Our African drum and dance classes offer drummers and dancers an upbeat, unified and spiritual experience. Drummer and dancer develop an artistic relationship, communicating and expressing through movement and rhythm. Students will not only dance and/or drum, but also learn about African culture along the way.

Learn more about African dance here: Britannica’s “African dance” articles; and get to know your instructor, Fode Sylla, before class: Our Staff

Bollywood dance fuses classical and traditional Indian dances with western genres like jazz, hip hop and modern dance. By itself, Bollywood is the American “Hollywood” of India. Add the word “dance” and you enter America in the 1940’s where movies were about singing and dancing–similar to what is currently taking place in India now. Enter into one of GDSC’s Bollywood classes and you’ll learn hand technique, posture and poses, along with facial gestures–very common and crucial within Bollywood performance.

Emanuel’s classes will get your heart pumping with an active warm-up followed by passionate and fun choreography. Routine(s) will have varying levels of complexity. Whether you’re new to dance or have more experience, you’ll be able to follow along regardless of skill level! Get ready to learn Latin dance styles such as Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton and more. All skill levels welcome.

Emanuel’s Latin Fusion class is offered at $60/month OR $15/class for drop-ins. Connect with Emanuel for enrollment and payment via emanuelcolombo89@gmail.com.

Modern (All Ages) incorporates the basics of a modern dance vocabulary, drawing inspiration from modern dance pioneer Martha Graham all the way to Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin, the creator of Gaga modern dance. Get ready to contract.

Modern Technique & Floorwork is a gooey technique class that teaches how to release into the floor. Improve your floorwork skills while strengthening your upper body and core. This class will incorporate choreography and floorwork tricks.

Dance is much more than “doing the steps.” Technique is important, but like every art form, dance is about connecting to your audience and telling a story. As dancers, we use our body to convey something–hopefully to entertain, to move, to touch and maybe even inspire. Acting and dance history are the bridge between the dance and the audience. Through the study of dance history, as well as the use of dance improvisation, theater games and confidence-building exercises, this class is designed to take you to the next level of performance and artistry.