Terminus Modern Ballet TheatreWabi Sabi Terminus
Wabi Sabi Terminus is an Atlanta-based initiative redefining contemporary ballet through site-specific works that turn public spaces into performance spaces.
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Wabi Sabi Terminus is an Atlanta based community initiative pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet through innovative, site-specific creations that transform public space into performance space. Rooted in authenticity , inclusivity , and emotional truth , Wabi Sabi Terminus seeks to redefine how dance is shared and experienced—bringing bold, new work to unexpected places and fostering deeper community connections.
In 2011, Terminus Artistic Director John Welker launched Wabi Sabi as an innovative dance initiative, offering free-to-the-public world premiere performances that celebrated fresh choreographic voices. Now in Terminus’ 9th season, Wabi Sabi returns—reimagined as Wabi Sabi Terminus —led by company dancers Lenai Wilkerson , Elizabeth Labovitz , and Amalie Chase .
Rooted in Japanese philosophy, Wabi Sabi is the art of finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the natural rhythms of life. It honors the quiet elegance of things weathered by time, the asymmetry of nature, and the deep presence found in simplicity. This philosophy is the heartbeat of our work—bringing dance into the open air, into living spaces, and into community. Wabi Sabi invites us to embrace what is fleeting, raw, and real—and to move with it. We don’t just perform in nature; we listen to it, we move with it, and we build community through it.
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What is Wabi Sabi?
In 2011, Terminus Artistic Director John Welker launched Wabi Sabi as an innovative dance initiative, offering free-to-the-public world premiere performances that celebrated fresh choreographic voices. Now in Terminus’ 9th season, Wabi Sabi returns—reimagined as Wabi Sabi Terminus —led by company dancers Lenai Wilkerson , Elizabeth Labovitz , and Amalie Chase .
Who leads Wabi Sabi Terminus?
Lenai Wilkerson, Elizabeth Labovitz, and Amalie Chase, company dancers, lead Wabi Sabi Terminus. Lenai Wilkerson is Artistic and Creative Director; Choreographer. Amalie Chase is Social Media and Marketing Director; Choreographer. Elizabeth Labovitz is Rehearsal and Logistics Director.
Primary ProgramTuition: $55 per month, per class (Minimum 1 class/week). Registration fee: $35. Spring Performance Fee: $85Our Primary Program provides a fun, safe introduction to dance and movement. These classes will teach basic steps and rhythm, while honing strength, gross motor skills, body awareness in space, and social learning.
Student ProgramLevel 1A tuition $60/per month, per class; Registration fee $35; Spring Performance Fee $85. Other levels vary, see program pages.The Student Program offers classes that strengthen a young dancers' technical foundation, promotes creativity, and inspires a love for dance.
Professional Training Program$510/month Aug-May ($50 per month, per class); Registration fee: $35; Costume Fee PTP Ballet: $85; Costume Fee PTP Contemporary: $85 (Due in January)The Professional Training Program takes a select number of students through a comprehensive dance curriculum designed for aspiring professionals.