Dance101

Acquire the flexibility of a dancer by stretching in the way dancers do. You don't need a background in dance to reap the benefits of this training. Following a brief warm up (to prepare your body for optimal results), this meditative and flowing stretch moves ever so slowly from one position to another like a beautiful dance. The stretch segment begins with restorative therapy to align the spine and lubricate the joints, then moves into more aggressive stretches which use breath to break through limitations. 

What's up, What's up! Stop what you're doing and come drop it like it's hot. Do you think you can get low and get crunk? We dance to the best, crazy, and latest sounds in Hip Hop. This is A-Town Style (that's right, Atlanta's very own) hip hop moves taught by the incomparable Kevin Tyson.

How do you become a dancer... or just look like one? You regularly take a class like this. Ballet Barre Fit is a musical hour long instructional ballet barre class that uses the repetition of exercises not only to burn calories but also to also teach you this beautiful physical art form. In Ballet Barre Fit: arms acquire definition; thighs thin out; abs flatten.

This instructional class is for the seasoned beginner or the returning dancer who is eager to advance quickly - with confidence. Center work challenges the core and is a logical progression away from the support of the barre. Ballet Center will make you a stronger dancer because all balance and control originates from your center core. Acquire more power and notice how this training strengthens you in other genres: whether ballet, jazz, lyrical or contemporary.

In our opinion, Ballet is the new yoga. There are many parallels between these two genres. For instance: like Yoga, Ballet is transformational. You may break only a light sweat, but it's physical effects are tremendous. Not convinced? Take a look at professional ballerinas - believe us, they didn't get that way by going to the gym. This class capitalizes on Ballet center work, along with deep stretching and toning to give you the benefits of Ballet training without the tutu.

A total-body workout for dancers. Think: sculpting, strengthening, and muscular endurance. Join Katie Britt in this hour long hybrid class that applies the science behind today's popular Barre workouts (targeted isolations and time under tension) to strengthening the very muscles you need strong for dance. Watch your dance game level up - whether Hip Hop, Jazz or Ballet.

Experience a 2018 spin on a centuries old tradition. Burlesque catapulted to modern day popularity in the U.S. through variety shows, cabarets, clubs and theatres, combining bawdy comedy with female striptease. Fast forward to 2018: using musical artists like Christina, Janet and Prince (with some occasional throwbacks like Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughn), our burlesque jazz class emphasizes the female tease while incorporating jazz technique.

This beautiful class uses contemporary movement to tell a story. Great for beginners, this class experience is heavy on expression with only one or two technical elements. Drawing from a basis in Jazz dance, Meghan's choreography inserts you into the song using easy to master steps that are woven together in a series of beautiful sequences that speak to the heart.

The first thing that will hit you (like a 2 x 4) is the playlist. Fantastic club remixes (not available elsewhere) that will inspire you to shake that booty for real. This class is a party. People screaming, dancing and throwing out that kind of carefree energy that comes with downright bad A#$ joyful movement. Be prepared to sweat up a storm, scorch a ton of calories in an hour that's going to feel like 15 minutes.

Stretch, move, tone and condition every muscle you've got as your mind quiets down. Dancer's Stretch is such a unique experience... It's yoga, pilates, dance, floor barre and boot camp.... all rolled into a one hour performance. This uniquely blended class begins with an intense body blast of conditioning (arms, shoulders, back, abs, glutes, legs) designed to strengthen and tone and raise your body temperature for optimum (injury free) stretching.

Step into the soulful imagination of Monica "Mo" Noble; this is dance according to Mo, an evolutionary journey through hip hop, jazz, contemporary and lyrical with the emotional impact of life's hard and joyful lessons. This class is pure expressive choreography. Put your technique to work and experience the joy of dance. Light technical warm up, followed by choreography which will remind you why you dance and why you can't live without it.

Ignite your inner Latin fire in Fuego!, a salsa footwork class that feels more like a party than the instructional class that it actually is. Join one of Dance 101's most loved teachers, D. Norris, as he teaches you some really smooooooth salsa footwork which will not only "work you out" but also add some Latin styling to the way you move.

Grab your heels and join Kimmie for this beginner heels class designed to ignite the sexy within while learning how to properly dance/perform in heels. So whether you are feeling smart, sassy or sophisticated... grab your stilettos and strut across the dance floor enjoying an hour of excitement and empowerment. No dance experience is necessary. Confidence required!

This beginner class is for the ambitious dancer who is hungry for professional quality hip hop artistry (taught at a slower, more manageable pace). Step into class with John James and get a taste of his extraordinary talent for pairing movement to music. You're gonna love this. His stylized groove catapulted him into a professional career as a touring dancer - which continues when he's not teaching at the 101.

It's getting Hot in Herre! Become, grow and evolve. Break past your boundaries, reach out and GRAB IT. Experience the artistry of John James - unrestricted, uncensored and in full force. Sink your soul into emotive choreography that focuses on clean, fluid and intelligent movement. JJ's choreography is strong on musicality - requiring you to dance inside the music, not on top of it. Be a physical instrument in the orchestra: connect with the message, the groove...all of it.

Smooth, fluid and funky hip hop that's great for beginners.... This fun, high-energy dance workout has imaginative and easy-to-follow choreography set to an irresistible playlist containing ALL your dance favorites: Michael Jackson, Usher, Outkast, Prince, Janet, Black Eyed Peas, Killer Mike, Ciara, DJ Snake, Calvin Harris and more.

If Hip Hop had been invented by a woman, it would look like this. A feminine and sexy interpretation of an otherwise sharp and edgy dance style, this type of hip hop is most often seen performed by Britney Spears, Missy Elliot and Beyonce Knowles. Very sultry, FLOW choreography emphasizes movement of the neck, shoulders and hips over syncopated arm and footwork.

We know you've heard about this class... and if you're reading this, you might as well go ahead and sign in. Come experience the choreographic imagination of Lauren Banks. Her Contemporary class uses ballet vocabulary (in parallel) to explore the body's communicative abilities. This class will help you become more aware of your body's inherently expressive nature. Inside Out provides a space for your body to express itself and guide you in recognizing the expressiveness of movement.

Welcome to the world of physical poetry. This is  Contemporary dance!  Popularized over a decade ago by the TV show So You Think You Can Dance, this style of movement is characterized by its expressiveness.  In this Introductory class, you will learn to explore your body's communicative abilities through graceful, large movements (#cardiofitness) that follow the story line in a song (#somuchfun).

High energy, upbeat, and maybe even sassy. This hip hop class will get you movin' and groovin' to anything from Salt n Pepa to Big Freedia. No two dances are the same, but there's a good chance some booty shaking will be involved. Fun moves at a beginner's pace, this class is a good starting point for anyone who's new to hip-hop while also reigniting that flame for the old pro. 

If Michael Jackson, Gene Kelly and Usher were your dance heroes, how might you move? Spend an hour with the King of Hearts, Jared (J-Roc) James and find out. Principal dancer and choreographer for Hip Hop Dance Sensation "Royal Flush", Jared's choreographic style is smooth, fluid, graceful and controlled. He will rock you on the groove, never missing a beat or a pop. Great playlist keeps you moving to the greats from Usher to Rockie Fresh, JT, and Ludacris... to the Jackson 5.

This class is called Jazz Roulette because of Caitlin's vast choreographic repertoire-- which includes every incarnation of Jazz imaginable: Commercial Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Broadway jazz and Burlesque... (Lyrical Jazz has its own class on Wednesdays 5:30pm). This 90 minute class includes a full technical warm-up and across-the-floor sequences before heading into the combination.  If you are a serious Jazz dancer, you will thrive in this class.

If you don't already love jazz, you are about to. If you've never explored the many incarnations of Jazz: Funk, Lyrical, Latin... even Disco, get ready to.  If you're a little shaky on your turns, get ready to let that go, too.  This wonderfully inspiring and instructional class begins with a 20 minute conditioning & stretch segment, followed by 5-8 minutes of Turning Drills (to drive the fundamentals of turning into your physical memory). The remaining 30 minutes is devoted to learning a combination that focuses on a particular style of Jazz choreography - because there are many.

If Michael Jackson, Gene Kelly and Usher were your dance heroes, how might you move? Spend an hour with the King of Hearts, Jared (J-Roc) James and find out. Principal dancer and choreographer for Hip Hop Dance Sensation "Royal Flush", Jared's choreographic style is smooth, fluid, graceful and controlled. He will rock you on the groove, never missing a beat or a pop.

Welcome to Latin Fiesta! This introductory level Latin cardio dance class puts an imaginative hip hop spin on traditional Latin footwork (salsa, bachata, etc). The result is a really fun and bouncy dance workout that also teaches you really fun choreography. Follow along to an eclectic playlist of Caribbean sounds (Reggaeton, Tropical (Salsa), Bachata, Merengue, etc) that will transport you away from your cares.

This is not a class.... it's an experience. Come dance with a true entertainer and choreographer who is famous for the smack down high cardio soaking wet workout he delivers. The minute he steps into class and walks over to cue up his music... you KNOW something is about to happen. Ladies and Gentlemen.. this is Kevin Maddox. Superstar! Kevin's all levels fitness based dance class offers a high intensity workout which spices up simple hip hop moves with infectious energy that is non-stop.

Music Videography is a feminine, girl boss style of hip hop which is often seen backing up strong female artists in music videos and on tour (hello Beyonce, Megan Trainor, Ariana Grande). Think struts, formations, hair whips and attitude - there's nothing #basic about this class. Choreography is set and taught to the lyrics of a song which creates a performance quality experience.

Dance is the physical language of music, and when you study with Kevin Zhou you will become fluent. In his class, you will explore a wide variety of hip hop styles, each one inspired individually by the accompanying song. While one class might be energetic and fast paced, the next could be smooth, graceful or maybe even robotic. This class will train not only your body as a dancer, but also your mind and ears to listen and interpret music with more detail and maturity.

Ready to make the jump up a level from Hip Hop Fit? Next stop: NRG! This one-of-a-kind experience blends Hip Hop with the Theater Arts (D No's two loves) in this playful (and often comic) story of movement that makes a lot more sense when you take the class ha! When he's not teaching at dance 101, D directs and choreographs plays of all genres but mostly comedies.

Step out of the audience and into your favorite musical- front and center! This class offers a fun way to learn choreography from your favorite Broadway shows like West Side Story, Footloose, A Chorus Line, and Chicago. A truly delightful class for those of you who love Broadway musicals. Deepen your appreciation for this whimsical dance art by experiencing choreography that has delighted audiences for decades! This beginner level class assumes you've had some prior dance training.

Calling all Atlanta DIVAS! Let your hair down (literally- hair whips are strongly encouraged here) and dance to some of the hottest POP music around. Influenced by the moves of Britney, Beyonce and Janet, this class is for anyone who wants to learn some of the iconic POP steps without traveling to LA. One specific piece of technique will be highlighted- then echoed in Peter's sizzling jazz choreography: Learn it then dance it out!

This ballet class is for the classical ballet enthusiast as well as the contemporary artist looking to strengthen their technique. Class follows a traditional one hour and 30 minute format with the majority of class time conducted at the barre. Tara moves at a decent pace to challenge her students, but in a casual and open environment conducive to the creative process and learning regardless of proficiency. Come fall in love with ballet again and actually enjoy yourself in the process!

Taught by one of Atlanta's brightest shining Hip Hop stars: Q Harper, this Intermediate level class is energetic and versatile. Sometimes you'll be getting down with your gangster self and other times you'll be sailing across the floor like a smooth criminal. Here's your opportunity to dance with an award winning performer who is excited to share his passion for hip hop with you. Take the deeper dive into performance quality movement.

The first thing that will hit you (like a 2 x 4) is the playlist. Fantastic club remixes (not available elsewhere) that will inspire you to shake that booty for real. This class is a party. People screaming, dancing and throwing out that kind of carefree energy that comes with downright bad A#$ joyful movement. Be prepared to sweat up a storm, scorch a ton of calories in an hour that's going to feel like 15 minutes.

Dancing for fun or to drop weight is the ideal fitness plan - in our opinion. But don't stop there... you must build muscle. Muscle mass spikes your metabolism and provides strength and muscular definition. Join Ashleigh for a musical hour of isotonic and isometric exercises designed to firm and tone All the Right Places.

Let your hair down, maybe put on a little makeup and wear something cute for this class because JR is going to bring out the Diva in you.  This hour long cardio dance class will get your heart rate up for sure, yeah ok. It'll be a good workout and productive.  But what makes it special is the magic JR brings to this experience.  Curated playlist is a who's who of divas:  Ariana, Britney, Lizzo, Madonna, RuPaul, Todrick, Freedia, Lady Gaga, Janet, etc.

Light a bonfire, get out your drums, unleash your inner gypsy! Serpentine is a tribal belly dance fusion that focuses on a more intense breakdown of muscle isolations and the musicality of sensual dance. This is a continual movement class that builds with the music and flows from slow isolations to fast paced drills. Build your confidence and learn to mesmerize with your body while improving strength, flexibility, and fluidity as well as burn some major calories!

Join the ever versatile and knowledgeable Lauren Banks in this spinal alignment-based stretch. All flexibility and great health originates from the spine and stretch classes that build upon a spinal alignment foundation are the most effective in not only preserving healthy organ function (with efficient metabolic processes being one benefit) but also in achieving crazy great flexibility. This hour focuses on alignment in both the conditioning and stretching elements.

Want to make some noise? This drop in class is ideal for those who are returning to Tap after taking some time off or anyone who has completed our introductory Discover Tap series*. Whether you need a refresher, return to basics kind of a class or wanting to put into practice what you've recently learned, this class presents the basic rhythms and combinations which are the foundation of this incredibly fun dance genre.

Have you missed your tap shoes?  Well, pull them out of storage, dust them off, tighten your teletones and come on over. This beginner level class assumes you have some tap experience (no matter how long it's been) and will help you remember what made you love tap in the first place. Lindsay Thiel, founder of the UGA Tap Dawgs, is an inspirational tapper and equally passionate teacher.

From Trinidad to dance 101 Atlanta, Soca has arrived! Not for the faint of heart, this new genre of music and dance is the newest incarnation of calypso (Soca comes from "soul of calypso") and is the soundtrack to Trinidad's Grand Carnival which erupts in the streets of Port of Spain every year in February. With an infectious sound and joyful movement, Soca is quickly gaining international attention.

This class will build upon Beginner Turns & Leaps by incorporating more challenging sequences across-the-floor with Beg/Int level jumps, leaps and turns.  At this level of training, you will develop greater control, technical understanding and strength to not only help you execute more advanced skills, but to also do them safely.  This instructional class is perfect for dancers who are preparing for pro dance team and theatre auditions, as well as those of you who simply want  a few more tricks in your dance bag. 

Fresh off the stage and into the studio, step into this ultra hot, uber fun and sexy Video POP (jazz) class taught by the Pop Diva himself, Peter! From Beyonce's hair whips to Janet Jackson's precision, from Britney's sultry moves to JLo's spice- this class has all the fun stuff without any technical elements.  Bring a towel and bottled water- it's gonna be fire!

Grab your mat and let's get moving! Beginning with centering breaths followed by a specific flow designed for dancers (or anyone looking to increase flexibility and strength), this class will take you on a personal journey. The warm-up consists of a simple breath-to-movement flow which sets your pace. Then it gets creative! Yoga has thousands of postures so every class will be different- all with a focus on balance, alignment and core. Some yoga experience is recommended however modifications will be offered for those who need it, and enhancements encouraged for those working on their next level of practice.