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SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2022 - DECEMBER 10TH, 2022 Please register for class online prior to the class start date and time. To register for a class, select the class and then select the date(s) you wish to reserve. Note: During the week of Major Holidays, check here to ensure that the class is being held
SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2022 - DECEMBER 10TH, 2022 Please register for class online prior to the class start date and time. To register for a class, select the class and then select the date(s) you wish to reserve. Note: During the week of Major Holidays, check here to ensure that the class is being held
MSA is excited to announce our Fall Master Class schedule! You do not want to miss this event! Open to dancers outside of the MSA community. Registration OPEN NOW!
Have fun dancing to your favorite latin and international dance hits in Zumba class with Tanya Nuchols! Every class feels like a party when you’re moving to a fusion of salsa, merengue, samba, flamenco, belly dancing reggaeton, axe, and more. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November […]
SOCKS NEEDED! EBAS consists of a series of exercises designed for structural integrity and supported range of motion. Through anchoring and initiating movements via the pelvis, the body discovers its ability to efficiently articulate movement through experiential anatomy. The work deepens the student’s understanding of where movement comes from, how to align the body and […]
Join Tanya Nuchols for a Barre Fitness class inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates designed to strengthen your body while building balance and endurance to a beat-pumping playlist. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: […]
Explore individualized expression of movement, creation, and improvisation in this feel-good contemporary class with Victoria Winter. Students of all levels will learn how to pull from their own experiences to influence and develop their own movement practice while building their technical skills and knowledge. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, […]
Learn the fundamentals of jazz technique with Victoria Winter in this high energy class that focuses on technique and terminology, as well as syncopated rhythms, isolations, and expression. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER […]
Through the exploration of ballet with Colleen Queen, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and “body-friendly.” The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks BEGINNER CONTEMPORARY MODERN 10 […]
Join Certified Master Teacher Monique Newton Walker for this contemporary African dance class that comprises movement vocabulary from dance traditions throughout the Diaspora. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! --> https://www.citydance.net/studios/adult-weekly-classes/ Location This […]
Delve deeper into the history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this intermediate class with Stephanie Vadala. Students who already possess a basic knowledge of tap vocabulary will build upon those skills with more complex combinations that focus on timing, steps, and incorporating more intricate rhythms. The first session consists of […]
Get your groove on while learning the fundamentals of house, hip hop, locking, and more with Angela Gladue! It’s the perfect for advanced beginner to intermediate students looking to strengthen their foundation, refine their skills, and get moving. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. […]
Learn the basics and history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this advanced beginner class with Stephanie Vadala. With a focus on timing and basic tap vocabulary, students will learn how to create rhythm with their feet while building strength and core awareness through combinations set to a variety of music. […]
Join Amanda Holland for a ballet technique class designed for first-time dancers and those returning to dance in adulthood. Seasoned dancers will enjoy a slower-paced class with simple combinations and beginner dancers will learn the traditional structure of a ballet class and be challenged by the beautiful discipline of ballet technique. The first session consists […]
Learning Skills In Each Technique Class Children explore emotional intention as it is manifested through music and physical movement. Themes include: Leadership and Following, Join and Retreat, Transition, Alone and Together, Nature as Teacher, Myth Based Dances and Improvisation. All dancers are welcome; individual needs will be accommodated and we invite questions and conversation. Class […]
Most dances contain certain organizing devices. We will explore these devices through discussion, improvisation and our own creative voices in choreography. We will use these devices as structures for our expressiveness. “I never taught my students any steps. I never taught myself technique. I told them to appeal to their spirit…Art is nothing else.” Isadora […]
Seasonally-themed youth dance classes that explore the human experience within the natural world. Students explore how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. All sessions dance the rejuvenating and flowing cycles of mother earth and […]
Seasonally-themed youth dance classes that explore the human experience within the natural world. Students explore how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. All sessions dance the rejuvenating and flowing cycles of mother earth and […]
For experienced and curious movers at all levels. These classes hope to challenge and inspire those returning after time away in a supportive environment and give seasoned dancers space to discover new things about how they move and create. Teachers will vary (check schedule) and bring their own styles and histories to the classes.
Forty+ Projects, an adjunct and ongoing program of Jane Franklin Dance is a platform for dancers and choreographers to create in a community of movement. Explore movement and performance technique within a creative premise while attaining benefits such as improved strength and physical function. Forty+ meets weekly, in-person at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. […]
This fitness class with Amanda Holland is designed for dancers and non-dancers alike who want long, lean muscles without complicated steps or combinations. Set to pop music, students will go through conditioning exercises focusing on minor muscle groups, core, and alignment. Be prepared to sweat, have fun, and leave class stronger than when you walked […]
Join Keira Hart-Mendoza, Artistic Director of UpRooted Dance, on Wednesday nights from 7-8:15pm at the Dance Loft on 14th. Modern/Contemporary classes will use various somatic based principles to guide movement combinations. This class is designed for students to connect in person with other dancers in the DC Metro area, to build community, to move big […]
Students with a basic knowledge of tap vocabulary will build upon those skills as they delve deeper into the history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this advanced beginner class with Stephanie Vadala. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 through Wednesday, November 16th, 2022. Registration […]
Through the exploration of ballet with Lara Segrillo, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and “body-friendly.” The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! […]
Explore traditional modern dance techniques in this body-friendly, feel good class with Katie Creed. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! --> https://www.citydance.net/studios/adult-weekly-classes/ Location This is an in-person class at CityDance @ Friendship Heights, […]
Join Lara Segrillo for a modern take on classical ballet. Students will strengthen their technical knowledge and skill while introducing more contemporary elements and movement into the traditional ballet structure. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: […]
Students who are brand new to ballet will get an in depth explanation of ballet vocabulary and technique in this beginner class with Amanda Holland. Each class will focus on a specific aspect or group of steps so that students can build technical knowledge that will better equip them to get the most out of […]
UpRooted Dance will be featured as a Bonus Performance as part of the Wheaton Maryland TGIF outdoor performance series at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza. Conveniently located right above the Wheaton MD metro station, next to the Westfield Wheaton Mall, this outdoor performance is FREE to the public! Friday, September 30th @ 6pm 2424 Reedie […]
Through a variety of movement explorations, this class is aims enhance your relationship to your body. With a focus on quality of movement, each class aims to increase mobility, strength, balance, flexibility- and joy! Classes are inspired by elements of Pilates, Franklin Method, dance, conditioning, and somatic exercises. This class is great for dancers in […]
Explore dance and movement at a FREE Class with Jane Franklin. Build and maintain physical abilities while finding camaraderie and a reason to move. All are welcome. This is an in-person class. You may opt to join online.
Adjetey Kufio leads students in a fast-paced, fun dance class that works every part of the body. Afrobeats dance is an evolution from traditional African dance styles following the creation of Afrobeats music and developed as a response to the genre’s incredibly energetic and upbeat rhythm. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Saturday, […]
LSDT will host an Open House at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (resident company) on October 1, 2022, with food, drinks, a performance, and more! Attendees will be the first to hear our season, purchase tickets at a discounted price, and meet the new Executive Director/Founder, Artistic Director, and LSDT Performers for season 2023! Let's not […]
VIVA MOMIX Wish MOMIX a “Happy Birthday!” with VIVA MOMIX, a compilation of the company’s most dazzling vignettes from the past 40 years of inventive dance and acrobatics. The program is a mix-and-match variety of sections from Botanica, Alchemia, Remix, Opus Cactus, and Lunar Sea. Expect the unexpected as athletic bodies morph into wondrous shapes […]
Have fun dancing to your favorite latin and international dance hits in Zumba class with Tanya Nuchols! Every class feels like a party when you’re moving to a fusion of salsa, merengue, samba, flamenco, belly dancing reggaeton, axe, and more. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November […]
Join Tanya Nuchols for a Barre Fitness class inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates designed to strengthen your body while building balance and endurance to a beat-pumping playlist. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: […]
Explore individualized expression of movement, creation, and improvisation in this feel-good contemporary class with Victoria Winter. Students of all levels will learn how to pull from their own experiences to influence and develop their own movement practice while building their technical skills and knowledge. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, […]
Learn the fundamentals of jazz technique with Victoria Winter in this high energy class that focuses on technique and terminology, as well as syncopated rhythms, isolations, and expression. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER […]
Bring your own picnic & enjoy art, live music, song and dance at the Sweet Virginia Bee Farm. Helping Hearts Dance premieres a new piece at this picturesque lakeside farm. This family-friendly event will also feature the East of the River Steelband, musicians from the DC based Jazz Academy, and award winning "en plein air" […]
Through the exploration of ballet with Colleen Queen, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and “body-friendly.” The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks BEGINNER CONTEMPORARY MODERN 10 […]
Join Certified Master Teacher Monique Newton Walker for this contemporary African dance class that comprises movement vocabulary from dance traditions throughout the Diaspora. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! --> https://www.citydance.net/studios/adult-weekly-classes/ Location This […]
Delve deeper into the history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this intermediate class with Stephanie Vadala. Students who already possess a basic knowledge of tap vocabulary will build upon those skills with more complex combinations that focus on timing, steps, and incorporating more intricate rhythms. The first session consists of […]
Get your groove on while learning the fundamentals of house, hip hop, locking, and more with Angela Gladue! It’s the perfect for advanced beginner to intermediate students looking to strengthen their foundation, refine their skills, and get moving. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. […]
Learn the basics and history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this advanced beginner class with Stephanie Vadala. With a focus on timing and basic tap vocabulary, students will learn how to create rhythm with their feet while building strength and core awareness through combinations set to a variety of music. […]
Join Amanda Holland for a ballet technique class designed for first-time dancers and those returning to dance in adulthood. Seasoned dancers will enjoy a slower-paced class with simple combinations and beginner dancers will learn the traditional structure of a ballet class and be challenged by the beautiful discipline of ballet technique. The first session consists […]
Learning Skills In Each Technique Class Children explore emotional intention as it is manifested through music and physical movement. Themes include: Leadership and Following, Join and Retreat, Transition, Alone and Together, Nature as Teacher, Myth Based Dances and Improvisation. All dancers are welcome; individual needs will be accommodated and we invite questions and conversation. Class […]
Most dances contain certain organizing devices. We will explore these devices through discussion, improvisation and our own creative voices in choreography. We will use these devices as structures for our expressiveness. “I never taught my students any steps. I never taught myself technique. I told them to appeal to their spirit…Art is nothing else.” Isadora […]
Seasonally-themed youth dance classes that explore the human experience within the natural world. Students explore how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. All sessions dance the rejuvenating and flowing cycles of mother earth and […]
Seasonally-themed youth dance classes that explore the human experience within the natural world. Students explore how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. All sessions dance the rejuvenating and flowing cycles of mother earth and […]
For experienced and curious movers at all levels. These classes hope to challenge and inspire those returning after time away in a supportive environment and give seasoned dancers space to discover new things about how they move and create. Teachers will vary (check schedule) and bring their own styles and histories to the classes.
Forty+ Projects, an adjunct and ongoing program of Jane Franklin Dance is a platform for dancers and choreographers to create in a community of movement. Explore movement and performance technique within a creative premise while attaining benefits such as improved strength and physical function. Forty+ meets weekly, in-person at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. […]
This fitness class with Amanda Holland is designed for dancers and non-dancers alike who want long, lean muscles without complicated steps or combinations. Set to pop music, students will go through conditioning exercises focusing on minor muscle groups, core, and alignment. Be prepared to sweat, have fun, and leave class stronger than when you walked […]
Join Keira Hart-Mendoza, Artistic Director of UpRooted Dance, on Wednesday nights from 7-8:15pm at the Dance Loft on 14th. Modern/Contemporary classes will use various somatic based principles to guide movement combinations. This class is designed for students to connect in person with other dancers in the DC Metro area, to build community, to move big […]
Students with a basic knowledge of tap vocabulary will build upon those skills as they delve deeper into the history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this advanced beginner class with Stephanie Vadala. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 through Wednesday, November 16th, 2022. Registration […]
Learn the basics of Latin dance styles including salsa, merengue, and bachata in this dynamic social dance workshop. Space is limited; Advance registration is recommended. Ages 18 & up FREE
Through the exploration of ballet with Lara Segrillo, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and “body-friendly.” The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! […]
Explore traditional modern dance techniques in this body-friendly, feel good class with Katie Creed. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! --> https://www.citydance.net/studios/adult-weekly-classes/ Location This is an in-person class at CityDance @ Friendship Heights, […]
Financial literacy is crucial to launching and sustaining any career. But often, our early education doesn’t prepare us for the “dollars and sense” reality of life. This is especially the case for artists! BREAD’s fall program will address the age-old dilemma of “living the life of our dreams” vs “making money.” The program is designed […]
Join Lara Segrillo for a modern take on classical ballet. Students will strengthen their technical knowledge and skill while introducing more contemporary elements and movement into the traditional ballet structure. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: […]
Students who are brand new to ballet will get an in depth explanation of ballet vocabulary and technique in this beginner class with Amanda Holland. Each class will focus on a specific aspect or group of steps so that students can build technical knowledge that will better equip them to get the most out of […]
Let your inner “stan” run free while learning choreography from your favorite K-Pop groups in this fun, monthly workshop with Kaitlin Madzelan. Friday, October 7 – TXT’s first English hit, “Magic.” Friday, November 4 – Fun and flirty with ITZY’s “Not Shy.” Friday, December 2 – We’re jumping through the rabbit hole this month with […]
Through a variety of movement explorations, this class is aims enhance your relationship to your body. With a focus on quality of movement, each class aims to increase mobility, strength, balance, flexibility- and joy! Classes are inspired by elements of Pilates, Franklin Method, dance, conditioning, and somatic exercises. This class is great for dancers in […]
Explore dance and movement at a FREE Class with Jane Franklin. Build and maintain physical abilities while finding camaraderie and a reason to move. All are welcome. This is an in-person class. You may opt to join online.
Adjetey Kufio leads students in a fast-paced, fun dance class that works every part of the body. Afrobeats dance is an evolution from traditional African dance styles following the creation of Afrobeats music and developed as a response to the genre’s incredibly energetic and upbeat rhythm. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Saturday, […]
Have fun dancing to your favorite latin and international dance hits in Zumba class with Tanya Nuchols! Every class feels like a party when you’re moving to a fusion of salsa, merengue, samba, flamenco, belly dancing reggaeton, axe, and more. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November […]
Join Tanya Nuchols for a Barre Fitness class inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates designed to strengthen your body while building balance and endurance to a beat-pumping playlist. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: […]
Explore individualized expression of movement, creation, and improvisation in this feel-good contemporary class with Victoria Winter. Students of all levels will learn how to pull from their own experiences to influence and develop their own movement practice while building their technical skills and knowledge. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, […]
Learn the fundamentals of jazz technique with Victoria Winter in this high energy class that focuses on technique and terminology, as well as syncopated rhythms, isolations, and expression. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER […]
Join Namaala Liebenthal for a dance fitness class based on the club/music video style of dance from Zambia, similar to Afrobeats/Afropop. Students will learn and review Zoca fundamentals while learning fun and challenging routines to popular urban music from across the African continent. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 […]
Join Certified Master Teacher Monique Newton Walker for this contemporary African dance class that comprises movement vocabulary from dance traditions throughout the Diaspora. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! --> https://www.citydance.net/studios/adult-weekly-classes/ Location This […]
Through the exploration of ballet with Colleen Queen, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and “body-friendly.” The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks BEGINNER CONTEMPORARY MODERN 10 […]
Delve deeper into the history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this intermediate class with Stephanie Vadala. Students who already possess a basic knowledge of tap vocabulary will build upon those skills with more complex combinations that focus on timing, steps, and incorporating more intricate rhythms. The first session consists of […]
Get your groove on while learning the fundamentals of house, hip hop, locking, and more with Angela Gladue! It’s the perfect for advanced beginner to intermediate students looking to strengthen their foundation, refine their skills, and get moving. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. […]
Learn the basics and history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this advanced beginner class with Stephanie Vadala. With a focus on timing and basic tap vocabulary, students will learn how to create rhythm with their feet while building strength and core awareness through combinations set to a variety of music. […]
Join Amanda Holland for a ballet technique class designed for first-time dancers and those returning to dance in adulthood. Seasoned dancers will enjoy a slower-paced class with simple combinations and beginner dancers will learn the traditional structure of a ballet class and be challenged by the beautiful discipline of ballet technique. The first session consists […]
Learning Skills In Each Technique Class Children explore emotional intention as it is manifested through music and physical movement. Themes include: Leadership and Following, Join and Retreat, Transition, Alone and Together, Nature as Teacher, Myth Based Dances and Improvisation. All dancers are welcome; individual needs will be accommodated and we invite questions and conversation. Class […]
Most dances contain certain organizing devices. We will explore these devices through discussion, improvisation and our own creative voices in choreography. We will use these devices as structures for our expressiveness. “I never taught my students any steps. I never taught myself technique. I told them to appeal to their spirit…Art is nothing else.” Isadora […]
Seasonally-themed youth dance classes that explore the human experience within the natural world. Students explore how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. All sessions dance the rejuvenating and flowing cycles of mother earth and […]
Seasonally-themed youth dance classes that explore the human experience within the natural world. Students explore how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. All sessions dance the rejuvenating and flowing cycles of mother earth and […]
For experienced and curious movers at all levels. These classes hope to challenge and inspire those returning after time away in a supportive environment and give seasoned dancers space to discover new things about how they move and create. Teachers will vary (check schedule) and bring their own styles and histories to the classes.
Forty+ Projects, an adjunct and ongoing program of Jane Franklin Dance is a platform for dancers and choreographers to create in a community of movement. Explore movement and performance technique within a creative premise while attaining benefits such as improved strength and physical function. Forty+ meets weekly, in-person at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. […]
This fitness class with Amanda Holland is designed for dancers and non-dancers alike who want long, lean muscles without complicated steps or combinations. Set to pop music, students will go through conditioning exercises focusing on minor muscle groups, core, and alignment. Be prepared to sweat, have fun, and leave class stronger than when you walked […]
Join Keira Hart-Mendoza, Artistic Director of UpRooted Dance, on Wednesday nights from 7-8:15pm at the Dance Loft on 14th. Modern/Contemporary classes will use various somatic based principles to guide movement combinations. This class is designed for students to connect in person with other dancers in the DC Metro area, to build community, to move big […]
Join Corey Levine and learn the fundamentals of this freestyle street and social dance that has roots in the underground house music scene of Chicago and New York. Influenced by several types of movement, including Tap, African dance, Latin dance, and martial arts, House dance is about freedom of movement, improvisation, and feeling the music. […]
In this series you will learn basic vocabulary steps and their connection to rhythm and timing with Baakari Wilder
Through the exploration of ballet with Lara Segrillo, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and “body-friendly.” The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! […]
Explore traditional modern dance techniques in this body-friendly, feel good class with Katie Creed. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! --> https://www.citydance.net/studios/adult-weekly-classes/ Location This is an in-person class at CityDance @ Friendship Heights, […]
Join Lara Segrillo for a modern take on classical ballet. Students will strengthen their technical knowledge and skill while introducing more contemporary elements and movement into the traditional ballet structure. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: […]
In this series you will expand on tap vocabulary while increasing understanding of musicality through composition with Baakari Wilder
Students who are brand new to ballet will get an in depth explanation of ballet vocabulary and technique in this beginner class with Amanda Holland. Each class will focus on a specific aspect or group of steps so that students can build technical knowledge that will better equip them to get the most out of […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Maryland Youth Ballet and join us for Salsa and Bachata with MYB alum, Carolina Bonilla. No experience required–just a good attitude, positive energy and hips that are willing to move! September 23 at 7:30pm (ages 12-adult) October 14 at 7:30pm (all ages 6+) Register online at mybonline.org/tickets. This is a […]
Through a variety of movement explorations, this class is aims enhance your relationship to your body. With a focus on quality of movement, each class aims to increase mobility, strength, balance, flexibility- and joy! Classes are inspired by elements of Pilates, Franklin Method, dance, conditioning, and somatic exercises. This class is great for dancers in […]
Explore dance and movement at a FREE Class with Jane Franklin. Build and maintain physical abilities while finding camaraderie and a reason to move. All are welcome. This is an in-person class. You may opt to join online.
Adjetey Kufio leads students in a fast-paced, fun dance class that works every part of the body. Afrobeats dance is an evolution from traditional African dance styles following the creation of Afrobeats music and developed as a response to the genre’s incredibly energetic and upbeat rhythm. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Saturday, […]
Have fun dancing to your favorite latin and international dance hits in Zumba class with Tanya Nuchols! Every class feels like a party when you’re moving to a fusion of salsa, merengue, samba, flamenco, belly dancing reggaeton, axe, and more. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November […]
Join Tanya Nuchols for a Barre Fitness class inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates designed to strengthen your body while building balance and endurance to a beat-pumping playlist. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: […]
Explore individualized expression of movement, creation, and improvisation in this feel-good contemporary class with Victoria Winter. Students of all levels will learn how to pull from their own experiences to influence and develop their own movement practice while building their technical skills and knowledge. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, […]
Learn the fundamentals of jazz technique with Victoria Winter in this high energy class that focuses on technique and terminology, as well as syncopated rhythms, isolations, and expression. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER […]
Join Namaala Liebenthal for a dance fitness class based on the club/music video style of dance from Zambia, similar to Afrobeats/Afropop. Students will learn and review Zoca fundamentals while learning fun and challenging routines to popular urban music from across the African continent. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 […]
Join Certified Master Teacher Monique Newton Walker for this contemporary African dance class that comprises movement vocabulary from dance traditions throughout the Diaspora. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! --> https://www.citydance.net/studios/adult-weekly-classes/ Location This […]
Through the exploration of ballet with Colleen Queen, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and “body-friendly.” The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks BEGINNER CONTEMPORARY MODERN 10 […]
Delve deeper into the history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this intermediate class with Stephanie Vadala. Students who already possess a basic knowledge of tap vocabulary will build upon those skills with more complex combinations that focus on timing, steps, and incorporating more intricate rhythms. The first session consists of […]
Get your groove on while learning the fundamentals of house, hip hop, locking, and more with Angela Gladue! It’s the perfect for advanced beginner to intermediate students looking to strengthen their foundation, refine their skills, and get moving. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. […]
Learn the basics and history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this advanced beginner class with Stephanie Vadala. With a focus on timing and basic tap vocabulary, students will learn how to create rhythm with their feet while building strength and core awareness through combinations set to a variety of music. […]
Join Amanda Holland for a ballet technique class designed for first-time dancers and those returning to dance in adulthood. Seasoned dancers will enjoy a slower-paced class with simple combinations and beginner dancers will learn the traditional structure of a ballet class and be challenged by the beautiful discipline of ballet technique. The first session consists […]
Learning Skills In Each Technique Class Children explore emotional intention as it is manifested through music and physical movement. Themes include: Leadership and Following, Join and Retreat, Transition, Alone and Together, Nature as Teacher, Myth Based Dances and Improvisation. All dancers are welcome; individual needs will be accommodated and we invite questions and conversation. Class […]
Most dances contain certain organizing devices. We will explore these devices through discussion, improvisation and our own creative voices in choreography. We will use these devices as structures for our expressiveness. “I never taught my students any steps. I never taught myself technique. I told them to appeal to their spirit…Art is nothing else.” Isadora […]
Seasonally-themed youth dance classes that explore the human experience within the natural world. Students explore how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. All sessions dance the rejuvenating and flowing cycles of mother earth and […]
Seasonally-themed youth dance classes that explore the human experience within the natural world. Students explore how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. All sessions dance the rejuvenating and flowing cycles of mother earth and […]
For experienced and curious movers at all levels. These classes hope to challenge and inspire those returning after time away in a supportive environment and give seasoned dancers space to discover new things about how they move and create. Teachers will vary (check schedule) and bring their own styles and histories to the classes.
Forty+ Projects, an adjunct and ongoing program of Jane Franklin Dance is a platform for dancers and choreographers to create in a community of movement. Explore movement and performance technique within a creative premise while attaining benefits such as improved strength and physical function. Forty+ meets weekly, in-person at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. […]
This fitness class with Amanda Holland is designed for dancers and non-dancers alike who want long, lean muscles without complicated steps or combinations. Set to pop music, students will go through conditioning exercises focusing on minor muscle groups, core, and alignment. Be prepared to sweat, have fun, and leave class stronger than when you walked […]
Join Keira Hart-Mendoza, Artistic Director of UpRooted Dance, on Wednesday nights from 7-8:15pm at the Dance Loft on 14th. Modern/Contemporary classes will use various somatic based principles to guide movement combinations. This class is designed for students to connect in person with other dancers in the DC Metro area, to build community, to move big […]
Join Corey Levine and learn the fundamentals of this freestyle street and social dance that has roots in the underground house music scene of Chicago and New York. Influenced by several types of movement, including Tap, African dance, Latin dance, and martial arts, House dance is about freedom of movement, improvisation, and feeling the music. […]
In this series you will learn basic vocabulary steps and their connection to rhythm and timing with Baakari Wilder
Through the exploration of ballet with Lara Segrillo, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and “body-friendly.” The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! […]
Explore traditional modern dance techniques in this body-friendly, feel good class with Katie Creed. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! --> https://www.citydance.net/studios/adult-weekly-classes/ Location This is an in-person class at CityDance @ Friendship Heights, […]
Join Lara Segrillo for a modern take on classical ballet. Students will strengthen their technical knowledge and skill while introducing more contemporary elements and movement into the traditional ballet structure. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Thursday, September 15th, 2022 through Thursday, November 17th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: […]
In this series you will expand on tap vocabulary while increasing understanding of musicality through composition with Baakari Wilder
Students who are brand new to ballet will get an in depth explanation of ballet vocabulary and technique in this beginner class with Amanda Holland. Each class will focus on a specific aspect or group of steps so that students can build technical knowledge that will better equip them to get the most out of […]
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, founded in 1973 by choreographer Lin Hwai-min as the first contemporary dance company in any Chinese-speaking community, blends its roots in Asian mythology, folklore, and aesthetics with a modern sensibility. Praised for reaching “back to ancient wisdom and ahead to future fruitfulness, with a cool, unforced yet insistent power” […]
Through a variety of movement explorations, this class is aims enhance your relationship to your body. With a focus on quality of movement, each class aims to increase mobility, strength, balance, flexibility- and joy! Classes are inspired by elements of Pilates, Franklin Method, dance, conditioning, and somatic exercises. This class is great for dancers in […]
Explore dance and movement at a FREE Class with Jane Franklin. Build and maintain physical abilities while finding camaraderie and a reason to move. All are welcome. This is an in-person class. You may opt to join online.
Adjetey Kufio leads students in a fast-paced, fun dance class that works every part of the body. Afrobeats dance is an evolution from traditional African dance styles following the creation of Afrobeats music and developed as a response to the genre’s incredibly energetic and upbeat rhythm. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Saturday, […]
SOLE Defined is the Washington metropolitan area’s leading arts organization specializing in percussive dance – using the body as an instrument to create musical expression. Advancing styles such as tap, stepping, body percussion, sand dance, and gumboot, this BIPOC-led company infuses powerful skills to delight and inspire audiences. Intersection by SOLE Defined is an immersive […]
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, founded in 1973 by choreographer Lin Hwai-min as the first contemporary dance company in any Chinese-speaking community, blends its roots in Asian mythology, folklore, and aesthetics with a modern sensibility. Praised for reaching “back to ancient wisdom and ahead to future fruitfulness, with a cool, unforced yet insistent power” […]
Have fun dancing to your favorite latin and international dance hits in Zumba class with Tanya Nuchols! Every class feels like a party when you’re moving to a fusion of salsa, merengue, samba, flamenco, belly dancing reggaeton, axe, and more. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November […]
Join Tanya Nuchols for a Barre Fitness class inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates designed to strengthen your body while building balance and endurance to a beat-pumping playlist. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: […]
Explore individualized expression of movement, creation, and improvisation in this feel-good contemporary class with Victoria Winter. Students of all levels will learn how to pull from their own experiences to influence and develop their own movement practice while building their technical skills and knowledge. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, […]
Learn the fundamentals of jazz technique with Victoria Winter in this high energy class that focuses on technique and terminology, as well as syncopated rhythms, isolations, and expression. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 through Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER […]
Join Namaala Liebenthal for a dance fitness class based on the club/music video style of dance from Zambia, similar to Afrobeats/Afropop. Students will learn and review Zoca fundamentals while learning fun and challenging routines to popular urban music from across the African continent. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Sunday, September 18th, 2022 […]
Join Certified Master Teacher Monique Newton Walker for this contemporary African dance class that comprises movement vocabulary from dance traditions throughout the Diaspora. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks Drop-In: $20 REGISTER TODAY! --> https://www.citydance.net/studios/adult-weekly-classes/ Location This […]
Through the exploration of ballet with Colleen Queen, build your knowledge and strength in a feel good technique class. This class is free of jumps and “body-friendly.” The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Registration Information Session: $180 / 10 weeks BEGINNER CONTEMPORARY MODERN 10 […]
Get your groove on while learning the fundamentals of house, hip hop, locking, and more with Angela Gladue! It’s the perfect for advanced beginner to intermediate students looking to strengthen their foundation, refine their skills, and get moving. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Monday, September 12th, 2022 through Monday, November 21st, 2022. […]
Delve deeper into the history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this intermediate class with Stephanie Vadala. Students who already possess a basic knowledge of tap vocabulary will build upon those skills with more complex combinations that focus on timing, steps, and incorporating more intricate rhythms. The first session consists of […]
Learn the basics and history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this advanced beginner class with Stephanie Vadala. With a focus on timing and basic tap vocabulary, students will learn how to create rhythm with their feet while building strength and core awareness through combinations set to a variety of music. […]
Join Amanda Holland for a ballet technique class designed for first-time dancers and those returning to dance in adulthood. Seasoned dancers will enjoy a slower-paced class with simple combinations and beginner dancers will learn the traditional structure of a ballet class and be challenged by the beautiful discipline of ballet technique. The first session consists […]
Learning Skills In Each Technique Class Children explore emotional intention as it is manifested through music and physical movement. Themes include: Leadership and Following, Join and Retreat, Transition, Alone and Together, Nature as Teacher, Myth Based Dances and Improvisation. All dancers are welcome; individual needs will be accommodated and we invite questions and conversation. Class […]
Most dances contain certain organizing devices. We will explore these devices through discussion, improvisation and our own creative voices in choreography. We will use these devices as structures for our expressiveness. “I never taught my students any steps. I never taught myself technique. I told them to appeal to their spirit…Art is nothing else.” Isadora […]
Seasonally-themed youth dance classes that explore the human experience within the natural world. Students explore how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. All sessions dance the rejuvenating and flowing cycles of mother earth and […]
Seasonally-themed youth dance classes that explore the human experience within the natural world. Students explore how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. All sessions dance the rejuvenating and flowing cycles of mother earth and […]
For experienced and curious movers at all levels. These classes hope to challenge and inspire those returning after time away in a supportive environment and give seasoned dancers space to discover new things about how they move and create. Teachers will vary (check schedule) and bring their own styles and histories to the classes.
Forty+ Projects, an adjunct and ongoing program of Jane Franklin Dance is a platform for dancers and choreographers to create in a community of movement. Explore movement and performance technique within a creative premise while attaining benefits such as improved strength and physical function. Forty+ meets weekly, in-person at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. […]
This fitness class with Amanda Holland is designed for dancers and non-dancers alike who want long, lean muscles without complicated steps or combinations. Set to pop music, students will go through conditioning exercises focusing on minor muscle groups, core, and alignment. Be prepared to sweat, have fun, and leave class stronger than when you walked […]
Join Keira Hart-Mendoza, Artistic Director of UpRooted Dance, on Wednesday nights from 7-8:15pm at the Dance Loft on 14th. Modern/Contemporary classes will use various somatic based principles to guide movement combinations. This class is designed for students to connect in person with other dancers in the DC Metro area, to build community, to move big […]
Students with a basic knowledge of tap vocabulary will build upon those skills as they delve deeper into the history of the Black American art form of tap dance in this advanced beginner class with Stephanie Vadala. The first session consists of 10 weeks – Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 through Wednesday, November 16th, 2022. Registration […]