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Experience Capoeira—the Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates dance, acrobatics, and music! All ages, pay-what-you-wish starting at $5.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is a progression from the New to Fundamentals class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 1 year. This class takes the novice dancer from facing the barre to turning sideways with one hand at the barre, begins focusing on simple use of port de bras and completing a full barre.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is a progression from the Fundamentals Il class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 2 years and understand basic terminology. This class performs barre work with one hand on the barre.

In this introductory props class, you’ll practice the art of belly dance while incorporating the graceful manipulation of a veil and the crowd-pleasing act of balancing props.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

Raqqesat Naima is a Sahara Dance student company dedicated to mastering the Advanced 1 curriculum for stage performance. This performance class culminates in a public performance at the Sahara Dance Summer Caravan.

Emphasis is on introducing more complex traveling combinations and isolations, building familiarity with common rhythms, music genres, and folklore styles, reinforcing conditioning and safe execution of movement, and developing body and spatial awareness.

Enjoy a class full of shimmies, drills, combinations, traveling steps and turns. Emphasis is on quality movement execution, musical interpretation, alignment, stamina, and whole-body awareness.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is a progression from the Fundamentals Il class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 2 years and understand basic terminology. This class performs barre work with one hand on the barre.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

In this outdoor art workshop, sound & visual artist Jeneen Piccuirro will use crystal bowls to bring us into a meditative state and guide us through a neurographic art making process. All skill levels welcome!

Join us every Saturday for salsa classes covering Rueda de Casino, from new beginners to very advanced levels. No partner needed, just show up and pay in class.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is a progression from the New to Fundamentals class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 1 year. This class takes the novice dancer from facing the barre to turning sideways with one hand at the barre, begins focusing on simple use of port de bras and completing a full barre.

Bellydance Fundamentals is a movement class based on sacred movement and rhythms. This class is open to various levels of ability. Students will learn to honor their bodies and inner goddess while working out and getting fit.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is a progression from the Fundamentals Il class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 2 years and understand basic terminology. This class performs barre work with one hand on the barre.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

Delve deeply into specialty dance topics with resident teachers and world touring guest artists.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

Unplug, unwind, and make something by hand at our feel-good pottery night, no experience needed. This guided clay workshop is all about making something fun while you sip and socialize.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is a progression from the New to Fundamentals class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 1 year. This class takes the novice dancer from facing the barre to turning sideways with one hand at the barre, begins focusing on simple use of port de bras and completing a full barre.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles. Basic strength building, flexibility and body awareness will be a major component of this class.

This class is a progression from the Fundamentals Il class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 2 years and understand basic terminology. This class performs barre work with one hand on the barre.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is for advanced dancers. Students will strengthen their understanding of alignment principles, improving full body coordination, and implementing basic transference of weight.

This class is for beginner II jazz technique. Students will strengthen their understanding of alignment principles, improving full body coordination, and implementing basic transference of weight.

This class is for intermediate ballet dancers. Students will strengthen their understanding of alignment principles, improving full body coordination, and implementing basic transference of weight.

This class is a progression from the New to Fundamentals class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 1 year. This class takes the novice dancer from facing the barre to turning sideways with one hand at the barre, begins focusing on simple use of port de bras and completing a full barre.

This class is for beginner II ballet dancers. Students will strengthen their understanding of alignment principles, improving full body coordination, and implementing basic transference of weight.

Deepen your understanding of key rhythms that are part of an essential belly dance repertoire, and fundamental knowledge of different belly dance styles. Enjoy a class full of shimmies, drills, combinations, traveling steps and turns.

This class is for students who have a solid understanding of ballet fundamentals and are ready to progress to more challenging steps and combinations. Focus is on improving technique, coordination, and musicality.

This class is a progression from the Fundamentals Il class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 2 years and understand basic terminology. This class performs barre work with one hand on the barre.

Experience Capoeira—the Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates dance, acrobatics, and music! Each class begins with a touch of history and song, followed by a dynamic warm-up.

Experience Capoeira—the Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates dance, acrobatics, and music! All ages, pay-what-you-wish starting at $5.

This class is for intermediate ballet dancers. Students will strengthen their understanding of alignment principles, improving full body coordination, and implementing basic transference of weight.

Kelly Buchanan will explain the rules governing conduct and how they are enforced in New Zealand and Australia, where members of parliament have faced sanctions for actions such as performing a haka or wearing a burqa.

This class is a progression from the New to Fundamentals class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 1 year. This class takes the novice dancer from facing the barre to turning sideways with one hand at the barre, begins focusing on simple use of port de bras and completing a full barre.

In this introductory props class, you’ll practice the art of belly dance while incorporating the graceful manipulation of a veil and the crowd-pleasing act of balancing props.

This class is for intermediate ballet dancers. Students will strengthen their understanding of alignment principles, improving full body coordination, and implementing basic transference of weight.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is a progression from the Fundamentals Il class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 2 years and understand basic terminology. This class performs barre work with one hand on the barre.

Emphasis is on introducing more complex traveling combinations and isolations, building familiarity with common rhythms, music genres, and folklore styles, reinforcing conditioning and safe execution of movement, and developing body and spatial awareness.

Raqqesat Naima is a Sahara Dance student company dedicated to mastering the Advanced 1 curriculum for stage performance. This performance class culminates in a public performance at the Sahara Dance Summer Caravan.

Enjoy a class full of shimmies, drills, combinations, traveling steps and turns. Emphasis is on quality movement execution, musical interpretation, alignment, stamina, and whole-body awareness.

This class is for students who have a solid understanding of ballet fundamentals and are ready to progress to more challenging steps and combinations. Focus is on improving technique, coordination, and musicality.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is a progression from the Fundamentals Il class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 2 years and understand basic terminology. This class performs barre work with one hand on the barre.

This class is for open level contemporary dancers. Students will strengthen their understanding of alignment principles, improving full body coordination, and implementing basic transference of weight.

This class is for students who have a solid understanding of ballet fundamentals and are ready to progress to more challenging steps and combinations. Focus is on improving technique, coordination, and musicality.

This class is a progression from the New to Fundamentals class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 1 year. This class takes the novice dancer from facing the barre to turning sideways with one hand at the barre, begins focusing on simple use of port de bras and completing a full barre.

Bellydance Fundamentals is a movement class based on sacred movement and rhythms. This class is open to various levels of ability. Students will learn to honor their bodies and inner goddess while working out and getting fit.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is a progression from the Fundamentals Il class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 2 years and understand basic terminology. This class performs barre work with one hand on the barre.

This class is for advanced dancers. Students will strengthen their understanding of alignment principles, improving full body coordination, and implementing basic transference of weight.

This class is for beginner II ballet dancers. Students will strengthen their understanding of alignment principles, improving full body coordination, and implementing basic transference of weight.

Discover the beauty and storytelling of Hula in this beginner-friendly workshop. Participants will learn about the cultural and historical significance of Hula, engage in gentle conditioning exercises, and practice basic steps and movements.

This class introduces the foundational principles and techniques of modern dance, focusing on body awareness, movement quality, and expressive potential.

This class is for intermediate ballet dancers. Students will strengthen their understanding of alignment principles, improving full body coordination, and implementing basic transference of weight.

This class is for students who have a solid understanding of ballet fundamentals and are ready to progress to more challenging steps and combinations. Focus is on improving technique, coordination, and musicality.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class introduces the fundamentals of Modern and Horton techniques, focusing on strength, flexibility, and expressive movement. Suitable for beginners.

This class is a progression from the New to Fundamentals class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 1 year. This class takes the novice dancer from facing the barre to turning sideways with one hand at the barre, begins focusing on simple use of port de bras and completing a full barre.

This class is a progression from the Fundamentals Il class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 2 years and understand basic terminology. This class performs barre work with one hand on the barre.

This class builds upon foundational Modern and Horton techniques, focusing on more complex movement sequences, dynamic range, and performance quality. Prior experience in Modern or Horton is recommended.

Step into a bold, full-length modern fusion piece with a dark, powerful edge. This choreography blends precise belly dance technique with high-energy influences from hip-hop, creating a dynamic and expressive dance experience.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

This class is a progression from the Fundamentals Il class. Students in this level have been dancing for at least 2 years and understand basic terminology. This class performs barre work with one hand on the barre.

This 4-week Monday series is designed for dancers with prior finger cymbal experience with Crystal. The classes will focus on refining finger cymbal technique while building speed and precision.

Participate in a master class with Serges Essombo Ewan of MWENDI Traditional Cameroonian Ballet at the Cafritz Foundation Theater.

Free Foxtrot group class for adults during Open House Week.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

Free Cha Cha group class for adults during Open House Week.

DanceInTime Salsa Lesson featuring music composed for the class, held upstairs.

Youth summer programs for ages 3-18 are offered by Dance Loft on 14.

Adult summer dance intensive programs are offered by Dance Loft on 14.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

Includes a hands-on, primary source exploration and a guided experience in the Thomas Jefferson building. Groups booking a facilitated program are guaranteed exclusive access to The Source for their scheduled time.

Students explore a selection of millions of objects at the Library while building research and primary source analysis skills. Includes a Source Orientation, self-guided experience handouts, and free exploration of the space.

This class is for novice dancers, those who have never taken a dance class before or who may be returning after many years. Class is our most BASIC and faces the barre. This class focuses on alignment and basic feet position, port de bra, vocabulary and placement principles.

Learn to travel with isolations and layering. Expand your movement base to include foundational undulations and accents, turns and layering. Begin exploring Middle Eastern music rhythms and structure.

Participate in a master class with Sue Ann Forde of Kankouran at the Cafritz Foundation Theater.