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.

[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.

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.

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.

[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.

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!

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.

join sophia for an evening of hip shaking, booty bouncing SHAKIRA choreography - including 2000's hits ‘wherever, whenever’ and ‘waka waka’!

[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.

step into your feminine energy with confident sensual movement set to BAD GUY by Billie Eillish.

there will be a quick warm-up and stretch followed by choreography!

plan to bring knee pads if you have them as this choreography will include floor work. dress in a way that allows you to move confidently - but also feel free to have FUN with it!

we will be learning a high-energy theatre jazz number to the Chicago classic, 'cell block tango'.

you can expect big broadway lines, sultry chicago-style moves, and super fun choreography. this class is great for all levels of dancers. though this is not a heels class, feel free to bring character shoes or other broadway dance wear.

cell block tango is a powerful dance - feel free to dress the part: fishnets, leotards, harnesses, leather, we can't wait to dance with you!

ACT II: HEELS & HEAT

step into your feminine energy with confident sensual movement set to our queen bee - BEYONCÉ (heels optional but encouraged!). great for all levels of dancers who are excited about WORKING it to some iconic music! this is ACT II in our drop-in series featuring Beyoncé’s iconic discography.

[ACT III, majorette moment dates will be announced SOON!]

Join us for an evening of movement and community in support of the Abbie Shelter and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This offering is donation based and ALL PROCEEDS will benefit the Abbie Shelter.

Hosted by: Camille Dietz of Rising Sun Wellness, Michelle Richards of Freedom Dance Collective, and Madeline Axtell of Rio Dance Studio.

You can expect an embodied warm-up with Madeline focusing on experiencing music with your body! Then Camille will take dancers on a journey of exploration and mindfulness. Michelle will close the evening with free dancing into purposeful stillness. We will be dancing to celebrate, honor, and connect to ourselves.

let's move through transition and welcome this new season - together - with dancing!

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.

welcome to BEYONCÉ: the series!

ACT I: an afrofusion affair

inspired by the queen bee herself, join us this fall for a drop-in series featuring Beyoncé’s iconic discography. spanning styles and genres, alexandria will be teaching choreography to be enjoyed by all levels and dancers. attend one class or all of them.

ACT II: heels & heat [dates tbd]

ACT III: majorette moment [dates tbd]

[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.

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!

welcome to BEYONCÉ: the series!

ACT I: an afrofusion affair

inspired by the queen bee herself, join us this fall for a drop-in series featuring Beyoncé’s iconic discography. spanning styles and genres, alexandria will be teaching choreography to be enjoyed by all levels and dancers. attend one class or all of them.

ACT II: heels & heat [dates tbd]

ACT III: majorette moment [dates tbd]

learn [or refresh!] the basics of belly dancing during this 1.5 hour pop-up class! a beautiful, feminine, low impact form of dance - belly dancing is for all bodies, ages (18+), and abilities.

[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.

come as you are for this extraordinary free-form dance experience where we move how we feel to a wide variety of music, beats and rhythms.