in addition to our weekly classes, we love hosting monthly social dances, line dancing pop-ups, specialty workshops, guest instructors, and more!
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthy for an evening of west coast swing!
tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson and then the social dancing will begin!
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[cover charge is $10 per person, no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
contact dance WORKSHOP
In this two-part workshop will we will learn and practice how to listen to ourselves while in relationship, how to trust ourselves through movement and exploration, and how to foster connection beyond physical touch.
We will integrate guided dance with self and others, while learning new tools and taking time to practice with each other. We will use therapeutic modalities such as meditation, reflection, verbal processing and breath work to deepen our experience and movement practice.
You can expect a gentle warm up, individual movement to connect deeper with self, progressive prompts to facilitate consensual and respectful movement with a partner, utilizing tools to practice with a partner, frequent opportunities to process and/or share, progressing to groups of three and potentially the entire group.
To be clear: you do not need to come with a partner! We will connect with the other participants and rotate partners.
No experience necessary as long as you are curious :)
Benefits:
slowing down, mindfulness
connection to your heart, your boundaries
practice trusting yourself and your body deeper understanding of how to read the energy of others and how to attune to others
learning how to listen to yourself and finding clear intentions of what you want and don’t want
contact dance WORKSHOP
In this two-part workshop will we will learn and practice how to listen to ourselves while in relationship, how to trust ourselves through movement and exploration, and how to foster connection beyond physical touch.
We will integrate guided dance with self and others, while learning new tools and taking time to practice with each other. We will use therapeutic modalities such as meditation, reflection, verbal processing and breath work to deepen our experience and movement practice.
You can expect a gentle warm up, individual movement to connect deeper with self, progressive prompts to facilitate consensual and respectful movement with a partner, utilizing tools to practice with a partner, frequent opportunities to process and/or share, progressing to groups of three and potentially the entire group.
To be clear: you do not need to come with a partner! We will connect with the other participants and rotate partners.
No experience necessary as long as you are curious :)
Benefits:
slowing down, mindfulness
connection to your heart, your boundaries
practice trusting yourself and your body deeper understanding of how to read the energy of others and how to attune to others
learning how to listen to yourself and finding clear intentions of what you want and don’t want
SEXY HEELS
it's time to celebrate your FEMININE 💋 with confident, sensual movement set to sexy music.
choreography will be designed to be playful, flirty and fun for ALL levels and abilities. you can expect a warm up, stretch and accessible choreography!
grab your fishnets, your sparkles, and your heels - and let's DANCE.
BOOK NOW! ❤️🔥
[to be clear - all gender expressions are welcome 🌈, heels optional! but encouraged]
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthy for an evening of west coast swing!
tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson and then the social dancing will begin!
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[cover charge is $10 per person, no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
learn to BREAKDANCE workshop
welcome to breakdancing! we are so excited to host this 2 hour workshop meant to give you a solid intro into the art of breaking.
line dance night: THE SPHINX
grab your boots and your pals and join us for a night of line dancing at Rio! this two hour class will include a warm-up and lots of time to learn and master the intermediate / advanced line dance, "the Sphinx"!
all levels of line dancers are welcome to join us! please bring clean boots or shoes [not worn outside].
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
ONE YEAR dance party!
celebrate one year of Rio Dance Studio the best way we know how - with a dance party!
learn to BREAKDANCE workshop
welcome to breakdancing! we are so excited to host this 2 hour workshop meant to give you a solid intro into the art of breaking.
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthy for an evening of west coast swing!
tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson and then the social dancing will begin!
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[cover charge is $10 per person, no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthy for an evening of west coast swing!
tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson and then the social dancing will begin!
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[cover charge is $10 per person, no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
galentine's SEXY HEELS
it's time to celebrate your FEMININE! 💋 step into galentine's day with confident sensual movement set to sexy music.
choreography will be designed to be playful, flirty and fun for ALL levels, ages and abilities.
grab your ladies, your fishnets, your sparkles, and your heels - and let's have a gal's night!!! [to be clear - all gender expressions are welcome 🌈, heels optional! but encouraged]
learn to BREAKDANCE workshop
welcome to breakdancing! we are so excited to host this 2 hour workshop meant to give you a solid intro into the art of breaking.
Line Dancing Night @ Rio!
Join us for a night of line dancing! $10 cover. See y’all there!
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up! Payment (sliding scale $10 - $20) can be made in the form of cash or check made out to Leslie Yancey.]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming. Afrofusion is earthy, grounded and can be energetic movement. It embraces all physical abilities and diverse body types plus builds strength, endurance, stamina, and flexibility while having fun. Come and enjoy the rhythms and energy of live drumming while you move.
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthy for an evening of west coast swing!
tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson and then the social dancing will begin!
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[cover charge is $10 per person, no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
learn to BREAKDANCE workshop
welcome to breakdancing! we are so excited to host this 2 hour workshop meant to give you a solid intro into the art of breaking.
burlesque TWERKshop
ignite your femininity in this 2 hour burlesque TWERKshop! we will use dance foundations to embrace our innate sexiness, develop our stage presence, and embrace the TEASE. we will shake, shimmy, work and TWERK - using the burlesque style to explore act building and the joy of dance!
Line Dancing Night @ Rio!
Join us for a FREE night of line dancing at Rio Dance Studio!
winter solstice: dance & flow
let’s welcome in the light after the longest night of the year!
using the mindful rhythm of yoga paired with the free-form expression of ecstatic dance, we will usher in the winter season. over our 90 minutes together, plan to enjoy a gentle yoga inspired warm-up, easy sun salutations and spontaneous dance, all ending with deep rest.
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthy for an evening of west coast swing!
tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson and then the social dancing will begin!
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[this event is free to attend and no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up! Payment (sliding scale $10 - $20) can be made in the form of cash or check made out to Leslie Yancey.]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming. Afrofusion is earthy, grounded and can be energetic movement. It embraces all physical abilities and diverse body types plus builds strength, endurance, stamina, and flexibility while having fun. Come and enjoy the rhythms and energy of live drumming while you move.
santa baby SEXY HEELS
we are getting in the holiday spirit with a special "santa baby" sexy heels class! we can't wait to shake, shimmy, and giggle - tis the season.
learn to BREAKDANCE!
welcome to breakdancing! we are so excited to host this 2 hour workshop meant to give you a solid intro into the art of breaking. this is a classic hip hop style notorious for moves that often involve touching various parts of the body to the ground. think: great hip hop music, classic dance moves and lots of rolling / twirling on the ground.
gratitude ecstatic dance
join us in spontaneous, free-form, mind-body-spirit movement inspired by GRATITUDE.
ecstatic dance [by many names] has been around since ancient times and is designed to release inhibitions and allow intuition to lead. this inner/outer journey helps you playfully break the rules and embrace your inner silliness in a space that is ultimately what you make of it.
"showing up" is all that is required! wear something that makes you feel free to move and play. usually dancers prefer to be barefoot, though socks or clean sneakers are also options.
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthly for an evening of west coast swing!
6:45pm - tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson
7:30 / 7:45pm - social dancing begins!
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[this event is free to attend and no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up! Payment (sliding scale $10 - $20) can be made in the form of cash or check made out to Leslie Yancey.]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming. Afrofusion is earthy, grounded and can be energetic movement. It embraces all physical abilities and diverse body types plus builds strength, endurance, stamina, and flexibility while having fun. Come and enjoy the rhythms and energy of live drumming while you move.
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taylor swift heels class [encore!]
learn the 'vigilante shit' chair dance from the eras tour!
we can't wait to be our most pop princess, diva, icon, DANCER ERA, sexy selves with you! you can expect a warm-up, stretch, and lots of time to learn and practice the choreography!
MODERN pop-up class
we are so excited to offer a two hour MODERN workshop with hilary madler! this style is guided by expression over technique and exploration over rigid choreography.
you can expect a long warm-up, prompts and exercises for embodiment and curiosity, and a fun combo to end the workshop.
SHAKIRA choreography class!
join sophia for an evening of hip shaking, booty bouncing SHAKIRA choreography - including 2000's hits ‘wherever, whenever’ and ‘waka waka’!
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthy for an evening of west coast swing!
tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson and then the social dancing will begin!
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[this event is free to attend and no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
TRANCE DANCE pop-up
trance dance [also know as ecstatic dance] is spontaneous, free-form, mind-body-spirit movement that has been around since ancient times and is designed to release inhibitions and allow intuition to lead.
this inner/outer journey helps you playfully break the rules and embrace your inner silliness in a space that is ultimately what you make of it.
"showing up" is all that is required!
wear something that makes you feel free to move and play. usually dancers prefer to be barefoot, though socks or clean sneakers are also options. book here!
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up! Payment (sliding scale $10 - $20) can be made in the form of cash or check made out to Leslie Yancey.]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming. Afrofusion is earthy, grounded and can be energetic movement. It embraces all physical abilities and diverse body types plus builds strength, endurance, stamina, and flexibility while having fun. Come and enjoy the rhythms and energy of live drumming while you move.