2025 DROP INS

SUNDAYS

  • REGGAETON can be traced to a musical “riddim” of music originating in Jamaican reggae. In the 1980’s, a Panamanian artist, El General, added spanish rap over these rhythms, creating a new genre known as, “reggae en espanol”. This sound caught fire in Puerto Rico, where more musical genres were added into the mix and put on the map by artists like Daddy Yankee. Reggaeton was the new sound coming out of the late 90s and is still on the rise in popularity, on a global scale. The dance is a response to the music and is a sensual mix of Latin, Hip Hop, Dancehall, and Caribbean styles. Originally a social street dance it can also be danced without a partner. This is a 6 week progressive series with limited drop in spots available each week. Open to all levels. (15 spots)

    Instructor: Carla

    NEW SESSION 2025: March 2 - April 6, Sundays 1-2pm

  • Pop up class with Carla and Siri!!

    Sunday 1-2 pm, TBA

    This is where Reggaeton meets Dancehall to bring you all the vibes! Learn movement from both styles and have fun moving your body to the Latin and Caribbean rhythms. We will also explore a short piece of choreography created by Carla and Siri. This promises to be an upbeat and super fun class that celebrates the connections between cultures. Beginner friendly and everyone is welcome!!

    $25 - regular drop

    $15 - student drop in (requires student ID as proof of active status)

  • HEELS FOUNDATION is designed for the beginner dancer with 0-3 years of previous experience. This is a registered, 6 week progressive class, so taking the full session is recommended. This program will teach movement foundation and technique with a focus on lines, posture, weight transfer, isolations, walks, musicality and applying it all to short combinations each week. This class you will learn how to move in heels, build confidence and feel empowered while enjoying a supportive community of dancers. AYA SOL Heels programs include elements of Latin, Hip Hop, Vogue Femme, Modern Jazz, Pop and R & B in the movement taught. If you are wondering if this class is for you, feel free to send us a message. (15 Spots)

    Instructor: Carla

    NEW SESSION 2025: March 2 - April 6, Sundays 2-3pm

  • This class will teach the elements off Hip Hop foundation and explore this foundation in combos and choreography. Focus includes groove, musicality, strength and exploring all styles within the Hip Hop dance family. This is a registered, 6 week progressive class, so taking the full series is recommended. Drop ins will be available each week depending on space. Open to all levels. (15 spots)

    Instructors: Malika (choreo)

    NEW SESSION 2025: TBA April

TUESDAYS

  • SHUFFLE DANCE is a rave dance done to electronic music, that developed in the 1980’s in Melbourne Australia. The dance moves involve a fast heel and toe movement, combined with a variation of Hip Hop’s “running man”, along with shuffling the feet inwards and outwards, matching arm movements, to the beat of the music. Essentially a freestyle club/rave style, Shuffle’s influences include Hip Hop, House, Rave dance, and Jazz dance. While Melbourne shuffle was growing, the UK was developing a sub genre, referred to as “cutting shapes”, which is largely different in style, technique, and history. This is a registered, 6 week progressive class, so taking the full session is recommended. Drop ins will be available depending on space. (15 Spots)

    Instructor: Alvina

    NEW SESSION 2025: March 4 - April 8, Tuesdays 6-7pm

  • HOUSE is a club style that began with the birth of House music in Chicago in the late 70’s. As Chicago continued to evolve it’s style of dance and music, House vibes spread to New York where their own dance style emerged. NYC house is a has diverse influences including Hip Hop, Latin, Tap, African, Jazz, and Martial arts. While Chicago House and New York House styles are different and unique to each community, the feeling of House music is universal. The dance is one of love and inclusion, with an essence that is free and a vibe that is uplifting. AYA SOL House Classes teach with respect to the history, community, culture and pioneers of this style.

    Instructor: Carla

    NEW SESSION 2025: February 4 - March 11, Tuesdays 7 - 8pm

    DROP IN SPOTS TBA

  • This class focuses on foundation, grooves and party dances. We work on the basics, musicality, strength, combos, variations and exploring all styles within the Hip Hop dance family such as funkstyles. The classes include knowledge about the history, culture, and communities where the styles originate and exist. This is a registered, 6 week progressive class, so taking the full series is recommended. Drop ins will be available each week depending on space. Open to all levels. (15 spots)

    Instructors: Carla

    NEW SESSION 2025: March 4 - April 8 , Tuesdays 8-9pm

    DROP IN SPOTS TBA