Want a fun way to support a good cause? JOIN US FOR CLASS!

Enjoy a new class series that celebrates the diverse make-up of New York based artists with 100% of proceeds supporting equitable access to Dancewave's youth educational programs.

All classes will be held at the Dancewave Center (182 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY) and are open to all-level movers ages 18+.

Questions? Email aje@dancewave.org.

Modern Jazz

Sunday, Jan 4 | 1 - 2:30pm

Teaching Artist: Audrey Madison

We provide open level classes for those of you who want to “Follow Your Joy!” Our classes begin with thirty minutes of exercise, designed to increase flexibility as well as strengthen, lengthen, and tone our bodies. Then We Dance, combining movements that incorporate a range of dance styles and music, to form different routines in every class. Our minds are challenged as we learn new sequences. Our hearts smile as we express ourselves creatively. Our spirits rise as we celebrate the joy of dance together!

Talitha Dance Zumba

Sunday, Jan 4 | 4:15 - 5:15pm

Teaching Artist: Talitha James

The vibrant energy of Talitha Dance Zumba classes is for every body. Connect to our diverse and inclusive wellness tribe, find freedom in your body with our movement progressions and modifications, and let the music lift your spirit. Whether you live on the dance floor or you have two left feet, you're bound to find a happy place here. Go on, save your spot and get ready to shine.

Rusty Ballet

Monday, Jan 5 | 7:30 - 8:30pm

Teaching Artists: Isaiah Newby with Dance Again

Oil up your joints and lift your spirits with some ballet warm ups and choreography. Combining beginner/intermediate level classical ballet barre and simple, adaptable choreography with an emphasis on self-expression. Creaky joints and cranky bodies are welcomed!

Hip Hop

Tuesday, Jan 6 | 6:45 - 7:45pm

Teaching Artists: Yxia Olivares with Dance Again

Whether you are just starting out or coming back to it again, this beginner level class will get you moving! You'll be led through a brief warm up and simple sassy choreography to your favorite hip-hop music from the 90s and 2000s.

Contemporary-ish

Wednesday, Jan 7 | 7:30 - 8:30pm

Teaching Artists: Kanami Kusajima, Dana DeFrancesco with Dance Again

Learn choreography that gets you moving expressively. There's less of an emphasis on super technical moves, making it adaptable for beginners and rusty non-beginners. Class will start with a warm up based on jazz/modern technique at a beginner level. There will be guided improv/freestyle to help you access your own expression, followed by choreography.

VXN Workout

Thursday, Jan 8 | 7:45 - 8:45pm

Teaching Artists: Kenia Polanco

Created for women, VXN aims to provide a safe space to shed roles and bridge the gap between auto-pilot and you feeling alive. New class takers burn anywhere from 400-600 calories and Veteran class takers, which means ones you've got the moves down, can burn up to 1,000 calories! No dance experience is necessary for this class and it is open to all levels of fitness.

Classes for a Cause

Classes that give back! 100% of proceeds support Dancewave's youth programs