Bridging the Gap
Along with performing, the company works to strengthen dance in
Baltimore by passing their knowledge onto the students of local schools
and dance studios. The dancers hope to provide inspiration and bring a
sense of realistic possibilities to young dancers, bridging the gap between
dancers in training and the professional dance world. Through master classes,
workshops, and weekly classes, the company hopes to reach a diverse
population of young dancers and provide them with the knowledge and
encouragement to become professional dancers and professional dance enthusiasts.

In addition to passing their knowledge onto young students, The Collective seeks
to fill the void for adult dancers who are looking for a place to take class with
other professionals. The Collective offers weekly advanced ballet and modern classes
to adult dancers. These classes are held at Experimental Movement Concepts in Hampden,
the studio in which The Collective is in residence. The modern class series is taught be a
rotating schedule of Collective dancers, offering the unique opportunity to learn from a
variety of instructors with different styles.