Making Moves Fitness & Dance

Contemporary

Pointe

Contemporary ballet

Classical ballet

Available for hire for original choreography (YAGP/UBC & competition solos, short and/or full-length works for a variety of ages/levels), specializing in Classical ballet, Contemporary ballet, Pointe, Contemporary.

Wishing you had more class time in your pointe shoes? Prepping to go en pointe for the first time? Or maybe just need a little extra TLC in the pointe shoe department? Integrate pointe/pre-pointe work into your technique lessons, including foot & ankle strength, mobility, and alignment.

Pointe shoe fittings & preparation

Pas de deux

Stretching, flexibility & mobility

Dance anatomy & kinesiology

Conditioning ( Ballerinas With Biceps , Progressing Ballet Technique)

Classical variations

Pointe & pre-pointe

Classical ballet technique (ages 4+)

Available for hire for master classes and guest teaching at private dance studios, colleges, and high schools throughout New York State, with concentrations in Classical ballet technique (ages 4+), Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Pointe & pre-pointe, Classical variations, Conditioning ( Ballerinas With Biceps , Progressing Ballet Technique), Dance anatomy & kinesiology, Stretching, flexibility & mobility, Pas de deux, Pointe shoe fittings & preparation.

Variation coaching (YAGP, UBC)

Semi-private lessons - duets & trios

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

1-on-1 private ballet lessons (ages 11+)

A fusion of many classical techniques (RAD, ABT, Vaganova), Making Moves provides high-quality ballet instruction across the developmental timeline in the form of: 1-on-1 private ballet lessons (ages 11+), Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Semi-private lessons - duets & trios, Variation coaching (YAGP, UBC).

Ballet 4: Int/Adv (previous experience)

Ballet 3: Intermediate (previous experience)

Ballet 2: Elementary (previous experience)

Ballet 1: Absolute Beginner (no experience)

The perfect balance of dance and fitness, LaBlast is a workout in disguise! This class is built upon the fundamentals of classic ballroom dance while integrating fitness elements to mimic cardio intervals and strength-based movement as you jive and waltz to the beat. Designed for the absolute beginner to the experienced dancer, no partner nor prior knowledge is needed. LaBlast your way toward fit and fun!

Encompassing a number of genres, Julia's choreographic style spans from classical and neoclassical ballet to contemporary and modern movement. Based out of CNY, she is available for commissions for either new or re-staged works for professional companies and pre-professional, competition & recreational dance studios across New York State.

No matter your background, classical ballet truly is for all! Private lessons available to any ages 11+. High-quality ballet instruction across the developmental timeline in the form of: 1-on-1 ballet, pointe & pre-pointe lessons; Intermediate, Advanced, Adult Beginner; Duet & trio lessons; Variation coaching (YAGP, UBC); Pointe shoe fittings & preparation.

Created for dancers by a dancer, BWB is a cross-training program intended for ballet dancers of professional, pre-professional, or recreational standing. Workouts are crafted for the individual to mimic balletic principles, keeping in mind the demands ballet places on the body. BWB integrates fitness-based movements into dancers' weekly schedules, exploring weight-training that yields increased: strength, endurance, power, flexibility, mobility, and balance.

A studio feature since winter 2025, Adult Ballet is all about embracing your inner dancer, no matter your age! Featuring four levels for people of different backgrounds (i.e. no ballet experience vs. those who received some or extensive training in their formative years), we will work the basics and build foundational technique each week. Diving deeply into movement mechanics and kinesthetics, dancers will come away with much more than a mere knowledge of some steps - think of this like a ballet bootcamp, moving through an unwritten curriculum!

Embrace your inner dancer with our Adult Ballet program! Classes run in 8-week interval workshops, immersing clients in balletic material on a consistent basis that promotes safe, effective, and fun application of classical principles. We challenge the balance, lengthen the limbs, harness control, and develop grace... all while moving the body through pace in a way that is oh so freeing.

To reserve your spot in our next Adult Ballet class series, please select one of the levels below. Unsure of your level? Contact us at info@makingmovesfitnessanddance.com. Account required for reservations. One-time payment for 8-week workshops, or weekly drop-in options available here.

As a budding ballet dancer, one of the most pivotal stages of training is going en pointe for the first time. Do not settle for an improper (and/or painful) fit! A certified pointe shoe fitter under ThePointeShop (based out of CA), Julia provides assistance/guidance with in-store pointe shoe fittings, foot analyses, shoe accessories, preparation, and more... for first-timers or seasoned dancers seeking a more supportive base for their work!