Dance101

Acquire the flexibility of a dancer by stretching in the way dancers do. You don't need a background in dance to reap the benefits of this training. Following a brief warm up (to prepare your body for optimal results), this meditative and flowing stretch moves ever so slowly from one position to another like a beautiful dance. The stretch segment begins with restorative therapy to align the spine and lubricate the joints, then moves into more aggressive stretches which use breath to break through limitations. 

What's up, What's up! Stop what you're doing and come drop it like it's hot. Do you think you can get low and get crunk? We dance to the best, crazy, and latest sounds in Hip Hop. This is A-Town Style (that's right, Atlanta's very own) hip hop moves taught by the incomparable Kevin Tyson.

Afro Beats is an exciting West African sound and Hip Hop dance genre which originally developed in Nigeria, Ghana and the UK. Afro Beats is a diverse fusion of British house music, hip hop, dancehall, Soca and R&B. Its layered rhythms and percussive melodies are intoxicating - you simply cannot sit still to this music! It's no surprise L.A. can’t get enough of this new sound (and way to move) – with artists like Wizkid & Davido bringing Afro Beats to American pop culture and onto a world stage.

Join the fabulous Bryn Chafin in Ballerobica, a great cross training class for athletes across all genres - whether dance or sports. Become a stronger dancer, a better athlete in your chosen sport or simply get a great workout from a highly trained professional dancer. New to dance or a veteran, this class concept applies the principles of ballet to tone and sculpt your body, increasing agility and stamina. Vary your workout and blend in some of this good stuff.

How do you become a dancer... or just look like one? You regularly take a class like this. Ballet Barre Fit is a musical hour long instructional ballet barre class that uses the repetition of exercises not only to burn calories but also to also teach you this beautiful physical art form. In Ballet Barre Fit: arms acquire definition; thighs thin out; abs flatten.

In our opinion, Ballet is the new yoga. There are many parallels between these two genres. For instance: like Yoga, Ballet is transformational. You may break only a light sweat, but it's physical effects are tremendous. Not convinced? Take a look at professional ballerinas - believe us, they didn't get that way by going to the gym. This class capitalizes on Ballet center work, along with deep stretching and toning to give you the benefits of Ballet training without the tutu.

A total-body workout for dancers. Think: sculpting, strengthening, and muscular endurance. Join Katie Britt in this hour long hybrid class that applies the science behind today's popular Barre workouts (targeted isolations and time under tension) to strengthening the very muscles you need strong for dance. Watch your dance game level up - whether Hip Hop, Jazz or Ballet.

The first thing that will hit you (like a 2 x 4) is the playlist. Fantastic club remixes (not available elsewhere) that will inspire you to shake that booty for real. This class is a party. People screaming, dancing and throwing out that kind of carefree energy that comes with downright bad A#$ joyful movement. Be prepared to sweat up a storm, scorch a ton of calories in an hour that's going to feel like 15 minutes.

Stretch, move, tone and condition every muscle you've got as your mind quiets down. Dancer's Stretch is such a unique experience... It's yoga, pilates, dance, floor barre and boot camp.... all rolled into a one hour performance. This uniquely blended class begins with an intense body blast of conditioning (arms, shoulders, back, abs, glutes, legs) designed to strengthen and tone and raise your body temperature for optimum (injury free) stretching.

Ignite your inner Latin fire in Fuego!, a salsa footwork class that feels more like a party than the instructional class that it actually is. Join one of Dance 101's most loved teachers, D. Norris, as he teaches you some really smooooooth salsa footwork which will not only "work you out" but also add some Latin styling to the way you move.

In this popular class, you'll feel like you stepped into a time machine. Put a nickel into the jukebox and do the twist, the pony and perhaps some disco to your favorite classics from Elvis Presley, the Chiffons, Cole Porter with an occasional Donna Summer sighting. This class is perfect for newcomers to dance 101 who just want to dance! Have a ton of fun sweating to the oldies. There isn't a more fun way to burn calories and strengthen your heart.

"Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga" in Latin Heat, a muy caliente blend of Salsa and simple Jazz choreography. There's fitness, fun and instruction with plenty of hip shaking in this dripping wet, soaking sweaty great workout. Dance the hour away with your favorite iconic Latin pop artists Genre de Zona, Sonora Caruseles, Orishas, Pit Bull and Elvis Crespo. 

This is not a class.... it's an experience. Come dance with a true entertainer and choreographer who is famous for the smack down high cardio soaking wet workout he delivers. The minute he steps into class and walks over to cue up his music... you KNOW something is about to happen. Ladies and Gentlemen.. this is Kevin Maddox. Superstar! Kevin's all levels fitness based dance class offers a high intensity workout which spices up simple hip hop moves with infectious energy that is non-stop.

The first thing that will hit you (like a 2 x 4) is the playlist. Fantastic club remixes (not available elsewhere) that will inspire you to shake that booty for real. This class is a party. People screaming, dancing and throwing out that kind of carefree energy that comes with downright bad A#$ joyful movement. Be prepared to sweat up a storm, scorch a ton of calories in an hour that's going to feel like 15 minutes.

Dancing for fun or to drop weight is the ideal fitness plan - in our opinion. But don't stop there... you must build muscle. Muscle mass spikes your metabolism and provides strength and muscular definition. Join Ashleigh for a musical hour of isotonic and isometric exercises designed to firm and tone All the Right Places.

Light a bonfire, get out your drums, unleash your inner gypsy! Serpentine is a tribal belly dance fusion that focuses on a more intense breakdown of muscle isolations and the musicality of sensual dance. This is a continual movement class that builds with the music and flows from slow isolations to fast paced drills. Build your confidence and learn to mesmerize with your body while improving strength, flexibility, and fluidity as well as burn some major calories!

From Trinidad to dance 101 Atlanta, Soca has arrived! Not for the faint of heart, this new genre of music and dance is the newest incarnation of calypso (Soca comes from "soul of calypso") and is the soundtrack to Trinidad's Grand Carnival which erupts in the streets of Port of Spain every year in February. With an infectious sound and joyful movement, Soca is quickly gaining international attention.

Lace up your sneakers; leave your luggage at home. We're bringing Jamaica to you! Just in time, too! Weekly schedule needs a shake up? Meditation not burning your stress? Try escaping! Surrender to the infectious, sensual rhythmic sway of DanceHall.  Taught by resident Dancehall Queen, Queen, this All Levels class is a follow along experience which will allow you to relax your mind while your body keeps on movin' movin'.