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Izzy O. | College
“I feel like one of the biggest concepts I carry from Jana, that I carry every day is to ‘get comfortable being uncomfortable. I feel like often now I do want to push the boundaries every time I walk into an audition room or a dance studio."
Malina Z. | 11th Grade
"From Jana's technique, I gotten so much stronger, and I have learned how to find that strength in my dancing, choreography and in my improvisation."
Meir R. | 8th Grade
"What I love so much about Ms. Jana’s combinations and classes is that you get to push yourself as far as you can go, and even farther. It feels so good in your body and you feel the most connected to your body and to yourself than you ever have in your life. "
Zohar F. | 7th Grade
“I took a class with Jana, and I knew right away, this is my mentor, this is the person I want to be in my life forever... I was just memorized and I knew this is where I want to be.”
The Dance by Jana Approach
Training Dancers From the Inside Out
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Empowering the Individual Voice
At the heart of my work is a belief that each dancer’s voice is unique, worthy, and essential. Through improvisation, choreography, and creative risk-taking, I help dancers connect to their individuality, build confidence, embrace risk, and develop a deeper sense of purpose in movement and owned artistry.
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Cross-Training for Smart, Strong Dancers
Great artistry is supported by solid technique. My training draws from ballet traditions, contemporary movement principles, functional anatomy, and strength conditioning to build more efficient, responsive, and powerful dancers. Technique is not just about lines, it is about understanding how the body works best.
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Brain-Body Integration Is Everything
Using targeted neuro tools and dance science, I help dancers tap into the power of the nervous system and understand their brain. By activating vision, balance, and proprioception, dancers unlock better coordination, faster learning, and greater adaptability, setting the stage for optimal performance and growth.
ABOUT ME
Dance is my medium.
Teaching is my craft.
Choreography is my voice.
Curiosity is my method.
I have spent my life immersed in dance as a performer, choreographer, educator, and lifelong learner. My work lives in the space where technique meets science, where dancers are encouraged to explore, question, and express. I believe in building strong, curious, and introspective movers. Dancers who understand their bodies, trust their instincts, and are not afraid to take creative risks.
Dance by Jana is more than just classes and training. It is a platform for education, choreography, and reflection for dancers, teachers, and creators who want to grow their craft with integrity. From cross-training and improvisation to studio tips and creative research, Dance by Jana is a space for honest dialogue, expert guidance, and reimagining what dance can be.
Fall 2025 Weekly Classes (Sept. 2 - Oct. 29)
TUESDAY 6:30–7:00 p.m.
NeuroTools for Dancers
Brain-Body Conditioning based on Debra Vogel’s Aligned
Session: September 2, 2025 - October 28, 2025 (8 Weeks)
No Class on Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Ages: 13+
Unlock your body’s full potential. This groundbreaking class fuses neuroscience and movement for real, lasting results. Using cutting-edge neuro tools, you will train your brain to move smarter, and dance stronger.
TUESDAY 7:00–8:45 p.m.
Adv/Pro Contemporary Improvisation & Combination
Focus: Eko (Jana Bennett’s Neuroplasticity Improvisation Technique) + European/American Style Contemporary Combinations
Session: September 2, 2025 - October 28, 2025 (8 Weeks)
No Class on Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Ages: 13+
Experience my signature contemporary class: full-bodied, full-hearted, and rooted in my neuro-based improvisation method, and bold, high-impact performance combinations. Come for the training, stay for the transformation.
WEDNESDAY 7:00–8:45 p.m.
Adv/Pro Contemporary Improvisation & Combination
Focus: Contemporary Storytelling, Theatricality, Musical Theater/Movie-Inspired and Expressive Improvisation
Session: September 3, 2025 - October 29, 2025 (8 Weeks)
No Class on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Ages: 13+
Discover the power of storytelling through movement. This contemporary class explores theatricality, narrative, and expressive performance. Train to move with clarity, intention, and unforgettable presence.
Fall 2025 Friday Workshops
5:00–6:00 p.m. Intermediate Contemporary Workshop:
Improvisation & Combination
Workshop Dates: Friday, September 5, 12 & 19
Ages: 9-12
A joyful, high-energy workshop that helps young dancers explore creativity, technique, and expressive movement through my signature Eko Improvisation method and powerhouse Contemporary combinations.
6:00–7:15 p.m. Advanced
Conditioning & Cross-Training
for Dancers Workshop
Workshop Dates: Friday, September 5, 12 & 19
Ages: 13+
Train smarter, not just harder. This dancer-specific workshop gives you actionable tools to build strength, stability, and alignment that lasts. Plus take home three personalized, pro-designed training programs to keep forever.
7:15–9:00 p.m. Advanced
Contemporary Technique
Workshop: Pirouettes & Jumps
Workshop Dates: Friday, September 5, 12 & 19
Ages: 13+
Ready to level up your pirouettes and jumps? This workshop blends science, strategy, and contemporary technique to train your body and brain for consistent results. Break through blocks and train with intention.
What Dancers Are Saying About Dance by Jana
“What I’m most greatful for from Dance By Jana is being able to challenge the ways that I think of dance, and exploring different avenues of approaching dance in a way that is super interesting, innovative, and really ties in my interest of somatics and neuroscience.”
ALLISON O'BARA | PROFESSIONAL DANCER
“My favorite parts of working with Jana were learning new combinations, being around people that I enjoy dancing with, and learning from Jana. I really enjoyed the strength training, the breath work, the neuroplastic improv, and just finding ways to incorporate that into my movement. I grew as a dancer. ”
DEENA GOODGOLD | PROFESSIONAL DANCER
“It's really great to have a teacher like Jana, who's so passionate about everything that she does, there's a lot of commitment that she puts into it. And all of us dancers can really feel that she truly cares, which motivates us as well.”
HALLE LORENA | SENIOR ON Loyola University Dance Team
“Working with Jana, I really learned a lot about my body and especially, like, my brain and how that works and why I stumble in a dance, or I'm not able to catch on to a combo as quickly. So I feel like my mind body connection got a lot stronger with this course, and then also being able to pick up combinations.
NATASHA CORNELIUS | Loyola University Dance Team ALUM
