Level up your artistry with Improvisation with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, a one-day masterclass presented by Dance @ Detroit Opera. On Saturday, January 24, 11:00–12:30 PM, dive into Hubbard Street’s signature approach to creation and performance with acclaimed company artist Jacqueline Burnett.

Designed for intermediate to advanced dancers ages 12+, this 90-minute session blends guided exploration with dynamic phrase work to sharpen your musicality, courage, and clarity of choice. You’ll investigate tools for spontaneous composition, partnering awareness, and embodied storytelling—the same skills HSDC artists rely on to craft bold, living movement onstage. Expect a fast-paced warm-up, structured improvisation scores, and feedback that empowers you to take smart risks and refine what makes your voice unique.

Whether you’re prepping for auditions, expanding your choreographic palette, or reigniting your creative spark, you’ll leave with fresh strategies you can apply immediately in class, rehearsal, and performance.

Requirements/Information:

• This class is geared toward dancers at the intermediate to advanced level | Ages 12 and up
• Masterclasses are free with a ticket purchase to that weekend’s performances (or $15 without a ticket purchase).
• Classes are held in the Margo V. Cohen Center for Dance in the Ford Center for Learning at the Detroit Opera House.

Pre-registration is required.

Space is limited—save your spot now and experience the energy, rigor, and imagination of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago from the inside out.