Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative

This is an option for anyone hosting a class, or any event where payment is required by participants. This option also includes birthday parties, recitals, and performances.

For modern classes, we do recommend clothes that cover your arms and legs, since we are sometimes working on the floor. Also, in colder months our space can feel a bit cool at first, so we recommend wearing layers that you can optionally remove as you warm up.

Wear whatever you can move freely and feel good in! If you are inspired to wear a leotard and tights, by all means do! But it is not required for ballet class. No matter which dance technique you are taking a class in, we recommend you wear clothes that give you a good range of motion and don’t overheat your body.

HDC PARTNER OFFERING: Groove makes dance easy and fun for everyone, the moves are simple, the music is energizing, and no dance experience is necessary . You will be guided and united in simple movements, then dance them your way. If you can move, you can Groove! Pay what you can & register here even if you can't pay.

Brand-new to ballet, or dance in general? Don’t know your tendu from your pas de deux? This class is specifically designed for the novice dancer--one who has not stepped foot in a dance studio (or did many moons ago) and wants to learn/relearn the fundamentals of ballet technique.

HDC PARTNER OFFERING: Do you like partner dancing? Do you like having fun? Do you like art deco and the Jazz Age? Lindy hop is for you! Come and dance to hot jazz with cool people—no experience or partner necessary! You might also know it as East Coast Swing , but Lindy hop is more than that! Originating in Harlem in the early 20th century, this dance is an American tradition with elements from all over the country. Monday nights at 7 PM. No street shoes. Dance shoes or soles that won’t scuff our floors, or sock or bare feet please!

Basic Ballet class for absolute beginners, offering a foundational understanding of ballet techniques and movements.

HDC PARTNER OFFERING: Ecstatic Dance offered by Valley Flow is back and better than ever.

Drawing inspiration from nature and believing that all movement originates from the heart center, Isadora Duncan’s technique emphasizes natural movements and wave-like patterns. Working at the turn of the 20th century, Isadora was among the first to take off her shoes and her corset and to put dance on equal footing with other art forms. She created a style that can be adapted to any space and any body. Come experience this classical modern dance with Laura Tipton, a fifth generation Duncan dancer, who studied the style of Isadora Duncan for over a decade with multiple teachers in Washington DC, Chicago, and NYC.

HDC PARTNER OFFERING: Join Crystal at 7pm, for this special monthly offering. This class combines gentle sound with light, and guidance to help release stress and invite a sense of peace and well being.

Join us on Saturday night to enjoy music and movement! We will begin with a facilitated warmup led by our dancers. The floor will be open to all kinds of movement and an area will be designated for those interested in initiating and participating in contact improvisation. We will have seating available for those wishing to take breaks or take part as a spectator.

HDC PARTNER OFFERING: Qigong/Taiji class with Grayson Pritchard Every Saturday 7:45-9:15 am Warmups consist of Nei gong (qigong) exercises. The latter half of the class consists of partner drills and solo form (Tai Chi) practice. All levels, beginners through advanced practitioners are welcome.

HDC PARTNER OFFERING: We will begin with a drum-circle 9am-10am! Some drums are provided, although please bring your sound-makers! No prior experience necessary. The circle is all about creative expression, music games, simple rhythm instruction, and harmonizing through the love of music. The 9am drum circle will continue every 3rd Saturday before dance for the fall/winter season!

QiGa class combining elements of movement and energy cultivation for a holistic dance and wellness experience.

Learn the energetic and intricate footwork of Irish Step dancing in this engaging class.

Register below to join Joyce Yagerline for the return of our open levels ballet class!

Ballet class suitable for all levels of experience, from beginners to intermediate dancers, focusing on technique and artistry.

A weekly class with the vibe of a dance party that uses dance and fitness basics to tone muscle and build stamina. Each class ends with a short and expressive dance sequence so everyone can feel the joy of creative movement, while they sweat and strengthen! No dance experience needed, and modifications are available for all moves.

Join us for this Deep Stretch class to refresh your mind and muscles. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, and/or a cushion for your knees! The class will begin with a light pilates-based warm-up, followed by dynamic mobility exercises to condition our muscles before we hold static stretches. Modifications will be given to make this class accessible to all flexibility levels. No dance experience needed. To optimize range of motion safely, please consider taking Strength and Stamina (SASs) at 5:45.

A dynamic dance party class designed to build strength and stamina, combining fitness with fun dance movements.

Starting June 4th, each Wednesday at 6:00 pm, we will be offering a new class, Basics to Isolation. This class will explore internal focus and somatic direction. Dancers will be guided to initiate movement from specific body parts, sensing and following internal impulses and allowing them to guide changes of direction, fostering creative exploration.

This class covers the fundamental basics of dance, progressing to intricate isolation techniques for advanced body control.

HDC PARTNER OFFERING: Every 3rd Saturday Drum Circle - December 20th Extended edition of drums and ecstatic dance! Come for a drum circle, yoga, cacao ceremony, ecstatic dance, and a sound bath to close out the morning. If you have questions, contact charlielovewell@gmail.com We will begin with a drum-circle 9am-10am! Some drums are provided, although please bring your sound-makers! No prior experience necessary. The circle is all about creative expression, music games, simple rhythm instruction, and harmonizing through the love of music. The 9am drum circle will continue every 3rd Saturday before dance for the fall/winter season!