Just so everyone knows, classes at Le Studio are not canceled over the April holidays. The schedule for the teen and adult classes is normal so there will be a chance to dance on Good Friday and Passover! In fact, if you haven't come in a while, mark your calendar and come on down!
And speaking of down, be sure to get to Downtown Dance Loft on Monday mornings (or Wed and Thurs if you want to take class with Cynthia Molnar). The studio is so beautiful in the morning, with the gorgeous LA sunshine streaming through the windows onto the wide open floor. The barres still have that new wood smell....mmm. And they're adjustable too!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Hello!
I love ballet - and if you're here, maybe you do too~
Welcome to my brand new blog! I've wanted to put together a website that includes my class calendar and could also be a place to post some thoughts and advice about dance as well as any cool links I find. So a blog is the perfect solution!
I've been a dance instructor for many years, since I was in college on the east coast and actually studied how to teach. My minor was in dance and I spent hundreds of hours in classes, performing and choreographing. When I got out of college, I took a job teaching ballet to teens and adults and I even had my own studio for a short time before I returned to graduate school in Boston.
While in Boston, I continued to study dance with several wonderful teachers and to perform with a small company. I also kept teaching when I could but I knew I wanted to put more time into my own career before I could really settle down and teach others. After a long break, during which time I worked in film and television in New York City and Los Angeles, I finally returned to teaching.
Now, I feel like I can fully devote myself to my students. And I do! I think anyone who talks to my students will learn that I really care about teaching properly. I want them all to love ballet, to want to work hard, to enjoy the form's beauty and simplicity. I am here to help them achieve their goals, whether that means improving technique, building stamina and strength, increasing flexibility, or advancing to a company.
If you're in the LA or Pasadena area, I hope you'll stop by either Downtown Dance Loft or Le Studio and join me for one of my classes. The calendar on this page will show you where and when I am teaching. And if you're just visiting virtually, bookmark this site for more posts about ballet in the future.
Cheers and welcome~
Leigh
Welcome to my brand new blog! I've wanted to put together a website that includes my class calendar and could also be a place to post some thoughts and advice about dance as well as any cool links I find. So a blog is the perfect solution!
I've been a dance instructor for many years, since I was in college on the east coast and actually studied how to teach. My minor was in dance and I spent hundreds of hours in classes, performing and choreographing. When I got out of college, I took a job teaching ballet to teens and adults and I even had my own studio for a short time before I returned to graduate school in Boston.
While in Boston, I continued to study dance with several wonderful teachers and to perform with a small company. I also kept teaching when I could but I knew I wanted to put more time into my own career before I could really settle down and teach others. After a long break, during which time I worked in film and television in New York City and Los Angeles, I finally returned to teaching.
Now, I feel like I can fully devote myself to my students. And I do! I think anyone who talks to my students will learn that I really care about teaching properly. I want them all to love ballet, to want to work hard, to enjoy the form's beauty and simplicity. I am here to help them achieve their goals, whether that means improving technique, building stamina and strength, increasing flexibility, or advancing to a company.
If you're in the LA or Pasadena area, I hope you'll stop by either Downtown Dance Loft or Le Studio and join me for one of my classes. The calendar on this page will show you where and when I am teaching. And if you're just visiting virtually, bookmark this site for more posts about ballet in the future.
Cheers and welcome~
Leigh
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