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DANCE LOFT ADULT CLASSES
Dance Loft’s regular nightly drop-in adult class schedule runs from September 8th through May 30th, with a variety of classes to choose from. We offer enrollment sessions, 10-Class-Passes, and drop-in passes to the class of your choice.
Scroll down to view classes being offered, new workshops & masterclasses, as well as class descriptions!
IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR 2026
Please try to sign up online 24-hours before your class if you are interested! While we do offer drop-ins, we require a minimum number of people signed up day of in order to run the class. Without this amount, we unfortunately have to cancel the class. We appreciate your understanding on this matter!
NEW! Latin x Bollywood Fusion - Fishbowl Fridays: March 27th
Yao’s Lyrical Contemporary Class will not be held on the following dates:
April 3 & May 15
Horton with Kevin Malone will have a SUBSTITUTE for the following dates:
March 14th, March 21st, April 4th, April 11th and May 9th
NEW INSTRUCTORS & SUBSTITUTES
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Juan Pablo Flores (JP) began his dance training in Laredo, Texas, before continuing his studies in Austin under Rodolfo Mendez and Melissa Villarreal. As a member of Ballet East Dance Company, he performed works by renowned choreographers including Francisco Gella (Philadanco), Regina Larkin (Joyce Trisler), and Hope Boykin (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater). Mentored closely by Villarreal, he originated featured roles such as Engulfing Addiction, earning a nomination for Best Dancer.
He trained at The Ailey School in New York City and attended summer intensives with Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Flores has taught master classes across Texas and created over 20 original works for Ballet East Dance Company, Nudo Piedi, and Lotus Contemporary Performing Arts. His performance credits include Nimbus Dance Works, Valleto Dance Company, Awaken Dance Theater, Dakshina Dance Company, ModArts Dance Company, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, and DC Contemporary Dance Theater. An award-winning choreographer, he received Best Choreography for Los Mojados and performed at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Flores later served as Artistic Director of Ballet East Dance Company, continuing its legacy while maintaining an active career as a performer, choreographer, and educator.
Mr. Flores fosters a dynamic and supportive class environment where dancers build strong technique, develop artistry, and most importantly cultivate a deeper connection between mind and body.
Mr. Flores will be substituting Kevin Malone’s Open Level Horton Class on Saturdays for March 14th, March 21st, April 4th, April 11th and May 9th.
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Jenelle Figgins is a Princess Grace Award winner with numerous professional achievements in her 15+ career in Ballet as a dancer and choreographer. She is a process-driven, investigative dance artist and was named Dance Magazine’s Top 25 to Watch in 2015. She has had over 20 commissions created for her as a soloist with Dance Theatre of Harlem, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet and Wideman Davis Dance. She is noted as possessing electrifying musicality, captivating theatrical presence, and strong adaptable classical and contemporary technique. Figgins is also a teacher and choreographer in the ballet, contemporary ballet discipline as well as placed based research oriented dance maker.
THIS YEAR WE’RE CELEBRATING DANCE LOFT’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrate with us by purchasing our 10-Class-Pass, which gives you the freedom to pick and choose whichever class you want, all for a discounted price!
Gift certificates now available!
Purchase a 1, 5 or 10 Class Virtual Pass and give the gift of dance!
Expires 6 months after purchase
WORKSHOPS
FISHBOWL FRIDAYS!
Latin x Bollywood Fusion Workshop for Beginners!
This workshop fuses the grounded rhythms of Latin dance with the bold dramatics of Bollywood. We’ll start with a warm-up and core Latin dance techniques to connect to the music, then layer in Bollywood styling, accents, and expression before bringing it all together into a seamless, high-energy fusion.
All levels are welcome! Just bring comfortable shoes, water, and an open mind.
March 27 | 7-9 PM @ $30
Use the code EARLY-FISH for $5 Off! (expires March 20th)
About Your Instructor: Rabab is an award-winning performer and choreographer experienced in Bollywood and Latin dance styles. Her work is grounded in both technical rigor and dynamic storytelling — her classes are built for dancers who want to tap into both. Her company, Nazara, is the ONLY company in the DMV performing and teaching a signature Latin x Bollywood fusion dance style.
DANCE LOFT PRESENTS! MASTERCLASSES
Find all the information for our Dance Loft Presents Masterclasses here!
For information on purchasing tickets for each artist’s performance, click HERE
DMV ADAVUS - MARCH 28TH
Join DMV Adavus for a Bharathantyam MASTERCLASS on March 28th from 3:30 - 5:30 PM.
Use the code EARLY-BIRD-DLP for $5 off!
Artist-in-residence DMV Adavus curates a vibrant South Asian Cultural Showcase—a rich tapestry of Indian traditions highlighting both their diversity and deep interconnection. Featuring numerous local artists, the evening includes bhangra, Bollywood, bharatanatyam, kathak, Carnatic music, and more.
DMV Adavus will present a beginning Bharatanatyam workshop. Bharatanatyam is an ancient art form from South India and is known for its rhythmic footwork, expressive story-telling, and graceful movements. Taught by Tara Kumar, Praveena Somasundaram, and Saumya Hariharan, the workshop will introduce participants to basic footwork and postures. Students will also learn a part of an introductory item called an Alarippu which DMV Adavus will perform at the showcase!
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Artist-in-residence Gabriel Mata joins local choreographers and artists in Primer Impacto (working title), a program of contemporary dance works that captures the intensity of first encounters and lasting impressions. Each piece embodies the spark of creativity—the initial strike of movement, story, and collaboration—that resonates beyond the stage.
Join Gabriel Mata on April 25th from 12 - 2 PM for his MASTERCLASS!
new CLASSES TO DANCE LOFT 14
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! ENROLL TODAY
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BalletGoal is a gentle intensive catering to adults who want to achieve the presence, strength & flexibility of classical ballet without years of rigorous training. In this 6 week seasonal intensive, with a strong emphasis on memory retention and carriage, students will work toward toning and sculpting their bodies and crafting a new found sense of presence and grace. Through this thoughtful reimaging of the classical ballet technique students should expect improvements on their balance, overall physical musculature and coordination.
To learn more about Jenelle Figgins, click HERE
ADULT CLASS ENROLLMENT
Spring Enrollment is Now Available
Please Note: The progression of class will continue from the beginning of the year, meaning, the curriculum does not start over for this enrollment session as it did in the Winter Session. The purpose of this year’s Spring Enrollment is to commit to a class for consistency and long-term benefit. If you have any questions, please email misha@danceloft14.org
Spring Enrollment is split into 2, 6-week sessions
BENEFITS FROM ENROLLMENT
Dance is all about repetition - the only way to improve and grow is to continue practicing
Consistently taking class helps in creating muscle memory & forming new neural pathways - allowing your body to adapt and grasp new techniques faster
Discounted price! Enrollment allows you to take a single class for 8 weeks - all at a discounted price!
Experience how attending consistently can change your technique and comfort level within each class: Sign up NOW!
ENROLL HERE
Enroll for 6 Weeks in Adult Ballet Fundamentals with Liz (Saturday) - HERE
Enroll for 6 Weeks in Adult Beginner Ballet 1 with Ellie (Monday) - HERE
Enroll for 6 Weeks in Adult Beginner Ballet 2 with Liz (Wednesday) - HERE
Enroll for 6 Weeks in Adult Beginner Ballet 1 with Liz (Wednesday) - HERE
Enroll for 6 Weeks in Adult Beginner Contemporary with Angel (Wednesday) - HERE
Enroll for 5 Weeks in Adult Lyrical Contemporary with Yao (Friday) - HERE
Enroll for 6 Weeks in Adult Beginner Ballet 2 with Liz (Saturday) - HERE
Enroll for 6 Weeks in Adult Open Level Horton with Kevin - HERE
ONLINE SCHEDULER
CLASSES OFFERED
UPDATE - PLEASE READ
Please try to sign up online 24-hours before your class if you are interested! While we do offer drop-ins, we require a minimum number of people signed up day of in order to run the class. Without this amount, we unfortunately have to cancel the class. We appreciate your understanding on this matter!
Ballet Classes
NEW! Ballet Fundamentals with Liz (Saturday)
This class is for those completely new to ballet! The primary focus will be on ballet positions at the barre, port de bras, terminology, correct alignment, and ballet etiquette. Liz will make sure that students have a strong foundation in order to continue safely on their ballet journey. This class will focus less on progression, and more on a solid understanding of ballet fundamentals.
Beginner Ballet 1 with Ellie (Mon) and Liz (Wed)
This class is for those who are just beginning their ballet journey. Our teachers will teach you the foundational steps and kinetics of ballet movement. Enrollment is suggested for this class as it builds from previous classes throughout the year, however the option to drop-in is still available! NEW TERM BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER
Beginner Ballet 2 with Liz (Wed & Sat)
This class is for those who have the basic knowledge of ballet and would like to continue building their technique. This is a great class for those who have taken ballet previously and would like to return to it, or for those who feel like they have grasped the ballet technique and want to be challenged more. We encourage students to consistently take this class as it builds from previous classes throughout the year. NEW TERM BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER.
Int/Adv Open MOVEIUS Company Class with Alvaro (Tues) or Diana (Sat)
This is an open company class with the Moveius Company dancers. During class, you will emphasize musicality while also working on advanced steps such as turns and jumps. This class is perfect for upper intermediate, advanced, or professional dancers.
Contemporary & Modern Classes
Beginner Contemporary with Angel (Wed)
Contemporary is a genre of dance that incorporates aspects of movement from ballet, modern, and jazz styles. This beginner level adult class includes a full technique class including floor work and improvisation. Dancers can enhance their technique, artistry, strength, and coordination.
Intermediate Contemporary Floorwork with Angel (Sat) ON HIATUS
This Contemporary Floorwork class will incorporate more advanced steps and techniques, placing a higher prominence on floorwork and how to safely achieve these steps.
Horton Technique with Kevin (Sat) -
Horton is a modern technique that uses a whole-body, anatomical approach to dance. It encourages students to use strength, flexibility, coordination, and spatial awareness. Previous dance experience is encouraged when signing up for this class.
NEW! Lyrical Contemporary with Yao (Fri)
Contemporary as a genre pulls from many different dance styles, such as modern, ballet, and jazz, finding different connections and making something wholly unique to the artform. Lyrical contemporary takes these connections and blends them into a technique that is expressive and fluid, allowing students to move their bodies and feel good in the studio. Enrollment is encouraged as this is a NEW class being offered, however the option to drop-in is still available!
WEEK AT A GLANCE
DRESS CODE
We encourage everyone to wear what they feel most comfortable in!
We recommend clothing that is easy to dance in and won’t inhibit movement for whatever class you plan on attending!
What shoes should I wear?
For Ballet Class, you may wear either Ballet Shoes or Socks*
For Contemporary, you may wear Ballet Shoes, Socks, or Bare Feet
For Modern, Bare Feet or Socks
*recommend grip socks for beginners
Have a question?
Please contact misha@danceloft14.org with any questions or concerns you may have, or give us a call during our working hours at
(202)-621-3670