CLASSES FOR TEENS & ADULTS
(adult classes are for ages 17 and up unless otherwise posted)
Beginner Salsa On "2"
This course is specifically designed for students who have never danced before or have very limited experience dancing. The course focuses on the fundamentals of the dance to provide a comprehensive introduction to salsa. This includes understanding the structure of the music to enable you to dance on time with the music and learn the basic step, side basic step, back step, right turn and cross body lead. It also focuses on how to dance with the proper posture, balance and control.
Advanced Beginner Salsa On "2"
Once you build a solid foundation in the Beginner class, the Advanced Beginner class incorporates additional solo footwork, which are called “shines” and additional partner work while still applying the fundamental concepts to more complicated moves. This class will help you enjoy the music, dance in unison with your partner and learn something new every class following a structured curriculum.
Intermediate Salsa On "2"
The Intermediate Salsa class continues to apply the concepts learned in the previous courses, but incorporates more intricate solo footwork and partner work. This class will help you to consistently improve posture, balance, control, spacing and timing, while following a structured curriculum.
Advanced Salsa On "2"
The Advanced Salsa class will let you apply all the concepts you have mastered in the previous courses to complex solo footwork and partner work. This course includes isolations, syncopation and musicality.
Bachata (Open Level)
Ages 15 and up (younger ages upon instructor's discretion)
Bachata is a type of music that originated in the Dominican Republic. This class covers some basic steps as well as open footwork danced to this popular music and introduces basic/intermediate partner work combinations as the class progresses.
Ballet Fit
This class is a ballet inspired body conditioning class, which promotes flexibility, core stability and improves body alignment. No prior dance experience required.
Belly Dance
This is a dance form tracing as far back as ancient Egypt. Belly Dancing emphasizes controlled movements from the torso to the hips in addition to articulated isolations, undulations and emotional expressions.
Booty Bootcamp
Build your best Booty in our Booty Bootcamp! This class focuses on exercises targeting your thighs, glutes, abs and lower back giving you the sculpted look you always wanted. Bring your yoga mat, your stamina and let's get ready to sweat.
Adult Ballet (Open Level)
This class focuses on general ballet technique through barre work, as well as center-floor. Dancers will learn choreography for the recital. Recital performance is not mandatory. No prior ballet is required for this class. All dancers must wear split-sole ballet slippers.
Adult Hip-Hop Grooves
Instructor breaks down most styles of Hip-Hop from Locking, Krump, Foot Work, Street Jazz dynamics, etc. for half of the class. The last half of the class will focus on teaching a couple of 8 counts of intricate choreography. However, the class will be structured as a groove class that will drill the same moves numerous times and can also serve as a very cardio intense workout.
Pumps and Grinds
ATTENTION LADIES: Looking for a confidence booster? This class is for all you ladies out there looking to get a nice work out, learn some awesome routines and feel sexy while doing it! With a fuse of R&B and Hip Hop music, this class is full of fierce, sassy and sexy routines. We are the ONLY dance studio in Bayonne that offer a Heels class for women! Music and Choreography are at a mature level.
Ages 18+ (or upon approval of Instructor)
