Morningside DanceWorX

with Kellyn Mylechreest

Ballet Bites is an open-level ballet technique class for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Following the structure of a classical ballet class with a barre and center combinations introducing jumps and turns, this class invites students to taste the flavors of Ballet in a warm and welcoming environment.

with Alaina Wilson

The Ballet Technique Laboratory offers a noncompetitive, nonjudgmental environment where dancers of diverse identities, experiences, and technical backgrounds can engage with ballet in a way that is responsive to their individual goals, inquiries, and needs. The class will be gender-neutral, allowing students to experience ballet outside of prescribed gender roles, encouraging them to explore and express themselves freely and authentically.

with Monica Silva

In this class, you will explore movement in a way that honors your body’s experience and wisdom while discovering creative tools for self-expression and dance-making.

The course is designed to help you recognize and embrace the expressive potential of your body by listening to it, moving with awareness, and connecting with others and the environment.

Together, we will expand our movement possibilities in a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive space where all abilities and backgrounds are valued.

with Lenard Foust

Get ready to groove in this energetic class, where you'll dive into the dynamic worlds of hip-hop and jazz commercial dance styles. We'll start with a lively warm-up, move into across-the-floor exercises, and top it off with a spirited combination. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, everyone is invited to join in the fun!

with Eto'o Tsana

KongoBeats is a core-centered, hip rhythmic, high energy, uplifting, and culturally rich Kongolese Mbongi (Village) class that focuses on both traditional and urban dance styles from the HEART of Africa; The Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of the Congo. This experience encompasses the base of the past to understand the now, the present, and the future through the sounds of traditional Ngoma's (drums), Ndombolo, Soukouss, and fusion Congo-beats. This class is a brave and free space for individuals to connect with themselves, others, their embodied movement vocabulary, build meaningful connections through central African dance. We'll prioritize self-care through self-expression, explore the meaning of (re) imagining cultural preservation, and through mind, body, voice, and empathy, build community. Whether a seasoned dancer or a novice to the style, all populations are invited.

with Kellyn Mylechreest

Looking to destress? This class offers a holistic exploration of movement through the integration of modern dance techniques, yoga-inspired practices, and relaxation methodologies. Geared towards beginner movers, this class invites you to discover the joy and stress-relieving benefits of expressive movement while connecting to your inner self and others through movement.

with Nimisha Mahiyaria

This class is designed for beginner and intermediate dance students who are eager to explore the foundational principles of modern dance. Students will experience a variety of movement exercises that emphasize the natural flow of energy through the body, focusing on the concepts of gravity, suspension, and release, and explore how these techniques can support emotional expression within movement.

with Jen Draghi

This session will be a fun and upbeat dance class for any level student who loves Broadway styles of dance. Dancers will leave with their heart beating, feeling connected to their physical body, and embracing their new class community. Whether you're a seasoned dancer, someone returning to dance class, or just someone who wants to have a full-bodied joyful experience, this class is for you!

with Eto'o Tsana

In this class, participants will learn foundational steps and rhythms of Caribbean and Latinx dance forms while building physical coordination and musicality and fostering cross-cultural connections through shared movement experiences in a supportive community atmosphere. 

Registration Procedure:
● All classes are for adults ages 18+
● Participants must hold a Teachers College, Barnard, or Columbia University ID.
● Once the online registration form goes live, it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
● Registrants may select more than one Class Series for which to register.
● Instructions for payment submission will be sent once your registration is confirmed.
● Please note that completing the online registration form does not guarantee you a spot in a Class Series. You must submit your payment by the deadline in order to keep your spot(s). If you fail to submit your payment by the deadline given, you will be automatically dropped from the Class Series.

Cost:

Total cost for each Class Series may vary based on the number of classes held. We are excited to offer our community dance classes at a below-market cost ($15-17 per class) while ensuring our professional dance artists/instructors are compensated fairly! We do not offer drop-in class options at this time.

Late Registration:

If you missed our registration deadline, you may be able to join the remaining weeks of the Class Series for a prorated fee, subject to instructor discretion. Please email Kellyn at MorningsideDanceWorX@tc.columbia.edu to request more information. 

Dance Studio Policies and Requirements:

Please review our Dance Studio Policies.

Payment:

Instructions for payment submission will be sent by our Morningside DanceWorX Program Coordinator once your registration is confirmed. Payment is due by the registration deadline.

Attendance:

Dancers are responsible for attending all classes within each class series. If the student knows in advance that they will not be able to attend class, please email Kellyn at MorningsideDanceWorX@tc.columbia.edu to inform your instructor of your absence. There are no refunds for missed classes.
In the case of a class being canceled due to inclement weather or an instructor’s illness, makeup classes may be held.

Refunds:

Requests for refunds must be made in writing to Kellyn at MorningsideDanceWorX@tc.columbia.edu before registration closes. Refund requests received after the start of the Class Series will not be approved and processed. In addition, there are no refunds for individually missed classes.

Accessibility:

Accessibility accommodation requests can be made upon registration confirmation. The Arnhold Dance Education Research Studios have an ADA lift available for use.

Questions?

Email Kellyn at MorningsideDanceWorX@tc.columbia.edu