Creative Healing and Fitness

This class is for students who have taken previous classes with Magdalene and are ready to explore Middle Eastern dance on a deeper level. We will continue to use the rhythms and music of North Africa to practice drills within specific philosophies and frameworks of dance. With practice, students will work by themselves and in groups to create fun and interesting combinations! This class can be taken on its own or paired with the Foundations class to sharpen technique. All classes with Magdalene are safe spaces, body positive, and supportive while deeply appreciating and respecting this dance’s cultures of origin.

In this foundational class, we will use the rhythms and music of North Africa to ease our bodies into figure 8’s, circles, sways, and shimmies!! This is a fun class that is good for the heart, mind, and the joints! All classes with Magdalene are safe spaces, body positive, and supportive while deeply appreciating and respecting this dance’s cultures of origin.

SHiNE™ is a dance fitness format that is getting global recognition for it’s simple yet effective choreography which is sure to make you sweat with a smile on your face. The choreography is rooted in traditional jazz, ballet and hip-hop and is designed for all dance abilities. Routines are set to popular music that are repetitive enough for the beginner, while still challenging enough for the more seasoned dancer. Come to a SHiNE Dance Fitness class and find your inner dancer. It’s your time to SHiNE!

Weekly on Thursday starting Jan 3, 2026 from 5-6 pm in Studio 2. Beginner-friendly ballet experience specifically meant to strengthen the adult body.

Drop-in students are welcome to this weekly Tap Dance class. It is open to ages 10 through adulthood. If you enjoyed the Adult Tap Dance classes this past summer 2025, then this would be a great continuation for you. If you’re new to Tap Dance but a little hesitant — just throw away the worries and try it out, and maybe bring a friend.