Open Ballet classes at Peridance have several instructor options. Please see instructor methods & styles below and choose an instructor that best aligns with your needs and wants:
1) Kathryn Sullivan, a versatile dancer and accomplished choreographer, has graced the stages of esteemed ballet companies and venues worldwide, from Boston Ballet to Joyce Soho. With over two decades of teaching experience at prestigious institutions like Broadway Dance Center and Barnard College, Kathryn's expertise in ballet and contemporary dance continues to inspire students and audiences alike.
Class Description: Discover ballet's principles through Kathy's contemporary approach, emphasizing alignment, musicality, and flexibility for dancers of every level, fostering a vibrant and motivational environment.
Schedules: Tuesdays 9:30AM - 11:00AM ; Thursdays 9:30AM - 11:00AM
2) Bivi Kimura, a highly accomplished dancer and esteemed ballet teacher, has trained under renowned figures such as Rosella Hightower and Jose Ferran. Her professional journey includes performances with prestigious ballet companies like 20th Century Ballet and Maurice Bejart, as well as accolades such as Prix de Lausanne Finalist and Tokyo Ballet Competition prizes. Currently teaching at Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo and other esteemed institutions, Bivi's expertise and dedication in ballet education shine through her international career and multiple certifications.
Class Description: Bivi's ballet class follows the French school tradition, emphasizing precise body placement, arm usage, and épaulement while focusing on mechanical aspects and musical phrasing. Through these fundamentals, she cultivates a strong technical foundation to nurture artistic growth and elevate dancers to higher levels. Bivi's positive and joyful teaching style ensures dancers feel inspired and motivated throughout their journey.
Schedules: Saturdays 9:00AM - 10:30AM ; Sundays 10:00AM - 11:30AM
3) Dianna Warren, a Michigan native, trained on scholarship at the Chicago City Ballet and Joffrey Ballet Schools. She has been a member of the Washington Ballet, Cleveland Ballet, Ballet Met, and Das Berner Ballet Switzerland, where she performed various soloist roles. She has also guested nationally and abroad. For seven years, she was a member of the Ballet/Chorus of Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. She is currently teaching Ballet, Pointe, and Variations in New York City. She is also a certified GYROTONIC instructor. Dianna has been on the faculty here at Peridance as well as the Martha Graham School, French Academie of Ballet, and NYU/Gallatin.
Class Description: Dianna likes to focus on truly warming up the body and developing the class as it becomes more supple. Musicality and keeping a positive mental focus are key elements. She believes every dancer, at any level, can improve and grow by working with a teacher who examines their individual needs. Students taking her class should have knowledge of ballet vocabulary and previous class experience.
Schedules: Tuesdays 4:00PM - 5:30PM
4) Greg Zane has had a career in the performing arts as a dancer, actor, director, choreographer, and teacher His directorial and choreographic credits include productions at regional theaters and international theatre companies. Greg’s approach to teaching has been informed by their teaching methods to stress body alignment, kinetic movement, musicality, and placement in order to develop artistry. His students have included pre-professionals as well as professional dancers from companies such as ABT, Boston Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Royal Swedish Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Complexions, Paul Taylor Dance Company and Broadway professionals.
Class Description: His classes accommodate different skill levels. The Beginner Ballet emphasizes foundational principles, alignment, strength, and poise development. The Intermediate Ballet targets participants with prior experience, aiming to enhance technique and mastery. Please note that prior basic knowledge of ballet technique is required for either skill levels.
Schedules: Mondays 9:30AM - 11:00AM ; Wednesdays 9:30AM - 11:00AM
