Get down and dance reggaeton with Emi! This popular street style high energy dance uses Reggaeton music and it is just as diverse as its musical counterparts with influences from dancehall, reggae, hip-hop, RnB, house and more. Learn the basics of this style every Tuesdays with Emi, a trained choreographer and dancer from Argentina.
Level: Open-Level
Pre-Requisite: None.
Style: Solo Dance; Choreography based.
Drop-in Friendly
Instructor Bio:
Emi has a degree in choreography and dance from the university of Argentina. Currently she is active in multiple local dance teams both performing in entertainment and commercial roles.
Korean Pop dance is a popular style that is ubiquitous in pop media. The Korean dance style combines street dance, hip-hop and more. Come see what this style of dance is all about with Janita! Classes are drop-in friendly and run weekly on Mondays.
Level: Open-Level
Pre-Requisite: None.
Style: Solo Dance; Choreography based.
Drop-in Friendly
Instructor Bio:
Started at 4 years old, Janita is experienced in various styles of dancing. She started as a Chinese Traditional dancer and later on focused on street jazz, hip hop, and heels. Shortly after moving to Seattle, she’s become a president of her college’s dance club and directed a number of team performances for 2 years as well as getting into the latin dance community. Since the pandemic, Janita has been showcasing her K-pop dance covers and providing dance tutorials on her YouTube channel which has given her over 7k of followings across her social media platforms. Janita’s classes focus on body movements and fluidity, musicality, performance, and more with Korean pop music.
Dance Conditioning with Becca
Achieving excellence in dance requires more than rhythm and technical skill. Conditioning for Dance enhances performance across all dance forms by strengthening the core, improving coordination, balance, and alignment, and optimizing flexibility. The result is enhanced technique, more effortless movements, and improved overall execution.
Level: Open-Level
Pre-Requisite: None.
Style: Solo
Drop-in: OK
6-Week Hip-Hop Progressive Series
Join us for an exciting dance workshop featuring Sean Batingan, the director of Studio 3 Company—one of Seattle's premier performing and competition teams. This 6-week progressive series is designed for Beginner to Intermediate dancer. Under Sean's expert guidance, the classes will cover warm-up, grooves, and conclude with hip-hop-inspired choreography.
Date:
April: April 26 - May 31 (6-weeks)
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (1.5 hour per session; 9 hour total)
Cost:
- $160 Early Bird (Ends April 12)
- $180 at the Door
- No Drop-in (Late enrollment up to 2nd week of class if space permits)
- Class Pass Not Accepted for Guest Series
Registration is for 6-weeks series. Late enrollment possible on the 2nd class if there is capacity. Email us for more information: info@bailadistrict.com
Get excited to learn from the ever popular and talented, Isaiah, with a heels fundamentals class: Back to BAEsics Part 2! Isaiah is known for his unique style, charismatic personality and detailed instruction. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to learn heels fundamentals and choreography!
This is a the part 2 of the Heels Fundamentals 6-week series. If you have not taken the pre-requisite Part 1 you will need to submit a video audition. Contact the instructor directly or email us for more details (info@bailadistrict.com)
Sign up is for the entire series (no drop-in).
Date: MARCH March 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11
Date: MAY May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6
Time: Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm
Note: April 18, 26 will be not be included in the 6-weeks series. They will be drop-in workshops.
Late Registration? Contact us to get approval. info@bailadistrict.com
Instructor Bio:
“Our Hometown Hero”
Isaiah was born and raised here in Seattle, WA. He found his love for dancing and performing early on as music videos, award shows, magazines and radio hits became his fuel for pursuing stage and entertainment. He joined high school dance teams, musical theater programs, performance training groups and trained with some of our most prominent hometown choreographers; Isaac Tee, Daniel Cruz, Alvedo Hobson, Maxie Jamal and Kabby Mitchell among many others.
After receiving a scholarship at Monsters of Hip-Hop Seattle in 2009, he was granted the opportunity to move to Los Angeles, CA to pursue his passion for performance. Making his mark on the industry, Isaiah had the opportunity to work alongside some of the best choreographers in the industry. Tina Landon, Tanisha Scott, Kevin Maher and Rich and Tone to name a few. He’s also worked with world renowned musical recording artists Rihanna, Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Todrick Hall, and from Ru Paul's Drag Race Shangela, Shea Couleé, Mo Heart, BeBe Zahara Benet, Yvie Odly, LaLa Ri and Asia's International Superstar Jane Zhang.
Isaiah’s love for performance art and travel has allowed him to see the world through a more artistic lens. Connecting his experiences through music, art, life, and movement, he’s had the opportunity to create for major brands such as Ubisoft Just Dance, Porsche, Adidas, Nike, Skoda Microsoft and Ed Hardy. From China to Thailand, Korea, Hawaii, and other studios around the U.S., Isaiah has been able to teach, connect and build community with dancers all around the world. He's been featured on King 5 News “New Day NW” to talk about his heels journey and how it all got started!
Isaiah is now the Creative Director and Founder of “A Day with Zay” (ADWZ)” a company that focuses on artist development, performance training, personal branding, and content creation. He is also the founder of “Zay’s Baes”, a performance training company that works to empower and encourage the community through dance. He is also the Co-Founder of “Camera & Choreo”, a workshop designed to provide an on-camera training experience with performance choreography and live music!
Isaiah’s main mission has always been to equip, empower and prepare upcoming artists and dancers who are looking to work in any capacity of the entertainment industry. His mission has always been community and bringing the world together through art, music and movement.
Visit www.adaywithzay.com to learn more about Isaiah and follow him on all socials!
“Always leave your heart in your art and do everything with an attitude of gratitude!”
-Isaiah Rashaad Aka “Zay”