Lyrical with Koby

Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo is thrilled to offer the 2023 Summer Dance Workshop series!

About this Class:

Learn lyrical dance and push the boundaries of your abilities! Lyrical dance combines techniques of classical ballet and jazz, as well as some modern elements. Using stylized exercises and choreography, these classes will help dancers learn precision, rhythm, and how to add personal style and expression, emphasizing the storytelling quality of music.

Age/Level: Ages 14 to Adults. Intermediate to Advanced Dancers.

About your Teacher - Koby Wescom:

Born and raised in San Luis Obispo county, Koby began his dance training with Class Act Dance and Artistry In Motion, during which he intensely trained and competed for 12 years in ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, contemporary, and more. He also attended prestigious summer ballet intensives and programs at Ballet West, Long Beach Ballet, Maple Youth Ballet and Regional Dance of America, where his choreography was chosen to be featured along with other emerging choreographers. As a dancer, he was the recipient of the Jennifer Thoma Scholarship as well as the Mercer Sanchez Scholarship and has had the opportunity to train with industry greats such as Doriana Sanchez, Adam Skulte, Christina Grady, Jaso Mhyre and Desiree Robbins.

Price per Class: $20

Dates Offered: Please RSVP for each class separately

• Weds, June 21 @ 8pm - 9:30pm
• Weds, July 19 @  8pm - 9:30pm
• Weds, August 9 @  8pm - 9:30pm

Class Notes:

• Don't wait! RSVP for the classes you are interested in so we can reserve our teachers! (See logistics below)
• What to wear:  Athletic clothing that gives you a full range of motion or ballet clothes (see our blog post)
• Students new to BT-SLO need to arrive 10mins early to sign a waiver. See below for payment info.

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Logistics:

• Don't wait! RSVP for the classes you are interested in so we can reserve our teachers! 
• We require a minimum of 5 students per class registered at least 3 days before the class date. Otherwise, the class will be canceled (boo!), the students will be notified, and those who registered will not be charged.
• Payment - BT-SLO Students: Students will be charged to their Studio Director account after their class. 
• Payment - Drop-in Students: We will send you an option to sign up for a Studio Director account (our studio system) for easy payment. Alternatively, you can pay via Venmo or check upon arrival. Please arrive 10mins early to sign a waiver and complete payment.
• Info on our studio, parking, and facilities can be found here