confidence, and performance polish, preparing dancers to step into the spotlight with intention and theatrical command.
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Beginner & Continuing
Ages 10-13: Thurs.(5:45pm- 6:45pm)