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Mini Ritmos introduces our youngest dancers to the joy of movement and Latin dance in a fun, energetic, and age-appropriate environment! Through music, creative movement, and beginner-friendly Latin rhythms, dancers develop coordination, rhythm, balance, musicality, and body awareness while learning the foundations of dance.
Designed especially for little movers, each class encourages confidence, creativity, listening skills, and self-expression while helping students become comfortable learning and dancing in a structured class setting. Mini Ritmos is the perfect first step into the exciting world of Latin dance!
This class introduces young dancers to the foundations of Bachata, Merengue, and Cumbia, three dances born in the Latin Caribbean. Students develop rhythm awareness, coordination, and basic step patterns while exploring the unique movement style of each dance. Instruction is upbeat and engaging, giving dancers a fun first experience that builds confidence and provides a solid foundation for their Latin dance journey.
For dancers who are ready to progress, this class takes Bachata, Merengue, and Cumbia to the next level with more challenging steps, turns, and combinations. Students refine their technique, improve musicality, and begin incorporating styling to enhance body movement and expression. The class is energetic and culturally rich, helping dancers grow in confidence, performance quality, and preparation for more advanced Latin dance training.
Hip-Hop Fusion is a dynamic style that blends traditional Hip-Hop with other global influences — including Latin rhythms such as Reggaetón, Dancehall, and Latin pop. In this beginner-friendly class for younger dancers, students will build rhythm, coordination, and stage confidence while exploring fun choreography and freestyle movement. Designed to spark creativity, this class lays the foundation for Hip-Hop technique while introducing cultural fusions that make the style exciting and unique.
This class expands on the foundations of Hip-Hop while incorporating influences from Reggaetón, Dancehall, and other Latin-inspired styles to create a high-energy fusion. Students will explore grooves, footwork, freestyle skills, and dynamic choreography that challenge both beginner and intermediate dancers. With an emphasis on musicality, stamina, and expressive performance, this class prepares youth and teens to train at a higher level while connecting Hip-Hop to its global and cultural roots.
Salsa Foundations is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of Salsa! Designed for new and developing dancers, this class focuses on the essential building blocks of Salsa, including basic steps, timing, rhythm, coordination, musicality, partner work, and beginner-friendly combinations.
Through fun, structured training, dancers will build confidence and a strong technical foundation while developing the skills needed to continue progressing in their Salsa journey. As students grow in experience and readiness, Salsa Foundations can help prepare them for advancement into LEDC’s progressive Salsa training program.
*No previous Salsa or dance experience required.*
This kids class introduces young dancers to the exciting rhythms and movements of Salsa (ON 2) in a fun, age-appropriate way. This class focuses on developing coordination, timing, and musicality while teaching the fundamentals of Salsa footwork and body movement. Students will also explore creative combinations and expressive movement that build confidence on the dance floor. Designed to spark a love for Latin dance, this class lays the foundation for future progression in Salsa and other Latin styles.
This Salsa class is designed for older beginners and developing dancers who are ready to dive deeper into the authentic techniques of Salsa (ON 2). This class builds upon foundational steps and introduces turn patterns, partnerless combinations, and styling elements that reflect Salsa’s cultural roots. Students will work on timing, body coordination, and performance skills at a faster pace than the Kids level, preparing them for more advanced training.
Advanced Salsa takes the excitement of salsa dancing to the next level. Dancers build speed, precision, body movement, and musicality through challenging combinations that make every class both fun and inspiring. This class raises expectations, encouraging focus and artistry while still keeping salsa’s joyful energy at the center. For dancers interested in competing, Advanced Salsa also serves as the bridge to the Competition Team, ensuring students have the skills and mindset needed for higher-level training. *Placement is by audition or instructor approval only*
Our Youth Salsa Competition Team is for passionate and committed dancers who are ready to take their training to the next level. Through advanced Salsa choreography, musicality, styling, and performance skills, dancers prepare to represent the studio at competitions and showcases throughout the season. This program builds discipline, teamwork, and artistry while helping dancers grow in confidence both on and off stage.
*Participation is by instructor invitation or audition only*
Mandatory Requirements: Enrollment in both the Advanced Salsa class and the Advanced Technique class is required in order to participate and maintain placement on the team.
Youth Jazz is an energetic class designed to build strong jazz technique, flexibility, coordination, musicality, and performance skills. Dancers will work on turns, leaps, across-the-floor progressions, dynamic combinations, and expressive choreography that blends classic jazz technique with modern influences.
With training that supports a range of experience levels, dancers are encouraged to grow at their own pace while developing strength, confidence, artistry, and their individual performance style.
This class introduces dancers to the expressive and versatile style of contemporary dance, blending elements of ballet, jazz, and modern movement. Students will develop strength, control, and fluidity while learning to connect emotion to movement through dynamic choreography. Emphasis is placed on floorwork, improvisation, and musical interpretation, helping dancers expand both their technical foundation and their artistry. Open to beginners and intermediate-level dancers alike, this class encourages creativity and self-expression.
Our Youth Salsa Competition Team is for passionate and committed dancers who are ready to take their training to the next level. Through advanced Salsa choreography, musicality, styling, and performance skills, dancers prepare to represent the studio at competitions and showcases throughout the season. This program builds discipline, teamwork, and artistry while helping dancers grow in confidence both on and off stage.
*Participation is by instructor invitation or audition only*
Mandatory Requirements: Enrollment in both the Advanced Salsa class and the Advanced Technique class is required in order to participate and maintain placement on the team.
Advanced Salsa takes the excitement of salsa dancing to the next level. Dancers build speed, precision, body movement, and musicality through challenging combinations that make every class both fun and inspiring. This class raises expectations, encouraging focus and artistry while still keeping salsa’s joyful energy at the center.
For dancers interested in competing, Advanced Salsa also serves as the bridge to the Competition Team, ensuring students have the skills and mindset needed for higher-level training.
*Placement is by audition or instructor approval only*
Beginner Jazz is all about movement, music, and fun! Young dancers build flexibility, coordination, and rhythm while learning upbeat jazz steps and playful choreography. With lively music and high-energy combinations, this class gives kids the chance to shine, express themselves, and discover the joy of dance.
This class expands on the foundations of Hip-Hop while incorporating influences from Reggaetón, Dancehall, and other Latin-inspired styles to create a high-energy fusion. Students will explore grooves, footwork, freestyle skills, and dynamic choreography that challenge both beginner and intermediate dancers. With an emphasis on musicality, stamina, and expressive performance, this class prepares youth and teens to train at a higher level while connecting Hip-Hop to its global and cultural roots.
Jazz Intermediate expands on the foundations of jazz technique while introducing more complex movements, musicality, and performance quality. Students will work on turns, leaps, across-the-floor progressions, and expressive choreography that combines classical jazz with modern influences. This class offers both beginner-friendly training and intermediate challenges, making it a perfect step for developing dancers ready to grow in strength and artistry.
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