Adult Programming

Ballet with a TWIST: Classical technique meets a contemporary heartbeat

 

Adult Dance @ Moses Brown with Lea Marie D’Arminio

Wednesdays 4pm - 5pm

March 25th - April 29th

 

Who says ballet has to be serious? Join us for Ballet with a Twist, a 6-week journey into the world of classical ballet that prioritizes joy alongside technique. This series is perfect for adults of all levels looking for a dynamic workout that engages both the body and the mind.

 

We’re ditching the stiff atmosphere for a playlist that moves you—spanning everything from Tchaikovsky to Lizzo. Class follows the traditional structure—Conditioning, Barre, Center, and Across-the-Floor—but with a focus on making ballet accessible, fun, and empowering. You will build your technical foundation from the ground up, finishing each class with expansive, fluid movements that let you truly experience the "dancer’s high." Come for the technique, stay for the sweat, and leave with a smile.

 

Meet Lea D’Arminio:

I’m Lea, a Providence, RI-based choreographer, educator, and artist. My career mission is simple: keep every movement and artistic process as cool and fun as making dance films to sassy TLC songs with my friends as a kid. As a major collaborator and contributor to the Rhode Island dance and arts community, I direct the elemdi performance collaborative, work as a resident artist with Metamorphosis Dance Company  and serve on the board of the Rhode Island Dance Alliance (RIDA). I am also committed to both accessible and quality arts education, serving as the Dance Coordinator and integration specialist at Moses Brown School (K-12) and consistently prioritizing building community and joy by offering dance and movement classes to various adult communities throughout Providence. I hold degrees from Boston College and Columbia University. https://leadarminio.com/