Dance Metro DC - Washington DC Dance
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Discover modern dance, a free-flowing, expressive dance style equally suited to performance and exercise routines. Dance in a style that arose as a reaction to the restrictive rules of both ballet and Victorian society and dominated the 20th century. Learn to move like a modern dancer, practicing techniques and movement phrases. Develop control with axial […]
Form, function, and fun! 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 […]
60 minutes and open level- This class is catered to dancers but is perfect for anyone who wants to increase both core and overall strength, deepen breath-body connection, and learn to use their muscles with even greater precision. Expect clear, anatomically-specific visual and spoken cues, plenty of modifications to keep it accessible for all skill […]
60 minutes - A full-body conditioning and strengthening class, this course is critical in assisting the dancer with developing and maintaining core-stability, understanding proper weight placement, alignment, and muscle memory for dance technique. The teacher will instruct dancers on how to best warm-up and cool down before and after classes as well as how to […]
***MUST TAKE INTRO WORKSHOP FIRST** This class is open to anyone who has taken the intro workshop and is comfortable with the hammock. With less time focused on introduction and instruction on the basic holds and wraps, we can spend more time exploring deeper inversions, challenging transitions and fun aerial flips and tricks. This class […]
60 minutes - This dance/movement class focuses on fitness and wellness through stretching and strengthening catered for dancers. It is a great opportunity for the Senior and Differently-abled populations, dancers recovering from injuries, and all who desire to take care of their bodies and well-being through a more gentle approach. Move with May Kesler, a […]
60 minutes - Find strength and flexibility of both body and mind with Pilates. Each class starts with relaxing breath work designed to deepen your body-breath connection, moves into an invigorating series of exercises targeting every part of the body, and ends with a well-earned cooldown and stretch.
60 minutes - Natarajasana (or Dancer Pose) is about finding balance and gracefulness within opposite forces. We will start a new series of classes focusing on intermediate balance poses, and build up to more complex postures including inversions. We will also learn more about the Yamas and Niyamas (ways of "right living" for a Yogi). […]
Form, function, and fun! 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 […]
60 minutes and open level- This class is catered to dancers but is perfect for anyone who wants to increase both core and overall strength, deepen breath-body connection, and learn to use their muscles with even greater precision. Expect clear, anatomically-specific visual and spoken cues, plenty of modifications to keep it accessible for all skill […]
60 minutes - A full-body conditioning and strengthening class, this course is critical in assisting the dancer with developing and maintaining core-stability, understanding proper weight placement, alignment, and muscle memory for dance technique. The teacher will instruct dancers on how to best warm-up and cool down before and after classes as well as how to […]
***MUST TAKE INTRO WORKSHOP FIRST** This class is open to anyone who has taken the intro workshop and is comfortable with the hammock. With less time focused on introduction and instruction on the basic holds and wraps, we can spend more time exploring deeper inversions, challenging transitions and fun aerial flips and tricks. This class […]
60 minutes - This dance/movement class focuses on fitness and wellness through stretching and strengthening catered for dancers. It is a great opportunity for the Senior and Differently-abled populations, dancers recovering from injuries, and all who desire to take care of their bodies and well-being through a more gentle approach. Move with May Kesler, a […]
60 minutes - Find strength and flexibility of both body and mind with Pilates. Each class starts with relaxing breath work designed to deepen your body-breath connection, moves into an invigorating series of exercises targeting every part of the body, and ends with a well-earned cooldown and stretch.
This is a low impact class that can improve balance, flexibility, endurance, and strength. A variety of props will be used as you work at your own pace in this circuit style class.
60 minutes - Natarajasana (or Dancer Pose) is about finding balance and gracefulness within opposite forces. We will start a new series of classes focusing on intermediate balance poses, and build up to more complex postures including inversions. We will also learn more about the Yamas and Niyamas (ways of "right living" for a Yogi). […]
Form, function, and fun! 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 […]
60 minutes and open level- This class is catered to dancers but is perfect for anyone who wants to increase both core and overall strength, deepen breath-body connection, and learn to use their muscles with even greater precision. Expect clear, anatomically-specific visual and spoken cues, plenty of modifications to keep it accessible for all skill […]
60 minutes - A full-body conditioning and strengthening class, this course is critical in assisting the dancer with developing and maintaining core-stability, understanding proper weight placement, alignment, and muscle memory for dance technique. The teacher will instruct dancers on how to best warm-up and cool down before and after classes as well as how to […]
***MUST TAKE INTRO WORKSHOP FIRST** This class is open to anyone who has taken the intro workshop and is comfortable with the hammock. With less time focused on introduction and instruction on the basic holds and wraps, we can spend more time exploring deeper inversions, challenging transitions and fun aerial flips and tricks. This class […]
60 minutes - Find strength and flexibility of both body and mind with Pilates. Each class starts with relaxing breath work designed to deepen your body-breath connection, moves into an invigorating series of exercises targeting every part of the body, and ends with a well-earned cooldown and stretch.
60 minutes - This dance/movement class focuses on fitness and wellness through stretching and strengthening catered for dancers. It is a great opportunity for the Senior and Differently-abled populations, dancers recovering from injuries, and all who desire to take care of their bodies and well-being through a more gentle approach. Move with May Kesler, a […]
60 minutes - Natarajasana (or Dancer Pose) is about finding balance and gracefulness within opposite forces. We will start a new series of classes focusing on intermediate balance poses, and build up to more complex postures including inversions. We will also learn more about the Yamas and Niyamas (ways of "right living" for a Yogi). […]
Form, function, and fun! 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 […]
60 minutes and open level- This class is catered to dancers but is perfect for anyone who wants to increase both core and overall strength, deepen breath-body connection, and learn to use their muscles with even greater precision. Expect clear, anatomically-specific visual and spoken cues, plenty of modifications to keep it accessible for all skill […]
This class is designed to help dancers better understand their bodies to move more efficiently, impactfully, and hopefully mitigate injuries. We will focus on core integration, the relationship of strength and mobility and how this all applies to your execution, artistry and/or teaching. One goal of this class is to bring greater awareness to your […]
60 minutes - A full-body conditioning and strengthening class, this course is critical in assisting the dancer with developing and maintaining core-stability, understanding proper weight placement, alignment, and muscle memory for dance technique. The teacher will instruct dancers on how to best warm-up and cool down before and after classes as well as how to […]
60 minutes - Find strength and flexibility of both body and mind with Pilates. Each class starts with relaxing breath work designed to deepen your body-breath connection, moves into an invigorating series of exercises targeting every part of the body, and ends with a well-earned cooldown and stretch.
60 minutes - This dance/movement class focuses on fitness and wellness through stretching and strengthening catered for dancers. It is a great opportunity for the Senior and Differently-abled populations, dancers recovering from injuries, and all who desire to take care of their bodies and well-being through a more gentle approach. Move with May Kesler, a […]
Dance to the music from your favorite musicals while learning Broadway’s unique form of jazz dance. Musicals from Westside Story to Hamilton, Chicago to Rent draw on jazz dance for their choreography. Broadway jazz is a unique, high-energy blend of ballet, modern, and jazz and is known for exaggerated movements and storytelling. Learn the warmups […]
This is a low impact class that can improve balance, flexibility, endurance, and strength. A variety of props will be used as you work at your own pace in this circuit style class.
This is a low impact class that can improve balance, flexibility, endurance, and strength. A variety of props will be used as you work at your own pace in this circuit style class.
60 minutes - Natarajasana (or Dancer Pose) is about finding balance and gracefulness within opposite forces. We will start a new series of classes focusing on intermediate balance poses, and build up to more complex postures including inversions. We will also learn more about the Yamas and Niyamas (ways of "right living" for a Yogi). […]
Form, function, and fun! 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 […]
60 minutes and open level- This class is catered to dancers but is perfect for anyone who wants to increase both core and overall strength, deepen breath-body connection, and learn to use their muscles with even greater precision. Expect clear, anatomically-specific visual and spoken cues, plenty of modifications to keep it accessible for all skill […]
This class is designed to help dancers better understand their bodies to move more efficiently, impactfully, and hopefully mitigate injuries. We will focus on core integration, the relationship of strength and mobility and how this all applies to your execution, artistry and/or teaching. One goal of this class is to bring greater awareness to your […]
60 minutes - A full-body conditioning and strengthening class, this course is critical in assisting the dancer with developing and maintaining core-stability, understanding proper weight placement, alignment, and muscle memory for dance technique. The teacher will instruct dancers on how to best warm-up and cool down before and after classes as well as how to […]
60 minutes - Find strength and flexibility of both body and mind with Pilates. Each class starts with relaxing breath work designed to deepen your body-breath connection, moves into an invigorating series of exercises targeting every part of the body, and ends with a well-earned cooldown and stretch.
60 minutes - This dance/movement class focuses on fitness and wellness through stretching and strengthening catered for dancers. It is a great opportunity for the Senior and Differently-abled populations, dancers recovering from injuries, and all who desire to take care of their bodies and well-being through a more gentle approach. Move with May Kesler, a […]
This is a low impact class that can improve balance, flexibility, endurance, and strength. A variety of props will be used as you work at your own pace in this circuit style class.
60 minutes - Natarajasana (or Dancer Pose) is about finding balance and gracefulness within opposite forces. We will start a new series of classes focusing on intermediate balance poses, and build up to more complex postures including inversions. We will also learn more about the Yamas and Niyamas (ways of "right living" for a Yogi). […]