Dance

Move with purpose. Build your strength. Express yourself.

Experiment across diverse dance styles and traditions while building technique, discipline and confidence as a performer.

Dance at Miss Porter’s School is grounded in structure, discipline, movement and motivation—but also makes space for imagination and self-expression. Through structured courses, Dance Workshop, Dance Ensemble and master classes, advanced dancers study a wide range of disciplines, like modern, ballet, jazz and more. During workshops, clubs and open dance times at the Gaines Dance Barn, all students can learn about and experiment with different styles. Professional dancers and choreographers also visit campus to introduce global traditions like ballroom, Indian, West African and traditional Chinese dance.

Ballet dancer in a black leotard performs an arabesque on stage, arms extended, with two other dancers in black outfits in the background, against an orange-lit backdrop.

A woman in colorful clothing performs a modern dance pose on stage, balancing on one leg with arms crossed and looking upward, against a plain dark background.

Where Mentorship, Collaboration & Exploration Converge

With expert guidance from faculty and visiting artists, you’ll grow as a performer and collaborator. Alongside your peers, you’ll experiment with diverse dance styles and perform in polished, professional-quality productions for the entire Porter’s community.

As your technique strengthens, you’ll be encouraged to bring personality and perspective into your work. Over time, you’ll gain the confidence to take creative risks and define your own style as a dancer.

“We cultivate strong, caring and trusted spaces where the dancers feel free to truly explore their creativity as movers.”

A group of dancers in black outfits kneel and extend their arms toward a central standing dancer, who raises their hands against a dark background.

A young woman stretches her leg on a ballet barre in a dance studio, looking at her reflection in the mirror.

A group of dancers in colorful dresses perform barefoot on stage against a warm yellow backdrop, striking expressive poses as an audience watches.

Dance Workshop

Dance Workshop is an audition-based dance company that trains experienced dancers in technique, creativity and collaboration through choreography and live performances. It’s an incredible opportunity for dedicated dancers to grow their skills across different dance styles and deepen their academic and aesthetic understanding of the art form.

Members meet every weekday during our afternoon program block and host and perform at events and showcases throughout the year. They also learn from guest artists and attend and critique professional dance performances. Together, members form a supportive community that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s accomplishments and growth.