Following the tradition of Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Fran Ichijo, Essence Studios strives to develop dance students with great technical skill and performance artistry, of strong character, and a passion for what movement can do for the human spirit. Essence Studios will provide pre-professional ballet instruction, as well as recreational levels of study in several dance disciplines that will encourage the development of well-rounded dancers. Ballet can be a study unto itself, or a necessary foundation for a variety of dance forms, bringing a degree of technicality and knowledge that will launch a dancer to the next level in their training. The goal is to allow each student, and subsequently their family, to determine a level of involvement that works best for their degree of interest, drive, passion, and future ambition.
Every student has value and will be guided to become a generous and self-disciplined team member. Essence Studios is an inclusive environment, providing the space for anyone who wants to explore the life-long benefits of dance. We believe that movement can bring balance and an improved self-awareness that fosters valuable life skills. Some will find that dance ignites a fire of joy, passion, betterment, and purpose, while others may see it as a way to detach from the grind and develop a better mind and body connection. Regardless of each individual’s reason for moving, it can lead to growth. And that is the power of dance; every individual will experience it differently, but the overarching benefits are universal.