Afro-Modern dance is a contemporary class where students explore full-body expressions rooted in West African, Caribbean, and American dance traditions. The class/movement is designed to enhance rhythm, coordination, balance, weight shift, and increase stamina. The overall desire is for participants to feel comfortable in their moving bodies, groove together as a community, and have fun!

Designed for beginners and intermediate tappers, this class is a great way to explore the foundational elements of tap dance—rhythm, timing, syncopation, and creating music with your feet. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to move, learn, and have fun. Whether you’re brand new or brushing up on old skills, this class offers a joyful way to connect to music and movement. Come make some noise with us!

Our Adult Ballet Flow class explores classical ballet technique without the traditional barre work, allowing for continuous movement and freedom inspired by contemporary dance. Designed for all ages and experience levels, this class focuses on feeling good in your body while building strength, balance, and fluidity. Whether you’re new to dance or returning after years away, you’ll find a welcoming space to move, connect, and enjoy. No previous experience required—just bring yourself and a willingness to move. We can’t wait to see you in class!

This exhilarating multicultural contemporary dance experience,is taught in Tania’s signature style developed in her country of origin – Cuba! Take your personal journey with this Master Teacher who teaches by example and leads with her big heart.

This beginner hip-hop class is designed for dancers with little to no experience, or for those looking to get back into movement and training. The class blends hip-hop and contemporary styles, combining both soft and sharp choreography to create a unique and dynamic movement experience. Dancers will focus on foundational hip-hop elements including grooves, footwork, isolations, grounded and accented movement, musicality, waves, and body rolls. The class will also occasionally incorporate influences from dancehall and afro-hip-hop styles, creating a fun, energetic, and welcoming environment for all levels.

Beginner Jazz: 

Our Adult Beginner Jazz class is designed for anyone who is new to jazz, returning to dance after some time away, or simply looking to strengthen the fundamentals. We’ll explore the building blocks of jazz technique, including weight shifting, coordination, isolations, musicality, and basic jazz vocabulary.

Beginner Contemporary:

 This class is designed specifically for beginners and dancers who want to build confidence in a welcoming, supportive environment. You’ll learn foundational contemporary movements, technique, and skills while exploring musicality, expression, and individual artistry. No previous contemporary experience is required—just come ready to move, learn, and have fun!

Step beyond classical ballet and discover the vibrant world of Character Dance! Inspired by the folk dances of countries such as Spain, Hungary, Russia, Poland, and Italy, Character Dance develops: musicality, strength and coordination, artistry and stage presence, and rhythm and expressive movement Whether you’re looking to strengthen your ballet technique or expand your artistic versatility, this class offers an exciting journey through dance, culture, and performance.​​This is a donation-based class that takes place on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.

Dance for All is open to everyone—whether you have years of dance experience or have never stepped into a dance class before. This welcoming class is an opportunity to move freely, express yourself, celebrate your individuality, and connect with your body through joyful movement. Come ready to have fun, break a sweat, and be part of a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Many sessions also feature live drumming, creating an inspiring and energetic atmosphere. Dance for all is all about discovering freedom, connection, and joy through movement.

 Pop-Up ClassesExperience what it’s like to dance alongside the professional artists of Sarasota Contemporary Dance in this dynamic Open Company Class. Taught by rotating SCD company members and guest teaching artists, this advanced-level contemporary class offers a unique opportunity to explore a range of contemporary styles and movement approaches. Each week will bring something new, shaped by the individual teaching artist’s background and creative voice. This is a powerful way to stay inspired, deepen your practice, and move within a professional dance environment. Open to advanced movers and professional-level dancers.

Designed for dancers with prior jazz or contemporary experience, this class blends dynamic jazz technique with the fluidity and expression of contemporary dance. Expect a fun, upbeat warm-up, rhythm-driven progressions, and sharp, syncopated movement that will keep you on your toes—literally. With elements of jumping, traveling, and musicality, it’s the perfect way to energize your Tuesday and challenge both your technique and performance. Come ready to activate your body, express yourself, and have a blast!

This advanced contemporary class is designed for dancers with prior experience who are actively training and looking to continue growing their technique and artistry. The class explores a wide range of movement styles and qualities, often incorporating phrase work, improvisation, and creative exploration. Dancers will be challenged both technically and artistically in a supportive environment that encourages growth, expression, and versatility. This class is designed to push and inspire you while still allowing space to have fun, move freely, and connect through dance.

This fun intermediate/advanced hip-hop class blends hip-hop and contemporary movement styles to create a dynamic and expressive movement experience. The class explores both soft and sharp choreography, working to unite the fluidity of contemporary movement with the grounded energy of hip-hop. Dancers will focus on foundational hip-hop qualities, including footwork, isolations, grounded and accented movement, musicality, waves, and body rolls. The class may also incorporate elements of dancehall and Afro-inspired movement styles, creating an energetic, versatile, and engaging environment for experienced movers.