Dara S

Contemporary & Jazz Dance Instructor

B.F.A. in Dance, Point Park University | Professional Company Dancer

Dara Schlesinger

Contemporary & Jazz Dance Instructor
B.F.A. in Dance, Point Park University | Professional Company Dancer

Dara Schlesinger is a professionally trained dancer and instructor with a strong background in contemporary, modern, jazz, and ballet. She graduated with honors from Point Park University, earning a B.F.A. in Dance, where she trained extensively in multiple dance disciplines and worked with numerous acclaimed choreographers.

Her professional training also includes study with Cincinnati Ballet, Boston Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Pennsylvania Regional Ballet, and other leading dance programs. Throughout her career, Dara has received multiple scholarships and awards in recognition of her dance training and artistic development.

As a professional dancer, Dara has performed with Mareck Dance / Missouri Contemporary Ballet and Dayton Ballet, appearing in productions including Giselle, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty. She has also worked with numerous professional choreographers and has performed in a wide range of contemporary, modern, and ballet productions.

In her teaching, Dara emphasizes strong technique, body alignment, control, musicality, and expressive movement. Her classes combine structured training with artistic freedom, helping students develop confidence, coordination, and a deeper understanding of movement and performance.

Dara S

现代舞与爵士舞教师
Point Park University 舞蹈专业 B.F.A.｜职业舞团舞者

Dara 老师毕业于 Point Park University 舞蹈专业，并以荣誉成绩获得 B.F.A. 舞蹈学士学位。她接受过系统的现代舞、当代舞、爵士舞及芭蕾训练，并在大学期间与多位专业编舞家合作，拥有扎实而全面的专业舞蹈背景。

她曾接受 Cincinnati Ballet、Boston Ballet、Complexions Contemporary Ballet 等专业舞团及项目的训练，并曾获得多项舞蹈奖学金与专业学习机会。

作为职业舞者，Dara 曾任 Mareck Dance / Missouri Contemporary Ballet 舞者，并参与 Dayton Ballet 的多部经典芭蕾作品，包括《Giselle》《The Nutcracker》《The Sleeping Beauty》等，同时也曾与多位美国专业编舞家合作，积累了丰富的现代、当代及芭蕾舞台经验。

在教学中，Dara 注重扎实技术、身体线条、控制能力、音乐性与艺术表达的结合。她的课堂既强调规范训练，也鼓励学生发展个人表现力，帮助学员提升身体协调、自信心与舞台表现能力。