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It may be a cold and rainy week, but summer is coming! We are offering three workshop-style dance sessions in June!

Turns and Spirals: June 15-18 with Riley Kuehner
Clogging: June 15-18 with Riley Kuehner
Choreography as Storyteling: June 22-26 with McKelvey Courtney-Collins

We're thrilled to welcome Halestone Alums Riley and McKelvey back into the studio with these workshops! Spread the word, invite your friends, and join us in June!

www.halestone.com/classes

It may be a cold and rainy week, but summer is coming! We are offering three workshop-style dance sessions in June!

Turns and Spirals: June 15-18 with Riley Kuehner
Clogging: June 15-18 with Riley Kuehner
Choreography as Storyteling: June 22-26 with McKelvey Courtney-Collins

We're thrilled to welcome Halestone Alums Riley and McKelvey back into the studio with these workshops! Spread the word, invite your friends, and join us in June!

www.halestone.com/classes

No partner? No problem! Join instructor Analise in partner dance instruction, but no need to bring your own dance partner! Individuals and couples are welcome.

But hurry! Time is running out for our advance price of $30/person!

April 25th; 7-9 PM; www.halestone.com/events

No partner? No problem! Join instructor Analise in partner dance instruction, but no need to bring your own dance partner! Individuals and couples are welcome.

But hurry! Time is running out for our advance price of $30/person!

April 25th; 7-9 PM; www.halestone.com/events

Analise in action teaching our Friday night dance series (including the hustle)! If you missed the workshop series, make sure to check out our Date Night Fundraiser happening Saturday, 4/25. $30/person in advance online and $40 at the door. Analise will be back in action giving dance lessons at this social event. Drinks and snacks are included in the price of your ticket. Individuals and partners welcome!

Analise in action teaching our Friday night dance series (including the hustle)! If you missed the workshop series, make sure to check out our Date Night Fundraiser happening Saturday, 4/25. $30/person in advance online and $40 at the door. Analise will be back in action giving dance lessons at this social event. Drinks and snacks are included in the price of your ticket. Individuals and partners welcome!

Come one, come all! It's time for another date night at Halestone! Join Analise LaRiviere on Saturday, April 25th from 7-9 pm and brush up on your partner dance skills in a fun, social environment. Drinks and snacks are included in the price of your ticket. $30 online before hand, $40 at the door (price per person). Individuals and couples welcome!

Analise is a native of Lexington, VA and holds a B.A. in Dance from Oberlin College. She danced, taught, and competed professionally with Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Chicago, where she developed a strong foundation in ballroom technique and instruction. Analise is a Full Bronze Certified Professional Ballroom Instructor with a passion for sharing dance with students of all levels.

Go to www.halestone.com/events today to register!

Come one, come all! It's time for another date night at Halestone! Join Analise LaRiviere on Saturday, April 25th from 7-9 pm and brush up on your partner dance skills in a fun, social environment. Drinks and snacks are included in the price of your ticket. $30 online before hand, $40 at the door (price per person). Individuals and couples welcome!

Analise is a native of Lexington, VA and holds a B.A. in Dance from Oberlin College. She danced, taught, and competed professionally with Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Chicago, where she developed a strong foundation in ballroom technique and instruction. Analise is a Full Bronze Certified Professional Ballroom Instructor with a passion for sharing dance with students of all levels.

Go to www.halestone.com/events today to register!

Save the date! Halestone’s annual spring production is May 16th and 17th at the Keller Theater in Lenfest Center for the Arts.

Tickets available NOW on our website! Save $3 by purchasing your tickets in advance.

#halestone #halestonedancestudio #communityinmotion #anyoneandeveryonecandance #rockbridgecountyva #lexingtonva #buenavistava

Save the date! Halestone’s annual spring production is May 16th and 17th at the Keller Theater in Lenfest Center for the Arts.

Tickets available NOW on our website! Save $3 by purchasing your tickets in advance.

#halestone #halestonedancestudio #communityinmotion #anyoneandeveryonecandance #rockbridgecountyva #lexingtonva #buenavistava

We're so excited! And we can't hide it! We have new merch available now - check it out at www.halestone.com and click on merchandise. Youth and Adult sizes in different styles available.

All proceeds go toward Halestone Dance Studio - A place where any body and every body can dance!

We're so excited! And we can't hide it! We have new merch available now - check it out at www.halestone.com and click on merchandise. Youth and Adult sizes in different styles available.

All proceeds go toward Halestone Dance Studio - A place where any body and every body can dance!

Join us for our next series of partner dance workshops! Each week of class will focus on a different style of partner dance: buchata, hustle, rumba, and swing.

Instructor Analise is a native of Lexington, VA and holds a B.A. in Dance from Oberlin College. She danced, taught, and competed professionally with Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Chicago, where she developed a strong foundation in ballroom technique and instruction. Analise is a Full Bronze Certified Professional Ballroom Instructor with a passion for sharing dance with students of all levels.

Register NOW for Fridays in April from 6:30-8:00 PM at www.halestone.com/classes

Join us for our next series of partner dance workshops! Each week of class will focus on a different style of partner dance: buchata, hustle, rumba, and swing.

Instructor Analise is a native of Lexington, VA and holds a B.A. in Dance from Oberlin College. She danced, taught, and competed professionally with Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Chicago, where she developed a strong foundation in ballroom technique and instruction. Analise is a Full Bronze Certified Professional Ballroom Instructor with a passion for sharing dance with students of all levels.

Register NOW for Fridays in April from 6:30-8:00 PM at www.halestone.com/classes

Lots happening behind the scenes! Stay tuned for more details regarding our upcoming spring recital on May 16th and 17th👀🛏️💤

Photo: Schuyler Barefoot
#halestone #halestonedancestudio #anyoneandeveryonecandance #communityinmotion #rockbridgecountyva #lexingtonva #buenavistava

Lots happening behind the scenes! Stay tuned for more details regarding our upcoming spring recital on May 16th and 17th👀🛏️💤

Photo: Schuyler Barefoot
#halestone #halestonedancestudio #anyoneandeveryonecandance #communityinmotion #rockbridgecountyva #lexingtonva #buenavistava

Halestone Alum Riley Kuehner will be back this summer to teach two workshops. Join Riley the week of June 15th from 4:30-5:30 for a Clogging Workshop (11+ years old). All skill levels are welcome!

Riley is a recent graduate of Oberlin College, where he studied Dance and East Asian Studies. He has trained in a range of techniques such as contemporary, modern, jazz, ballet, tap, and clogging.

Register before May 18th for a discounted fee. Do you have a friend who wants to try a Halestone class? Non-profits thrive on word of mouth. Refer a friend! If you and a friend participate in summer workshops, you can receive 10% off your registration fee for the fall! Share and Like this post to reach a wider audience!

www.halestone.com/classes

Halestone Alum Riley Kuehner will be back this summer to teach two workshops. Join Riley the week of June 15th from 4:30-5:30 for a Clogging Workshop (11+ years old). All skill levels are welcome!

Riley is a recent graduate of Oberlin College, where he studied Dance and East Asian Studies. He has trained in a range of techniques such as contemporary, modern, jazz, ballet, tap, and clogging.

Register before May 18th for a discounted fee. Do you have a friend who wants to try a Halestone class? Non-profits thrive on word of mouth. Refer a friend! If you and a friend participate in summer workshops, you can receive 10% off your registration fee for the fall! Share and Like this post to reach a wider audience!

www.halestone.com/classes

We know summer is a busy time with camps, summer jobs, and pool time. That's why we're offering targeted workshops to keep your skills sharp. Have you ever wanted to try a Halestone class, but the school year is too busy with activities? You're in luck! Halestone is a place where everybody and anybody can dance. All experience levels are welcome to dance with us!

Pre Pointe Ballet: Week of June 8th (9+ years old)
Clogging: Week of June 15th (11+ years old)
Spirals and Turns: Week of June 15th (12+ years old)
Choreography as Storytelling: Week of June 22nd (14+ years old)

Want a discount on one of our June workshops? Register before May 18th and pay a reduced price.

www.halestone.com/classes

We know summer is a busy time with camps, summer jobs, and pool time. That's why we're offering targeted workshops to keep your skills sharp. Have you ever wanted to try a Halestone class, but the school year is too busy with activities? You're in luck! Halestone is a place where everybody and anybody can dance. All experience levels are welcome to dance with us!

Pre Pointe Ballet: Week of June 8th (9+ years old)
Clogging: Week of June 15th (11+ years old)
Spirals and Turns: Week of June 15th (12+ years old)
Choreography as Storytelling: Week of June 22nd (14+ years old)

Want a discount on one of our June workshops? Register before May 18th and pay a reduced price.

www.halestone.com/classes

NEW WORKSHOP: Contemporary with Riley Kuehner!

Starting this Thursday March 5th, join Riley in the studio to explore contemporary dance practices. Register for the full 6 week session on our website or drop in to individual sessions. Must bring cash or check if dropping in!
#halestone #halestonedancestudio #communityinmotion #anyoneandeveryonecandance #rockbridgecountyva #movement #lexingtonva #buenavistava #contemporary #contemporarydance #danceworkshop #adultdanceclasses

NEW WORKSHOP: Contemporary with Riley Kuehner!

Starting this Thursday March 5th, join Riley in the studio to explore contemporary dance practices. Register for the full 6 week session on our website or drop in to individual sessions. Must bring cash or check if dropping in!
#halestone #halestonedancestudio #communityinmotion #anyoneandeveryonecandance #rockbridgecountyva #movement #lexingtonva #buenavistava #contemporary #contemporarydance #danceworkshop #adultdanceclasses

The past two weekends, Halestone has welcomed back Julia Vessey for Butoh workshops and rehearsals.

After directing Halestone’s ballet program from 2013-2015, her return to the studio was both meaningful and energizing. Sharing Butoh with our community expanded our range and deepened the understanding of presence.

We’re beyond grateful for her continued connection to Halestone and her incredible work!

#halestone #halestonedancestudio #anyoneandeveryonecandance #rockbridgecountyva #communityinmotion #movement #lexingtonva #buenavistava #butoh #butoh_dance

The past two weekends, Halestone has welcomed back Julia Vessey for Butoh workshops and rehearsals.

After directing Halestone’s ballet program from 2013-2015, her return to the studio was both meaningful and energizing. Sharing Butoh with our community expanded our range and deepened the understanding of presence.

We’re beyond grateful for her continued connection to Halestone and her incredible work!

#halestone #halestonedancestudio #anyoneandeveryonecandance #rockbridgecountyva #communityinmotion #movement #lexingtonva #buenavistava #butoh #butoh_dance

Hot off our Latin Night Fundraiser, Brian Hernandez is back with a workshop series. Running Fridays in February and March, come on your own or with a partner to learn basics and combos for Latin styles: Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, and Reggaeton.

Instructor: Brian Hernandez has been with Halestone since 2022. Originally starting with instructing Latin dance, he began instructing hip-hop classes at Halestone in addition. The dynamic energy of the students, the great support from the community, and the wonders of what dances will be created is something he adores about Halestone.
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5 classes for $50/person. Contact studiomanager@halestone.com for individual class pricing.

www.halestone.com/classes

Hot off our Latin Night Fundraiser, Brian Hernandez is back with a workshop series. Running Fridays in February and March, come on your own or with a partner to learn basics and combos for Latin styles: Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, and Reggaeton.

Instructor: Brian Hernandez has been with Halestone since 2022. Originally starting with instructing Latin dance, he began instructing hip-hop classes at Halestone in addition. The dynamic energy of the students, the great support from the community, and the wonders of what dances will be created is something he adores about Halestone.
***
5 classes for $50/person. Contact studiomanager@halestone.com for individual class pricing.

www.halestone.com/classes

Don't miss out on our Latin Dance Night with Brian Hernandez this Friday, 2/13 from 7PM-9PM. $30 in advance/person; $40 at the door/person. Individuals and partners are welcome! Join us for dance, food, drinks and fun!

www.halestone.com/events

Don't miss out on our Latin Dance Night with Brian Hernandez this Friday, 2/13 from 7PM-9PM. $30 in advance/person; $40 at the door/person. Individuals and partners are welcome! Join us for dance, food, drinks and fun!

www.halestone.com/events

Julia Vessey, Halestone’s former Ballet Director and devoted practitioner of Butoh, is graciously returning to offer two workshops for our community.

Butoh is an avant-garde Japanese dance theater form often described as the "dance of darkness" or the dance of the subconscious. Emerging in postwar Japan, it explores transformation, sensation, and the unseen inner body. Rather than focusing on solidified steps, Butoh invites you to move through imagery, texture, weight, and internal states which allows the body to become strange, expressive, and surreal. It is slow, visceral, and at times unsettling in a beautiful way.

Julia is one of the few western artists with extensive training in this form, making this a very special opportunity for our community. Halestone has not been able to offer this practice in over a decade, and we are incredibly grateful to welcome Julia back to share it with us!

This workshop is open to our entire community. It is accessible to movers of all backgrounds, and curiosity is the only prerequisite to participate. Participants are encouraged to come as they are, ready to explore, and move at their own pace.

www.halestone.com/events

Julia Vessey, Halestone’s former Ballet Director and devoted practitioner of Butoh, is graciously returning to offer two workshops for our community.

Butoh is an avant-garde Japanese dance theater form often described as the "dance of darkness" or the dance of the subconscious. Emerging in postwar Japan, it explores transformation, sensation, and the unseen inner body. Rather than focusing on solidified steps, Butoh invites you to move through imagery, texture, weight, and internal states which allows the body to become strange, expressive, and surreal. It is slow, visceral, and at times unsettling in a beautiful way.

Julia is one of the few western artists with extensive training in this form, making this a very special opportunity for our community. Halestone has not been able to offer this practice in over a decade, and we are incredibly grateful to welcome Julia back to share it with us!

This workshop is open to our entire community. It is accessible to movers of all backgrounds, and curiosity is the only prerequisite to participate. Participants are encouraged to come as they are, ready to explore, and move at their own pace.

www.halestone.com/events

It's Kathleen's Birthday today! Please join us in wishing the best Artistic Coordinator a joyous day filled with movement, creativity and maybe some cake. 🎂🎉

Thank you, Kathleen, for keeping Halestone a vibrant part of the Lexington Community. We love you!

It's Kathleen's Birthday today! Please join us in wishing the best Artistic Coordinator a joyous day filled with movement, creativity and maybe some cake. 🎂🎉

Thank you, Kathleen, for keeping Halestone a vibrant part of the Lexington Community. We love you!

Join Halestone Dance Studio from 7-9pm on February 13th for an incredible evening of Latin dance instruction with Brian Hernandez. Drinks and snacks provided. Individuals and partners welcome! $30 per person paid online in advance. $40 per person at the door. Space is limited: www.halestone.com/events to pre-pay now! All proceeds benefit the Halestone Foundation.

Join Halestone Dance Studio from 7-9pm on February 13th for an incredible evening of Latin dance instruction with Brian Hernandez. Drinks and snacks provided. Individuals and partners welcome! $30 per person paid online in advance. $40 per person at the door. Space is limited: www.halestone.com/events to pre-pay now! All proceeds benefit the Halestone Foundation.

This week is our last week of Bring a Friend to class! Invite a friend to take a class with you if you haven’t already. We can’t wait to see some new faces this week! #halestone #halestonedancestudio #communityinmotion #anyoneandeveryonecandance #rockbridgecountyva #lexingtonva #buenavistava

This week is our last week of Bring a Friend to class! Invite a friend to take a class with you if you haven’t already. We can’t wait to see some new faces this week! #halestone #halestonedancestudio #communityinmotion #anyoneandeveryonecandance #rockbridgecountyva #lexingtonva #buenavistava

Halestone is closed today due to weather. Stay safe and warm!

📸: Maddie David

#halestone #halestonedancestudio #anyoneandeveryonecandance #communityinmotion #rockbridgecountyva #lexingtonva #buenavistava

Halestone is closed today due to weather. Stay safe and warm!

📸: Maddie David

#halestone #halestonedancestudio #anyoneandeveryonecandance #communityinmotion #rockbridgecountyva #lexingtonva #buenavistava

Cancellations won’t stop us! Halestone partnered with loveboxerwood for Glasgow’s Christmas Parade.

Photo 3: Troy Lee Sibold
#halestonedancestudio #halestone #communityinmotion #anyoneandeveryonecandance #rockbridgecountyva #lexingtonva #buenavistava #glasgowva

Cancellations won’t stop us! Halestone partnered with loveboxerwood for Glasgow’s Christmas Parade.

Photo 3: Troy Lee Sibold
#halestonedancestudio #halestone #communityinmotion #anyoneandeveryonecandance #rockbridgecountyva #lexingtonva #buenavistava #glasgowva

Thank you to our Halestone community! Through your generous contributions on Giving Tuesday, we raised $2,500. This puts us on the path to return to Lenfest this coming May for our Spring Show.

www.halestone.com

We could not do this without your support. With sincere gratitude, thank you!

#halestonedancestudio

📸: Noah Watts

Thank you to our Halestone community! Through your generous contributions on Giving Tuesday, we raised $2,500. This puts us on the path to return to Lenfest this coming May for our Spring Show.

www.halestone.com

We could not do this without your support. With sincere gratitude, thank you!

#halestonedancestudio

📸: Noah Watts

Our students notice Halestone as a place to build their own creative community. As two current dancers remarked,

“I love the freedom of Halestone. If someone wants to add something to a dance, they can ask the teacher and it will be added into the final dance.” - Lee

“I like Halestone because it’s a small and welcoming place where you feel like you belong.” - Harriet #halestonedancestudio #givingtuesday www.halestone.com/give. 📷 @schuylerbell

Our students notice Halestone as a place to build their own creative community. As two current dancers remarked,

“I love the freedom of Halestone. If someone wants to add something to a dance, they can ask the teacher and it will be added into the final dance.” - Lee

“I like Halestone because it’s a small and welcoming place where you feel like you belong.” - Harriet #halestonedancestudio #givingtuesday www.halestone.com/give. 📷 @schuylerbell

Thank you to everyone who came to our Fall Showcase show: “Behind the Curtain”.

Your attendance and donations raised over $3,000.00, providing us with a strong start towards raising $15,000 for Halestone’s 2025-26 Annual Fund. We hope that the inside glimpse of our studio curriculum demonstrates how teaching artists provide dancers top-notch, engaged instruction to foster joy, confidence and authentic connections through movement.

www.halestone.com/give
#halestonedancestudio #givingtuesday

📷: Noah Watts

Thank you to everyone who came to our Fall Showcase show: “Behind the Curtain”.

Your attendance and donations raised over $3,000.00, providing us with a strong start towards raising $15,000 for Halestone’s 2025-26 Annual Fund. We hope that the inside glimpse of our studio curriculum demonstrates how teaching artists provide dancers top-notch, engaged instruction to foster joy, confidence and authentic connections through movement.

www.halestone.com/give
#halestonedancestudio #givingtuesday

📷: Noah Watts

Help us return to Lenfest’s Keller Theater for our Spring Show this coming May. Halestone needs to raise around $4,000 to cover rental and labor costs.

Give today and help make this dream a reality for our dancers. www.Halestone.com/give

Lenfest Video: @schuylerbell

#halestonedancestudio #givingtuesday

Help us return to Lenfest’s Keller Theater for our Spring Show this coming May. Halestone needs to raise around $4,000 to cover rental and labor costs.

Give today and help make this dream a reality for our dancers. www.Halestone.com/give

Lenfest Video: @schuylerbell

#halestonedancestudio #givingtuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday - a day to support those organizations that truly matter to us. Halestone depends on the generosity of our community to continue to bring quality dance education to Rockbridge County.

Please consider donating to our annual fund today and keep Halestone a vibrant dance studio where everybody and any body can dance! www.halestone.com/give

#halestonedancestudio #givingtuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday - a day to support those organizations that truly matter to us. Halestone depends on the generosity of our community to continue to bring quality dance education to Rockbridge County.

Please consider donating to our annual fund today and keep Halestone a vibrant dance studio where everybody and any body can dance! www.halestone.com/give

#halestonedancestudio #givingtuesday

Work has begun on the Boxerwood/Halestone Christmas Parade float! Stay tuned for more sneak peaks before the big night 12/5 Downtown Lexington!

Work has begun on the Boxerwood/Halestone Christmas Parade float! Stay tuned for more sneak peaks before the big night 12/5 Downtown Lexington!

We’re busy spacing our dances before the stage arrives! Make sure to get your tickets at www.halestone.com

Junior Company dancers practiced outside today before we incorporate our adult dancers!

#halestonedancestudio #halestone #anyoneandeveryonecandance #lexingtonva #buenavistava #rockbridgecountyva #communityinmotion

We’re busy spacing our dances before the stage arrives! Make sure to get your tickets at www.halestone.com

Junior Company dancers practiced outside today before we incorporate our adult dancers!

#halestonedancestudio #halestone #anyoneandeveryonecandance #lexingtonva #buenavistava #rockbridgecountyva #communityinmotion

We’re one week away from Halestone’s Fall Showcase, Behind The Curtain! Have you gotten your tickets yet? Tickets are on sale now at www.halestone.com.

Our senior company has been working hard on a new piece for this show that utilizes furniture from our lobby. You won’t want to miss it!

#halestonedancestudio #halestone #acommunityinmotion #anyoneandeveryonecandance #lexingtonvirginia #rockbridgecounty #buenavistava

We’re one week away from Halestone’s Fall Showcase, Behind The Curtain! Have you gotten your tickets yet? Tickets are on sale now at www.halestone.com.

Our senior company has been working hard on a new piece for this show that utilizes furniture from our lobby. You won’t want to miss it!

#halestonedancestudio #halestone #acommunityinmotion #anyoneandeveryonecandance #lexingtonvirginia #rockbridgecounty #buenavistava

Thank you to Advanced Seminar and the friends of Halestone who performed in our witches dance and Thriller on Halloween for Downtown Trick or Treat! The witches also performed at the @midmtn Masquerade 10/25 when we kicked off the Halloween festivities. We love our community and small town traditions. See you next year! 🧙🏻‍♀️

Thank you to Advanced Seminar and the friends of Halestone who performed in our witches dance and Thriller on Halloween for Downtown Trick or Treat! The witches also performed at the @midmtn Masquerade 10/25 when we kicked off the Halloween festivities. We love our community and small town traditions. See you next year! 🧙🏻‍♀️

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