summer MOVEMENT sessions
JULY 25th & JULY 26th 2026
PRE-PRO SESSION/JuLY 25tH: Ages 14-17 / 11AM-5:30PM
WORKSHOP SESSION/JULY 26th: AGES 16-ADULT / 1PM-5PM
BOTH DAYS: INDIVIDUAL PHOTOGRAPHY Sessions AVAILABLE with SFD PHotographer DougLAS HAYES
july 25TH
11Am-5:30pm
AGES 14-17
$125
PRE PRO SESSION SCHEDULE
INDIVIDUAL PHOTOSHOOTS 11:00am-12:30pm (Douglas Hayes w/Company)
CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUE 12:45pm-1:45pm (Foster)
REPERTOIRE 2:00pm-3:00pm (Foster,Ernstes,Comerford)
CREATIVE EXPLORATION & PARTNERING 3:15pm-4:00pm (Foster/Ernstes/Comerford)
INJURY PREVENTION & RECOVERY 4:15-5:00pm (Dr. Madison Ernstes PT, DPT)
Q&A 5:00-5:30pm (Foster/Ernstes/Comerford)
july 26TH
1pm-5pm
AGES 16-ADULT
$75
WORKSHOP SESSION SCHEDULE
CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUE 1:00pm-2:15pm (Foster)
REPERTOIRE 2:30pm-3:30pm (Foster/Comerford/Carrington)
STRETCH 3:30pm-4:00pm (Baker-Vahdani)
INJURY PREVENTION & RECOVERY 4:15pm-5:00pm (Dr. Madison Ernstes PT, DPT)
*Workshop participants are invited to stay and watch company rehearsal until 7PM
DOUGLAS HAYES INDIVIDUAL photography sessions
BOTH DAYS 11AM-5PM
$60
Douglas Hayes has been Starr Foster Dance’s photographer since the founding of the company. He specializes in dynamic action shots, capturing the dancer perfectly in a moment of movement. There will be ten 30 Minute individual photography sessions available both July 25th & 26th. These appointments are open for session participants and non-participants. The cost includes 3 images selected from the contact sheet. Once the images are selected, the high resolution, digital photographs will be sent to the email provided. A company member will be present during each photography session to assist with ideas. We ask that a parent or guardian be present with dancers under 16. The photographs will be taken true SFD style with a black backdrop. You may choose to do headshots, full body audition shots, action shots, or anything you wish to be captured. Check out Douglas’ photography throughout our site!
REGISTRATION
THE SFD SUMMER SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT CENTRAL VIRGINIA DANCE ACADEMY AND ARE DESIGNED FOR DANCERS WITH EXPERIENCE WHO ARE WANTING TO EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE, TECHNIQUE, AND ARTISTRY
Space IS limited.
We are dedicated to the belief that training is most beneficial with smaller class sizes and safe space is essential.
Financial assistance and scholarships are available. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship or financial assistance, please visit the scholarship tab below BEFORE registering for a movement session.
Questions? Contact us HERE
We are unable to offer any refunds after July 1st.
WORKSHOP SESSIONS
PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SCHOLASHIP INFORMATION
ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW
SESSION DETAILS
PRE PRO SESSION AGES 14 to 17 / JULY 25th 11am-5:30pm
Join us for a day of dance led by the company's Artistic Director, Starrene Foster, alongside the company’s talented dance artists. This series of workshops is tailored for intermediate and advanced students, ages 14 to 17, who wish to enhance their technical training, learn contemporary repertoire, and participate in the creative process. The day will begin with an individual photoshoot with company photographer Douglas Hayes. Each participant will receive a headshot and a full body shot for their portfolio. All dancers registered for the Pre-Pro Session will participate in the photoshoot together to explore the fundamentals of dance photography. Technique, repertoire, and creative exploration classes follow, concluding with a session with company member Madison Ernstes PT,DPT on injury prevention. The session will wrap up with a Q&A, allowing time for the students to ask questions regarding continuing practice, gaining professional experience, preparing for auditions, and life as a creative.
WORKSHOP SESSION AGES 16 to ADULT / JULY 26th 1Pm-5PM
Join us for an inspiring day of dance! Begin with contemporary technique led by Starrene Foster, then dive into the exciting repertoire from Starr Foster Dance's upcoming event, PAGE TO STAGE. We’ll conclude with an informative (and much-needed) stretch, followed by valuable insights on injury prevention and recovery from Dr. Madison Ernstes. Participants are invited to stay and watch the company rehearsal until 7 PM.
