We offer a variety of classes allowing participants to explore movement through dance. Classes are progressive in nature so you can try something new or enhance technique in your favorite style.
Ballet Techniques Contemporary Dance Afro-Latin Dance Femme Hip Hop Country Swing Dance
This Ballet techniques class offers the experienced dancer the elements necessary to be challenged in each class. The format will include a barre warm-up then moving to the center for turns, jumps and traveling phrases. Stretch and strengthen the body and mind as you train while integrating breath with movement and thought. Explore more complex phrase work with a focus on transfer of weight, musicality and artistic expression.
This course is designed to introduce the dancer to the most popular Afro-Latin styles of dance today. Dancers will learn the basic movements of Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue, Reggaeton and more in this hour long high-energy movement experience designed for all skill levels. From beginner to advanced, dancers in the progression of this course can expect to increases their proficiency of coordination, flexibility, musicality, core strength, balance, isolations, technique, and personal expression. The format of each class will begin with a fun warm up, proceed to a skills exercise introducing specific movement patterns, and conclude with an interactive group freestyle demonstration to apply the skills learned in the class.
Experience the thrill of Country Swing, the rapidly expanding dance style taking the world by storm. Whether you're a complete beginner or have two left feet, this class is tailored for you. Starting with the basics, we'll emphasize effective communication through connection and tension, teach essential footwork and turns and equip you with a versatile repertoire of moves to confidently navigate any social dance floor. No prior dance experience or partner required. Just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to swing into the world of Country Dance!
