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SYTYCD on Fox is one of my fave reality shows. The athleticism, creativity and personality of the choreographers and dancers just thrills me. Russell (yay!) won Wednesday's Season 6 finale, proving that anyone can learn and grow as a dancer.
Okay, I know I'm nowhere near as talented as the contestants on this show, but I've always loved to dance. Motivated by the movies Beat Street and Breakin, when I was 11 I made my first attempt at breakdancing in my parents tile foyer (ouch). Video Music Box with Donnie Simpson (dimples!) was my ticket to the latest video moves. And then after college when I moved to NYC, I was a regular at Webster Hall and The Shelter -- a true house head. Now my club days are over, and I'm dancing for The Lord, but I really want to learn technique. So where does an adult go to take dance lessons in the Triangle? Here's my short list. Jam on, people.
Ever considered belly dance? I've taken classes with Aziza Fadwa through Cary Parks and Rec (though she teaches all around the Triangle), and I think she's a fabulous instructor. She's encouraging and takes time to help people individually, especially when showing you those isolation moves. The women in her classes range in girth, and can really work it, which is comforting for those of us with a little *ahem* "more to love."
Ever wanted to try modern, ballet or hip-hop? The Arts Together community school in Raleigh offers weeknight classes for amateurs as well as experts, with some yoga and pilates classes thrown in for good measure.
You'll find various classes -- some even for free! -- at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, located just off NC-147 on Fayetteville Street. Check out the Creative Movement Dance class starting April 20 (free!). You might just see me in that one...
Ninth Street Dance in Durham has a wide range of dance classes for people of all shapes and sizes. The teach Krump, Capoeira, Hip-Hop, Swing, Broadway -- the possibilities are endless. Ninth Street Dance is on the second floor of a gorgeous old building with plenty of light. Bonus! It shares the main entrance with one of the best burrito joints in town, The Cosmic Cantina. Just trust me, you have to try it!
Do you know any good places for dance lessons in the Triangle? Please share!
Okay, I know I'm nowhere near as talented as the contestants on this show, but I've always loved to dance. Motivated by the movies Beat Street and Breakin, when I was 11 I made my first attempt at breakdancing in my parents tile foyer (ouch). Video Music Box with Donnie Simpson (dimples!) was my ticket to the latest video moves. And then after college when I moved to NYC, I was a regular at Webster Hall and The Shelter -- a true house head. Now my club days are over, and I'm dancing for The Lord, but I really want to learn technique. So where does an adult go to take dance lessons in the Triangle? Here's my short list. Jam on, people.
Ever considered belly dance? I've taken classes with Aziza Fadwa through Cary Parks and Rec (though she teaches all around the Triangle), and I think she's a fabulous instructor. She's encouraging and takes time to help people individually, especially when showing you those isolation moves. The women in her classes range in girth, and can really work it, which is comforting for those of us with a little *ahem* "more to love."
Ever wanted to try modern, ballet or hip-hop? The Arts Together community school in Raleigh offers weeknight classes for amateurs as well as experts, with some yoga and pilates classes thrown in for good measure.
You'll find various classes -- some even for free! -- at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, located just off NC-147 on Fayetteville Street. Check out the Creative Movement Dance class starting April 20 (free!). You might just see me in that one...
Ninth Street Dance in Durham has a wide range of dance classes for people of all shapes and sizes. The teach Krump, Capoeira, Hip-Hop, Swing, Broadway -- the possibilities are endless. Ninth Street Dance is on the second floor of a gorgeous old building with plenty of light. Bonus! It shares the main entrance with one of the best burrito joints in town, The Cosmic Cantina. Just trust me, you have to try it!
Do you know any good places for dance lessons in the Triangle? Please share!
