This series is designed for people who have taken Intro to tap I or have little experience with tap dance. You will further develop your skills in rhythm, syncopation, and musicality in a fun and non-competitive environment.

*NO CLASS, November 30th*

For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this series is a perfect introduction to Cunningham Technique, a form of training designed to create strength and flexibility of both the body and the mind. Clarity of movement in the torso and legs is emphasized with these areas of the body used either in coordination or opposition to one another. You will learn about spatial awareness through exercising changes of direction, rhythmic precision, and dynamic movement in a fun and non-competitive environment with live musical accompaniment.

*No class November 28th*

 For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this series is an introduction to the foundational elements of Haitian Dance both in traditional and social dance form while engaging in teaching a philosophy that there is healing in movement. This series is a perfect place to begin developing an understanding of the importance of polyrhythm, musicality, controlled breath, and core strength in Haitian Dance movement in a fun and encouraging environment.

*No class November 30th*

For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this series is an introduction to Hip-Hop fundamentals. This is a great place to begin developing your skills in the basics of Hip-Hop dance including freestyle, popping, and locking in a non-competitive, fun environment.

*No class November 28th*

This series is designed for beginners with relatively little experience as a perfect introduction to Broadway Jazz. In this series we will focus on exploring several approaches to Broadway Jazz and feature combinations inspired by classic choreographers. We will break down aspects of jazz technique and theater dance combination, in a fun and non-competitive environment.

This series is designed for students who have taken Intro to Contemporary or are beginners with relatively little experience with Contemporary dance. Continue exploring the totality of movement and form, as well as storytelling, dynamic rhythms and energetic release. This is a great series to further develop your skill set in contemporary dance elements in a non-competitive and fun environment.

This series of classes is designed for students who have taken Intro to Ballet or are beginners who have relatively little experience with Ballet and want to continue learning. It will consist of developing skills at the barre and center, as well as traveling exercise across the floor. You will gain a better understanding of terminology, alignment, balance, artistry, sequencing, and space. This class is a perfect place to continue your education in the fundamentals of ballet in a non-competitive, fun environment with live musical accompaniment.

West African Dance explores the fundamentals of West African culture and tradition through music and dance. The musicality, traditions, and various techniques introduced in these classes will connect with dance techniques of Africa and its diaspora including, but not limited to, the dances of Mali, Guinea, and Senegal, afrobeat, afro house, and more. Students learn to execute polyrhythmic patterns and practice multiple types of call & response cues performed both verbally and physically. Our intergenerational classes welcome dancers of all ages to explore the use of weight, body isolations, and dancing with the drummer.

*No class November 28th*