We provide a safe space for artistic creation and recreation at all levels
classes
A class for the ballet dancer who is familiar with terminology and ballet steps. Some experience required. Start class with a thorough barre working on ballet technique and barre combinations. Moving those skills to the center and across the floor
Get your character on with Musical Theater! Start with a follow along warm up to stretch and build strength, move across the floor to work on coordination, and end with a fun combo to work on musicality and theatricality
*on hiatus until September*
During class, we start on the floor and progressively work towards moving and traveling while standing. Through floor and locomotive phrases, we will explore ball-and-socket joint access and connectivity in spiral based movement. There is an emphasis on the release and reeducation of habitual muscular holding and trusting the body's innate intelligence to find ease and joy in movement
A full body workout that will leave you feeling energized and accomplished. Combining techniques from pilates, ballet and yoga, we will start with a warm up and arms, move to the barre for some booty and side body work, and finish with abs and a quick stretch
Emphasizing that the “floor is our first partner”, this class will cover various ways on how we can approach floorwork as naturally as possible. We will explore the natural weight of our limbs, building efficient transitions, and encouraging a safe environment to take risks. This class is perfect for beginners and/or experienced dancers. Long pants, long sleeve or short sleeved shirts, and knee pants are encouraged.
Starting with improvisation, using gravity, planes of space, the floor as a tool, and clear initiation points. Moving into phrase work incorporating and complicating what was explored while finding verticality, and making transitions more fluid and seamless. It will challenging the body to stay relaxed and efficient.
No experience necessary. Learn the basics steps and technique of ballet. Start working on your skills at the barre then move to the center and across the floor. Perfect for those who have never taken ballet, haven’t danced in a long time, or want to get back to basics.
Get your #NowickiSweat on! This advanced class starts with a thorough lively warm up followed by a a juicy stretch, ending with an challenging combo focusing on musicality, floor work, and athleticism
This class will focus on creating a well rounded dancer by blending a mix of ballet barre with contemporary combinations for the center work. We will stress the importance of breath, use of the torso and spine in a more contemporary manner and developing performance quality and artistry. This class will encourage freedom of thought and movement interpretation. Participants will strive for technical virtuosity as well as finding their own personal artistic voice.
Starting with a guided improve based body scan/breath focused warm up and moving into modern X’s on the floor. Moving across the floor and through pliés focusing on fluidity and expansion. Culminating in longer exercises or combos incorporating floor work and momentum.
You can expect a warm up of back exercises and foot work that mixes in plenty of swirly floor time and inversions. We’ll do combinations on both sides as we build to a larger final phrase utilizing elements of the warm up. You’ll leave class feeling balanced yet free - like both your brain and your body got a work out.
Explore Contemporary movement with a dramatic twist! This class invites you to explore movement through the lens of theatricality, character development, and storytelling. Embrace bold, expressive choreography that encourages you to jump outside your comfort zone. Bring your passion and flair for the dramatic! Prior dance experience is encouraged
*on hiatus until September*
No experience necessary. Learn and explore the contemporary movement style. Expect a warm up at the beginning of class, across the floor exercises, and a combination to encourage self-expression at the end of class. Perfect for those new to dance, coming back after a break, or just want to take a class that focuses on the building blocks of contemporary.
Starting with improvisation, using gravity, planes of space, the floor as a tool, and clear initiation points. Moving into phrase work incorporating and complicating what was explored while finding verticality, and making transitions more fluid and seamless. It will challenging the body to stay relaxed and efficient.
Learn the techniques of jazz dance! Start with a follow along warm up and then moving across the floor to work on technique. We’ll end with a fun upbeat combo, extra sass is welcome!
*on hiatus until September*
class rates:
drop in 90 minute: $17
professional rate 90 minute: $14
drop in fitness: $14
Check instagram each week for our next pay what you can class! Pricing starts at $5
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