Contemporary Styles Masterclass
with Levi Marsman
Train with one of Boston’s most accomplished contemporary dance artists at North Reading School of Ballet!
NRSB is thrilled to welcome back Levi Marsman—acclaimed choreographer, performer, and educator—whose impressive career spans some of the nation’s most prestigious dance institutions, including Alvin Ailey, Boston Ballet, and Steps on Broadway. From performing with renowned professional dance companies to creating original works for leading arts organizations, Levi brings a wealth of professional experience and artistic insight to this exclusive masterclass.
Fusing a modern jazz warm-up with an emphasis on contemporary movement, dancers will explore unconventional approaches to choreography and artistic expression. The class will focus on weight distribution, core stability, proper alignment, and musicality while challenging dancers to expand their movement vocabulary, refine their technique, and discover new possibilities in their dancing.
Part of NRSB’s Dance Workshop Series, this masterclass offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from an internationally recognized dance artist. Open to both current NRSB students and dancers from the surrounding community, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!
Meet the Instructor
Levi Philip Marsman is an acclaimed choreographer, performer, and educator based in Boston and New York City. He currently serves on the faculty of the Ailey Extension program at The Ailey School and as guest faculty at Steps on Broadway, Urbanity Dance, and Boston Ballet School.
A graduate of Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Levi continued his training at The Ailey School, where he was invited to join Ailey II before completing his studies in the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program. His professional performance credits include PHILADANCO!, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, Prometheus Dance, and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
As a choreographer, Levi has created works for numerous prestigious dance companies and institutions, including Richmond Ballet, Ohio Contemporary Ballet, Urbanity Dance, Boston Ballet’s Professional Division at Walnut Hill School, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. His work has also been featured in productions by Boston Lyric Opera and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, earning him a nomination for Outstanding Choreography from the Boston Theater Critics Association.
Levi’s achievements include a silver medal at the Seoul International Dance Competition, recognition from the Martha Hill Dance Fund, and the inaugural Ballet Inc. Emerging Choreographer Award.
With extensive experience as both a performer and choreographer, Levi brings a unique artistic perspective to his teaching, encouraging dancers to explore musicality, movement quality, and individual expression.
Class Details
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Instructor: Levi Marsman
Class Times: 7:00–8:00 PM
Ages: 10-19
Location: North Reading School of Ballet (52 Main Street, North Reading, MA)
Cost: $45 per dancer
Dress Code: Dancers should wear a solid-colored leotard or other form-fitting dance attire and footless tights (black or skin-tone). Bare feet or socks are recommended. For your convenience, you may shop from any of the recommended items listed here.
Registration: Pre-registration is required. This workshop is open to both NRSB students and dancers from the surrounding community. Registered dancers will receive an email confirming their class details closer to the event date. To sign up, visit our online registration portal and create an account (if you don’t already have one).
Once logged in, select Register → Classes → 2026–27 Dance Workshop Series to find and register for the workshop.
NRSB Cancellations: NRSB reserves the right to cancel for any reason, at any time. In the event of NRSB cancellation, all registered dancers will receive a full refund. We will alert registered dancers as early as possible.
Student Cancellation & Refund Policy: All workshop registrations are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for cancellations, withdrawals, or failure to attend, regardless of when notice is provided.
Check Out Our Upcoming Dance Workshop Series Classes!
This class is part of NRSB’s Dance Workshop Series, which offers special opportunities throughout the year to explore new dance styles, learn from experienced faculty and guest artists, and expand students’ training and knowledge beyond the traditional classroom.
