Master Class: Damien Johnson
Damien Johnson is coming to New Haven!
Mr. Johnson will offer a Master Class to students in Levels 6-8 in Danspace Studio, 70 Audubon Street, New Haven, on Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Mr. Johnson currently serves as a faculty member of The Washington Ballet under Artistic Director Julie Kent.
Master Class with Damien Johnson:
Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Danspace, 70 Audubon Street, New Haven
Level 6-8 Students
Fee: $20
Masks are optional for fully vaccinated students. Please send me a photo of your vaccination card or bring it with you on the day of class if you wish to go maskless.
For more information Email: administrator@newhavenballet.org
Damien Johnson
Damien Johnson is originally from Dallas, Texas. He received his early dance training from Kitty Carter, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and The Etkin-Atkinson School of Ballet. Johnson went on to study at The Rock School and The School of American Ballet, the official school of The New York City Ballet.
As a professional dancer, Mr. Johnson has been a member of American Repertory Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New Chamber Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet, and London based Ballet Black where he was a principal dancer for 10 seasons. Since returning to the states in 2017, Mr. Johnson has performed with Madison Ballet, The Ashley Bouder Project, and The Suzanne Farrell Ballet.
Mr. Johnson is a sought-after teacher who is certified in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum in Pre-Primary-Level 3 as well as classical Pilates through Power Pilates. He has also served as a National Visiting Fellow with the School of American Ballet and taught for many companies and dance institutions including The Central School of Ballet, Rambert School, Bermuda Civic Ballet, Lake Tahoe Dance Collective, Ballet Black, and Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures.
