Class descriptions:
The Silvestre Technique
Is a modern Technique of Brazilian Dance Expression, created by renowned teacher and choreographer Rosangela Silvestre, founded in the gestures and mythology of the dances of the Orixá. This unique yet classically based form incorporates the four elements of nature; the chakra system; and the three triangles of the body. Together they provide the expression and interpretation of the exercises with the objective of conditioning the body, mind and spirit for dance. Regardless of prior experience, this technique offers a way to develop, evolve and discover our potential as we move. Class features movement across the floor, choreography in front of the mirror and utilizes traditional African Brazilian percussion, Jazz music and more.
Beginner/Open Level - No Shoes
Brazilian Dance:
Brazilian Dance with Tika weaves seamlessly through some of Brazil´s most loved cultural dances bringing students from the sacred to the celebratory with movements of the African Brazilian traditions, Folclórico, Samba and more. Class opens with an introduction to the Silvestre Dance Technique and is set to both current and traditional music. This class develops body skills, musicality and features isolation's, core work, movement across the floor and choreography in front of the mirror.
Open Level - No shoes
Samba:
In this energetic class you will learn the steps of many styles of Samba: Samba no Pe', Samba de Roda, Samba Axé and Samba Reggae. Taught to both current and traditional music, this class moves up in intensity and tempo with body isolation's and hip shaking foot working choreography. Build strength, flexibility and musicality, while tapping into the joy of Brazil's most popular dance!
Beginner/Open Level - No Shoes
Latin Dance Fusion:
Incorporates Cuban Salsa, Samba, Merengue, Reggaetón and more into an accessible, high energy class. Experience the depth, beauty and power of these culturally rich Latin dances founded in the African Diaspora. Loose yourself in the music while learning basic steps, fun choreography, body alignment, isolations, and stretching. This class focuses on music and dance and is a workout for the body and soul! YOU WILL SWEAT!
Beginner/Open Level - Shoes
Reggaetón Fusion:
Pulls together movement styles intrinsic to the music of: Dancehall, Hip-Hop, Bomba, Salsa, Samba Reggae, and more. This class features a warm up with stretching and body isolations followed by step breakdown and easy to follow routines that are sure to make you smile all over! In this energetic class we will learn to move to the wildly popular “Reggaetón ” while exploring the movement styles that inform this hot new Latin Dance expression.
This class is a party ~ Beginner/Open Level - Shoes
Is a modern Technique of Brazilian Dance Expression, created by renowned teacher and choreographer Rosangela Silvestre, founded in the gestures and mythology of the dances of the Orixá. This unique yet classically based form incorporates the four elements of nature; the chakra system; and the three triangles of the body. Together they provide the expression and interpretation of the exercises with the objective of conditioning the body, mind and spirit for dance. Regardless of prior experience, this technique offers a way to develop, evolve and discover our potential as we move. Class features movement across the floor, choreography in front of the mirror and utilizes traditional African Brazilian percussion, Jazz music and more.
Beginner/Open Level - No Shoes
Brazilian Dance:
Brazilian Dance with Tika weaves seamlessly through some of Brazil´s most loved cultural dances bringing students from the sacred to the celebratory with movements of the African Brazilian traditions, Folclórico, Samba and more. Class opens with an introduction to the Silvestre Dance Technique and is set to both current and traditional music. This class develops body skills, musicality and features isolation's, core work, movement across the floor and choreography in front of the mirror.
Open Level - No shoes
Samba:
In this energetic class you will learn the steps of many styles of Samba: Samba no Pe', Samba de Roda, Samba Axé and Samba Reggae. Taught to both current and traditional music, this class moves up in intensity and tempo with body isolation's and hip shaking foot working choreography. Build strength, flexibility and musicality, while tapping into the joy of Brazil's most popular dance!
Beginner/Open Level - No Shoes
Latin Dance Fusion:
Incorporates Cuban Salsa, Samba, Merengue, Reggaetón and more into an accessible, high energy class. Experience the depth, beauty and power of these culturally rich Latin dances founded in the African Diaspora. Loose yourself in the music while learning basic steps, fun choreography, body alignment, isolations, and stretching. This class focuses on music and dance and is a workout for the body and soul! YOU WILL SWEAT!
Beginner/Open Level - Shoes
Reggaetón Fusion:
Pulls together movement styles intrinsic to the music of: Dancehall, Hip-Hop, Bomba, Salsa, Samba Reggae, and more. This class features a warm up with stretching and body isolations followed by step breakdown and easy to follow routines that are sure to make you smile all over! In this energetic class we will learn to move to the wildly popular “Reggaetón ” while exploring the movement styles that inform this hot new Latin Dance expression.
This class is a party ~ Beginner/Open Level - Shoes
