Modern and Contemporary Dance
Age 8+ Express yourself! Strive to combine proficiency of movement with the artistry of self-expression as you are introduced to concepts of creative dance. Explore tempos, rhythms and choreography while gaining physical strength, flexibility and stamina. Tu • 6:00pm-7:00pm • $49/mo 9/5-9/26 1068847 10/10-10/31 1068848 11/7-11/28 1068849 12/5-12/12 1068850 1/2-1/30 1068851 2/6-2/27 1068852 3/6-3/27 1068853 4/3-4/24 1068854 5/1-6/5 1068855
Sa • 12:30-1:30pm • $49/mo 9/2-9/30 1072072 10/7-10/28 1068839 11/4-11/25 1068840 12/2-12/16 1068841 1/6-1/27 1068842 2/3-2/24 1068843 3/3-3/31 1068844 4/7-4/28 1068845 5/5-6/9 1068846
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Danielle Potter has been teaching at Laurelhurst Dance Studio since the Spring of 2015 and is now the Lead Instructor. She shares a passion for dance in diverse communities as well as an overall goal to someday achieve her dream of owning her own Dance Studio, bringing her love of dance to those around her- big and small. PreBallet | Tap | Jazz | Hip Hop Movement and Me Anika De Vore has been training in classical ballet since the age of 3. She began dancing professionally at 16 years old in her native city of San Diego. From there, she went on to train with the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and dance with Milwaukee Ballet's second company. She has also spent her summers training with these companies as well as Boston Ballet. She cherishes the ability to use dance as a means of expression and strives to pass this on to her students. PreBallet | Ballet Basics | Contemporary Youth Ballet Academy
Michelle Johnson’s love of dance stems from her youth with Portland Parks & Recreation. Seeing students find joy in this art form is a wonderful part of her continued involvement. Michelle choreographs performance pieces for students seeking opportunities on stage. She has specialized for over ten years in teaching ballet to students with encouragement and commitment to technique and artistry. Adult Recreational Dance Company Youth Ballet Academy Megan Dawn comes to Laurelhurst Studio with a background in Ballet, Modern, Improvisation, Dance Performance, and Dance History. She studied Fine Art at Pacific Northwest College of Art and has performed in Idaho and Portland. An award winning choreographer, Megan brings enthusiasm and talent to her classes. Hip Hop | Youth Ballet Academy Preschool Dance
Annie holds degrees in Dance and French and is a diverse performer and teacher. She specializes in Ballet, Rhythm Tap, Jazz-Funk, and Contemporary to name a few. Annie brings her passion to Laurelhurst Dance Studio. PreBallet | Ballet Basics | Contemporary Youth Ballet Academy | Tap
Kayla Banks has a BA in Performing Arts and Business Administration. She has studied and performed in Colorado and Portland. She is excited to teach at Laurelhurst Dance Studio and bring her positivity and artistry to us. PreBallet | Youth Ballet Academy
Amber Gudaitis is an internationally trained dancer, musician and choreographer. As an instructor, Gudaitis holds a special passion for working with dancers of all experience levels. She encourages a positive learning environment which fosters creativity, imagination and a welcoming atmosphere. PreBallet | Youth Ballet Academy
Sandy Shaner brings extensive dance training and an abundance of teaching experience to Laurelhurst. An actor, singer, director, dancer and choreographer, Sandy is generous with her talents and enjoys seeing children and adults realize their artistic potential. Tap | Cabaret Jazz | PreBallet | Youth Jazz
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