Laj Badalich Masterclass!

About

Join us for a Modern Technique class with Laj on November 20th from 4-5:30! This class is open to everyone!

Laj Badalich's Bio:

Native to Eugene, Oregon, A(laj)a Badalich (they/she) is a Black, queer, neurodivergent dance artist, choreographer, and a co-founder of Fermata Ballet Collective. Laj trained at the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training Program and is currently pursuing their education through Saint Mary’s LEAP program. Since joining AXIS Dance Company in 2022 , Laj has performed at Jacob’s Pillow, The Lincoln Center, Stanford University, Festival Internacional Cervantino, and Cincinnati Ballet’s “Bold Moves” festival, among others, sharing accessible teaching practices and engaging in advocacy within the arts. Their additional credits include Ballet22’s award-winning film Intimité Révélée, SF’s Freshmeat Festival, BODYSONNET’s other/self and Lady Camden’s Naughty Nutcracker.

Laj has served as a guest faculty member at The University of Oregon, Eugene Ballet Academy, Shawl Anderson Dance Center, LINES Ballet Training Program, and flex Studios, demonstrating a strong commitment to nurturing and paving the way for the next generation of movers. As a choreographer, Laj has received commissions, recognition, and opportunities through the University of Oregon, SF’s Black Choreographers Festival, the San Jose Rotary, and the AXIS Choreo-Lab Fellowship. Their work explores how dance can hold complexity, challenge convention, and create space for people and perspectives too often othered in the field.