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This hip hop dance fitness class is full of movement, choreography and all of the best hip hop music. Freestyle has a low-impact emphasis because of its controlled class setting, with some stops in between songs to allow for choreography demonstration and breaks. Our top playlists are crafted to suit the vibe of the class, so there’s no telling if...

In this energetic class you will learn to move to the wildly popular Reggaetón, while exploring the movement styles that inform this current Latin Dance expression. Tika pulls together movement intrinsic to the music: Dancehall, Cuban Salsa, Latin Hip Hop and Samba while pointing back to their roots in West Africa.  Class features stretching...

Hawaii's last king, King Kalakaua, said, "Hula is the language of the heart, and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people." Immerse yourself in the delightful dance and music of the beautiful islands of the Pacific Ocean, such as Hawaii and Tahiti. Learn hula and Tahitian (Ori) basics, including correct terminology and technique of both ancient...

Salsa is not easily defined. Who invented salsa? The Cubans, Puerto Ricans? Salsa is a distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances. Each played a large part in its evolution. Salsa is similar to Mambo in that both have a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music. The dances share many of the same moves. In Salsa, turns have become...

Originally called the Cha-cha-cha, this dance evolved from the Mambo and the Rumba on Cuban dance floors in the 1950’s. It is danced to Latin music with strong African and Cuban rhythms. The Cha-cha has a 4/4 syncopation where 5 steps are danced in 4 beats of music. Its unmistakable counting “one, two, cha-cha-cha” requires that the dancers use...

Salsa is not easily defined. Who invented salsa? The Cubans, Puerto Ricans? Salsa is a distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances. Each played a large part in its evolution. Salsa is similar to Mambo in that both have a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music. The dances share many of the same moves. In Salsa, turns have become...

Salsa is not easily defined. Who invented salsa? The Cubans, Puerto Ricans? Salsa is a distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances. Each played a large part in its evolution. Salsa is similar to Mambo in that both have a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music. The dances share many of the same moves. In Salsa, turns have become...

Release your fire and fly higher. Let’s show off our confidence! We’ll dig into that dress up box and focus on the excitement of pole dance. Each week we get a new theme and fun music to explore. This is the perfect place to practice and incorporate all the tricks you’ve learned into your dance. Who is this class designed for? ...

RUMBA The Rumba, widely considered the most romantic and sensual of the Latin dances, has a magnetic interplay between its partners. Sometimes called the Grandfather of the Latin dances, the Rumba made its way from Cuba to the United States in the early 1920’s. Rumba music is in 4/4 time and there are four beats in each measure. Two measures of...

Designed for those new to Egyptian style belly dance, those returning after a break, and more experienced learners looking to brush up on their basics, find new challenges, revel in the roots, or try a new-to-them style or instructor, this class will provide a basic understanding of Egyptian raqs (dance) movement, posture, technique, and music fundamental...

Level 1 (Beginner) Show off your beauty and enhance your confidence! Learn how to control the energy of your dance while practicing fun spins and floor work in this first level dance class. This is also a great time to introduce shoes into your dance! Pole Connection: gain fluidity while swaying and swirling through the movements Let’s focus...

SAMBA Samba is a lively, rhythmical dance of Brazilian origin in 2/4 time danced under the Samba music. However, there are three steps to every bar, making the Samba feel like a 3/4 timed dance. There are two major streams of Samba dance that differ significantly: the modern Ballroom Samba, and the traditional Brazilian Samba. Rio de Janeiro...

In Leela’s signature level I class, you will experience the transformative nature of group play. Lessons are firmly rooted in technique and theory from Viola Spolin’s theater games, mindfulness, dance/movement, sound/music, and child's play. You will learn a vast array of techniques to tap into pure spontaneity, creativity, and collaboration. Learn...

This ongoing, musically-oriented, mixed-level class focuses on strengthening, refining and improving existing technique and expanding learner knowledge of movements, rhythms and common (and not so common!) songs. This class is great for intermediate and up learners and improvers committed to regular attendance, and more experienced dancers who want...

BOLERO Bolero is a 3/4 dance smooth, sophisticated, sentimental ballroom dance that originated in Spain in the late 18th century. The emphasis is on smoothness, grace and communication between partners. Bolero has the same Afro-Cuban roots as the Rumba and is thought to have originated in Cuba. The music is frequently Spanish vocals with a subtle...