Each Thursday from 6:15 - 7:30pm Dance Initiative hosts a community dance class, taught by a rotating roster of local and guest dance artists and teachers. All levels welcome. We touch on contemporary modern, ballet technique, improvisation, afro-cuban, and typically learn a choreographed phrase. The focus is on fun, accessible dance that inspires creativity and works towards a choreographed sequence.
JUNE 5 - HAPPY HOUR DANCE CLASS: URBAN LINE DANCE WITH QUEEN
Queen brings the heat with her high-energy Urban Line Dance class, where rhythm meets personal style. With a deep passion for dancing and a background in musical theater, line dance, and African dance, Queen creates a space that’s all about fun and expression. This isn’t your typical line dance—think fresh beats, urban flair, and choreography that lets you add your own flavor. Her classes are perfect for all levels, focusing on stylistic movement, and boosting confidence on the dance floor. Whether you're here to master the steps or just vibe with the music, Queen’s got you covered. Come ready to sweat, smile, and step in sync with a groove that brings the energy!
About Queen
Introducing Queen, a new face in the valley! By day, she's all about supporting youth as a school social worker, but once the workday's done, she's all about letting loose and having fun. From belting out tunes to busting moves on the dance floor, Queen has been a lover of the arts for as long as she can remember. Hailing from the land of palm trees and sunshine, Queen brings a touch of Southern flair and urban grooves to the picturesque streets of Carbondale. Get ready to move, because Queen's about to sprinkle some magic onto the dance floors!
JUNE 12 & JUNE 19 - HAPPY HOUR DANCE CLASS: MODERN CONTEMPORARY DANCE WITH EMILY
Discover the power of your moving body through the interplay of dance technique and improvisational prompts. This class aims to unlock fluidity, spontaneity and connection to inspire an embodied understanding of your own movement. Play with gravity, weight, momentum and how connecting to the floor and others evokes an enlivened and satisfying dance experience.
About Emily
Emily Fifer is a dance artist and movement teacher in the Roaring Fork Valley. Her movement style is based in Modern Contemporary Dance, Contact/Improvisation and embodied practices. She has a Master’s Degree in Modern Dance from the University of Utah and has danced with companies in Denver, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Missoula and Carbondale. She assists in the direction of dance for Carbondale Arts Fashion Show.
All classes are Thursday evenings, 6:15 - 7:30pm
Main Studio, The Launchpad, Carbondale, 76 S 4th St
$15/drop in, $130/10-class card