Instructor: Frank

Description: *No class Monday Oct 11th

Intermediate Hip Hop is open to dancers with anywhere from 2-4 years of experience. Come and enjoy a faster paced Hip Hop class with more intricate dance choreographies. Get ready to “Bust A Move” Intermediate style!

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Indoor running shoes

Instructor: Frank

Description: *No class Monday Oct 11th

Have you always wanted to learn to move like the dance crews featured MTV and Much Music? This class features a combo of cool moves, upbeat tunes and a great workout.

Students are encouraged to let loose, have fun and get their groove on

What to Wear: Comfortable Casual Clothing

Footwear: Indoor running shoes

Instructor: Rafeek & Caroline

Description: *No class Monday Oct 11th

*No partner is needed.

In this level, the emphasis will be on building a new repertoire of moves. Followers will learn different ways to style up their arms, hips and footwork. Some fun shines will also be taught. Students will also be work how to follow and how to lead & follow multiple turns. Get ready for a session full of spice!!!

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Please bring indoor dance shoes to all classes. We recommend flat dress shoes for leaders, and a high heel dress shoe for followers.

Instructor: Emma

Description: In this class you will use your body in a variety of ways. Each class will consist of a warm-up, across the floor exercises and choreography. Focus will be placed on using the music and movement to express emotion through dance. You will discover how your body moves, while developing your own unique style in the choreographies (a fusion of Lyrical, Jazz & Modern).

What to Wear: Comfortable Casual Clothing

Instructor: Patricia

Description: Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic cardio dance class that will blow you away. Each class will feature a high energy and calorie burning tour of the world. Some styles will include Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Cha-Cha, Swing, Bollywood and more. Ditch the treadmill and come and join the party!

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Indoor gym shoes

Instructor: Diana

Description: Yoga aims to find a balance between strength and flexibility, and teaches students to listen to their body and allow it to guide them. Through the practice of yoga we gradually restore to our mind the pleasure of stillness. It detoxifies the body and mind, gently guiding students to open themselves to their own natural state of balance. This class presents the most common postures that can be practiced by anyone in the standard or modified form. Yoga is GREAT for the mind, body and spirit!

What to Wear: Comfortable loose fitting clothing

Footwear: Bare feet

Instructor: Diana & Andy

Description:

What to Wear: Comfortable Casual Clothing

Footwear: We recommend flat dress shoes for leads and a high heel shoe for follows

Instructor: Alana

Description: In beginner Tap, students will be introduced to the basic tap techniques. The class is broken down into three sections: a warm-up that focuses on technique, progressions that are comprised of traveling variations across the floor & choreography. Students will develop timing, speed, musicality while having oodles of fun.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: We recommend a SOLID tap shoe, verses a "SPLIT-SOLE." Malabar and Brio both carry the CAPEZIO 3800 (which is a Mary Jane style tap shoe), and the CAPEZIO CG100

Instructor: Diana & Andy

Description: *No partner is needed.

You've learned the basics. Now it's time to take your salsa dancing to the next level. Students will learn shines, more intricate partnered moves, and more of the sublties behind the dance.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Please bring indoor dance shoes to all classes. We recommend flat dress shoes for leaders, and a high heel dress shoe for followers.

Instructor: Alana

Description: This class is for the tap dancer that is ready for a challenge. Students will learn cool footwork variations, further develop their rhythm, and learn more intricate choreography.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: We recommend a SOLID tap shoe, verses a "SPLIT-SOLE." Malabar and Brio both carry the CAPEZIO 3800 (which is a Mary Jane style tap shoe), and the CAPEZIO CG100

Instructor: Eddie

Description: Have you always wanted to learn to move like the dance crews featured MTV and Much Music? This class features a combo of cool moves, upbeat tunes and a great workout.

Students are encouraged to let loose, have fun and get their groove on!

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Indoor running shoes

Instructor: Alana

Description: Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic cardio dance class that will blow you away. Each class will feature a high energy and calorie burning tour of the world. Some styles will include Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Cha-Cha, Swing, Bollywood and more. Ditch the treadmill and come and join the party!

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Indoor gym shoes

Instructor: Eddie

Description: Learn to dance like your favorite pop star!

This level is perfect for any students that have prior dance training and are looking a fun way to work out. Students will learn combinations at a quicker pace as well as more challenging movements. Get your groove on, Level II style!

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Indoor running shoes

Instructor: Carole Anne

Description: This class is open to all tappers who have a minimum of 8-10 months of experience. Continue to learn cool footwork and develop rhythm.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: We recommend a SOLID tap shoe, verses a "SPLIT-SOLE." Malabar and Brio both carry the CAPEZIO 3800 (which is a Mary Jane style tap shoe), and the CAPEZIO CG100

Instructor: Bambi Van Boom

Description: *This class is for women aged 19 & up

This level is open to all bombshells who have completed Pre-Intermediate Burlesque, or have prior dance experience. In this level, students will explore new and sassy movements, refine the basics, learn different burlesque styles, and experience a new burlesque cardio workout! Students will continue to further develop their burlesque diva attitude - onstage and off! A new choreography will be taught during the session leading up to a fun and saucy performance.

Dance With Alana is proud to be Ottawa's Original school for Burlesque.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Whatever you feel sexiest in

Instructor: Carole Anne

Description: This class is open to all tappers who have a minimum of 1 year experience. Continue to learn cool footwork, style and develop more advanced rhythms.

Students wishing to participate in this class can do so with permission from their instructor.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: We recommend a SOLID tap shoe, verses a "SPLIT-SOLE." Malabar and Brio both carry the CAPEZIO 3800 (which is a Mary Jane style tap shoe), and the CAPEZIO CG100

Instructor: Lisa

Description: Unleash your inner dancing diva with this exotic dance form. Learn to isolate your hips, undulate your torso and shimmy your way to a great workout. Women of ALL shapes and sizes are welcome.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Bare feet, ballet or gymnastic slippers

Instructor: Audri

Description: Yoga aims to find a balance between strength and flexibility, and teaches students to listen to their body and allow it to guide them. Through the practice of yoga we gradually restore to our mind the pleasure of stillness. It detoxifies the body and mind, gently guiding students to open themselves to their own natural state of balance. This class presents the most common postures that can be practiced by anyone in the standard or modified form. Yoga is GREAT for the mind, body and spirit!

What to Wear: Comfortable loose fitting clothing

Footwear: Bare feet

Instructor: Jocelyn

Description: This class is open to the intermediate level dancer who has completed the beginner level, or has been dancing for over a year. This class will feature a fusion of different styles, such as traditional Egyptian, Gothic, Gypsy, and Tribal. Past sessions have included work with veils and cane work. The focus of this class is learning different styles of choreography and style.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Bare feet, ballet or gymnastic slippers

Instructor: Alana & Yan

Description: *No partner or experience needed.

If you've never been introduced to swing dancing, this is the class for you! Learn the basics of Lindy Hop and how to have a fun time on the social dance floor.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: We recommend flat dress shoes or sneakers

Instructor: Geoff & Andrea

Description: This is a class for the more dedicated Lindy Hopper who has been dancing for over 5 years. More advanced Lindy Hop figures will be taught at a quicker pace. Students will continue to work on their Lindy Hop connection, Charleston, and Blues in this level.

Students wishing to participate in this class can do so with permission from their instructor.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: We recommend flat dress shoes or sneakers.

Instructor: Shadia

Description: This class will feature a mixture of classical Arabian dance music and modern eastern pop hits to help students learn to appreciate the beauty of Middle-Eastern music. All classes will include attention to posture, safe warm-up, breakdown of movement technique, and cool-down and safe stretching techniques. Fun combinations and guided improvisational dancing will be experience through drills, drills, drills 'till you sweat sweat sweat; it is so much fun you won't even notice it's exercise!

Students wishing to participate in this class can do so with permission from their instructor.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Bare feet, ballet or gymnastic slippers

Instructor: Jordana & Bruno

Description: *No class Friday, October 8th

In Level 3, students will continue to expand their repertoire of moves and variations. Students will learn concepts and moves inspired from Lindy Hop, Charleston & Blues. This course will also prepare the participant to adapt their dancing to a variety of musical genres and tempos. (Prerequisite: Beginner Swing & Level 2 Lindy Hop).

What to Wear: Comfortable Casual Clothing

Instructor: Alana & Bruno

Description: *No class Friday, October 8th

This is a class for the dedicated Lindy Hopper who has been dancing for over a year and goes out social dancing on a weekly basis. Challenging Lindy Hop figures will be taught at a quicker pace. Students will continue to work on their Lindy Hop connection, Charleston, and Blues in this level.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: We recommend flat dress shoes or sneakers.

Instructor: Josee

Description: *No class Saturday October 9th

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic cardio dance class that will blow you away. Each class will feature a high energy and calorie burning tour of the world. Some styles will include Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Cha-Cha, Swing, Bollywood and more. Ditch the treadmill and come and join the party!

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Indoor gym shoes

Instructor: Bambi Van Boom

Description: *No class Saturday October 9th

Dance With Alana is proud to be Ottawa's Original school for Burlesque.

*This class is for women aged 19 & up

This beginner class is open to bombshells of all shapes and sizes that want to connect with their sassy side. In this cheeky class, students will learn classic Burlesque movements. Students will uncover their own inner burlesque diva through a variety of playful choreographies.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Footwear: Whatever you feel sexiest in

Instructor: Emma

Description: *No class Saturday October 9th

This class is open to adults with no previous dance experience. In this class, students will learn about proper body alignment. Basic ballet vocabulary will also be taught. Get ready to develop more graceful movements, to tone your body and build more overall strength.

Footwear: ballet slippers

Instructor: Alana

Description: We have years of experience helping couples prepare for their first dance, and would love to help with yours.

We also provide private lessons for students who just to brush up their skills or need help with co-ordination and style OR if you're not comfortable in a group class, this is a great option for you!
These lessons are often taught on Saturdays and Sundays, but weekday space is available, space permitting.

Please contact us if you wish to book a private lesson or wedding choreography.

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Instructor: Bambi Van Boom

Description: *Studio closed Saturday October 9th

This spot is reserved for Bachelorette and birthday parties. Please contact us if you wish to book a private lesson.

What to Wear: comfortable casual clothing

Instructor: Instructor of your choice.

Description: We have years of experience helping couples prepare for their first dance, and would love to help with yours.

We also provide private lessons for students who just to brush up their skills or need help with co-ordination and style OR if you're not comfortable in a group class, this is a great option for you!
These lessons are often taught on Saturdays and Sundays, but weekday space is available, space permitting.

Please contact us if you wish to book a private lesson or Wedding Choreography.

Instructor: Andre & Maria

Description: *Not available for on-line payment


You are brand-new to West Coast Swing dancing or you have been to a few beginner classes. You are probably not practicing regularly yet. We will introduce you to WCS basic patterns and technique. We'll mix it up each month so that you'll learn at least one new pattern or variation each time. It's recommended that you have some prior swing dance experience (triple swing, jive, east coast swing, lindy hop).

What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothing

Instructor:

Description: Once a month come out & practice your Swing & Salsa dancing at our Sunday Social. No partner or experience needed.

*Not available for online payment.

What to Wear: Comfortable Casual Clothing

Footwear: Your Dance Shoes