Open Company Class with the Kendra Kimbrough Dance Ensemble focuses on technique training for dancers who need professional level direction. All levels of dancers looking to create structure in their strengthening routine are welcomed to join and see gain guidance from this class. |
Haitian Folkloric Dance with Portsha is a high energy class in celebration of a rich, spiritual tradition. A dance experience guaranteed to UPLIFT, INSPIRE & INFORM! Representing various nations such as Mayi, Ibo and Nago, each dance has its own distinctive character, choreography and spirit. You will experience the meditative Yanvalou, the fiery rhythms of Petwo, to the playful and celebratory dances of Banda and Rara. Expect a high energy class in celebration of a rich, spiritual tradition. |
Contemporary with Erik explores dynamic movement that is founded in Ballet and Modern dance movement vocabulary like Cunningham infused with movement concepts in African diasporic dance genres and Talawa movement Technology. All levels of dance experience and body types are welcome! |
Reggaeton Fusion with Joseline is a place where you can channel your inner DIVA as we dance to the sounds of reggaeton music. All Levels and All Kinds of Gender Expressions are WELCOME here! Come join this safe, unique and inclusive kind of community where we spread nothing but love and support for one another. Please bring Knee Pads! <3 |
In Beginning Dance for Kids with Marianna Hester children will learn basic techniques in a fun and exciting way! The techniques they learn will help have a better understanding when they get older and take other classes. |
Afrofusion with Yeni Lucero is the KKDE company community dance class that empowers the individual to own their movement expression through the lens of Afro-Dance; Afrobeats, Afrohouse, Amapiano, Traditional West African Dance along with Contemporary (Dunham/Limon) & Hip-Hop. Ms. Lucero begins with a rich slow warm up followed by drills/ and footwork across the floor. Movement that introduces the student to the choreography they are learning. Ms. Lucero focuses on the delivery of content, a connection of mind and body. In addition takes time to explain and deliver the origin of the dances she is fusing so there’s contextual mindfulness and respect to African Dance. This class is INT/ADV but beginners are welcome to try. Ms. Lucero has taught all levels and know how to deliver to all learners. |
Lyrical Hip Hop with Anthony is a class that is focused on smooth, contemporary hip hoot some of your favorite R&B and Hip Hop tracks. My choreography is a fusion of street jazz and hip hop with a focus on performance and syncopated rhythms. |
Dunham Technique with Eyla is a holistic modern dance technique combining mind, body & spirit. The movement in Dunham comes from ballet, modern and African diasporic forms specifically Haitian Dance. Class will build upon itself beginning center floor, followed by Dunham Barre work (space permitting), progress across the floor and end with a movement combination that will bring all the elements we will work on in class together! All levels are welcome. Some dance experience preferred. |
Riddim Ballet with Linda will explore traditional and non-traditional ballet concepts focusing primarily on body alignment, musicality, terminology/language, and body/breath connection set to the feel good vibes of reggae music.Beginner Ballet class will focus more on alignment/positions, breath, terminology, and body connection via a simple barre and abbreviated centre. |
Rhythm Tap with Chi Chi introduces students to the basics of rhythm tap dance. Students learn the primary tap steps, various time step combinations, classic tap patterns and acapella rhythms. The class also incorporates beginning techniques for tap dance improvisation with & without music. |