all classes are available on Zoom or at our Brooklyn studio,
unless specified otherwise
If you take classes regularly with us or want to,
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This freestyle/improv based dance session is designed to help to take a break from your head, and get into your body - to (re)discover the u...
on Zoom only
at Dancewave 182 4th Ave Brooklyn
Oil up your joints and lift your spirits with some ballet warm ups and choreography. Combining beginner level classical ballet barre and sim...
at Dancewave 182 4th Ave Brooklyn
at Dancewave 182 4th Ave Brooklyn
Enough of a flair to inspire you, but not too much to leave you hiding in the corner. (Nobody puts Baby there, duh)
We’ll focus on choreogra...
at Dancewave 182 4th Ave Brooklyn
on the Dance Again app
With the challenges that come with adulting, it can be hard to prioritize the things that bring you joy, especially as intimidation and self...
on the Dance Again app
Got questions? We've got answers. Jump to the FAQ section.
We rotate teachers and styles, but all of our classes combine a beginner/intermediate level warm up with a little bit of guided improv, and a lot of simple, expressive choreography taught in segments so that you can learn it easily and have lots of time to practice!
Yxia teaches in a way that breaks things down easily with lots of repetition so that you can really feel good learning the moves!
Hear from past ballet students and get a feel for class. We'll use a combo of classical and contemporary music. While it helps to have a bit of prior experience when you take Rusty Ballet, we offer an online course called Ballet Breakdown for total beginners who want to learn the basics.
Lauren, NYC Class Member
- K.C. participant in Brooklyn in studio class
Please reach us at jess@jessgrippo.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Great! This is THE place to break back in. Most of our members are in a similar boat or have recently started dancing again or for the first time, so rest assured that the people around you GET IT and there is no judgment whatsoever. Classes are paced in a way that you can really adapt it to your level and current ability.
Music types vary depending on the teacher. Playlists range from Indie rock and dance music, to pop, to instrumental. Here’s a sample playlist!
We don’t offer refunds, but classes are recorded on Zoom! If you miss, you’ll receive the recording within 48 hours of the class.
We price our classes in our best efforts to be sustainable for our small business, while also affordable for our students. Current rates are on average $75 for a 4-week series. If cost is prohibitive but you are feeling extremely connected to our mission and would love to take part, please reach out to jess@jessgrippo.com and we can let you know if there are still scholarship spots available.
Yes! We are following state mandated requirements. Masks are currently optional but we will stay in tune with updates and make adjustments if necessary. Studio is cleaned and disinfected after each use to keep us fresh and safe!
Wear clothes you can comfortably move in - It's not a fashion show, so don't stress over what to wear ;) Most people wear sweatpants or leggings and a t-shirt.
As for shoes/feet:
Contemporary-ish - barefoot or socks is recommended, but dance shoes are also ok!
Rusty Ballet - socks or ballet slippers are recommended.
Hip-Hop - sneakers are recommended.
Other classes - check the description!
We’ve tried our best to be as descriptive as possible and to give examples to help ease the fear of the unknown and allow you to determine if it would be a good fit. That being said, it’s still totally normal to be nervous or to have questions!
We welcome you to connect with our online community first to talk through the nerves and reach out to our team. We are also working on more resources to support you every step of the way.
- Jennifer Gandia
While our dance studio home base is in Brooklyn NY, we are currently expanding into parts of NJ and beyond! Our online offerings exist globally. If you are interested in starting up a local class, please check out our dance teacher training.
182 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11217, United States
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