COMMERCIAL JAZZ with Patrick Ellis

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: 

Get ready to move, train, and get into your Jazz bag with LA-based artist Patrick Ellis! @iampatrickellis 

✨Patrick Ellis is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator with over a decade of experience in the Los Angeles commercial dance industry. His performance credits include The Masked Singer, World of Dance, Florence + the Machine, MUSE’s Simulation Theory World Tour, Netflix’s The Prom, and the American Music Awards.Most recently, Patrick worked as a dancer stand-in for Dancing with the Stars Season 34 and completed his second season as faculty with The Joffrey Ballet School’s 2026 Audition Tour.

💫 WHAT TO EXPECT

Patrick’s Jazz technique classes are designed to build strength, clarity, musicality, and performance through:

✨ Full-body warm-up with cardio, strengthening & stretching

✨ Spinal, core & pelvic alignment

✨ Intentional muscle engagement

✨ Center-floor technique exercises

✨ Jazz progressions across the floor

✨ Phrasework & choreography that puts it all together

📅 Dates & Duration of Each Session

• Friday, Nov. 6: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (3 hour technique class with snack break)
• Saturday, Nov. 7: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm (4 hours - technique class, food break, choreography/repertory/performance)
• Sunday, Nov. 8: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm (4 hours - technique class, food break, choreography/repertory/performance)

📍 Location

ASU Campus: Bulldog Hall (Marley-floor dance studio), Room 190. 

LEVEL: For Adults 18+ | Open to High school seniors ages 17+ with parental permission. Supportive & Accessible classes for both intermediate and advanced dancers

*There will be an open-level community class held at Arizona Repertory Ballet on Thursday night, Nov. 5 at 7:00 pm for any dancers who are at a more beginner level. The class will be Open-Level, beginner friendly.

🧾 Participation Options

We believe high-quality training through our TRADE Lab workshops provides significant value to dancers. We highly encourage full participation to gain the greatest training benefit. We also understand that full attendance may not be possible for everyone. You are welcome to participate in whatever capacity you can. Please arrive on time to show respect for our teachers. Thank you for investing in your artistry and growth!

• Single Day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday)
• 2 Days (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun or Fri/Sun)
• Full 3-Day Workshop (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

🚫 No drop-ins please. Pre-registration online is required. 

🤝 Work Trade / Economic Accessibility:
Anyone is welcome to take advantage of reduced Work Trade pricing. Regular pricing is designed to be economically accessible, and dancers experiencing financial barriers can receive significantly reduced tuition through Work Trade. Work Trade responsibilities include small tasks that help support the workshop, such as assisting with check-in, promotion/outreach, and other light workshop support.

To register for Work Trade, select “Tickets” and scroll down to the Work Trade pricing options. We’ll be in touch after your registration. 

Refund Policy

• Cancellations made on or before October 16, 2026 are eligible for a full refund.
• Cancellations made after October 16, 2026 are not eligible for a refund. However, you may receive a credit toward a future TRADE Lab workshop.
• If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant by providing written notice via email before the workshop.
• No refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received after the workshop begins.

TRADE Lab workshops rely on participant registration to ensure financial feasibility. Thus, changes in attendance have a substantial impact. Thank you for understanding and supporting our ability to offer these opportunities to the community. Our refund policy is non-negotiable. Please submit any cancellation or transfer requests in writing to info@thirdspacedanceproject.org.

TRADE Labs are partially funded by the City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant.

HOUSING / ACCOMMODATIONS (Out-of-Town Participants):
There are a variety of accommodations near ASU campus and downtown Tempe, including Airbnbs, hostels, bed & breakfasts, and hotels — all within walking distance to the Nelson Fine Arts Center. If you choose to stay further out, rideshare options like Uber, Lyft, and Waymo are reliable.

Note: Public transportation in Arizona becomes less convenient the farther you are from campus. The light rail or public bus is an option, but will require a longer commute.

Parking options for Bulldog Hall at ASU’s Tempe campus (611 E. Orange St.):

1. Paid lot directly west of Bulldog Hall — closest
2. Apache Boulevard Parking Structure
   • A larger ASU garage if the small lot is full.
   • Visitor garage rates are currently $4 for 1 hour or less, up to $16/day.