The Adult Street Styles program offers sessional dance classes designed for students aged 16 and up who want to explore different styles of street dance. This program features three unique sub-programs—Adult Hip Hop, House, and Adult Heels—each catering to varying levels of experience in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Classes begin with a warm-up to build confidence and coordination, followed by skill-building exercises and choreographed sequences designed to inspire creativity and self-expression.
Each session will begin with a FREE workshop so that you can try out the style and the instructor before deciding if you'd like to register for the session.
We will start the class with some grooves, learn how to strut in heels along with steps across the floor, then finish with a sexy combo. The most important thing I want you to take away from my class is to enjoy yourself, enjoy the music and most importantly leave feeling sweaty and sexy!
The goal of this class is for students to leave feeling their most confident selves. All genders and identities are welcome! High heels are recommended for this class.
Schedule
| Friday (6:15-7:45PM) - Heels with Grace Simpson-Fowler |
This is an open-level class suitable to everyone, no matter your level of dance experience. In this class, Violetta will guide students through the basics of hip hop dance, from social "party dances" to freestyle dance concepts. Each class will begin with a fun warm-up, followed by some exercises for skills development and short choreographed sequences. Come listen to some great music and move your body in a safe and welcoming environment!
Schedule
| Tuesdays (6:15-7:30PM) - Hip Hop with Violetta Umanes |
This is the first of two House sessions.
This is an open-level class suitable to those with varying levels of dance experience. House is a style of street dance that was born in the clubs of Chicago and New York in the 1970's and 80's. It is danced to house music and emphasizes fast and smooth footwork.
This class will include a warm-up, learning basic house steps, and some creative freestyle tasks. Over the four-week session, students will learn a choreographed routine created from the steps taught during the classes.
This class focuses on musicality and helps students feel comfortable and relaxed in their dancing bodies. Expect to get sweaty and improve your cardio while dancing to some great (and fast) music!
Schedule
| Tuesdays (6:15-7:30PM) - House with Violetta Umanes |
This is the second of two House sessions.
This is an open-level class suitable to those with varying levels of dance experience. House is a style of street dance that was born in the clubs of Chicago and New York in the 1970's and 80's. It is danced to house music and emphasizes fast and smooth footwork.
This class will include a warm-up, learning basic house steps, and some creative freestyle tasks. Over the four-week session, students will learn a choreographed routine created from the steps taught during the classes.
This class focuses on musicality and helps students feel comfortable and relaxed in their dancing bodies. Expect to get sweaty and improve your cardio while dancing to some great (and fast) music!
Schedule
| Tuesdays (6:15-7:30PM) - House with Violetta Umanes |
This is an open-level class suitable to those with varying levels of dance experience. House is a style of street dance that was born in the clubs of Chicago and New York in the 1970's and 80's. It is danced to house music and emphasizes fast and smooth footwork.
This class will include a warm-up, learning basic house steps, and some creative freestyle tasks. Over the four-week session, students will learn a choreographed routine created from the steps taught during the classes.
This class focuses on musicality and helps students feel comfortable and relaxed in their dancing bodies. Expect to get sweaty and improve your cardio while dancing to some great (and fast) music!
Schedule
| Tuesdays (6:15-7:45PM) - House with Violetta Umanes |
Required Supplies
What to wear & bring for Street Styles classes:
- Comfy clothes (sweat pants or shorts and a t-shirt)
- Indoor runners/heels of choice for heels class
- Water bottle