Private lessons specializing in Balanchine technique for the Omaha area

For students of all experience levels:
- Looking to develop a professional dance career
- Interested in attending summer intensives
- Interested in being a better, well-rounded dancer

Liz Alford began her dance training at the University of Louisville Dance academy. She attended summer intensives on full scholarship at the Chautauqua Ballet School, Houston Ballet Academy, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and the School of American Ballet. After two years as a full time student at the School of American Ballet, Liz began her professional career with the New York City Ballet,  Liz specializes in  Balanchine technique and has over 14 years experience teaching dancers of all ages and backgrounds.

Learn the style of the most dynamic companies in the world, but also improve your dancing to help you meet your goals!

Balanchine Style focuses on:
​Straight arm and leg pirouette preparations
Crossed fifths technique
Quick foot work for lightning fast pettite allegro and powerful grande allegro jumps
Extension improvement
Stylized hands and epaulment
Musicality and spacial awareness
Pointe work
Improve flexibility
Strengthening

Balanchine Technique Ballet Class
Full class beginning at the barre and progressing through center work and jumps.
90m

Balanchine Technique Pointe Class
Focuses on strengthening feet and legs through barre and center work to improve ability and confidence en pointe.
60m

Pirouette Class
Focuses on straight arm and leg turning preparations to achieve multiple pirouette consistency.
30m

Pettite Allegro Class
Focuses on quick foot work with beats and single leg strengthening. 
30m

Stretch and Strengthen Class
Strengthen the core and stretch muscles to improve overall dance performance. 
60m

Beginning Pointe Work
Learn how to safely begin dancing en pointe.
30m

Tiny Dancers:
Balanchine for the young dancer. (ages 5-10) 60m
Creative Movement and pre-ballet (ages 3-5) 30m