Performance Readiness 101 with Kait Skye

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 414 Mason St #705, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA A 60-minute workshop to help dancers step into performance spaces with confidence, awareness, and professionalism—on and off the stage. This workshop is designed to support dancers in feeling fully prepared—not just technically, but mentally and energetically—for performance. We’ll cover everything from rehearsal expectations and backstage etiquette to stage presence and how to represent yourself (and your studio) with confidence.Beyond our showcase, this class also explores audience etiquette—helping dancers understand how to show up respectfully and supportively when attending any kind of live performance, from dance and theater to concerts and fine arts events. Dancers will leave with a stronger awareness of how their presence impacts both the performers and the overall experience. You’ll walk away with clear expectations for rehearsals and showcase day, along with practical tools to manage nerves, stay present, and contribute to a positive, professional environment—whether you’re performing or sitting in the audience. Whether it’s your first showcase or your tenth, this workshop is about learning how to move through performance spaces with intention, respect, and confidence. OUTLINE: 1. Intros 2. Rehearsal Etiquette & Expectations 3. Performance Mindset & Readiness 4. Showcase Day Etiquette (Backstage + On Stage) 5. Audience Etiquette 6. Q&A $20 General Admission | $15 for Members and PW Students [she/her] Kait Skye is a Chicago-area native performer, educator, and choreographer currently living in San Francisco. Dance has always been a part of her life; she began dancing before kindergarten and her passion for dance only grew larger over the years. She continued broadening her training across all genres through college including hip hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, pointe, and more. She has a long list of training and teaching experiences including training with Hip Hop ConnXion HQ of which she was a company member for 11 years as well as teaching and directing at M3 Dance (formerly Chicago Ballet Conservatory) prior to moving to San Francisco. Kait’s biggest passion within dance is teaching - she loves passing on her knowledge to other artists and helping them become the best versions of themselves, both personally and professionally. 414 Mason St #705, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA