About Breathe
Inhale. Exhale. Experience.
Breathe is Durham's premier studio that values the significance of technique and HBCU dance and twirling. With the love of high school and collegiate dance growing, dancers are finding heroes not only in black ballerinas but also in danceline dancers and captains. As dance continues manifesting through our bodies, use of energy, the space we share, and times we are in, Breathe Studio strives to give dancers an experience that goes beyond choreography. Breathe Studio is committed to bringing quality dance instruction without the traditional dance studio norms. Through technique and flexibility training, proper exercise, and nutritional guidance Breathe Studio dancers will gain knowledge that will last a lifetime. Making friends, having forever mentors, and a village that nurtures a dancer's creative mind, growing body, and unique spirit beyond the studio.
At Breathe, we are committed to developing dancers of all levels and backgrounds while creating an environment that cultivates self-love, confidence, respect, and encouragement to be their overall personal best. Through a multi faceted approach, we utilize our dance knowledge, skills, and along with our experience in the rigor of HBCU auxiliary to facilitate connections and immerse our dancers in the culture of dance aimed toward the collegiate and/or professional level.
PROGRAMS
Programs at Breathe Studio are broken up by age and skill level, which gives dancers an opportunity to grow, learn, and create alongside their peers. All programs consist of creating, building, and solidifying a strong foundation in dance through proper use of terminology and body alignments. Throughout each program, dancers receive proper stretching techniques that help to increase and maintain flexibility along with open dialogue about nutrition for a growing mind and body. With fundamentals in Acro dance, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern techniques dancers are able to explore other genres of dance such Musical Theater, Lyrical, and HBCU. All styles help improve coordination, musicality, and memorization skills. Through weekly journal writing and meditation dancers are encouraged to write down thoughts and use their breath to inhale positivity and self-confidence. As dancers level up through the programs, they are introduced to proper majorette and flag twirling techniques, audition preparation, resume building, and mentorship.
