CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Find Your Passion — One Step at a Time
At Passion, we believe dance is for everybody. Whether you're brand new or returning to movement, our classes are designed to build confidence, connection, and joy through dance. Explore a variety of styles, from soulful contemporary to high-energy hip hop, all in a supportive, adult-centered space. Each class description below will help you find the right fit based on your experience, goals, and interests. Let’s dance!
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BOLD & BREEZY BALLET
Strengthen your artistry along with your body in this joyful ballet class. We'll deliciously bend, gently lengthen, and cultivate focus as we pour today's energy into the steps and patterns of ballet. You can expect a lovely workout at the barre and celebratory movement around and across the room, with plenty of space for personal expression alongside traditional technique.
Class level is appropriate for anyone with basic dance experience. Absolute beginners to ballet are welcome although it is recommended to contact the instructor ahead of time for more information about what to expect.
What To Wear: Ballet slippers are recommended for all dancers, but not required. If you don't have ballet slippers bring socks or go barefoot.
Passion Guide: Marisa Paull Gorst
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BRAZILIAN FUNK
Brazilian funk is a popular street movement that originated in Rio de Janeiro back in the 1980's. Meshing styles of samba, funk, hiphop, latin movement, twerk, afro-indigenous movement, & more, the dance form has evolved & gained popular attraction worldwide. This is an all level, all gender kind-of-class, that will get your whole body moving in the most joyful kind-of-way! Get ready to sweat & immerse yourself into this Brazilian movement, steeped in perseverance & radical joy!
What To Wear: Barefoot or sneakers are welcome and wear something that you feel comfy getting funky in!
Passion Guide: Christina Kilbane
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CONTEMPORARY FEELS
In this class, we will explore movement in connection to storytelling, emotion, and breath. We will start with breathing exercises, a juicy warm-up, and then head into a combo with moves inspired by the music and lyrics of the song. In some classes, we may experiment with guided improvisation and across the floor. Dance and movement can be one of the most powerful emotional outlets there is, so we’ll release the day away and tap into our personal power with Contemporary Feels!
Prior dance experience is recommended, even if it’s been years since you’ve taken a class.
What To Wear: We recommend wearing no shoes (barefoot or socks).
Passion Guide: Kelly Zitka
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DANCE PARTY FITNESS
Get ready to sweat, smile, and shake it! Dance Party Fitness is a high-energy cardio workout that feels more like a party than a workout. Set to upbeat Latin and global rhythms, this class blends easy-to-follow dance moves with fitness elements to boost your cardio, tone your body, and lift your mood. No dance experience? No problem! All fitness levels are welcome—just bring your energy, a water bottle, and wear comfortable workout clothes and supportive sneakers to help you move safely and confidently. Whether you're a music fan or just love to dance, this class could be your new favorite way to work out. Come for the music, stay for the vibes!
What To Wear: Any type of sneaker is best for this class and clothing that you can move and sweat in!
Passion Guide: Ashlea Bonds
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HEELS 101
Bring your high heels of any height and let’s get sexy! In this class we’ll be doing moves that are sensual, flirty and fun. No prior dance experience needed, just a desire to feel hot and strut in a pair of heels. Open to all ages 18+. Even if you’re not a beginner you’ll enjoy the spice this class has to offer.
We do the same combo 2 weeks in a row so that you can really nail the choreography and build confidence within the moves.
What To Wear: Heels you feel secure in so think straps, laces, something around your ankle, the chunkier the heel - the easier it is to balance! Comfortable clothes that make you feel good!
Passion Guide: Calli Rothberg
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HIGH HEELS
For those of you that have been dancing through life and can’t get enough of that performance feeling. In this HIGH HEELS class you will, of course wear your high heels, and act like you’re in a burlesque meets backup dancer performance group. This is a space of zero judgment where you get to be your sexy, sassy, fabulous self and really drop into your sensuality and sexuality. Prior dance experience is recommend (even if it was 10 years ago).
We’ll learn the same combo 2 weeks in a row so that by week two you can focus on all the feels after the choreography has had a chance to sink in.
What To Wear: Heels you feel secure in so think straps, laces, something around your ankle, the chunkier the heel - the easier it is to balance! Comfortable clothes that make you feel good!
Passion Guide: Calli Rothberg
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HIP HOP 101
Are 90’s dance moves your absolute jam? Can you also not help but dance when a good song comes on the radio? Come to Hip Hop 101, where you can channel your inner Bruno Mars and let loose! In this class, we’ll be diving into all the eclectic goodness the world of hip hop has to offer. From grooving, bopping, bumping, and shaking, this class is perfect for beginner dancers looking to have a fun time to great music. Open to all ages 18+, with no prior dance experience required.
We do the same combo 2 weeks in a row, allowing you to become comfortable with the choreography, and gain confidence not only with the movement, but within yourself!
What To Wear: Comfortable clothing and sneakers.
Passion Guide: Calli Rothberg and Kamaria Carrington
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INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP
Intermediate Hip Hop is for all the dancers out there that are looking for a fun, supportive, and safe space to let loose and keep up their love of dancing!
This class will start with a warm-up followed by a hip-hop combo that will focus on groove, rhythm, and hitting those beats! You will leave feeling like you are one of Beyonce’s back-up dancers or like you could head straight into a Janet Jackson music video.
We will work on the same combo two weeks in a row, so that you will feel confident and ready to leave it all out on the dance floor!
Prior dance experience is required.
What To Wear: Comfortable clothing and sneakers.
Passion Guide: Calli Rothberg and Kamaria Carrington
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JAZZ FUSION
Jazz Fusion is a class where you can deepen your knowledge of different dance genres as we mix styles such as Jazz, Feminine Vibe, Contemporary, and Lyrical. The class starts with a juicy warmup for core strength, body awareness, flexibility, and exercises to build/maintain jazz technique. This class is for anyone that wants to have a good time, build confidence in dance, and likes a challenge.
We will do the same choreography 2 weeks in a row so that you can let the steps sink in and build confidence within the moves.
What To Wear: Comfortable clothing/gym wear and sneakers.
Passion Guide: Gabriella Basso
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LIQUID MOTION
Be prepared to worship the sacred temple that is your body. In this class you will dance as you never have before with full presence, grounding, intention, and following the flow of your unique body. We’ll begin with a meditation and breathwork practice, grounding us in our bodies and attuning us to the energies of the season, the stars, and the divine. From there, we’ll warm up with a blend of yoga and yoga therapy techniques to prepare our bodies for movement. Next, we’ll learn 3 to 4 signature Liquid Motion moves, break them down, explore their flow, and allow you space to play and experiment. We’ll then integrate these movements into a choreographed sequence with plenty of space for exploration and embodiment.
Liquid Motion is a floorwork-based dance method that activates the senses and cultivates total body awareness. By tuning into how your body naturally wants to move, you’ll discover a new level of fluidity, grace, and embodiment.
Throughout the class you’ll have the freedom to listen to your body’s wisdom - flowing with the full sequence, drawing from its elements, or allowing your body to move intuitively and create something uniquely your own. This is a space of endless potential and possibilities. You will learn to connect deeply to your body as your most sacred temple, create deep trust and connection to all layers of your being, and experience the freedom of true self-expression. I invite you to step into this transformative space where movement, breath, and intention come together to create a deep sense of embodiment, empowerment, and self-love.
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement—whether you prefer to layer up or bare it all, wear what makes you feel confident and sexy. Don’t forget your kneepads! The class is practiced barefoot or in socks.
Passion Guide: Emily Barry
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SAMBA MOVEMENT
Get ready to move your body and sweat it out as we delve into Samba Movement. This fun and informative class focuses on Brazilian samba, and the many variations that encompass the vibrant country! Think lots of hip rolls, hip shaking, and hip circles, and some fun and easy footwork. Leave your inhibitions at the door & come shake it out!
What To Wear: Wear anything you feel comfortable shaking your hips and moving your body in. Usually done barefoot or in socks.
Passion Guide: Christina Kilbane
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SHUFFLE 101
Always wanted to learn how to shuffle but don’t know where to start? Shuffling is a high-energy style of dance that mixes quick footwork and rhythmic slides to the beat — think dance-floor cardio with major feel-good vibes!
This beginner-friendly class breaks it all down — no experience needed. You’ll learn the basic moves and transitions that make up this energetic dance style, build confidence step by step, and get a killer cardio workout while you’re at it.
Come solo or bring a friend — we start slow, laugh a lot, and celebrate progress over perfection.
Once you’re ready, you can level up to Shuffle N’ Flow, but you can keep coming back to 101 as long as you like for practice and fun!What To Wear: This is a high impact workout. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes or inserts with shock absorbency and smooth soles (not so grippy).
Passion Guide: Stephanie DeCaprio
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SHUFFLE N' FLOW
Ready to take your shuffling to the next level? This class mixes fun choreography with freestyle exploration so you can build confidence, control, and your own unique style.
We’ll blend shuffling with shaping and other fast footwork styles you’ve seen at festivals, clubs, and all over social media — set to energetic electronic and pop music that keeps you moving.
Each combo is taught over two weeks to help you build muscle memory, sharpen precision, and really feel the movement.
Whether you’ve taken Shuffle 101 or already know the basics, this is where you start finding your flow — your rhythm, your flavor, your vibe.
Prerequisite: Take Shuffle 101 at least once before joining! (must know and be fluent in shuffling fundamentals)
What To Wear: This is a high impact workout. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes or inserts with shock absorbency and smooth soles (not so grippy).
Passion Guide: Stephanie DeCaprio
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STRETCH LAB
This isn’t your average stretch class—it’s a lab for embodied alchemy. Rooted in somatic wisdom and inspired by the fluidity of dance, Stretch Lab blends dynamic stretching, mobility work, and strength-based movement into a rhythmic, music-driven experience of deep embodiment. It’s not quite yoga. Not just stretching. But a secret third thing. Here, “stretch” becomes a ritual—an exploration of breath, awareness, and authentic expression. Guided by immersive soundscapes, you’ll move through fluid, primal patterns that dissolve tension, build inner strength, and expand your range—supporting both dance and everyday movement. Expect a potent balance of restoration and activation. Intuition and control. Stillness and power. Whether you’re a dancer, a mover, or simply craving a more connected relationship with your body, this class invites you to soften, strengthen, and stretch into something more.
Stretch your limits. Stretch your awareness. Stretch what you thought movement could be. Drop in, feel the beat, and move with your whole self. Your body already knows the way. 🦶 -
What To Wear: We recommend doing this class barefoot. Wear something comfy and stretchy. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. This is a suggestion, not a requirement.
Passion Guide: Stephanie Wallace
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TAP 101: FUNDAMENTALS
Physical x Mental = Rhythm. This class will develop the mental skill necessary to create rhythmic tap phrases, beginning with the fundamentals and rudiments. These modules are taught to music from every generation to present the concept of rhythm as an experiential language, and tap as a head-to-toe interpretation of that language.
What To Wear: Tap shoes or jazz shoes, preferably.
Passion Guide: Marcus Franklin
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TWERK IT OUT
Learn to shake your booty like you never have before. If you’ve been dreaming of twerking in the club or twerking in your bedroom then this class is for you. Guaranteed to laugh and have a good ASS time! Open to all ages 18+ and no prior twerk experience necessary. I can teach you, I can love you, because you’ve got it going on.
We do the same combo 2 weeks in a row so that that booty starts to create some muscle memory for all the different types of twerks.
What To Wear: We recommend you wear something loose on the bottom that your butt and thighs can jiggle in. (aka - avoid leggings)
Passion Guide: Calli Rothberg