Educator
For nearly 10 years, Lexi has taught dance throughout the PNW at dance studios, schools, and theatre companies from recreational to competitive dance programs of all ages. Instructing ballet, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, acro, jazz, turns and leaps technique, hip hop, musical theatre, and acting, Lexi has a broad foundation for teaching that allows her to provide students a well rounded education.
Learn more about her approach to dance education below.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that all humans deserve the opportunity to be part of the arts as it can have such a beautiful and healthy impact on one's life. As a dance educator, I strive to create well-rounded humans, who have a strong relationship to their own bodies, have a developed sense of self, are able to think critically, take risks, and find joy.
To do so, I implore the following in class:
Take risks, explore possibilities - Learning happens when students break outside of their comfort zones in a safe and supported way. I strive to create a space where students feel encouraged to make mistakes, explore within concepts and structures, and take risks that allow them to create new understandings.
Technique as a foundation for art - I believe that technique should be approached in an anatomical and mechanical way, that strives for efficiency and is shaped differently in each dancer. No two dancers are the same, and their technical possibilities will look different. I teach technique as a foundation for creating art and expressing oneself, in a safe and educated way.
Growth as humans and as dancers - Dance allows us to create a deeper understanding and relationship with our bodies and ourselves; through dance, I strive to facilitate individual growth and understanding as a person. In class, I work to instill confidence in students that can transfer to everyday life, to encourage dancers to think individually, and to ask questions that develop the skills to think critically.
Empower students - In the studio, I provide the building blocks for students to engage with and learn from. I work to give students the tools to take learning into their own hands and at their own pace, through facilitating a path for them to journey on as they go through their technical and artistic process. We solve problems together and develop the tools to think critically as a way to grow as dancers and humans.
Lead by example - As a teacher, I believe it is my job to set the energy in the room and lead by example, not asking of my students, what I would not ask of myself. Acknowledging that I make mistakes as a teacher and don’t always have all the answers. I work to have fun, express joy, and enthusiasm for students while teaching and take pride in their accomplishments, so they can take pride in their own.
Teaching Experience
Edmonds Heights K-12 - Musical Theatre History and Dance, Intro to Dance
Rhythm and Soul Dance Studio - Ballet, Pointe, Acro
The Dance Project NW - Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Jazz, Turns + Leaps, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Improv
Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts - Theatre Dance
Camano Dance Academy - Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Hip Hop,
HomeLink Parent Partnership - Intro to Dance