Dance Metro DC - Washington DC Dance
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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 […]
Intermediate Level! $20 per class. 90 minutes - This class has an intense technique oriented warm-up including elements from ballet and modern techniques, core strengthening and conditioning, and complete full-body stretching. Choreography is complex, detail-oriented and fast-paced, working on the dancers coordination, stamina, style and choreography retention. At the end of each session, improvisation and […]
For Advanced Beginners. $20 per class 90 minutes - this course is for dancers who have learned the founding principles of Ballet technique, and are looking to further develop their knowledge and ballet technique. This is a great refresher course for those returning from a hiatus from dancing and wish to review at a comfortable […]
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 […]
BEYOND THE BASICS (Advancing Beginner) $20 per class. 90 minutes - In this class, dancers can expect a thorough warm-up, including cardio, stretching, technique, jazz vernacular, and conditioning work. From there we move on to across the floor and phrase work that pertains to the combination of the day. Each combination will revolve around the […]
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 […]
Open Level!
Intermediate Level! $20 per class. 90 minutes - Come together to move and groove within some modern dance techniques. We will explore classic modern steps and principles: drop-swing, under and over curves, fall and recover, flat back, c-curve, head-tail connection, and more! Find comfort and grounding in some beginning steps, but be prepared to also […]
No previous experience needed! 60 minutes - In this course, students will be introduced to the theory, vocabulary, and practice of the foundational principles of classical ballet. Using anatomically sound practices, students will learn the correct use of turnout, proper alignment and carriage of the body, coordination of the head, arms, and legs, balance, and […]
Dance Metro DC
1029 Vermont Ave
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005