Dancing in the Streets: Martha Graham Dance Company
Thursday Jul 30, 2026 5:30 pm
MASTER CLASS: BALLET WITH TILER PECK
Expand your ballet technique and artistry under the guidance of Tiler Peck, a definitive prima ballerina of our time and a Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet. Renowned for her exceptional musicality, signature speed, and dynamic stage presence, Ms. Peck has performed for U.S. presidents and received dance’s highest honors—including the Princess Grace Award, the Dance Magazine Award, and the 2026 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award. She is also the Emmy-winning star of the documentary Tiler Peck: Suspending Time.
In this exclusive masterclass, Ms. Peck will share her deep passion for movement and offer invaluable insights into what it takes to navigate and thrive in the modern professional dance world.
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EVENT DETAILS
The Vail Dance Festival hosts a series of Master Classes each summer with Festival artists from July 31-August 10.
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: Tiler Peck performs at the 2015 Vail Dance Festival. Photo by Erin Baiano.
Ticketing
VAIL MOUNTAIN SCHOOL | 9:00AM-10:20AM
$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)
Meet Your Teacher
Tiler Peck
Tiler Peck has been a Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet since 2009. She made her Broadway debut at age 11 as Gracie Shinn in The Music Man and was seen on Broadway as Ivy Smith in the Tony...
Community Arts Access
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