All classes hosted virtually and in-person at our KKDE Dance Studio, unless space becomes limited, then class will move outdoors. Negative Covid test within 72 hours required for entry. For testing sites please email us at [email protected]
Weekly Classes
Join us for our weekly Afrofusion Dance Class with KKDE's Associate Artistic Director Yeni Lucero Afrofusion 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. |
Drawing from Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, and movement of the African Diaspora including House Dance All levels of movers are welcome and will be seen and nurtured in this class. Drawing from Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, and movement of the African Diaspora including House Dance, movers will hone physical health, build movement vocabulary, and respond to improvisational prompts to express their personal narratives. Through brief check in, warm up, across the floor, movement drills, choreography, freestyle and cool down, we will cultivate a healing environment both internally and externally in which movers feel safe and curious about how they “be” in this life/world. |
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. Channel your inner DIVA as we dance to the sounds of reggaeton music. All Levels and All Kinds of Gender Expressions are WELCOME here! Please bring Knee Pads! <3 |
If you are an aspiring professional dancer, need something fun to get your body moving or just want to feel sexy, this class is for you! This class is an Int/Adv Heels Class for all of my ladies in the Bay Area. If you are an aspiring professional dancer, have very little dance experience, need something fun to get your body moving or just want to feel sexy this class is for you! |
Hip House Soul is a fusion of dance styles that encompasses old to new school hip hop, house style footwork, and B boy band choreography Hip House Soul is Jamars signature dance style. Hip House Soul is a fusion of Jamar's favorite dance styles, combined it encompasses old to new school hip hop, house style footwork (with some tap influence), and B boy band choreography (think New Edition, Jackson 5, Backstreet Boys). Jamars Hip House Soul class is designed to challenge and enhance coordination, isolation, cardiovascular energy and overall dance swagg. JaMar teaches all ages and nationalities and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience of performing arts especially hip-hop dance to anyone who wants to learn. |
Students learn the primary tap steps, various time step combinations, classic tap patterns and acapella rhythms. This class 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. |
Body alignment, command, and improvisation are recurring themes in this class that are meant to be both informative and explorative. This virtual contemporary class will explore 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. Body alignment, command, and improvisation are recurring themes in this class that are meant to be both informative and explorative. All levels of dance experience and body types are welcome! |
Expect a high energy class in celebration of a rich, spiritual tradition. A dance experience guaranteed to UPLIFT, INSPIRE & INFORM! This class introduces the technique of Haitian Folkloric dance. 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. www.raratoulimen.com | IG: ashade411 |
Pilates is a system of exercises designed to to strengthen the core, increase body awareness, build muscle tone, and gain flexibility Pilates is a system of exercises designed to to strengthen the core, lengthen the spine, increase body awareness, build muscle tone, and gain flexibility. Pilates addresses the body as a whole, correcting asymmetries and chronic weaknesses to prevent injuries and bring the body back into balance. |
Dunham Technique 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. |
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Registration is now via Eventbrite. If you register on the spot, class is $15 and we can accept Cash or card (add $0.50 with Venmo). Master Classes have a different price, please see event details.
Classes are held at our studio space at 1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94612. We do have a limited capacity (to maintain social distancing), so please register ASAP to claim your spot. All dancers MUST wear a mask for the entire class and provide a negative Covid test. If you are feeling any Covid-19 related symptoms, please stay at home! If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected]! |