DANCE FOR
EVERYBODY.
BD EDUCATION
Backhausdance is committed to educating the community about the relevance and vitality of concert dance, both as valuable art form and as a tool for learning. The company is dedicated to the creation, development, awareness and understanding of the art of contemporary dance. Dance is more than just steps or movement - its creation and perfection engages all learning modalities and encourages the integration of the mind, body and soul of the dancer. The company’s education programs reach students of all ages through our annual summer intensive, residency programs, master classes and more. Scroll down to learn more about Backhausdance’s educational programming options for Schools, Community, Professional Training, and more.
RECENT & UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS
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Backhausdance provided after-school dance programming for 6 elementary schools in Santa Ana Unified School District. Classes served grades TK-6, and focused on learning the fundamental skills of dance, body awareness, creativity, and collaboration. Students participated in a culmination performance to showcase what they learned.
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Backhausdance currently provides low-cost Parks & Rec Dance Classes at the Santa Ana Community Center, serving children ages 6-12.
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Costa Mesa Senior Center
Beginning in October 2025, Backhausdance will offer a FREE
SCHOOLS
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COMMUNITY
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
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MEET THE TEAM
Backhausdance has a robust Education Team, including members of our Performing Education Team who facilitate and perform in educational assemblies and performances, as well as Teaching Artists who teach and facilitate residencies in schools, communities, and other organizations.
Learn more about our education team and read their full bios by clicking below!
QUOTES & TESTIMONIALS
“My favorite part of the workshop series was learning new and interesting moves... and going out of my comfort zone and learning new things.”
-Dance Expressions Residency Student Participant
“Backhausdance residencies are an incredible and powerful way for students to discover dance. They help students break down the elements of choreography while building confidence in their creative potential. “
Ginger Johnson
Community Programs at
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
“The Dance Expressions residency has been an incredibly enriching experience.... By engaging with a professional dance company, students have gained valuable insight to the diverse opportunities available in the dance world beyond high school... We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with the Backhaus educational team and hope to continue this inspiring partnership. Thank you!”
- Morgan Beckman, Dance Director, Corona del Mar Middle/High School
“The “Dance Expressions” residency allows our high school students to see a world where there is viability and sustainability for dance as a profession and for life-long appreciation. The empathetic, academic, and developmental aspects of this valuable program are precisely what we need to grow our students in this post pandemic world. Thank you!”
- Tamara Fairbanks, Newport-Mesa USD VAPA Coordinator
“I loved the in-depth explanations and ability to create movement taught by a professional dancer. The technique was all new to me and I am so motivated to continue. Thank you!”
-CDMHS Student
