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"Exercises for Better Balance" / Krista Miller
It's agreed that everyone can always improve their balance! In this episode, Krista walks you through exercises that will help you improve your body alignment and subsequently, your pirouettes. To test your core and balance even more, we take our exercises to the block. Since yoga blocks are soft...
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Jazz: "Ooh Ahh… Just A Little Bit" / Danny Lawn
Danny is back with an intermediate jazz combo! In jazz, clean lines are a must, along with adding the dynamics that Danny explains throughout the class. This combo is all about celebrating being in love, so don't forget to add your own personality to the performance and as always, have a blast!
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Contemporary: "I Miss You" / Jenna Sousa
Get ready for a class that celebrates musicality and invites you to enjoy the pauses within the intricacies of choreography! Find those clean lines by paying attention to the details Jenna breaks down. And focus on the transitions between the pictures while expressing your authentic self in this...
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Music Video: Ellie Smith: "Everybody Loves Me"
Produced by The Space TV
Director: Cory Miller
Producer: Frankie Moreno
Choreographer: Lacey SchwimmerDancers: Nevaeh Eloi, Brooke Pliler, Berkleigh Davis, Yena Kim, Ella Mead, Alexandra Rademacher
Hair and Makeup: Randall Intrabartola
Production Assistants: Maddie Joiner, Sophia Capecci
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Trick Tips: "Coupe Jete Leap" / Krista Miller
Join Krista and Madeline as they demonstrate and explain how to proficiently execute a coupe jete leap. As you drag into the half coupe turn, prepare to explode from your standing leg and release those hips into the split. Land gracefully as you tuck your back leg and roll to the ground, keeping ...
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Jazz: "Clap Snap" - Jessica Richens
We are taking it back to the basics with this beginner jazz combo as Jessica explains how even a good dancer at any level is able to execute beginner choreography and make it look elite. The combo starts on "8" and keeps to that cadence for the first half, then goes back to a normal eight count f...
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Improv / Clara Ungaro
In today's class, we learn three improv tasks: expansion, resistance, and staccato. Expansion involves extending beyond your usual range, taking up more space, and expanding your energy outwards. Resistance is the intentional opposition or counterforce applied by a dancer's body while doing a par...
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“Injury Prevention” / Krista Miller
Grab your Journals and take note of a few helpful injury prevention tips from some the Launch class of '23. Let's discuss the cause of common dance injuries along with exercises and tip to help decrease pain while building strength, so we can all maintain a happy and healthy body. Be sure to ta...
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Contemporary: "Murder" / Katy Tate
Drawing inspiration from Katy's favorite choreographer, Bob Fosse, seize this opportunity to master dynamics and musicality. Craft a mood and breathe life into a character as you revel in the joy of performance. Enjoy!
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Jazz Funk: "My House" / Todd Flanagan
Elevate your dance game to the fierce beats of "My House." Embrace the unapologetic energy as she asserts her boss status. Follow suit and own the dance floor with sharp, crisp movements, maintaining a grounded presence while infusing your unique flair. Get ready to unleash your inner power and c...
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Trick Tips: "Progressions Part 2" - Krista Miller
In this class, we'll focus on mastering balance and seamless transitions across the floor. Our primary areas of emphasis will be the Arabesque and side extensions. Get ready to refine your technique and elevate your performance as we delve into the artistry of these graceful movements. Let's emba...
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Jazz: "Applause" - Austin Lee
This class is all about elevating your musicality, dynamics, and textures while having fun and just being able to smile while your dancing. Imagine that you are on stage in front of thousands of people and their applause is all for you! Own that spotlight and shine!
Level: Int/Adv.
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Contemporary: "Lighthouse" / Lonni Olson Page
The lyrics reflects the complexity of a deteriorating relationship and the emotional journey of letting go and finding the strength to move one. While dancing this combo, work hard to meditate on how you can apply that to your own life and connect with the story. Instead of just dancing and learn...
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Trick Tips: "Front Floats" / Krista Miller
In this class, our focal point will be a sophisticated turn that delves into advanced techniques. Specifically, we'll be honing our skills in front floats, emphasizing precise alignment and mastering the art of spotting. Get ready to elevate your dance proficiency as we explore the intricacies of...
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Jazz: "Scandalous" / Alexis Gilbert
Alexis is so excited to teach and share this combo with you. The musicality is quick but don't let that take away from the unique style of the choreography. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or stressed, remember, not about perfection, it's about having a good time.
Level: Int/Adv.
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Lyrical: "Back To Me" / Madeline Underwood
This class gives everyone the opportunity to sit back and let the music takeover. Throughout the class, let's work on releasing tension and letting the rhythm move us. Who doesn’t love a feel good combo? Have so much fun!
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Technique: "Advanced Jumps" / Krista Miller
Get ready for a dynamic session that kicks off with a legs and abs warm-up combo across the floor. Elevate your jump game by mastering a sequence involving turning discs and ronversailes. The focus is on refining our technique in Calypsos, Jetes, and Ponches... seamlessly transitioning into forwa...
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Commercial Funk: "I Want You Back" / Chase Benz
Transport yourself to the era of smooth style as you groove to classic commercial funk moves set to the iconic sounds of "I Want You Back", but remixed! This timeless track delves into themes of regret and the desire for a second chance. Channel the essence of the song as you dance – balancing th...
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Contemporary: "Golden Hour" / Katy Tate
Learn the epic combo to one of the most viral tracks of '23. Let the emotionality be your guide as you breathe your own personal life into this dance. The key is to immerse yourself in the rhythm, turning each step into a playful exploration of movement. Join Katy and Reggie as you let the combo...
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Technique: "Training" / Krista Miller
We’ll start with a warm up, working through hamstring stretches, alignment, and penché stretches. Then we’ll work on our cores, with a focus on muscles for better balance. Finally finishing with inner thigh work, splits, and lower abs. Warmed up yet? Now it's on to progressions across the floo...
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Jazz Funk: "Show Me Love" / Christina Grady
Come feel the electricity of "club space" as we take it back to the free, full out energy of the Y2K dance clubs! This is all about bringing your fashion and making your individual choices as you own it. We'll start out with a little boogie and funk warm up then move into the all out club space...
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Hip Hop: "Dessert" / Joe Joe Grooves
Joe Joe is back! But instead of his usual grooves class he's switching it up with a hip hop combo! Get ready to have some fun, live your best life, and put your own stank on it with this high energy combination.
Level: Beginner
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Trick Tips: "Scissor Tilt Jump" / Krista Miller
Discover the artistry of dance with Krista and Kaitlin as they guide us through the intricacies of the Scissor Tilt Jump, an advanced trick tailored for experienced dancers. Unveil the secrets to mastering this captivating move, elevating our dance repertoire to new heights. Get ready to leap int...
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Jazz: "One Night Only" / Jessica Richens
Get ready for a lively jazz combo with a disco twist! As you learn the choreography, tune in to the dynamic sounds – from cymbals and drums to vocals and trumpets. Stay aware of each element as it enhances your dance moves and captures the essence of the combo. Dive into the syncopated beats as y...