Local Motion Project

Where Dance and Ideas Collide

CLASS SCHEDULE

 

SUNDAY

Somatic Conditioning |8:45-9:45 am (Starting 9/8)
Release & Reset | Sunday 9:00-10:00 am (Until 9/1)
Ballet | 12:30-2:00 pm (Until 9/1)
12:45-2:15 pm (Starting 9/8)

 

MONDAY

Suspension & Strength 6:00-7:00pm
Reset & Release 7:00-8:00

TUESDAY

HIIT | 9-10am
Contemporary Modern - Open Level | 6:30-7:30pm
Aerial Hammock | 7:45-8:45pm

WEDNESDAY

Suspension & Strength | 5:45-6:45pm | Until 8/28
Ballet | 6:30-8:00 pm

THURSDAY

Suspension & Strength | 11:00am-12:00pm
Beginner Tap Series |6:30-7:30pm (9/5-10/24)
Beyond Beginner Tap Series | 7:30-8:30pm (9/5-10/24)

FRIDAY

Ballet | 11:00am-12:30pm
Beginner Ballet | 5:30-7:00pm
Rotating free classes and monthly Shake Your Soul- see below. 7:00-8:00 pm

SATURDAY

Suspension & Strength | 9:00-10:00am
Contemporary Modern Open Level | 10:15am-11:15am (Starting 9/7)

Pilates apparatus solo, duets, and trios with Christine Heckel. Schedule HERE! Pricing and Policies HERE.

Workshops & Special Events:

Class Descriptions

Aerial HammockOpen to anyone who has taken the intro or has previous experiences. With less time focused on introduction and instruction on the basic holds and wraps, more time is spent exploring deeper inversions, transitions and aerial flips and tricks.
BalletOur Ballet classes offer open and beginner levels. The open level is targeted to the advanced beginner/intermediate but higher levels are welcome. Our approach is centered around inclusive and accessible practices.
Somatic ConditioningSomatic conditioning refers to a form of exercise and bodywork that focuses on enhancing body awareness, improving movement patterns, and promoting overall physical and mental well-being. It integrates principles from somatic practices, which emphasize the internal experience of the body rather than external performance. This approach encourages mindful, conscious movement that respects the body's natural alignment, rhythm, and needs.
Contemporary ModernOur Contemporary Modern classes blend the foundations of modern dance with contemporary styles. These classes encourage participants to work on musicality, improvisation, and dynamic movement. Each teacher brings their own history and style to class, in a fun, supportive, and engaging way.
Intoduction to Pointe This class is designed to prepare students for pointe work, including those who are already experienced. Not all students will start in pointe shoes immediately; progression within the class will be individualized. Teaching artist approval is required before wearing pointe shoes in class to ensure the student has the necessary mobility, strength, and endurance for a safe introduction to this optional aspect of ballet technique.

Prerequisites for Class:

-4+ years of ballet training
-2 years of recent consistent ballet training with attendance for at least the past 3 months

Prerequisites for Transitioning from Slippers to Pointe Shoes:

-Adequate Foot Mobility: Ability to rise to demi-pointe with a straight line through the torso and ankle in 1st, 3rd, or 5th positions, and demi-2nd position.
-Isometric Stability & Strength: Ability to maintain turnout in relevé and hold retiré for 30 seconds on each side with a straight knee, stable pelvic alignment, consistent turnout, and no excessive ankle pronation or supination.
-Proprioception & Specific Strength: Ability to demonstrate 2 out of 3 prerequisite exercises often used to evaluate readiness for pointe training—airplane, sauté, or topple test—and the use of demi-plié with heels down in technique class.

Recommended Movement Practice:

2 dance classes and 2 fitness/movement practices per week, with 1 being ballet. Other classes should focus on strength, cardio, Pilates, and/or a release/recovery style.
Questions? Email Programs@localmotionproject.org
Suspension + StrengthAn interval-style workout alternating between the TRX straps and functional strength training using weights, bands, and bodyweight. This is a balanced, full-body work-out that is adaptable to multiple strength/fitness levels.
Tap We offer different levels. all which strengthen our connection to rhythm, timing and dynamics. With practice, we gradually broaden our foundational vocabulary to create simple rhythmic combination.
Intro to Aerial Hammock This workshop is designed to give you a secure & detailed understanding of aerial hammock fundamentals. In this workshop you will learn basic techniques for getting in and out of beginner poses. This intro workshop is required before you can attend our weekly aerial classes.

We require shirts that cover the underarms and ask that you refrain from wearing zippers or buttons and jewelry.