Saint Louis Dance Theatre - Dance studio in St. Louis, Missouri
Google Maps

Saint Louis Dance Theatre

Verified
Address

3305 Washington Avenue

St. Louis, Missouri 63103

20 programs

About Saint Louis Dance Theatre

Saint Louis Dance Theatre, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is a vibrant repertory dance company and a dynamic hub for dance education. Founded in 2010, STLDT offers a diverse range of open classes for adult and teen dancers of all experience levels. Led by experienced teaching artists from STLDT and guest faculty from the St. Louis area, these classes provide opportunities for community engagement and skill development. Current offerings include Intermediate Jazz taught by Brandon Fink, and multiple levels of Ballet instructed by Nathali Rottier and Audrey Johnston, including Int/Advanced and Beginning Ballet. The studio operates on a flexible drop-in basis with various payment options, including single class purchases, multi-class cards, and semester passes, with special rates available for professionals and university students. Free trial classes are also offered to welcome new participants. Under the artistic direction of Kirven Douthit-Boyd, Saint Louis Dance Theatre has achieved significant recognition, including "Best Local Dance Company" and "Best Dance Company" accolades, and has commissioned over 95 works and completed over 400 performances. The company is dedicated to bringing high-caliber artistic experiences to the community through its main company productions, an educational program, and its Senior Embrace outreach initiative. Their programming reflects a strong foundation in classical and contemporary dance, with potential for jazz and musical theater, as evidenced by collaborations like the "Gaslight Dreams" with Jazz St. Louis and "Stravinsky and Debussy: MUSIC IN MOTION" with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. STLDT fosters optimism through inclusivity, collaboration, artistic excellence, and a commitment to enriching the St. Louis community and training future performers.

Styles offered at Saint Louis Dance Theatre

Programs from Saint Louis Dance Theatre

20 programs available

Classes

Ballet Intensive for our Adult Community Dancers
$200.00

Dancers will receive the highest quality dance training in the heart of St. Louis from our own in-house teaching artists. Session 4 dancers will participate in exclusive programming, including: a specialized evening ballet track to refine technique, instructed by Audrey Johnston

evenings only
Jazz Intensive for our Adult Community Dancers
$200.00

Dancers will receive the highest quality dance training in the heart of St. Louis from our own in-house teaching artists. Session 4 dancers will participate in exclusive programming, including: a specialized evening jazz track to refine technique, instructed by long-time company member and Director of Education, Brandon Fink

evenings only
Mental Toughness

Dancers will learn the mental tools to increase focus, confidence, and consistency, propelling performance to significantly higher levels. These tools have been adopted by some of the most elite athletes, artists, and business professionals.

Mat Pilates

This class will be taught in the STOTT PILATES method. Dancers will focus on using their own body mechanics against gravity while challenging strength, balance, and flexibility to achieve a full body workout!

Yoga

Dancers will build a balance of strength and flexibility, while emphasizing the importance of breath in movement and increased body awareness.

Company Repertoire

Dancers will learn repertoire from artists of The Big Muddy Dance Company. Excerpts will be performed during the showcase at the end of each session.

Contemporary

A class designed to expand awareness of the body in relation to itself and the space it inhabits through guided exploration. Dancers will focus on tools for improvisation, manipulating weight, and floor work.

Jazz

An upbeat class for dancers to focus on skills in technique and performance through jazz center exercises and phrases, followed by across the floor combinations.

Ballet

Ballet serves as a foundational technique for many styles and dance vocabularies. Dancers will focus on ballet technique as a tool for developing proprioception, coordination, strength, efficiency of movement, and artistry.

jazz

Daily classes taught by artists from The Big Muddy Dance Company and guest teachers from across the St. Louis area, all with professional performance experience. Primary class genres include ballet, contemporary, modern, and jazz.

modern

Daily classes taught by artists from The Big Muddy Dance Company and guest teachers from across the St. Louis area, all with professional performance experience. Primary class genres include ballet, contemporary, modern, and jazz.

contemporary

Daily classes taught by artists from The Big Muddy Dance Company and guest teachers from across the St. Louis area, all with professional performance experience. Primary class genres include ballet, contemporary, modern, and jazz.

ballet

Daily classes taught by artists from The Big Muddy Dance Company and guest teachers from across the St. Louis area, all with professional performance experience. Primary class genres include ballet, contemporary, modern, and jazz.

Intermediate Jazz
$18.00

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s open classes are intended for all levels of adult and teen dancers. Classes are taught by experienced teaching artists.

Mondays 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Intermediate Jazz

Intermediate Jazz class taught by Brandon Fink, intended for all levels of adult and teen dancers.

Mondays 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Beginning Ballet
$18.00

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s open classes are intended for all levels of adult and teen dancers. Classes are taught by experienced teaching artists.

Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am
Beginning Ballet

Beginning Ballet class taught by Audrey Johnston, intended for all levels of adult and teen dancers.

Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am
Int/Advanced Ballet
$18.00

Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s open classes are intended for all levels of adult and teen dancers. Classes are taught by experienced teaching artists.

Saturdays 11:00am - 12:30pm
Int/Advanced Ballet

Int/Advanced Ballet class taught by Audrey Johnston, intended for all levels of adult and teen dancers.

Saturdays 11:00am - 12:30pm
Int/Advanced Ballet

Int/Advanced Ballet class taught by Nathali Rottier, intended for all levels of adult and teen dancers.

Wednesdays 9:30am - 11:00am

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Saint Louis Dance Theatre?

Call Saint Louis Dance Theatre at (314) 338-4058 or visit https://www.saintlouisdancetheatre.org/.

Is Saint Louis Dance Theatre affordable?

Yes, classes start at $18.

What is the best way to contact Saint Louis Dance Theatre?

The quickest way is to call (314) 338-4058 or visit https://www.saintlouisdancetheatre.org/.

What are Saint Louis Dance Theatre's prices?

Classes at Saint Louis Dance Theatre range from $18 to $200.

Does Saint Louis Dance Theatre have a website?

Yes, you can find Saint Louis Dance Theatre online at https://www.saintlouisdancetheatre.org/.