Experience the excitement of moving to irresistible African rhythms, as well as music of today such as reggaeton, pop, and hip-hop. This beginning-level class combines various African and Afro-Caribbean techniques to give you a high-energy work-out. You'll leave class feeling strong and energized!

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Studying ballet is one of the most effective and elegant ways of improving posture, grace, flexibility, and strength. No experience needed for the beginning class; one year of training is recommended for advanced beginning, and at least two for intermediate.

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Experience the fun and energy of this exotic dance form! Enjoy low-impact aerobic exercise as you learn the basic moves of Middle Eastern belly dance. The advanced beginning class will introduce finger cymbals.

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Bhangra is a high-spirited, high-energy folk dance from Punjab, India. Traditionally performed at harvest celebrations, Bhangra has become popular world-wide. Basic steps and simple but lively choreography will be taught; this class is great exercise and great fun!

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Learn the exciting, sensual moves that have thrilled Indian movie-goers worldwide. Bollywood dance is a contemporary form of Indian dance combining classical Indian dance styles with belly dance and, yes, hip-hop! This class will give you a fun workout while exposing you to the wonderful music and culture of India.

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Break dancing originated in NYC in the early 70's and is one of the Four Elements of Hip-Hop. In this physically demanding, beginning-level class, you’ll learn moves such as toprocking, uprocking, and freezes, as well as footwork and power moves.

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You can pretend you're a star on Broadway in this fun musical theatre class! After a warm-up and across the floor exercises designed to develop your technique, you'll learn simple combinations from musicals such as The Wiz and Chorus Line, among others. For beginners as well as those with some dance experience.

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Get a great aerobic workout while learning this fun, high-spirited traditional American folk dance done to bluegrass and contemporary music. This is a beginning-level class; hard-soled or tap shoes recommended.

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Contact Improv Jams will be held every Sunday from 1:30-3 pm. $5 per person; all welcome. Call Janet Warner at 630-2576 for more info.

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Flamenco is a colorful, passionate dance originated by the Spanish Gypsies and known for its dramatic arm movements and complex rhythmic stomping. This beginning-level class will focus on basic flamenco techniques, including carriage and footwork; no experience necessary.

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These classes teach a fast-paced, high-energy "MTV-style" dance. After a short warm-up, class will focus on learning aerobic dance combinations done to "pop" and hip-hop music. Wear sneakers and be prepared to sweat!

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This contemporary lyrical class is based in ballet and modern dance. The unique choreography is fluid and organic, often using emotion to motivate the movement. The class emphasizes artistry and musicality, while it challenges the dancer to move in new, unconventional ways. Some prior training needed for continuing class.

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Modern and jazz dance are less formal than ballet, but still emphasize proper alignment and technique. No experience needed for the beginning class; one or more years of training recommended for advanced beginning. The intermediate class will focus on modern dance only, investigating the movement principles of Laban Movement Studies, release technique and countertechnique through dynamic movement phrases.

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You'll love the way you feel as you learn the beautiful, graceful movements of traditional dances from Hawaii (Hula) and Tahitia. As an added bonus, you'll tone and strengthen arms, legs, and abs, so come join the fun!

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