Salsa

Salsa is a dance for Salsa music created by Spanish-speaking people from the Caribbean and their immigrant communities in the US. Salsa dancing mixes African and European dance influences through the music and dance fusions that are the roots of Salsa.  Salsa is normally a partner dance, although there are recognized solo forms, line dancing suelta, where groups of couples exchange partners in a circle. Salsa can be improvised or performed with a set routine. We at Flava’ help everyone with the basic steps of salsa to progressing to a higher level.

 

 

 

 

Jazz

The performance style of jazz dance was popularized to a large extent by Bob Fosse’s work, which is exemplified by Broadway shows such as Chicago and Cabaret. Jazz dancers' strong and sharp movements are greatly aided by a good background in ballet technique. However, while ballet movement emphasizes the upbeat of music, jazz dance emphasizes the downbeat. Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. Jazz dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns.

 

Ballet

Ballet is the core of many other types of dance. In our Ballet 1 classes students will be introduced to basic ballet fundamentals including body alignment, vocabulary, and basic positions of the feet & arms. Ballet 2 will be centered on more intermediate dance technique. Students will move through barre, center work, & progressions which include basic turns, jumps, & leaps. Classes are made to Strengthen and point your feet, improve your turn-out and your body alignment with classical ballet music. Use this class as a means to develop your ballet technique, or, establish it. Each class helps students to progress to a higher level of ballet.

 

Tiny Tots Ballet

Tiny Tot classes are for ages 3-5. Your child will begin to develop coordination and rhythm, in tiny tot dance class. Basic ballet movements will be taught which will enhance balance, flexibility and motor skills in this fun and positive environment. Children will be taught with props, songs, and the balance beam. Our tiny tot classes introduce our little ones to the exciting world of dance. The instructors that are assigned to our tiny tot classes have a true passion for teaching young dancers.

 

 

Hip Hop

Flava’s Hip Hop Classes for kids include a wide range of styles such as breaking popping, locking, krumping, hip hop turns and the latest dance trends. We at Flava bring a funky but creative style to our hip hop classes by mixing moves from other forms of dance. Every class is upbeat and unique. this high energy dance class will go more in depth with hip-hop training. This class is great for the student who just wants to come & get funky as well as the serious dancer looking to improve their hip hop skills. All movement will be modest & age appropriate. Beginner to Intermediate welcome All music will be free of questionable lyrics.

 

 

Tumbling

This class is for multiple levels. In this class students will develop basic tumbling skills which will include: handstand, forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel and round-off with rebound. As our students progress they will learn round-off back handspring and a standing back handspring. Our Tumbling program is made for progression. Students will also learn moves and routines on the balance beam. As children progress in class the teacher will split the class into levels.

 

Modern

Modern dance is a dance style that centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead structured steps, as in traditional ballet dancing. Modern is relaxed and free style of dancing that can also use emotions. Modern dancers usually dance in bare feet. In the United States, several dance pioneers paved the way for American modern dance, including the legendary Martha Graham. Our Modern class is where you learn the movements of dance with self expressions. Children will be able to use props in expressing different types of movements. Modern is very unique and fun.

 

Adult Workout Classes

Flava' has workout classes for adults.  Our stretch and tone workout class focuses on stretching and toning, a total body sculpting combining low impact muscle conditioning with high energy cardio segments, creating both muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance for an all-over body workout.  Relax by stretching out all the major muscle groups using a variety of techniques.  A gentle body stretch for flexibility, improved circulation, stress-reduction and relaxation for the body and mind.  Our adult hip hop classes are full of funk and classic dance techniques for a great cardio workout with the latest dance moves.  It helps to tone the body and use muscles that aren't usually worked.

 

Wedding Dances

We offer an excellent ballroom and wedding dance program that makes dancing comfortable for beginners to advanced levels.  Whether you want a traditional wedding dance or a non traditional "guest surprise dance" we got it here.  We also choreograph wedding party dances upon request.  Our dances include Waltz, Foxtrot, Argentinean Tango, Rumba, Samba, Swing, Cha-Cha and Salsa.  Non traditional consist of any other type of dance you would like.  Our dance instructors teach at your own pace in a unique and comfortable setting.