Dancing in the Streets: Martha Graham Dance Company
Thursday Jul 30, 2026 5:30 pm
MASTER CLASS: BALLET & Repertory WITH Carla Körbes
Immerse yourself in the world of classical artistry with Carla Körbes, legendary former Principal Dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet and New York City Ballet, and newly appointed Ballet Chair at The Juilliard School. Celebrated by critics for her luminous stage presence and deeply organic musicality, Ms. Körbes brings her extensive experience as a master educator to the studio for an unforgettable training session.
Dancers will begin with a refined technique class focusing on upper-body fluidity, precise footwork, and artistic intentionality. To conclude this extraordinary experience, Ms. Körbes will guide students through the breathtaking, iconic opening section of George Balanchine’s masterpiece, Serenade. Don’t miss this rare, deeply inspiring opportunity to learn one of classical ballet’s most sacred pieces of choreography from a true master of the craft.
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EVENT DETAILS
The Vail Dance Festival hosts a series of Master Classes each summer with Festival artists from July 25 – August 5. Students have the opportunity to take classes from some of the dance world’s best and brightest in ballet, tap, jazz, repertory, ballroom and more.
- This class will be taught at an advanced level and is intended for pre-professional students. Must be 14 years or older to participate.
- Classes are 80 minutes long.
- Please check in 15 minutes prior to class in the Vail Mountain School lobby.
- THIS WAIVER must be completed prior to attending master classes.
CLASS ATTIRE:
Proper dance shoes are required for each class. No rings, dangling earrings, or necklaces. Hair should be neatly pulled back into a bun or ponytail.
- Women – Solid-colored leotard with pink, white, black, or skin-colored tights. Ballet shoes or appropriate footwear for non-ballet classes required (barefoot or socks are not permitted unless specified by the instructor). Demi skirt is optional.
- Men – Solid colored t-shirt, dance pants or tights. Ballet shoes or appropriate footwear for non-ballet classes are required (barefoot or socks are not permitted unless specified by the instructor).
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Photo credit: Carla Körbes performs an excerpt from George Balanchine’s “La Sonnambula” at the 2014 Vail International Dance Festival. Photo by Erin Baiano.
Ticketing
VAIL MOUNTAIN SCHOOL | 9:00AM-10:20AM
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
$30 | participate
$15 | observe (parent, guardian, or dance instructor)
**Ticket sales close at 8:00pm the night before the class.
MORE TICKETING INFORMATION:
- Ticket prices are subject to change.
- Price of tickets does not include service fees.
Questions? Contact the Box Office at [email protected] or call 970.845.TIXS(8497)
Community Arts Access
To learn more about attending a performance through our Community Arts Access program or providing support to eliminate socioeconomic barriers to the arts, please contact Martha Brassel ([email protected])