Dance

Exploring improvisation, composition, and form

Whether you are an experienced dancer or just starting out, Walker’s offers a variety of classes for every experience level. Modern, ballet, jazz, and tap are just some of the classes offered including opportunities for master classes and exploration of cultural dance forms. 

Each fall, winter, and spring, students present dance concerts to the entire School community to share their creativity and skill. We also offer two dance companies for high-intermediate and advanced dancers, as well as opportunities for students to explore dance as a co-curricular activity. You’ll be challenged to grow technically and creatively, and will have multiple opportunities to showcase your abilities.

At a Glance

  • Modern, ballet/pointe, jazz, and tap
  • Cultural dance forms
  • Improvisation and composition
  • Master classes with guest artists
  • Annual dance showcases with partner high school and colleges
  • Choreographing original works
Walker’s state-of-the-art dance suite in the Centennial Center facility includes two dance studios with sprung dance floors.

Meet the Faculty

Cheri Soule

Director of Dance

csoule@ethelwalker.org860-408-4291

Every day that I enter the studio, I have dancers at all levels interested and determined to learn. I find it rewarding to be part of a wonderful arts program that pushes each individual to achieve her goals.

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Dance Concert
Dance Workshop
Dance Workshop
Dance Ensemble
EO Marshall Dance Concert

Winter Dance Concert

Each year, Walker’s dancers perform in the Winter Dance Concert featuring performances of student and faculty choreography, including pieces by senior choreographers.

Dance Workshop

Dance Workshop is the advanced-level dance company at Walker’s. Students are selected by audition and perform in the annual Winter Dance Concert.

Dance Workshop

Dance Workshop members take daily advanced-level technique classes in ballet, modern, jazz, character, and stretch and strengthen. These classes are supplemented with weekly rehearsals for student, faculty, and guest artist choreography.

Dance Ensemble

Dance Ensemble is the high-intermediate level dance company at Walker’s. Students are selected by audition and must commit to dance for the fall and winter seasons. This group also performs in the annual Winter Dance Concert.

New England Prep School Dance Festival

Each fall, Walker’s hosts dancers from local independent schools for an afternoon of master classes followed by a performance for the community.