East County Ballet Conservatory
AT EXPRESSIONS
East County Ballet Conservatory's mission is to train dancers to be prepared for professional opportunities in a nurturing environment as they train in the technical components of ballet.
Dancers will gain the confidence, knowledge, and body awareness necessary for professional opportunities as they foster their love for ballet and the arts.
East County Ballet Conservatory (ECBC) at Expressions is a place for dancers to receive accelerated ballet training and learn classical ballet repertoire, while they build relationships with fellow dancers.
Annual Performances:
Full Length Nutcracker in December
Spring Ballet in March
Spring Gala in May/June
Expressions Recital in June
Community Performances throughout the dance year including Story Time With A Ballerina at the Santee Library and Santee Street Fair.
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Miss Katie
ECBC Director & Head of the Ballet Department at Expressions
Originally from Green River, Wyoming, where she received her formal dance training from her mother, Jeanine Taggart West. Katie was also trained and mentored by Mark Lanham (former principal dancer San Francisco Ballet), Andrew Baine (Oakland City Ballet), and Stephan Novakov of Ballet West. She has been involved with over 30 productions of the Nutcracker Ballet as a dancer, choreographer, and Ballet Mistress.
She began teaching dance at the age of 15 and has found teaching dance, specifically ballet, to the youth is where her true passion lies. Katie is the Head of the Ballet Department at Expressions Dance & Movement Center and the director of East County Ballet Conservatory.
Katie Henrie is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT®Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
She has been certified to teach Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). And she has completed multiple flexibility trainings with Lisa Howell of The Ballet Blog.
Upcoming Events
November 18 - Story Time with a Ballerina at the Santee Library
December 5 & 6 - The Nutcracker (view details)
December 13 - Spring Ballet Auditions
March 20-21 - Spring Ballet - Cinderella
June 2026 - ECBC Auditions for the 2026-27 Dance Year
Testimonials
The East County Ballet Conservatory program at Expressions challenged me to not only improve my technique but improve my quality of movement and performance quality. Throughout the year, I received lots of individualized feedback that helped me to grow as a dancer. I hope that my experience with ECBC has inspired dancers to step out of their comfort zone and try something new."
Sara S.
EDMC’s Performing Group and ECBC is a group of dancers that are more than just a dance program, they are family. Her dance family has been supportive of all of her endeavors ranging from pushing her skills as a dancer to growing her as a leader. But, PG and ECBC haven’t just been important to just my daughter, it is important to our whole family. We have made close friendships with other dance families that extended beyond the dance studio. This is a studio that is inclusive, and grows leaders who dance!
Elizabeth B.
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About
Expressions Dance & Movement Center provides dance classes for every age, skill level, and ability. Our mission is to teach exceptional dance classes in a way that nurtures every child and helps parents breathe easier, knowing that we are here to partner with them in their child's development. We strive to build a world where every child feels seen & cared for and where they are supported in discovering and developing their unique gifts.
Class Hours
Monday: 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 11:30am
3:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 11:30am
3:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday: 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday: 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Sunday : Closed
Address
Main Studio Location
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Ste 28,
Santee, CA 92071
Satellite Studio
9470 Cuyamaca St #140
Santee, CA 92071
EMAIL:
CALL OR TEXT:
(888) 991 - 3362
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