mbrace the wisdom of your body and move with ease, grace, and vitality. This somatic movement class is designed to engage your whole body through gentle, mindful exercises that enhance flexibility, balance, and overall well-being. With intentional movements, breathwork, and relaxation techniques, you’ll release tension, improve mobility, and rediscover the joy of moving freely.
Class will be accompanied by affirmative, upbeat, and restorative music. We will affirm the wisdom of our bodies, foster resource sharing and build social connections. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to explore movement in a way that feels natural and nourishing. All movements can happen seated or standing. Feel free to bring water
This class will offer a space for considerations on the ways innovation and improvisation are primary rituals that build tradition across various Black cultures. André M. Zachery, artistic director of Renegade Performance Group will lead participants in a movement lab structured class, in collaboration with four Black/POC sound artists, that dig into the continuous relationship between movement and sound in the African Diaspora. The class will hold a strong emphasis on generating non-verbal language and connection. Movement tasks, phrase work, sonic generation and conversation will center around contemporary Black cultural practices.
Learn the fundamentals of Afro-Haitian dance and immerse yourself in drum-based movement. Through this style rooted in Haitian folklore, develop new relationships to spatial awareness, body control, human connection, polyrhythm, percussion, and pulse.
This class explores several approaches to Broadway Jazz and features combinations inspired by classic choreographers such as Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, and Michael Bennett, as well as contemporary choreographers like Andy Blankenbuehler and Josh Bergasse. The class begins with a long warm-up consisting of a center barre, a strength and alignment series, and a long stretch. Every week the class breaks down aspects of jazz technique and ends with a long theater dance combination.
Yoga is accessible to anyone. Beginners to Advanced yogis can benefit from this class with Teaching Artist Iris Cohen. Iris ensures you practice correct body alignment in a safe and supportive environment. Don’t worry about class moving too fast, knowing Sanskrit, or lacking flexibility. Welcome yourself to an experience that will de-stress your body and your mind.
Mats and props are included, or feel free to bring your own.
Afro-Brazilian dance is full of spontaneous, soulful movement that energizes the body and spirit. In this class, dancers will learn sequences and exercises that prepare the body for the uplifting and exciting dances of northern Brazil, where African influences are most present. Participants will develop rhythm and coordination, stay fit, relieve stress, and learn about Brazilian culture. Styles covered include: Afro-Brazilian, Samba, Samba de Roda, Axé, Sambareggae, Afoxé, and Orixas.
A class for those with experience with West African Dance – this high energy class explores traditional dances from West Africa. Each week one or two new dances are explored. The start of a class builds on traditional West African dance techniques, followed by practice across the floor, and culminating in a final phrase. This class is accompanied by live music on traditional instruments such as the djembe and the djun-djun.
This class is a great opportunity for students to build on and improve their hip-hop dance skills. Dancers will focus on the fundamentals of freestyle, choreography, and hip-hop culture. This class is for students who have taken the Intro to Hip-Hop Series or have some experience with hip-hop dance.
This class is a great opportunity for students to build on and improve their modern dance skills. Dancers will focus on contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and elemental concepts of space, time, and force. They will also build core strength and flexibility in a fun and encouraging environment. This class features live musical accompaniment and is for students who have taken the Intro to Modern Series or have some experience with modern dance.
Seasoned improvisers can expect to play, move freely, and compose dance in the moment with live musicians. Improvisational scores are given to help dancers develop their unique voices. Movers will dance as soloists, with partners, and in group forms.
