Master Classes
Master classes will be offered for dancers age 7 through professional adults
Master classes will be offered on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for dancers aged seven and above. Teachers are college dance professors, artistic directors, and working professional dancers. This is a chance to learn and network for future connections. These inspirational classes have been a highlight for students attending the past two Festivals.
2026 Teachers
Rachelle Fochs with Milwaukee Ballet
Richard Walters with Madison Ballet
Kaliana Medlock and Nia Davis with Visceral Dance
Papa Kobina Brewoo with The Hitterz Collective
Molly Gehrmann Professional dancer and Choreographer
2026 Bios Teacher Bios
Some class participants will be awarded scholarships for weekend and summer workshops, intensives, classes with professional groups, and concert tickets to connect and inspire.
2026 Schedule
Saturday Room 1 | ||
Time | Teacher | Style |
9:00-10:00 | Richard Walters - Madison Ballet | Junior - Ballet |
10:00-11:00 | Papa Kobina Brewoo - The Hitterz Collective | Junior - Hip-Hop/Street Styles |
11:00-12:00 | Molly Gehrmann | Teen - Theater Jazz |
Saturday Room 2 | ||
9:00-10:00 | Molly Gehrmann | Sr/Pro - Theater Jazz |
10:00-11:00 | Richard Walters - Madison Ballet | Teen - Ballet |
11:00-12:00 | Richard Walters - Madison Ballet | Sr/Pro - Ballet |
Sunday Room 1 | ||
Time | Teacher | Style |
9:00-10:00 | Papa Kobina Brewoo - The Hitterz Collective | Junior - Hip-Hop/Street Styles |
10:00-11:00 | Rachelle Fochs - Milwaukee Ballet | Junior - Ballet |
11:00-12:00 | Kaliana Medlock - Visceral Dance Chicago | Teen - Contemporary |
Sunday Room 2 | ||
9:00-10:00 | Rachelle Fochs - Milwaukee Ballet | Teen - Ballet |
10:00-11:00 | Nia Davis - Visceral Dance Chicago | Sr/Pro - Contemporary |
11:00-12:00 | Rachelle Fochs - Milwaukee Ballet | Sr/Pro - Ballet |
*Dancers performing with their studio only register with the studio or here, don't do both. Kehl School of Dance registrar here.Â
Master class tuition for all dancers, including professionals, is $25 per class.