Fees vary depending on accommodation, travel arrangements, etc.
Please contact Ms. Meredith for more information.

Class Descriptions

Too often dancers are taught technique while their artistry and performance skills are left untrained. With the understanding that technique is essential as the dancer's language and means of clear communication, I believe that creative imagination, artistry, and musicality can be developed in tandem with physical skills.

 Technique
A 1 1/2 to 2 hour Contemporary dance class that beings with a series of
center and barre exercises designed to warm up the body and hone
awareness skills. The class culminates with across the floor phrase work.
"I've got a lot to work on now. Thanks for the inspiration."
Heather June Gibbons, student, Bellingham, Washington

Performance Skills
Designed specifically for dancers, this class develops presence, clear
communication, and emotional believability in relation to an audience.
For residencies longer than two weeks, Performance Skills will include
Character Skills, and Scene Work from dance repertory.
"Dance and emotion are a connection I have come to understand. I wish to dance and keep this in mind in the future."
- Yumiko Yoshikawa, Workshop student and Jennifer Muller/The Works Company Member , NYC

Repertory
For moving beyond classroom exercises to actual performance material,
this class develops rehearsal skills, such as speed in learning new
material, as well as offering performance experience. The dancers will
be taught fully staged excerpts from current repertory being performed around the world.
"I've so enjoyed your class because I feel the passion, energy, and changes�"
Hisako Watanabe, Workshop student, NYC

New Choreography
This class offers dancers the chance to originate roles in the premiere of new work,
as well as be a part of the creation process of a piece. There is also the option for
original music. The school shares the rights for future performance with the choreographer.
Please note that this class requires a minimum two week residency.
"What a spectacular gift you have given us. I am so thrilled to have shared in this experience."
Nicole Manus, Original cast of Leda Meredith's 'Signatures', Western Washington University

Accelerated Learning
Building the bridge between mental understanding and physical ability, this class
includes exercises to improve the speed and effectiveness with which dancers
learn material and integrate corrections. Also addressed is the performer's
contribution to the choreography.
"Presented clearly, and in an accessible way." - Chris McMillan, Workshop student,
and dancer with the Met Ballet, NYC

Partnering
Lifts, Counterbalance, Timing, Partnering Repertory, and more.
Usually taught by Ms, Meredith in collaboration with a male co-teacher.
"I loved the workshop! You guys were great�" - Joanie Mullen, Workshop student, NYC

Demo Performance
Studio performance by Leda Meredith with discussion afterwards.