Pure Beginner Jazz Technique Series: 4-Week Series with Allie Gee
Oct
12
to Nov 2

Pure Beginner Jazz Technique Series: 4-Week Series with Allie Gee

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Open to dancers age 18+.

Dates of Series: Mondays 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 and 11/2 from 6pm-7pm

Pricing: $115 for the complete series. Please note that this series is not offered on a drop-in basis, registration is required for the entire series as class and materials build week-to-week. Once you purchase the pricing option in MindBody, be sure to then register for the series. Please double check your schedule on MindBody to ensure you are on the roster.

Cancellation Policy: If you wish to cancel your reservation for this series, cancellation must occur by 10/5/26 in order to receive a refund. Cancellations made after 10/5/26 will not be entitled to a refund or credit toward other classes. Missed classes within the series are not entitled to a refund or credit toward another class.

Class Description: Open to dancers 18+. In this progressive series, you will learn the fundamentals of jazz technique, working your way up to learning a short choreography combination using skills learned. We will be learning: isolations, basic turns such as single pirouettes and chaîne turns, and basic jumps/leaps such as grand jete, and others. Each class will also feature strengthening and conditioning exercises to prepare for class, center work and across-the-floor work. Each class will build on what was learned in the prior session, so registration for all 4 classes is required. The goal of this class is to make you feel more confident and prepared for our drop-in jazz and contemporary classes at the beginner or advanced beginner level. No experience is required for this class.

Week 1- Introductions, brief overview of jazz technique history, learn the structure of a drop-in jazz class, learn our weekly warm up & stretch, 1-2 conditioning exercises, across the floor progressions: chasses, passe jumps, grand jete, kick ball change with and without passe/pirouette.

Week 2 - Review warm up & stretch, 2-3 conditioning exercises, across the floor progressions: review week 1, add on continuous grand jete, side leap, pas de bourre/6-step preparation, chaine turn, pique turn, jazz walks

Week 3 - Warm up & stretch, 3-4 conditioning exercises, across the floor progressions: review week 2, add on triplets, drags/drag turns, fan kicks, turning pas de bourre, short 15-20 sec combo

Week 4 - full class as if it was a normal drop-in class: warm up & stretch, 2 conditioning exercises, 2 combination progressions across the floor, 20-30 sec combo

Level Description: This is a Pure Beginner level series. Zero dance experience is expected and welcomed for this level. If you have never danced or you feel like you have two left feet, this level is for you! In this level, you will learn the basic and foundational steps of the style. Class will be taught at a slow enough pace to allow dancers an opportunity to grasp movements and concepts. There will be a clear breakdown and instruction of movement. Learning fundamentals will be the focus of class, as opposed to learning choreography. However, some choreography may be taught at this level. If so, it will be with minimal complexity and slower tempos. We typically only offer this level of class within a multi-week series, as opposed to in a drop-in, single class format.

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All Levels Waacking Workshop with Lady Perez
Oct
18
12:30 PM12:30

All Levels Waacking Workshop with Lady Perez

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Open to dancers age 18+.

Date of Workshop: Sunday 10/18 from 12:30pm-2pm

Pricing: $30

Cancellation Policy: To cancel your reservation for the Workshop, you must email jenny.detore@powerhousedancesj.com by Saturday 10/17 at 12pm to receive refund. Cancellations made after 10/17 will not be entitled to a refund or credit for another class. 

Waacking Description: Waacking is an expressive dance style that emerged from the underground gay clubs of 1970s LA. It is an evolution of the original artform, Punking. Waacking developed alongside disco music and is widely recognized for its intricate arm rotations and poses, often integrating grooves, footwork, and character play. Lady Perez’s teaching style emphasizes physical technique as well as emotional and intellectual understanding. By pairing technical training with lecture-style context, she urges students to develop a deeper connection to the dance.

Workshop Description: This workshop builds your Waacking technique from the ground up, focusing deeply on arm foundations and expressive posing. Beyond the movement, we will dive into its rich historical context, exploring exactly where this dance was born and tracing how its vibrant timeline has evolved.

Level Description: This is an All Levels workshop. Minimal dance experience (less than a year of training) is welcomed for this level. However, dancers with zero experience are welcome, but may find the choreography portion of class to be a bit challenging - but that is ok! If you haven’t danced in a few years and want to step back into it and build confidence, this level may be a good fit for you. In this level, you will learn the basic and foundational steps of the style as they fit into the framework of the choreography taught in class. This class will focus on learning choreography, as opposed to Pure Beginner which will be focused on learning the introductory steps of each style. Class will be taught at a slow enough pace to allow dancers an opportunity to grasp movements and concepts. There will be a clear breakdown and instruction of movement. Choreography will be around 30 seconds in length, with minimal complexity (if any at all) and slower tempos. Choreography will most likely feature lots of repetitive movement.

 

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Boos On Broadway! Intermediate Theater Jazz + Mixer with Zach DeBevec
Oct
22
7:30 PM19:30

Boos On Broadway! Intermediate Theater Jazz + Mixer with Zach DeBevec

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Open to dancers age 18+.

Date of Class: Thursday 10/22 from 7:30pm-9pm

Pricing: $35 per dancer

Cancellation/Refund Policy: You must cancel at least 24 hours prior to class start time in order to receive a credit to another class/session of equal value, valid for 1 month from date of purchase. If you are within the cancellation window, and would like a refund, you must email Jenny at jenny.detore@powerhousedancesj.com

Class Description: Join us on Thursday 10/22 for a spooky spectacular celebration! Mix, mingle and sip an adult beverage before dancing the night away in this Intermediate Theater Jazz class. Snacks and one adult beverage on us! Must be 21+ to drink.

Level Description: This is an Intermediate level class. Significant dance experience (ie, many years of training) is recommended for this level. If you have danced most of your life and want to continue challenging yourself while having fun, this class is for you. Dancers in this level have a deep understanding of the basic elements of the style and are competent at learning and retaining moderate to quick choreography taught at a moderate pace. Class will have a focus on choreography and you will not review the basic and foundational steps of the style in this level. In certain styles, you will most likely see technical elements (such as leaps and turns) and floorwork. Choreography will be between 30-60 seconds in length, with moderate complexity and moderate to fast tempos. Choreography will likely not repeat movements frequently. You will see a variety of differences between instructors in this level. There will be modifications for movements if needed.

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Twerk-Or-Treat! All Levels Twerk with Taylor Walker
Oct
23
8:00 PM20:00

Twerk-Or-Treat! All Levels Twerk with Taylor Walker

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Open to dancers age 18+.

Dates of class: Friday 10/23 from 8pm-9pm

Pricing: $28. This class is included in the membership!

Class Description: Spooky season is here, and we are ready to celebrate with our own version of the Monster Mash!

Get ready to drop it low and shake what your Monster Mamma gave you in this All Levels Twerk class. Instructor Taylor will start class with teaching the fundamentals of twerking before putting it all together in a choreographed dance.

Class will be 1 hour, and this class is included in the membership! Costumes are encouraged, but not required!

Level Description: This is an All Levels class. In this level, you will learn and review the basic and foundational steps of the style before adding them to a brief choreography combination. We welcome dancers of any experience level to these classes, including those with zero dance experience. Class will be taught at a slow to moderate pace to allow dancers an opportunity to grasp material. There will be a clear breakdown and instruction of movement. Choreography which will be around 30 seconds in length, with minimal complexity and a range of tempos. Choreography will most likely feature lots of repetitive movement. We typically label classes in this level that are unique styles not offered weekly.

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Collab Class: Advanced Hip Hop with Reggie Oliver and Nicole Trigani
Nov
2
7:30 PM19:30

Collab Class: Advanced Hip Hop with Reggie Oliver and Nicole Trigani

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Open to dancers age 18+.

Date: Monday 11/2/26 from 7:30-9:30 PM

Pricing: $55

Cancellation/Refund Policy: To cancel your reservation for the Class, you must email jenny.detore@powerhousedancesj.com by Sunday 11/1 to receive refund. Cancellations made past the 24-hour early cancel window will not be entitled to a refund or credit for another class.

Class Description: Join Special Guest Instructors Reggie Oliver and Nicole Trigani for an Advanced Hip Hop choreography collaboration class! In this 2-hour class, both instructors will co-teach 1 choreography combination.

Level Description: This is an Advanced level class. Significant dance experience (ie, many years of rigorous training) and high degree of competence in retaining choreography and executing technical elements is recommended. If you have danced for many years and want to continue challenging yourself and training at a higher level, this class is for you. If you learn and retain choreography quickly and have a strong knowledge and ability to execute various technical elements, this class could be a good fit for you. In this level, class will have a focus on choreography. Class will be taught at a fast pace with a clear breakdown and instruction, but without detailed breakdown of individual movements. You will most likely see technical elements (such as leaps and turns) and floorwork in the choreography. Choreography will be between 45 seconds to a minute in length, with moderate to high level of complexity and moderate to fast tempos. Choreography will likely not repeat movements frequently.

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In Focus 2-Day Filmed Intensive: Intermediate Street Jazz with Christine Sampson-Lindsey
Nov
23
to Nov 30

In Focus 2-Day Filmed Intensive: Intermediate Street Jazz with Christine Sampson-Lindsey

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Open to dancers 18+.

Dates of class: Mondays 11/23 and 11/30 from 8pm-10pm

Pricing: $130 for the intensive. Please note that this intensive is not offered on a drop-in basis, registration is required for both session.

Cancellation Policy: If you wish to cancel your reservation for this series, cancellation must occur by 11/16/26 in order to receive a refund, and you must email Jenny at jenny.detore@powerhousedancesj.com. Cancellations made after 11/16/26 will not be entitled to a refund or credit toward other classes. Missed classes within the series are not entitled to a refund or credit toward another class.

Class Description: Come harness your confidence on camera! Dancing for the camera can feel daunting and is a skill in and of itself that we don’t often get to practice in the confines of a drop-in dance class.

We know that and we’ve got you!

Whether you want to get high quality footage for your reel, spice up your socials, work on your street jazz skills, or practice performing for the camera,
this Intensive is for you! 

With this new, extended class format, you’ll have the opportunity to: 

  • Retain, rehearse, and refine the choreography,

  • Increase your confidence on camera,

  • Elevate your showmanship,

  • Explore your personal dance style,

  • Learn camera performance tips from your Choreographer & Videographer, and

  • Develop your on-camera performance skills.

Registration includes:

  • 2 sessions totaling 4 hours over 2 days, comprised of

  • 3 hours of dance instruction with Christine Sampson-Lindsey, learning 1 piece of Street Jazz choreography,

  • 1 hour of filming (opportunities for solo & small groups), and

  • Access to videos filmed & edited by Purple Fox Productions.

 

Here's what to expect:

Monday 11/23

We’ll begin with a warm-up and jump right into learning the combination to be filmed. No filming will take place this day! This time will be solely focused on teaching, drilling and cleaning the combination so that we can feel good going into our filming day. We’ll also discuss clothing options, and some tips for performing for the camera.

Monday 11/30

Shoot day! We’ll begin with a warm-up, then review the combo to make sure it’s nice and fresh in our brains, and answer any final questions. You’ll then have 10 minutes to change into your video outfit and touch-up your hair and makeup looks. We’ll film the combo in groups of 3, and each group will have the opportunity to film 3 times. If there is still time at the end, we’ll do duos and/or solo videos. The combo will have some floorwork.

Level Description: This is an Intermediate intensive. Significant dance experience (ie, many years of training) is recommended for this level. If you have danced most of your life and want to continue challenging yourself while having fun, this class is for you. Dancers in this level have a deep understanding of the basic elements of the style and are competent at learning and retaining moderate to quick choreography taught at a moderate pace. Class will have a focus on choreography and you will not review the basic and foundational steps of the style in this level. In certain styles, you will most likely see technical elements (such as leaps and turns) and floorwork. Choreography will be between 30-60 seconds in length, with moderate complexity and moderate to fast tempos. Choreography will likely not repeat movements frequently. You will see a variety of differences between instructors in this level. There will be modifications for movements if needed.

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Pure Beginner Ballet: 4-Week Series with Caitlin McElroy
Sep
13
to Oct 4

Pure Beginner Ballet: 4-Week Series with Caitlin McElroy

REGISTRATION CLOSED. SERIES UNDERWAY.

Open to dancers age 18+

Dates of class: Sundays 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 and 10/4 from 10am-11:25am

Pricing: $165 for the complete series. Please note that this series is not offered on a drop in basis, registration is required for the entire series as class and materials build week-to-week.

Cancellation Policy: If you wish to cancel your reservation for this series, To cancel your reservation for the Series, you must email jenny.detore@powerhousedancesj.com
by Sunday 9/6/26 to receive refund. Cancellations made after 9/6/26 will not be entitled to a refund. Credits will not be issued for missed sessions in the series.

Overview description: This series is geared towards dancers who have never taken ballet before or are new to ballet. We will be starting with the absolute basics of ballet and building up key foundational steps. No dance experience necessary!

Over the course of these 4 weeks, you will learn a basic understanding of ballet vocabulary, movement, and structure that will provide the tools necessary to take a beginner/advanced beginner class with confidence.

Week 1
We will begin with a discussion on the structure of a standard ballet class. Learn the five body positions in ballet, basic ballet vocabulary, and some of the movements associated with a typical ballet barre.

Week 2
We will recap what we learned in Week 1, plus add on to terminology and movements at the barre and in center.

Week 3
We will continue to build upon vocabulary and steps, as well as begin to move across the floor and progress through basic jumps.

Week 4
We will combine all that we have learned so far and complete a full ballet class. We will also begin to play with tempos.

Level Description: This is a Pure Beginner Series. Zero dance experience is expected and welcomed for this level. If you have never danced or you feel like you have two left feet, this level is for you! In this level, you will learn the basic and foundational steps of the style. Class will be taught at a slow enough pace to allow dancers an opportunity to grasp movements and concepts. There will be a clear breakdown and instruction of movement. Learning fundamentals will be the focus of class, as opposed to learning choreography. However, some choreography may be taught at this level. If so, it will be with minimal complexity and slower tempos. We typically only offer this level of class within a multi-week series, as opposed to in a drop-in, single class format.

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