Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups - Dance studio in East Rochester, New York
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Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups

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349 West Commercial Street

East Rochester, New York 14445

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
17 programs

About Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups

Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups, located in East Rochester, New York, is a dedicated studio for adults to explore and advance their dance journeys. Founded by dancers, for dancers, Tournesol offers a supportive community where adults are taken seriously, fostering genuine classical ballet technique and a passion for movement across various disciplines. The studio's commitment to comprehensive training is evident in its Ballet Technique program, featuring nine technique levels and three pointe levels, alongside an accessible 18-hour beginner "Debut Program." Advanced dancers can further refine their skills through specialized Jumps, Turns, or Extensions Tracks. Beyond ballet, Tournesol Dance embraces a diverse range of styles including Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Modern dance. Their Jazz program, designed for dancers 18 and older, draws inspiration from Jazz legends like Fosse, Luigi, and Kelly, offering both dedicated technique and movement classes. Performance repertoire spans classical Broadway, sock-hop eras, movie themes, and contemporary Jazz. A team of experienced instructors, including Erica Centola, Danielle Bonnette, Erin Warr, Danielle Wieland-Atwood, Andrea Paquin, and Nicole Franklin, guide students with mutual encouragement. Tournesol Dance cultivates discipline, personal well-being, and provides ample opportunities for performance, creating a welcoming and motivating environment for adults to reconnect with dance and achieve their personal goals.

Styles offered at Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups

Programs from Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups

17 programs available

Classes

Contemporary Class

Contemporary dance combines the strong but controlled legwork of Ballet, with elements of Jazz dance, focusing on the contract and release of the body, and the unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed and direction. It also employs floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristics of Modern dance.

Contemporary Class

Adult Dance Videos

A series of videos designed specifically with adult dancers in mind—focusing on technique, flexibility, strength, and mindset. No matter your background or starting point, you’ll find guided classes, practical tips, and supportive training to help you grow confidently and gracefully. Come stretch, move, and dance with us—at your pace, on your terms. Let’s build something beautiful, together.

private solo lesson

Schedule a 30 min private solo lesson with our instructors! Want to get more flexible, work on technique, perfect your turns? You choose what we work on and we will help you achieve your goals.

pointe

The All-Inclusive membership allows you to take as many ballet, jazz, and pointe classes as you like! You will be enrolled in your core class and your spot will be ensured for the length of your membership, but you also have the freedom to drop into as many classes are you like!

jazz

The All-Inclusive membership allows you to take as many ballet, jazz, and pointe classes as you like! You will be enrolled in your core class and your spot will be ensured for the length of your membership, but you also have the freedom to drop into as many classes are you like!

ballet

The All-Inclusive membership allows you to take as many ballet, jazz, and pointe classes as you like! You will be enrolled in your core class and your spot will be ensured for the length of your membership, but you also have the freedom to drop into as many classes are you like!

LEVEL 4 Jazz

An advanced level Jazz class for experienced dancers. A preview lesson is recommended for assessment to ensure proper placement.

LEVEL 3 Jazz

An intermediate level Jazz class for dancers ready to build upon fundamental techniques. A preview lesson is recommended for assessment.

LEVEL 2 Jazz

This level is for individuals who have never taken a Jazz class before. It is designed to teach you the fundamental steps and techniques of Jazz dance.

Jazz movement class

Our Jazz movement class emphasizes choreography retention and longer combinations, building upon a foundation of warm-up, across the floor, and center work. Dancers aged 18+ of all experience levels are welcome.

Jazz technique

Our Jazz technique class focuses on the fundamentals of Jazz dance, incorporating warm-up, across the floor, and center work. Suitable for ages 18+ with all experience levels.

Pointe

Our pointe classes have 3 progressive levels, and each class ranges from 30 to 60 minutes. For the first several months we work mostly at the barre to build strength to get up and down from your pointe shoes.

Ballet Technique

If you are not already on pointe our Ballet Technique classes are designed to help get you there. Pointe is the ultimate goal of the female dancer, but some men choose to do pointe too!

Beginner Ballet Debut Program
$350.00

Begin your ballet journey with our Beginner Ballet Debut Program. If you have always wanted to learn ballet, then this is the place for you! We start at the very beginning and guide you through every step. Our Beginner Ballet Debut Program is designed to help you learn the fundamentals of ballet, from vocabulary and technique to strengthening and flexibility.

12 weeks of ballet instruction, with a maximum of 6 dancers per class.
Ballet Technique Program

Ballet Technique classes are 90 minutes and consist of barre and center work. Classes are progressive over 6 levels to help dancers continuously improve and progress to higher levels. Once you have progressed to level 4 you will be able to choose from our Jumps, Turns or Extensions Tracks.

Courses

Debut Program

Before joining our Ballet Technique program we offer an 18-hour beginner course with no prior experience required! Once you have completed the Debut Program you are invited to enroll in our Ballet Technique program at Level 2a.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups?

Call Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups at (585) 348-9156 or visit http://tournesoldance.com/.

What are Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups's prices?

Classes at Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups start at $350.

What city is Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups in?

Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups is in East Rochester, New York.

How much do classes cost at Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups?

Classes at Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups start at $350.

What are Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups's hours?

Tournesol Dance - A Dance School For Grownups is open Monday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM.