Late Autumn Session
November 5th - December 19th
Beginners Cabaret Sessions
CABARET CHOREO FUNDAMENTALS
Beginners Sensual Cabaret
Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00PM
CABARET CHOREOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS - With Cybele León
Thursdays 7:30-9:00PM
Cabaret Choreography Fundamentals is a 6 week course designed for anybody interested in exploring the cabaret choreography. This session will review the foundational burlesque movements and string them together into a multi faceted cabaret choreography. Each class will begin with a group warmup, drills across the floor, and explore our learnings through collaborative exercises. This course is especially designed for those newer to, or coming back from a break from in studio dance training.
STAGE PRESENCE & DANCE TECHNIQUE
Beginners Sensual Cabaret
Tuesdays 7-8PM
STAGE PRESENCE & DANCE TECHNIQUE With Natale Luma & Cheyanne Griffin
Tuesdays 7-8PM
Command energy, boost your on-stage charm, & improve your technical dance skills in this 6-week session. By the end of this session, you will have the tools to harness your inner charisma & build your confidence in front of a crowd. You'll leave with a trove of tips, techniques, and performer best practices that can be integrated right away to level up your stage presence.
Learn the fundamentals of dance technique through ballet based drills and exercises.
Nova Cabaret is a performance training program that creates opportunities for dancers who have graduated from the beginner sessions (or received instructor approval) and are ready to take their dance training to the stage. After learning a group choreography in class Nova dancers will have the opportunity to perform the dance at local events such as Vaudevillingham and Vortex, and will have the opportunity to apply to perform the dance in the seasonal Atelier Showcase.
Have experience and want to skip the beginner sessions? Reach out!
NOVA Cabaret
Performance Track Dance Classes
Silk Fans
Choreography
With Natale Luma
NOVA - Silk Fans Choreography
Tuesdays 6-7PM
Explore creative choreography with the versatile prop of silk fans. We will explore the fundamentals & beyond of this versatile prop, building up your library of movements & putting them together into a dynamic choreography.
*Some experience learning choreography is recommended. Those without choreography experience are encouraged to take the Thursday beginner choreography session as a co-requisite.
Embody the Masculine
Boylesque Choregraphy
With Jovanny Hincapie
NOVA - Embody the Masculine, Boylesque Choreography
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30PM
Led by instructors Jovanny Hincapie, this 6-week class invites you to explore sensual cabaret choreography through a masculine lens. Imagine Magic Mike, but way more artsy/creative and with more opportunity for diverse gender expression.
In this series you'll delve into the art of Boylesque, a captivating fusion of sensuality, strength, and theatricality. From powerful movements to subtle gestures, you'll learn to embody the allure and magnetism of the masculine presence on stage through a group choreography.
*Some experience learning choreography is recommended. Those without choreography experience are encouraged to take the Thursday beginner choreography session as a co-requisite.
Introducing NOVA Cohorts
NOVA Cohorts are designed to serve the needs of our growing dance community. These cohorts group dancers based on goals, strengths, and growth points. A choreography is comprised of 2-3 cohorts to create a multi layered group dance choreography. These 2-3 cohorts will have overlapping class time as well as separate class time.
Training Cohorts
(not choreography based)
AMETHYST COHORT
Instructed by Cheyanne Griffin
Assisted by Cybele
NOVA - Amethyst Cohort
Intermediate Dance Technique
Wednesdays 6-7:30
This class is an intensive, ballet-based class that hones technical fundamentals, focusing on the precision and strength needed for advanced turns, jumps, and alignment. Designed for dancers progressing from beginner sessions and ready for a challenge, this 6-week course refines each movement with a strong foundation in ballet, emphasizing the control and alignment necessary to dance safely in heels. Prepare to dive deep into technique, working meticulously on form and fundamentals to build a stronger, more polished base.
*Prerequisites: Graduation from the beginner sessions and eager for a challenge.
~ Theme: GRAVITY ~
MONDAYS
Chair & Floorwork Choreo to WoRMHOLE by SIM
The Citrine and Tourmaline cohorts will meet on Mondays and learn a gravity themed choreography to WoRMHOLE by SIM as well as an additional interlude act.
TOURMALINE COHORT
Instructed by Cybele Leon
Assisted by Roo
NOVA - Tourmaline Cohort
Intro to Contortion Group Acro + Chair Choreography
Mondays Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9th
4-6 cohort training + pre-contortion choreo
6:30-7:30 full group choreography
Additional cleaning rehearsal and documentation video filming Dec 9th 7:30-8:30PM
Thursdays 4-6PM Strongly Encouraged Open Studio
This cohort is designed as an intro to contortion for dancers who are eager to improve etheir active flexibility, practice and learn acrobatic tricks and poses, and to train and explore movement in a collaborative way. This group will collaborate on a flexy group acro choreography that overlaps with the Citrine cohort to the song WoRMHOLE by SIM. We will work with chairs and acro floorwork.
Strengths: Flexibility, potential for developing acrobatic skills, ability to combine fluidity with strength in movement.
Growth Points: Building foundational acrobatic techniques, improving control and stability in transitions, consistent timing with choreography, and enhancing group coordination for acro-dance integration.
*Prerequisites: comfortable kicking up to a handstand against the wall and holding it, able to get foot to head in either pigeon or cobra, within a couple inches of either front, side or middle splits. Also should be confident learning choreography and executing it with accurate timing.
CITRINE COHORT
Instructed by Cybele Leon
Assisted by Ester Pine
NOVA - Citrine Cohort
Floorwork + Chair Choreography
Mondays 6:00 - 7:30PM
Additional cleaning rehearsal
Additional cleaning rehearsal and documentation video filming Dec 9th 7:30-8:30PM
The Citrine cohort will dive into chair and floorwork, honing their precision and confidence through close attention to counts. This group will focus on accurate timing, developing a deep understanding of how movement fits within musical structure. Dancers will practice hitting poses on exact beats and transitioning seamlessly, building both technical skills and expressive, smooth control. Citrine is ideal for dancers looking to strengthen their choreography accuracy while grounding their performance style.
Strengths: Dedication, fluidity in sensual movement, and strong posing.
Growth Points: Accuracy in timing and movements, with emphasis on counted drilling and choreo precision.
*Prerequisites: Graduation from the beginner sessions and eager for a challenge.
~ Theme: LEVITY ~
WEDNESDAYS
Contemporary Heels Choreo to Hot Gum by Sofia Isella
Learn a heels choreography to Hot Gum by Sofia Isella
EMERALD COHORT - Advanced Heels
Instructed by Cybele Leon
Assisted by Cheyanne, Roo, Olivia
Includes Intermediate Technique W/Cheyanne
NOVA - Advanced Heels Choreography
Wednesdays: 6:00–8:00 PM [Includes Int. Technique 6-7:30]
Additional Session: 8:00–9:00 PM on November 6, November 20, December 4, and December 11
Fridays: 4:30–6:30 PM (Group Training Session)
Emerald cohort focuses on high-intensity contemporary and jazz choreography with lifts, levels, and powerful, expansive movements that demand both strength and precision. Using stage blocks to create dynamic staging, this group emphasizes musicality and character, exploring expressive, impactful moves that showcase both control and emotional depth—ideal for those ready to take on challenging, artistically rich choreography.
*Prerequisites*
SAPPHIRE COHORT
Instructed by Cybele Leon
Assisted by Olivia
Includes Intermediate Technique W/Cheyanne
NOVA - Intermediate Jazz Heels Choreography
Wednesdays: 6:00–8:00 PM [Includes Int. Technique 6-7:30]
Additional Session: 8:00–9:00 PM on November 6, November 20, December 4, and December 11
The Sapphire cohort brings an intermediate approach to fast-paced, jazz-inspired, and jazz funk choreography. This class will focus on building stamina and versatility through challenging sequences that demand intensity and rhythm. Dancers will work on hitting strong, sharp movements with control, refining texture and character along the way. Ideal for those with a solid foundation in dance, Sapphire is perfect for dancers ready to explore dynamic movement in heels with confidence and style.
IGNITE
Cabaret Immersion Program
Are you ready to take your cabaret training to the next level?
IGNITE is a cabaret training program for a small cohort of 6 dancers each season that are ready to take their training to the next level by building a feature moment or solo with the opportunity to perform their act in the upcoming student showcase, BLOOM, on May 31st and June 1st. In collaboration with the director and your leader, Cybele, you will together create an act that showcases your strengths as a performer as well as conveys the theme and creative vision of the production.
Each performer will support two other performers in their feature act, and have two supporting characters in their solo for the showcase. This will serve as your ‘support team’ as you embark on this journey. Through a combination of small group workshops and 1 on 1 private lessons, this program will help you build an act, style and embellish a costume, and gain new tools to continue growing as an independent performer.
COST:
The cost of this program is $350. Payment plans are available for those who need.
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