Ballet
Technique based on body alignment, proper placement and posture. Barre and center floor work utilized to teach musicality, rhythm, coordination and flexibility. Ballet provides a foundation for all other forms of dance as well as conditioning for sports and injury prevention.  Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance and in encouraged for all dancers, as well as athletes wishing to gain better body control, alignment and core strength.  Beyond the monthly character development themes, ballet teaches discipline, self control, respect and self awareness.

Jazz
A stylized technique based class that emphasizes long lines and musicality. As an ever changing art form, jazz encompasses many forms of technique from contemporary to musical theater. Class focuses on flexibility, strength, turns and leaps and jazz choreography. Jazz is specifically used to teach personal expression and help dancers find their personal style and voice, as well as body control and awareness.  These topics relate to body image and self esteem in addition to the monthly themes of Respect, Responsibility, Courage and Team Work. 

Lyrical
Using music to translate emotion into movement, lyrical is very fluid and utilizes aspects of ballet, jazz and contemporary dance. Dancers are challenged to find meaning behind the music and connect that to the choreography. Dancers are taught to use smooth transitions between movements and incorporate breath into their dance. Classes include character development through discussion and examples in both dance and student experience.  Lyrical is suggested for ages 8 and up, as it focuses on emotional strength and older emotional themes.  Students are asked to draw upon their own experience to relate to the music and choreography and use the encounter to grow as a dancer and as a person.  Students are encouraged to have jazz and ballet training prior to or in conjunction with this class. 

Hip Hop
This class is high-energy and fun for both boys and girls who want to learn some Old School style influenced by some of today’s hottest video choreographers . Classes include conditioning and warm-up, simplified break down of each dance step, skill combinations and choreography. All moves and music are age appropriate and level specific. Students love learning these upbeat dance steps while moving to their favorite songs. Each class includes character development reflecting the different monthly themes of Respect, Responsibility, Courage and Team Work.  Hip Hop is specifically geared towards self empowerment and positive self talk, using dance to teach personal power and respect. 

Parent and Tot (Walking to age 3 and parent(s)
Creative movement is a way for all children, boys and girls, to explore their sense of self and the environment. Parents and Tots will have opportunities to move, play, and connect with each other and other families. Multi-sensory, developmentally targeted movement activities will promote social, emotional, and physical awareness skills. Class is focused around the children, however, parents will have special time to learn your child’s unique view of the world and share experiences with other parents. Use of movement games, music, rhythm, balls, scarves and other props will enhance the natural curiosity and creativity of your child. Come and dance with us!!

Preschool Combo
For ages 3-5, this class combines fundamental skills in Jazz, Ballet, and Tap or Gymnastics.  Using imagery and engaging music, this class focuses on basic technique and proper body alignment.  Elements include dance class etiquette, warm up and stretch, ballet at center floor and barre, jazz technique across the floor and choreography.  Preschool Combo I includes tap fundamentals and Combo II uses gymnastics to teach body control.  Routines are shorter in length to provide students with a sense of Mastery over the material, allowing for growth and personal pride.  Each class includes life skill fundamentals such as sharing, taking turns, listening, respect and positive self talk.  Student-teacher ratio never exceeds 1:6 to allow for personal contact and dancer specific instruction.

Mini Combo (ages 5-7)
This combo class is a great starting place for new dancers.  The jazz aspect of the class focuses on alignment, technique and fluid style, while the pom and hip hop elements work on performance aspects such as strong arm motions, formation awareness and stage presence.  The styles compliment each other well as one builds a technical foundation, one sharpens and strengthens and one focuses on performance and personality.  Students will learn alternating styles of routines from a jazz or hip hop routine to a pom routine with pom poms to perform at the semester end performance.

Theater
Self-confidence will grow and creativity will shine as students take on the challenges and excitement of performing on stage. The class will incorporate exercises in physical expressiveness, voice projection,
improvisation, and the memorization of scenes. Students will have fun acting as they work together to perform a fun filled and entertaining production during the dance recital. This class may be drop-in as well.
Broadway for Youth and Adults
This choreography based class includes basic instruction in jazz and musical theater.  Each session will work towards performing a big Broadway production at the session end performance.  Performances will include Chicago, Little Shop of Horrors and Cats.

 FREE Open Dance                                                                                                            Open dance is for kids ages 2-6 and in a free flow, dance inspired play group designed to get kids moving and gaining control over their bodies as they move to music, make music and play dance themed games.  This class is open to the community and is free, reservations are suggested to ensure proper teacher/student ratio.  Email jessica@studio21-dance call or text Jessica at 720 435 6689

Studio 21 Silhouettes (dance fitness for adults)

Zumba Fitness
Coming Soon! Zumba fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat.

 Bellydance
Worshops every Sunday: Shimmy, pop and lock your way into great shape with this exotic and feminine, ancient art-form. You will learn the different dance styles from varying countries and be amazed at how much your abs, obliques, hips, thighs and buttocks will get worked while learning the fundamentals of the dance. No experience necessary - come out and learn how to unleash your inner shimmy goddess!

Booty Camp

Coming Soon! These hour long training sessions are personal and customized combinations of cardio, resistance, pilates, yoga and circuit training. Instructor will keep you motivated and moving with a program that will be as fun as it is challenging. Whatever your fitness goal, Boot Camp 21 will help get you there with the right tools and motivation.
Classes run in 4 week series but may be taken individually.

Burlesque

(Video Vixen Burlesque, Intro to Burlesque, and Bombshell Burlesque):          Burlesque dance has come a long way from the traditional tongue in cheek vaudeville style of the “hootchy kootchy” to the current sultry style made popular by groups like the Pussycat Dolls. Our Burlesque classes are a mix between jazz and hip hop and break down the sultry moves that style is known for and give you a workout you will have too much fun to notice. Intro class begins with basic body control and simplified movements and then Booty Basics Workshop puts those pieces together into fun and flirty choreography. Bombshell Burlesque is for dancers ready to unleash their inner diva and dive right into fast paced choreography and more difficult movements. Intro Class and Bombshell Burlesque are 1 hour and Booty Basics Workshops are 1.5 hours

FREE Dance Conditioning                                                                                        Our only FREE adult class, Dance Conditioning is a mix of core, bum, and leg workouts combined with relaxing stretches.  A perfect follow up to the upperbody workout in Vertical Beam Fitness. Weekly.

Girls Night Out and Bachelorette Party Packages:
Combine a private burlesque class for your group with and evening in the VIP Shadow Room at Sutra; Denver’s hottest club! Classes can be taught in our studio or on site at your event location (on site includes additional travel costs). Try out your new moves behind the anonymity of the Sutra shadow wall!

Sultry Second Saturdays:                                                                                                              Join us for our monthly Girls Night Out! The second Saturday of each month we'll take a themed outing downtown after our Burlesque Classes.   Come learn some hot new dance moves, then join us for VIP service for only $15 over the cost of the burlesque class! 
 

Dance Birthday Parties at Studio 21

New at Studio 21; Dance Birthday Parties! On site or in our studio, we'll help you plan, run and entertain!  From decorations to a customized dance lesson for your child and their friends, our parties are fun, engaging and sure to be remembered as a favorite childhood memory.  Options include Pretty Princess Ballet, Old School Hip Hop Happy Birthday, Disney Day of Dance and more.  Whatever experience you wish to create, we'll be there to help every step of the way.  email questions to parties@studio21-dance.com                Packages begin at $10/child