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DANCE LOFT ADULT CLASSES
SPRING ENROLLMENT NOW AVAILABLE | APRIL 20 - MAY 30
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:
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.
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!
HORTON EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP WITH KEVIN MALONE!
In this Open-Level workshop, you’ll go through all the essentials of a Horton class, then finish off with a Kevin-created phrase to perform at the end of the night. It’s a Kevin-Guided, Horton Experience–one you can only experience at Fishbowl Friday!
All Levels Welcome! This class will make you sweat, so be sure to bring some water!
April 24th | 7-9 PM @ $30
Use the code EARLY-FISH for $5 Off! (expires April 13th)
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
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Artist-in-residence Gabriel Mata joins local choreographers and artists in Primer Impacto. Join Mata for his Master Class, Contemporary Sabor!
Contemporary Sabor by Gabriel Mata is a modern movement model that embodies a fusion of my cultural inheritance, blending elements of contemporary dance with influences from Mexican heritage and queer/gay identification. By integrating Latinx rhythms and movements into the framework of modern or contemporary dance, Mata de-center’s the dominant narratives of concert dance, which often prioritize Eurocentric forms and aesthetics. Contemporary Sabor offsets these conventions by offering a space where diverse cultural expressions and identities are celebrated, creating an inclusive environment that embraces the richness of Latinx culture within the contemporary dance world.
Join Gabriel Mata on April 25th from 12 - 2 PM for his MASTERCLASS!
ADULT CLASS ENROLLMENT
Spring Enrollment is Now Available! - April 20-May 31
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, please wear Ballet Shoes! (If it is your first class, you may wear 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