Polaris Dance Theatre

Explore vertical space with aerial dance! Aerial 1/2 is co-instructed by Alicia Doerrie and Sara Hill. This beginning/ intermediate level class allows dancers to develop upper body and core strength and gain orientation in space while focusing on choreographed transitions. Aerial dance creates a new understanding of balance and center with the opportunity to explore a variety of apparatuses including fabric, trapeze and hoop.

This multi-level class is appropriate for ages 14 and up. Treat yourself to this dynamic adult dance class that blends contemporary, jazz and ballet disciplines. Polaris Company Co-founder Sara Anderson puts together challenging yet very danceable combinations that put a smile on your face while you build strength as well as stamina. This class is suitable to both the participant who has never danced and the trained dancer who enjoys an energy-filled workout.

Do you have ten tiny toes in your household? If so, this is the perfect class for them! Our Tiny Toes class incorporates first stretches and steps to a mix of music, stories and games. Children learn movement, coordination and rhythm in an atmosphere that is playful, creative and encouraging. The class is appropriate for ages 3-5 years.

This multi-level class is geared for ages 14 and up. Ballet is the standard for grace and precision of movement. It focuses on developing flexibility, turn out, strength, proper alignment and a sense of center in the body that is the critical foundation for all other forms of dance. This class offers students with the opportunity to further refine and develop their ballet technique in a dance environment that is creative, supportive, and encouraging. Barre exercises warm and tone the body, and set the foundation for greater freedom of movement in center.

This contemporary class is geared for the advanced level student, ages 14 and up. Contemporary 3 is based on the principles of ballet technique. This provides dancers with a grounded center from which to work as they explore a dynamic range of contemporary movement qualities. Taught by M'Liss Stephenson, this class incorporates the Horton technique, a codified modern dance method aimed to fortify, stretch, and strengthen the body. Elements of Limon, Graham and African styles are also woven in. You will enjoy dancing to a compelling mix of contemporary music in a playful, yet hard-working atmosphere.

Explore vertical space with this aerial dance class! Instructed by Polaris Dance Theatre's M'Liss Stephenson, this is a teen/tween multi-level class. Dancers will have the opportunity further develop upper body and core strength and gain orientation in space while focusing on choreographed transitions. Aerial dance creates a new understanding of balance and center with the opportunity to explore a variety of apparatuses including fabric, trapeze and hoop.

Ballet technique is the standard for grace and precision of movement. It focuses on developing flexibility, turn out, strength, proper alignment and a sense of center in the body that is the critical foundation for all other forms of dance. This class is designed for beginning level ballet students, and offers students with the basic foundations of ballet technique in an atmosphere that is creative, supportive, friendly and encouraging.

This contemporary class is geared for the intermediate to advanced level student, ages 10 and up. Contemporary 2/3 is based on the principles of ballet technique. This provides dancers with a grounded center from which to work as they explore a dynamic range of contemporary movement qualities. Taught by M'Liss Stephenson, this class incorporates the Horton technique, a codified modern dance method aimed to fortify, stretch, and strengthen the body. Elements of Limon, Graham and African styles are also woven in. You will enjoy dancing to a compelling mix of contemporary music in a playful, yet hard-working atmosphere.

This intermediate class is geared for ages 10-13. Ballet is the standard for grace and precision of movement. It focuses on developing flexibility, turn out, strength, proper alignment and a sense of center in the body that is the critical foundation for all other forms of dance. Ballet 2 is taught by a Sarah Lakey, a member of Polaris Dance Theatre. The class offers students with the opportunity to further refine and develop their ballet technique in a dance environment that is creative, supportive, and encouraging. Barre exercises warm and tone the body, and set the foundation for greater freedom of movement in center.

Learn the basics of Ballet Pointe work in this beginning level class. Through repetitive barre exercises, the dancer will develop the ankle strength and stability that is required for pointe work. This class is also appropriate for the skilled ballet dancer who is looking to maintain strength on pointe.

This is an intermediate/advanced level class that is geared for ages 14 and up. Ballet is the standard for grace and precision of movement. It focuses on developing flexibility, turn out, strength, proper alignment and a sense of center in the body that is the critical foundation for all other forms of dance. Ballet 2 is taught by a Haley Blaise, a member of Polaris Dance Theatre. The class offers students with the opportunity to further refine and develop their ballet technique in a dance environment that is creative, supportive, and encouraging. Barre exercises warm and tone the body, and set the foundation for greater freedom of movement in center.

This intermediate level class is appropriate for ages 10-13. Ballet is the foundation of contemporary 2, which provides dancers with a grounded center from which to work as they explore a dynamic range of contemporary movement qualities. Taught by M'Liss Stephenson, this class incorporates the Horton technique, a codified modern dance method aimed to fortify, stretch, and strengthen the body while elements of Limon, Graham and African styles are also woven in. You will enjoy dancing to a compelling mix of contemporary music in a playful, yet hard-working atmosphere.

This intermediate class is geared for ages 10-13. Ballet is the standard for grace and precision of movement. It focuses on developing flexibility, turn out, strength, proper alignment and a sense of center in the body that is the critical foundation for all other forms of dance. Ballet 2 is taught by a Sarah Lakey, a member of Polaris Dance Theatre. The class offers students with the opportunity to further refine and develop their ballet technique in a dance environment that is creative, supportive, and encouraging. Barre exercises warm and tone the body, and set the foundation for greater freedom of movement in center.

This beginning level class is geared for ages 6-9 years. Ballet concepts form this class' foundation, which provides dancers with a grounded center from which to work as they explore a dynamic range of contemporary movement qualities. Taught by M'Liss Stephenson, this class incorporates the Horton technique, a codified modern dance method aimed to fortify, stretch, and strengthen the body while elements of Limon, Graham and African styles are also woven in. You will enjoy dancing to a compelling mix of contemporary music in a playful, yet hard-working atmosphere.

Explore vertical space with aerial dance! This multi-level class is geared for ages 14 and up. Aerial dance allows you to further develop upper body and core strength and gain orientation in space while focusing on choreographed transitions. The class creates a new understanding of balance and center with the opportunity to explore a variety of apparatuses including fabric, trapeze and hoop.