Dance Etc. - Adult Classes - Dance

fall offerings for adults

turn up dance fitness (women - ages 18+)

Turn Up Dance Fitness is a high-energy, HIIT hip-hop inspired dance class that feels like going to the club with your friends. You will be encouraged to live loudly, dance ruthlessly, and evolve unapologetically. Open and inclusive to all levels of fitness! This class will push you out of your comfort zone and won't fail to bring a smile to your face.

Fall 2024 Class Registration:
Thursday 6:45-7:40pm - [REGISTER NOW]

yoga (ages 18+)

Yoga is fantastic for adults because it offers a holistic approach to wellness, addressing both physical and mental health. It helps improve flexibility, strength, and posture, which can alleviate stress and tension from daily life. Additionally, yoga promotes mindfulness and relaxation, reducing anxiety and enhancing overall emotional balance. The practice encourages a deeper connection with oneself, fostering a sense of inner peace and resilience.

Fall 2024 Class Registration:
Sunday 9:00-9:55am - [REGISTER NOW]

ballet (ages 18+)

Ready to explore poise and grace through dance? Adult Ballet will challenge your body and mind, and is a great workout.

Fall 2024 Class Registration:
Tuesday 7:45-8:40pm - [REGISTER NOW]
Thursday 6:45-7:40pm - [REGISTER NOW]

Ballet offers numerous benefits for adults, beyond just its aesthetic appeal. Here are several reasons why you might find ballet to be beneficial:

Physical Fitness: Ballet is a rigorous physical activity that improves strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. It provides a full-body workout, toning muscles and increasing cardiovascular health.
Posture Improvement: Ballet focuses on proper alignment and posture, which can help adults improve their posture both in and out of the studio. This can alleviate back pain and prevent future issues.
Flexibility: Regular practice can gradually increase flexibility over time. This increased flexibility can enhance mobility and reduce the risk of injury.
Stress Reduction: Engaging in ballet allows adults to focus on movement and music, providing a mental escape from daily stressors. The concentration required during ballet can also promote mindfulness and relaxation.
Mental Stimulation: Learning and mastering ballet techniques challenges the brain, improving cognitive function and mental agility. It requires memorization of sequences, attention to detail, and coordination, all of which contribute to mental stimulation.

Tap (Ages 18+)

If you are looking for a fun and healthy way to improve your physical and mental health, then our Adult Tap class is the perfect class for you!

Fall 2024 Class Registration:
Monday 6:30-7:25pm - Beginner [REGISTER NOW]
Monday 7:30-8:25pm - Intermediate [REGISTER NOW]

Here are some of our favorite benefits of tap dance for adults:

Improved balance and coordination: Tap dancing requires you to use your core muscles to maintain your balance, and the repetitive movements help to improve your coordination.
Increased bone density: Tap dancing is a weight-bearing activity, which helps to increase bone density. This can help to prevent osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle.
Reduced stress and anxiety: Tap dancing is a great way to relieve stress and anxiety. The physical exertion and the focus required on the movements can help to clear your mind and relax your body.
Improved mood: Tap dancing can boost your mood and improve your overall sense of well-being. The endorphins released during exercise can have mood-boosting effects, and the social interaction of a tap class can also help to improve your mood.
Enhanced cognitive function: Tap dancing can help to improve your cognitive function, including your memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. The repetitive movements and the need to remember sequences of steps can help to challenge your brain and keep it sharp.

Belly Dancing (ages 18+)

Belly Dancing is excellent for your core, arms, legs, and back. Learn to belly dance for physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual expansion. Dance Etc.'s belly dancing classes are perfect for any experience level and any age. Our previous belly dancing classes have ranged in age from 18 to 71 years old. And no, you don't even have to show your belly!

Fall 2024 Class Registration:
Tuesday 6:00-6:30pm - Add-on Veil Choreo [REGISTER NOW]
Tuesday 6:30-7:25pm - [REGISTER NOW]

We're so excited to have Emily Marie teaching our Bellydancing classes. A Professional dancer, teacher, and artist who focuses on Raqs Sharqi, Emily Marie teaches beginner to advanced level students and shares the art of the dance and the culture in all her classes. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Emily Marie has also lived and worked in Vancouver, Canada. She has about 20 years under her belt of studying this dance form, teaching, and being a working professional dancer. Whether on the stage or the studio she shares her joy and passion for the dance. Join her for a Beginner Belly Dance class where you will learn the beginnings of Belly Dance Movements. We will focus on hip articulation, fluidity, posture, foot work, and learn some Arabic Rhythms typically used in music. This is a beginner class, no dance experience needed, just an open heart ready to dance.

teen/Adult Tumbling (ages 12+)

Are you an adult who tumbled when you were younger? There's no better way to get back into shape than to come back to the gym and work on those old tricks! We start with a nice, long warm-up and stretch, followed by drills, stations, and basic tumbling skills. Work at your own speed and level.

Fall 2024 Class Registration:
Tuesday 8:00-8:55pm - [REGISTER NOW]