Public Classes
African Dances
High-spirited, folkloric dances expressing narratives from across the African continent. Fast-paced and rhythmic, these total-body workouts also provide a powerful cultural experience. Live traditional drumming accompanies every class, from beginner to experienced. Dance techniques include West African and Sabar.
Afro-Caribbean
Journey through African and Caribbean folkloric dance traditions, and expand your understanding of their integral role in the development of American dance. Classes are available for beginners as well as more experienced students and include Haitian Folkloric, Dunham, and Afro-Cuban techniques.
Ballet
The dance standard for grace and precision of movement, ballet sculpts the entire body while promoting flexibility, proper alignment, and strength. Whether ultimate novice or experienced dancer, the Ailey Extension has a ballet class suited to your abilities.
Capoeira
Experience the beauty of this rhythmic Afro-Brazilian art form that blends martial arts, dance, and acrobatic movements. Capoeira has been known to increase agility, balance and coordination, flexibility, muscle strength, posture, and overall cardiovascular health. Live musicians contribute to the cultural workout experience. Classes are available for novice as well as more experienced students.
Contemporary
A multi-level, non-competitive class designed to improve harmony of movement through an expressive flowing series of combinations integrating Graham-based Modern, Horton, Yoga, and Ballet. Choreography builds throughout each week to fine-tune the body and develop artistic and technical performance. Students should have some prior experience with Horton and/or Ballet.
Fitness / Cardio
These animated classes fuse Latin, Indian, Middle Eastern, and other international dance styles in an approachable, dynamic, and entertaining medley of choreography that tones muscles and blasts calories. Variety of classes include The Masala Bhangra Workout®, SharQui™ Bellydance Workout, and
Zumba® Fitness. All levels are welcome.
Hip-Hop/Street
Immerse yourself in the culture of hip-hop as you learn to pop, lock, break, with classic moves like Da Mona Lisa and new choreography from the nation's best hip-hop dance crews, past and present. Vivacious and energetic, classes are available for novices through experienced and provide a great mix of cardio and stretching.
Horton
Created by Alvin Ailey’s mentor, Lester Horton, this is a major codified modern dance technique reputed to fortify, stretch, and strengthen the human body. Horton aims to correct physical faults and prepare you for any type of dancing you may wish to follow. Classes are available for beginners as well as more experienced students.
Jazz/Theatre Dance
Channel your inner Broadway dancer in these challenging and engaging classes that emphasize syncopation as well as expression, body alignment, and strength. Classes are available for beginners as well as more experienced students and include Jazz Basics, Broadway Jazz, and Theatre Dance.
Middle Eastern
Experience the beauty of Raks Sharki, Dances of the East. This technique emphasizes isolations, musical interpretation, stretches, and alignment. Props such as finger cymbals and veils are often incorporated into classes. All levels welcome.
Pilates / Stretch / Core
Learn how to prevent injury and target pain and muscle-tension by building a strong core, increasing flexibility, and using props such as blocks, balls, and foam rollers to stretch and self-massage. The tools that you learn in these classes will improve your everyday life and add range and balance to your dancing. All levels welcome.
Salsa
Whether your goal is to enjoy an evening dancing with friends or to prepare for stage performance, our salsa classes deliver a solid foundation and will give you confidence to add your own flair to the dance floor.
Samba/Afro-Brazilian
Explore the cultural diversity of Brazil through the movement and rhythm of its sexy samba music and dance style. A high energy workout set to the beat of live drums, beginner classes focus on samba from Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, while more advanced sessions explore various Afro-Brazilian styles like Afoxe, Mracatu, Frevo, and Maculele. There is no partnering in this technique.
Tap
Tap evolved from African-American and Irish-American folk dances and is integral to contemporary American musical theater. Learn coordination and rhythm while enjoying a challenging and engaging workout.
Yoga
Yoga is known to build strength and increase coordination and flexibility. We offer multiple styles that are appropriate for students of every level. Instructors provide personal attention, ensuring that each student has a safe and enjoyable yoga practice, leaving relaxed and refreshed. Classes are available for students at every level of experience.