Lyrical Contemporary Masterclass

Masterclass Details:

Minimum age: 16

Date: Saturday 6th July

Level: General (not suitable for absolute beginners)

Time: 16:00-17:30

Fee: £15

Class Description

Caleaf’s Class aims to develop each student’s natural ability by using improvisation as a tool to stimulate creativity and self-expression. His choreography blends contrasting patterns of fluid, soft and strong movement, inspiring dancers to explore their artistic freedom. With a background in a variety of dance styles, he aims to enhance and improve musicality, technique, flexibility, and strength.

Biography

Caleaf Henson was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania. His early training started at Chester Performing Arts Center.  Then at the age of fifteen, he furthered his professional training with “Touch of Class” Dance studio, Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet, and the “Broadway Dance Center” in New York City. Caleaf has performed in various stage/live performances including, So You Think You Can Dance on Fox TV, The Nutcracker, Beauty and the Beast, Dracula, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Carmina Burana, and various National competitions. He has worked with several dance companies including, Brandywine Ballet Company, Dance Del Bello Ballet Company, Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet, and OPUS1 Contemporary Company. His professional career also includes special guest performers for the IMTA (International Modeling and Talent Associations) conventions in LA and NYC as well as the Miss Connecticut pageants. Caleaf has set productions and musicals including West Side Story, Addams Family, Spamalot, Fame and is currently a dancer with the Lion King Musical UK Tour.