Our Spring schedule is still a work in progress (see red for potential new classes in the link below), but we will be adding many new classes in March. We have added Hip Hop for kids and teen/adult. We have added much more Zumba and Zumbatomic for kids. Steampunk/Tribal Fusion is back along with Turbo… [Continue Reading]
Zumbatomic® classes are high-energy fitness-parties that offer real results. Packed with specially choreographed routines and the latest music, like hip-hop, reggaeton and cumbia, Zumbatomic classes increase focus and self-confidence, boost metabolism and improve coordination. More than just a great reason to head to the gym, Zumbatomic classes make getting fit a fun family… [Continue Reading]
This class teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality, and hip hop choreography without suggestive music/movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. Our Hip Hop dancers develop focus, strength, and agility while having fun.
The goal of this class is to introduce kids to the basic moves of hip hop and give them a proper dance foundation. Classes will cover the fundamentals of hip hop dance: popping, locking, funk, boogaloo and some break’n. Each class starts with warm up exercises. A different set of moves will be taught every week… [Continue Reading]
The Waltz, with its ¾ rhythms and strong accent on the first beat, was born in the suburbs of Vienna. When the dance was first introduced in the early 19th century, people were shocked since it was the first ballroom dance where the man put his hand on a woman’s waist! But the Waltz gained… [Continue Reading]
Steamy! The most famous Latin American dance to gain popularity in North America and Europe is, without doubt, the rumba. Slow and romantic, the Rumba is the most sensual of the Latin dances. Motion is produced through a transfer of body weight and not from direct movement of the hips. Couples dance very closely together,… [Continue Reading]
The Tango, a sensual, dramatic dance made famous by Rudolph Valentino, originated in Buenos Aires and was stylized by the Gauchos in Argentina before making it to the United States. The Tango is known for flexing steps and posed pauses. Widely considered to be the “dancer’s dance,” it has become even more popular due to… [Continue Reading]
While most people think that Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers created the Foxtrot, it was really a vaudeville performer named Harry Fox who introduced this fun, theatrical dance to the world. Foxtrot dancers travel around the perimeter of the room in a counterclockwise direction in a basic rhythm of slow-slow-quick-quick. Still a classic dance for… [Continue Reading]
The 1970s was the time to do the Hustle! Predated by the line dance with the same name, the Hustle exploded onto the scene after John Travolta danced his way to stardom in the famous movie, Saturday Night Fever. The Hustle is a fast moving, energetic dance characterized by its many turns. The lady spins… [Continue Reading]
Salsa, a fusion of Cuban, Puerto Rican and American styles, describes the fast, Latin music coming out of New York City in the late 1960s. Salsa dancing is characterized by a complicated rhythm, small steps, Cuban motion, and a compact hold. Salsa has a recurring 8-beat pattern, with patterns using 3 steps during each 4… [Continue Reading]
The official state dance of California, the West Coast Swing originated from the Savoy Style Lindy dance. Brought to Hollywood by Dean Collins, a famous movie dancer and choreographer, this dance soon became popular in California nightclubs during the 1930s and 1940s. The West Coast Swing is known for its “dancing in a slot” appearance… [Continue Reading]
The mid-tempo Cha-Cha is a spin-off of the Rumba and the Mambo. With its two slow steps followed by three quick ones (rock step, cha-cha-cha), this sensual, energetic dance is extraordinarily popular with old and young alike. The tempo is slow and staccato, making it easy for dancers to inject their own personality into the… [Continue Reading]
Highland Dance Workshop with Kristy Van Hoven February 11, 1-3pm; $25 Originating in the Highlands of Scotland; Scottish dance is the most ancient of Celtic dancing. Flings and Sword dances and Reels are the most well known of these dances but the variety of steps, music and dances seem endless. This workshop will teach students… [Continue Reading]
Balance and Stability Workshop with Laylah February 18, 1-3pm; $25 This workshop provides easy exercises to improve your body’s balance. There will be standing and sitting exercises and a stability ball will be utilized for a portion of the class. Some stability balls will be available; however you are welcome to bring your own. Wear… [Continue Reading]
Zumba Basic Instructor Training This course teaches you the foundation and formula to teach a Zumba® class. You will learn the steps to four basic rhythms (merengue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton). You ll learn how to put these steps together into a song, and how to create your first Zumba class. We ll provide you with… [Continue Reading]
“Sadiya’s instruction embraces the incredible truth that women of all ages and backgrounds are unique and beautiful! She provides each individual with special attention and positive feedback. Her classes are a fun and joyful exploration of the fine art of belly dance.” – Kim
“Thank you Terri, you are truly a wonderful person, you are the first person I talked with when I was interested in taking classes at the studio and while I still had to get over a lot of my initial fear, you are a very important part of my feeling more confident with dance and more confident in life. Read more…
