Meet our team
Teacher Raven
Favorite Ballet Storytime Story
Giselle
Favorite Ballet Step
Passé is definitely one of my favorites. I love how versatile it is—our youngest dancers start with marches, and over time, those naturally grow into beautiful passés. It’s also fun to tie it into imagination-based movement, like doing “flamingo passés” during animal dances. It’s a great way to build technique while keeping things playful and creative.
Do you have a go-to animal for inspiration during Animal Dances?
Butterflies are definitely my go-to! Everyone loves them, and they’re so versatile—kids can dance fast or slow, use big expressive arm movements, and it ties back to our butterfly stretches at the beginning of class. It creates a nice full-circle moment. I also secretly love the ballerina card in our animal dance game—even though it’s not technically an animal. I always save it for last and say, “What is this?” They shout, “A ballet!” and I say, “A ballerina! You’re all ballerinas, right? Show me how a ballerina dances!” It’s such a special way to wrap things up and remind them how magical they are.
Favorite Thing About Teaching at Tutu School
I love teaching and watching my students grow—not just in their dancing, but in their confidence and joy. From their very first trial class to just a few months in, the transformation is incredible. Seeing them light up on stage at Bravo Bash, proud of what they’ve learned, is truly beautiful. There’s something magical about being part of that journey.
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Tutu School Calendar
Registration is always ongoing!
Please do not hesitate to contact your Tutu School to schedule a make-up class if you are unable to attend your regularly scheduled class.
5/17/2025
Spring Bravo Bash
Tutu School’s sweet twist on a traditional recital!
6/30/2025 – 7/6/2025
Summer Break
no classes ~ Happy 4th of July!
11/24/2025 – 11/30/2025
Thanksgiving Break
no classes ~ Happy Thanksgiving!
December 2025
Winter Bravo Bash
Tutu School’s sweet twist on a traditional recital!
12/22/2025 – 1/4/2026
Winter Break
no classes ~ Happy Holidays!
Please note that classes WILL be held as scheduled on Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Memorial Day. Please do not hesitate to contact the Tutu School office to schedule a make-up class if you are unable to attend your usual class.
TUTU SCHOOL CLASSES
All classes at Tutu School are intentionally limited in size to keep instruction personalized and to allow for a boutique ballet education experience.