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. This meditative, flowing stretch moves ever so slowly from one to another like a beautiful dance. A brilliant fusion of yoga/pilates/floor barre and dance, this class presents all these disciplines as choreographed movement. And wait til you hear the playlist!
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.
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.
Basic ballet class as if you were at a RAVE. What? This is ballet like you've never seen or experienced: Progressive, edgy and rebellious. Class begins center in parallel first. What? Plies and tandus follow in choreographed fluidity, progressing into floor barre then up to Adagio to Allegro all the while against a musical backdrop of the latest underground EDM, complimenting the progression in perfect harmony. Take this class so you can hold on to it.
Take a look at professional ballerinas - believe us, they didn't get that way by going to the gym. This popular class is great for dance 101 newcomers as it capitalizes on Ballet Barre work, along with deep stretching and toning to give you the benefits of Ballet training without the tutu. This fun and constant workout combines the basics of ballet with fitness-themed movements.
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.
The latest trend in dance is heels (not just for the ladies) and its all about confidence and POWER! Inspired by classic Burlesque, heels goes one step further- and a few inches higher! You will learn to "own" each 8 count, finishing with a combination worthy of the stage. The use of knee pads is highly recommended and strongly encouraged (ya'll know Peter)! Let your hair down and put on those stilettos!
Get funky and let loose while you take a dip into R&B, Hip Hop and today's Top 40 jamz. This class offers the perfect blend of cardio and choreography, set to a smokin soundtrack that spans past, present and next generation R&B and hip hop from the US and beyond.
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.
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.
Music Videography is a feminine, girl boss style of hip hop which is often seen backing up strong female artists in music videos and on tour (hello Beyonce, Megan Trainor, Ariana Grande). Think struts, formations, hair whips and attitude - there's nothing #basic about this class. Choreography is set and taught to the lyrics of a song which creates a performance quality experience.
Quite certainly the very best intro to ballet class (for adults) anywhere. Raise the “barre” on your dance experience! This beautiful and graceful ballet barre class introduces ballet training principles in a slow, focused and deliberate manner with detailed instruction so that you truly understand what you are asking your body to do. Beautiful music, stunning movement and hugely transformational.
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!
Don't let the name fool you, this is a beautiful class. Sandwiched between two cardio intensive dance classes, this class is the perfect "bridge". It's a great cool down from Jazz Funk at 5:30pm (increase your flexibility by stretching those already warm muscles) OR a fantastic companion warm up stretch and conditioning for the class that follows it (MaddXpressions, 7:30pm).
There are so many ways to stretch your muscles while building strength... And the more variety in your dance workout, the stronger you become. Check this out! A new twist on our more traditional dancer's stretch classes, in this class experience a flowing modern style floor warm-up consisting of fluid movements that engage the core and concentrate on lengthening the muscles of your extremities.
