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.
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.
This gentle class is for ballet newcomers, dancers rediscovering ballet after a hiatus or those of you who simply want a back-to-the-very-basics technique class. Ballet Fundamentals follows the format of a traditional ballet class but with simple repetitive combinations and a focus on in-depth instruction.
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.
A beginner ballet barre and a deep stretch class all in one. We will start with instructional barre exercises set to classical music and move into a relaxing contemporary playlist for the stretch portion of class. After warming up and working the muscles through ballet fundamentals, we will utilize breath and relaxation similar to yoga to slowly elongate the connective tissues of the muscles to get a deeper, longer stretch.
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.
Have you heard of Bhangra? Be the first among your friends to experience this joyful, energetic, cultural folk dance originating from the Punjab region of India in the late 1800s. Joyful is truly the best descriptive for this dance style, followed by energetic. Bhangra is a celebratory dance that is currently trending all over social media, becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Once you experience it, you'll understand why.
Heard the BUZZ? Ready to experience the VIBE? Club Vibe is an exercised based dance format which cohesively blends authentic studio style dance with cutting edge fitness to deliver a fun, non-stop, safe and results driven workout that appeals to all levels and abilities.
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.
Take a trip down Hip Hop lane with a Latin/Caribbean flair. In this All Levels Hip Hop class you will perform a wide range of hip hop choreography while dancing to Latin Rap, Reggaeton or Latin Trip music. As Hip Hop has spread to the Caribbean, this all American dance genre has influenced a new generation of Latin music blending cultures and informing the evolution of a new Hip Hop sub genre worldwide. If you love Latin Hip Hop artists such as Farruko, Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, Fat Joe, or Ozuna, this is your jam!
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.
Experience the joy of movement in this beautifully expressive Modern dance class. Great for all levels, this style of Modern is Graham, Dunham and Limon inspired: athletic, strongly musical and highly rhythmic. Taught by Bene, whose choreographic inspiration is always driven by how the music "asks the body to move", this class is all about kinesthetic connection. If you've ever taken any of Bene's other classes (Salsa Blast, Caribbean Calypso, Afro Caribbean, and Afro Modern), you know that ”Feel the music!!” is not only her directive, it's also her mantra.
