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Drop-In Classes

BEYONCÉ MIX | Hip Hop with Ashleigh
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CONFIDENT | Street Jazz with Nadeen
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CAME HERE FOR LOVE | Contemporary with Cierra
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The foundation of AVA Dance Company is our weekly drop-in classes that offer a welcoming, inclusive environment for adult dancers (18+) to share their passion for dance. Our drop-in classes allow you the flexibility to join when it fits your schedule, with a variety of styles taught by current or former industry professionals (many who have danced in the NFL and NBA). Read more about what to expect in class here!

Classes are primarily taught at an intermediate pace. Instructors can offer modifications to choreography to best suit your level and will answer any and all questions throughout class!

 

Interested in a slower, more beginner friendly pace? Check out our 101 classes! Seasoned dancers are recommended to check out our Pro/Advanced classes!

Our schedule is updated monthly and can be found on our website, booking app, and Instagram. We welcome dancers of all backgrounds to our classes and strive to be a safe environment for our community! 

Want to see more class videos? Head to our YouTube page!  

Class Styles

AVA Dance Company offers a variety of class styles so that all dancers can find something that suits them! A standard, one hour studio class will typically include: stretching, conditioning, warm-ups, and learning a combination of choreography. Our Jazz, Street Jazz, Contemporary and Technique classes may also have dancers go across the floor.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop often incorporates loose or structured, upbeat and energetic movement set to popular music. While most of our hip hop classes have a pro-style or industry influence, we do sometimes offer sensual hip hop (this will be noted in the class description).

Street Jazz

Street Jazz is described as a blend of hip hop and jazz styles that often have a sassy attitude. Choreography will often feature grounded motions mixed with technical elements such as a leap, kick, or turn. Most dancers take this class wearing sneakers.

Jazz

This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique, often sassy movement and technical elements such as leaps, turns and kicks. Expect clean lines and a mix of both sharp and fluid choreography in this class! Most dancers take this class either wearing jazz shoes, socks or barefoot. 

Contemporary

Contemporary is a more relaxed, expressive style of dancing that allows for more fluid, graceful movement rather than structured steps, as in traditional ballet dancing.  It combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Most dancers take this class either wearing socks or barefoot.

Pom

Pom is a dynamic style that blends strong, precise arm placements typically seen in cheerleading with street jazz/hip hop choreography and technical skills. Dancers often learn the choreography and perform with physical poms, which emphasize the motions. If you have poms, you're encouraged to bring them to class! If you don't have them, we have a few pair that you can borrow! Most dancers take this class wearing sneakers.

Heels

Heels class infuses sultry movements with a street jazz style of movement, which will leave you feeling strong, sexy, and empowered! Floor work is common in this style of dance.

Not sure what type of heel you should bring to class? We suggest a shoe that has support around your ankle and an open toe for maximum mobility. The height of the heel should be something that you are comfortable with! Note: while heels are encouraged, they are not required for this class! 

Musical
Theater

Get ready to join the ensemble! The soundtrack to this class could be a nod to either a classic or modern musical theater production and will incorporate jazz technique with stylistic influences of Broadway. It emphasizes storytelling through movement, sharp lines, musicality, and performance quality. Most dancers take this class either wearing jazz shoes, socks or barefoot. 

Technique

Our technique classes will bring you back to the basics! Re-root a variety of your turns, leaps, and jumps with one of our professional instructors. In addition to breaking down the motion of a skill, you will also receive tips for how to improve outside of the studio. Most dancers take this class either wearing jazz shoes, socks or barefoot. 

Tap

Break out the tap shoes! Our Tap classes combine the fundamentals of the style with modern choreography. Our standard Tap drop-in classes are best suited for dancers who have previous training in the style.

Sensual
Street Jazz
and Hip Hop

Sensual Street Jazz and Sensual Hip Hop have similar sensuality and feminine tones as a heels class, but without wearing the shoe! This choreography will have you feeling sexy and empowered with the comfort of being flat foot. 

Specialty Classes & Series

Specialty Classes

AVA Dance Company will occasionally offer specialty classes and series for dancers who are searching for a longer learning opportunity. Stay tuned to our Instagram for when the below (or new specialty classes) become available!

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Workshops & Masterclasses

One Off

These classes are 90 minutes to 2 hours long and feature high caliber guest instructors. The additional time allows dancers to dive into the learning process & be more intentional with their performance. Watch Here!

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Technique Series

3-4 Weeks Long (length may vary)

Develop your technical skills week after week with consistent training from one of our professional instructors. Dancers may choose to participate in the entire series or drop in if space permits. Classes are one hour long. 

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Solo Series

Length will vary

Solo Series provides dancers with a professionally filmed solo video for your own use! During this series, you will learn choreography, rehearse, and change into a performance outfit to film a solo! Watch Solo Series Videos!

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Pro Training Program

4-5 Weeks

This series caters to those who are interested in pursuing a professional dance career in the NFL/NBA. Each week will have a unique pro-prep focus & dance style and are taught by current professionals. Watch Here!

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Tricks Workshops

One Off

Work on intermediate/advanced hip hop & jazz tricks with professional instructors! Skills may include kip-ups, headsprings (hip hop), turning discs, turns in second (jazz) and more! 

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Summer Dance Intensive

One Day

This 5 hour workshop will allow dancers to cross train styles, improve performance quality and build confidence under the instruction of  pro-style industry veterans. Watch Here!

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AVA 101 Series

Drop-In & 2 Week Sessions

101 classes are for the beginner level dancer & provide a slower paced, welcoming environment. During the 2-week format, you'll learn 1 combo over two weeks. 101s are also offered as 1-hour drop-ins each month Watch Here!

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AVA Advanced Series

Drop-In

Advanced classes cover more challenging choreography & are taught at a faster pace. These classes are recommended for experienced dancers who want to challenge themselves & taught by current and former pros.

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