In this first lesson, Tess shares her personal dance story and provides invaluable insights on how dance training can prepare you for the next step in your contemporary journey.

Learn about the basic rules of ballet and how you can break them to create beautiful contemporary movements.

Elevate your movements by becoming more grounded, utilizing Tess’ supple spine technique, using more of the floor, and shifting your weight.

Learn how to use your pre-existing technique to your advantage.

Explore the many ways you can shift classical ballet sequences to something with a contemporary twist, all while keeping the integrity of the sequence the same.

Don’t think, just feel. In contemporary dance, there is beauty in imperfection. Become a better contemporary dancer by learning ways to express your authentic self and emotions on stage.