Join us for an energizing jazz masterclass taught by Robert Poe! You can learn more about his esteemed professional performance career below!

A native of Aiken, South Carolina, Robert Poe has enjoyed a professional dancing career since 2004. For the past 15 years, he has performed with Columbia City Ballet, Cedar Lake II,  Nashville Ballet, and the Nashville Opera before coming to St. Louis to dance with Missouri Ballet Theatre. In 2011, he became a founding member of The Big Muddy Dance Company and has spent 9 years rehearsing, performing and choreographing with the company. 

Since coming to St. Louis, Robert has also appeared with local organizations like the St. Louis Ballet and performed for two summers with the Opera Theatre of St. Louis where he was part of the original cast of the world premiere opera, "Fire Shut Up In My Bones". He has taught for numerous dance studios across St. Louis and Illinois as well as throughout the South East and his choreography has been seen on several dance companies throughout the years. 

In February of 2019, Robert co founded Ballet 314, St. Louis' newest ballet company, and serves as Co-Artistic Director with Rachel Bodi. Ballet 314's mission is to celebrate local talent in the community and to start showcasing diversity in the classical dance arts. 

*This class will be hosted using a virtual platform and recorded for accessibility in the future.