PALS stands for Performing Artists Lengthening Strides. This class is for dancers of all abilities and is geared towards dancers with special needs. We work on entry level dance skills, coordination, balance and stretching. This class is so much fun and is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face! We dance together on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the studio at 801-393-5000.

Meet the teacher! Jessica Gabler!

Jessica graduated Cum Laude with her bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance and Choreography from Weber State University in 2014. She has over 32 years of experience in dance and has been teaching for sixteen years. Jessica has had the pleasure of teaching the PALS class here at Imagine Ballet Theatre for the past four years. PALS stands for Performing Artists Lengthening Strides. It is an all abilities dance class. Jessica is currently earning her certificate of proficiency in ASL at Weber State University. She is passionate about making dance accessible to everybody by meeting each student where they are at. She believes that dance is a beautiful way for her special needs students to express themselves, stay active, and support life skills they are practicing. Jessica strives to guide her students gently, respect them, and provide a safe place for them to grow and have fun!

Imagine Ballet Theatre is a vendor of Children First Education Fund which provides scholarships for disabled students.