Add movement to your weekly routine, learn something new, or even refresh skills from your past! Develop musicality along with a basic knowledge of ballet steps, including proper alignment along with the fundamentals of ballet technique. Each class will consist of barre and center work, along with exercises traveling across the floor. Students will also learn a brief history of ballet along with the historical context of steps and styles of classical ballet. No class 2/18. Bring ballet flat shoes and wear something comfortable to move in. Isabella Buckman is a classically trained ballet dancer. She graduated cum laude from Butler University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in Environmental Studies. She has performed in The Nutcracker, Giselle, Swan Lake, and Cinderella as well as original contemporary works by Derek Reid, Susan McGuire, Cynthia Pratt, and David Ingram. Furthermore, she also had the opportunity to work with Deborah Wingert of the George Balanchine Trust in Serenade. Isabella is currently a dancer with the Portland Ballet and currently working toward her Pilates certification to enhance her knowledge of movement and support others in achieving greater strength, flexibility, and overall wellness.