stories from the stage
Lore is a private dance collective of performing artists who share a passion for storytelling through movement. We offer extensive weekly training, competitive challenges, and artistic development for recreational and competitive dancers.
We believe in the power of dance to narrate, inspire, and transform.
Join us as we bring stories to life through the art of movement.
Berkley Stone
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Classes, choreography, and private lessons at Lore Dance Collective are established under the creative direction of dance instructor and choreographer, Berkley Stone.
Berkley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a minor in Human Sciences from Texas Tech University. She is also the current Choreography/Coach for the Monterey High School Pom Squad (24-25 season) and has been a part of Showtime International Dance Company staff since 2019.
Berkley has both competed and instructed dance for nine+ years, leading numerous dancers to regional wins, titles, and a national championship in 2024. Her unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and excellence in dance has made her a respected figure in the dance community.
weekly classes
Lore Dance Collective hosts weekly classes for recreational and competitive dancers Monday through Thursday. Our core curriculum includes Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Technique, and Tumbling.
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ballet
TUES 6-7:00PM
WEDS 6-7:00PM
As the foundation of all dance, Ballet teaches highly formalized steps and gestures for strength, fluidity, and grace. Ballet classes at Lore utilize Cicchetti and Vaganova ballet techniques, vocabulary, proper posture, and precision as fundamental skills to harness sophisticated movements in dance.
jazz
MON 6:30-7:30PM
Jazz emphasizes attitude and sharp, energetic movements set to the complex harmonies of popular music. At Lore, dancers explore this style through bold body isolations, improvisation, expressive combinations, and dynamic choreography.
tap
MON 7:30-8:30PM
Tap is a rhythmic dance style that enhances musicality and encourages students to become percussionists of the stage. Tap classes at Lore focus on timing, rhythm, and intricate footwork patterns to develop natural dance movements and personal style.
contemporary
WEDS 7:30-8:30PM
Drawing inspiration from ballet, jazz and other modern styles, contemporary is an expressive and unconventional dance style. Lore Contemporary classes nurture fluidity, creativity, and emotion to convey unique expressions and mature movement quality.
hip hop
TUES 7:30-8:30 PM
Hip Hop is a high-energy urban dance style that originates from street dance and displays a distinct, confident style. Lore Hip Hop classes are focused on rhythm, attitude, and freestyle movements, often incorporating popping and breaking elements.
technique
MON 5-6:00PM
THURS 5:30-6:30PM
Technique is essential to mastering any dance genre as it determines a dancer's physical proficiency and movement. Lore technique classes utilize strength, flexibility, timing, and proper body holds to improve execution of skills and stylistic accuracy.
tumbling
WED 5-6:00PM
Tumbling is important for developing range in dance through acrobatic skills such aerials, kip ups, bank hand springs, etc. Lore tumbling classes are focused on the development of select performance skills, combinations, advanced floor work and unique tumbling passes.
ABOUT
We empower dancers to align their actions to their authentic selves and lead more purposeful and impactful lives.
The word "lore" embodies the idea of a shared wisdom and culture accumulated through storytelling. Such narratives have engaged audiences by transferring valuable insights and knowledge from one generation to another. Our name is inspired by this concept, as we believe dance is a compelling form of storytelling that inspires transformation, connectedness, and appreciation for humanity.
Lore offers dancers a positive, growth-focused environment to utilize the power of narrative dance for self-expression, self-discovery, and self-development. We help people become more confident, disciplined, adaptable, and positive minded through performing arts. Lore encourages dancers to hone these qualities while telling their stories through the language of movement.
contact
5407 4th Street, Suite G
Lubbock, TX 79464