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Ballroom, used loosely as a term that encompasses any style of dance that requires a partner, this class focuses specifically on the traditional styles of dance found in both the International and American Schools of Dance, primarily the smooth and standard categories. These dances include waltz, Viennese waltz, tango, fox trot, quick step, and east-coast swing. While this class focuses on partner dancing and the development of mastering the lead and follow, you do not need a partner to participate. The class instructor will guide you on the dance floor.

From east coast to west coast, jive, jitterbug, lindy, and everything in between, this class focuses on the elements of swing! We teach you all the basics and how to work with a partner in this fun social dance class. Even though this class focuses on partner styled dancing, you do not need a partner to participate. The class instructor will guide you on the dance floor. Participants in this class have the opportunity to visit one of Pittsburgh's largest swing dance clubs for weekly Saturday night dance parties if they so desire!

A fusion style of dance, incorporating elements of popping, locking, breaking, jazz, ballet, and tap, this style of dance is usually performed to hip hop, r&b, funk, electronic, or pop music. The foot work is intricate and is sure to challenge the dancer in a fun and energetic way. This class introduces the hip hop style in it's most basic form and is sure to make you holler for more!

Designed to give individuals the opportunity to learn many of the Latin ballroom and club dances such as cha-cha, salsa, hustle, swing, and night club sway, without the need of a partner. This class can also give individuals a cardio workout in a line dance form. Mini stretch and cool down segments are incorporated to keep you limber. You will gain better coordination and style on the dance floor. This course is not to be confused with Zumba. The content of this class teaches actual International and American category styled dance found in the Latin and Rhythm categories along with night club dancing. You are sure to get an individual workout but will certainly have the ability to easily transfer to partner-styled dancing if you desire to learn.

Not aerobics. Not high-impact, but you are sure to get your heart rate up and move consistently throughout class once you learn a few of the combinations. Learn actual line dances (some you know... Electric Slide anyone?! We are going waaaaay back)! There are so many! In fact, there are hundreds! Some are popular only in certain cities, and we are bringing them all to you! Come for exercise. Come for fun. Come to get ready for the next wedding or anniversary party when you take to the dance floor!

Drama Arts Music Dance Academics. We know that when it comes to first years for academics and extra curricular activities, you are making some of the toughest decisions ever for your child. It's about finding the right people to help teach your child.

Learn traditional ballet technique and combinations set to both a mix of classical and contemporary music. Participate in barre routines for the first half of class. Transition to center floor for fluidity training, and end on your mat for strength building and final stretch.

An upbeat class that focuses on core strengthening through choreography in center floor and across-the-floor work. This class uses classical jazz training from the Luigi Method while incorportaing modern day techniques to create an experience that is challenging yet easy to follow. This class can be done in both low impact and high impact forms.

Never tapped before, but would love to learn? Have you taken some tap lessons or grew up dancing and would like to put those shoes back on? This is the perfect course for you! Join us weekly for a tap dance warm up. We learn all the tap basics including various steps, weight distribution and technique. We take learned individual steps and put them to music for fun dance routines!

From east coast to west coast, jive, jitterbug, lindy, and everything in between, this class focuses on the elements of swing! We teach you all the basics and how to work with a partner in this fun social dance class. Even though this class focuses on partner styled dancing, you do not need a partner to participate. The class instructor will guide you on the dance floor. Participants in this class have the opportunity to visit one of Pittsburgh's largest swing dance clubs for weekly Saturday night dance parties if they so desire!