Class Details

All classes are virtual.
No fancy attire needed! Wear what’s comfortable to move around in. You’re welcome to wear ballet slippers if you have them, but if not, regular socks work fine.

The Prayerful Plié:
Spiritual Direction through Ballet 

6 weeks, 1 class per week
90 minutes per class
$150

This unique blend of ballet class and spiritual direction makes contemplation incarnational. The Prayerful Plié is a 6-week cohort that will dive into the intersection of theology and ballet practice, examining themes such as grace, turnout, and reverence.

Each themed week pairs selected theological readings with a customized ballet class which concludes with a period of journaling and reflection, using movement from class as the basis for our conversation.

The Prayerful Plié is for anyone interested in making dance a spiritual practice. If you’ve felt that extra “something” when you’ve danced ballet, if you know in your bones that this is more than just a physical practice, and you’re curious about how this can integrate into your spiritual life, this course is for you. Note: Though the ballet portion is for all skill levels, it is not an introductory class; it helps to have some prior knowledge of and experience with ballet, even if it’s just at a beginner level. If you have any questions about whether this practice is right for you, contact me.

The Prayerful Plié will be offered again in the Fall of 2024.

Contact Me with questions about schedule, payment plans, or anything else that will make the class accessible to you.

Rev Up For Dance:
Beginner Ballet

Tuesdays @ 8:00 p.m. EST
1 hour
$5 

Ballet taught by a priest! (get it? “rev” up? I love a good pun.) This welcoming beginner class is open to all skill levels and doesn’t take itself too seriously. This is ballet for the whole person - dance that is physical as well as spiritual. It’s a refreshing change for folks who want a kinder ballet class that doesn’t feel snobby or inaccessible, and it’s also a great way for folks who have taken the Prayerful Plié to keep their practice going. Because we’re dancing at home without tons of room to move around, this class is primarily barre work, with some brief center work at the end. If you’ve never danced before, you’re welcome to come and follow along and see how it feels.

2024 Class Schedule:
January 16 - March 19 (Spring Break March 26, April 2)
April 9 - June 25 (Summer break July 2 -August 20)
August 27 - November 12 (Thanksgiving break November 19, 26)
Annual Nutcracker Benefit Class December 3