La Salle de Danse
Crafting a more intuitive and visually expressive experience for dancers, inspired by the energy of the stage.
Location
Horten, Norway
Services Provided
UI/UX Design, Web Development
Technology Used
Figma
Year
2024
Overview
Project at glance
I redesigned the website of a local dance school to improve its usability and bring its brand identity to life. While the original site lacked clarity and felt outdated, the school’s vibrant personality shone through their performances, particularly the colourful, dramatic lighting seen in their dance videos. My goal was to create a site that matched that energy while making it easier for user, especially parents and new students, to navigate key information.
My Approach
Know the user
My approach focused on creating a user-friendly and intelligent platform that encourages meaningful engagement. It was important for me to focus on:
User-Centered redesign: I conducted informal interviews and usability checks with current students and parents to identify pain points in navigation and content clarity.
Visual inspiration from the stage: Drawing directly from the lighting and color palettes in the school’s performance videos, I built a visual style that echoes the spotlight, color washes, and dramatic contrasts of stage lighting.
Clearer navigation: I restructured the sitemap and introduced cleaner menus, intuitive labels, and visual cues to help users quickly find class schedules, registration info, and upcoming events.
Responsive & accessible: The new layout was optimized for mobile and built with accessibility in mind—ensuring contrast, text size, and readability work for a diverse audience.
Results & Impact
All the right moves
As a result of the website redesign for the dance school, users now experience significantly improved navigation, making it easier for both new and returning visitors to find key information such as class schedules, enrollment details, and instructor bios. The structure was streamlined with intuitive menus and clear calls to action, reducing confusion and enhancing the overall user journey. To foster a stronger sense of community, a dedicated "For Students" page was introduced, serving as a central hub for current students to access updates, resources, and events—strengthening engagement and connection within the school.
