Classes

“I always felt that, that dance was a natural part of what I wanted to express, that what I can do with my body was a part, a very important part, of me and a way to release some of those things in myself that I had been looking for.

– Alvin Ailey

Recurring Classes

African Dance Class

Prepare to travel the African Diaspora in this energetic and culturally rich dance exploration. Let the rhythms of the drums and movements of the Motherland uplift your soul and jump-start your body.


The 90-minute class incorporates deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio intensive movements from various dance styles. Men and women of all levels are welcome. Childcare not provided. Space is limited. All are welcome to join us at Hayti!


Taught by seasoned dance professionals Toni Hall & Ivy Burch


Mondays from 6:30-7:30 pm

Cost: $10 per class

Location: 2nd floor – Chuck Davis Dance Studio

Black & Brown Ballet

Black & Brown Ballet for all body types. Men and women of all levels are welcome. 13 plus.  Space is limited. All are welcome to join us at Hayti!


Taught by Alyah Baker


Tuesdays from 6:30-8 pm

Cost: $10 per class

Location: 2nd floor – Chuck Davis Dance Studio

Soul Flow Yoga

Prepare to travel the African Diaspora in this energetic and culturally rich dance exploration. Let the rhythms of the drums and movements of the Motherland uplift your soul and jump-start your body.

The 90-minute class incorporates deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio intensive movements from various dance styles. Men and women of all levels are welcome. Childcare not provided. Space is limited. All are welcome to join us at Hayti!

 

Taught by Twisted Yogi

Wednesdays from 6:30-8 pm

Cost: $10 per class

Location: 2nd floor – Chuck Davis Dance Studio

SA-TO's Dance Academy: Dance Styles

Continues to concentrate on the wide world of “dance styles”, including African, Jazz Movements, Contemporary and Hip-Hop, seeking to diversify our dancers and build on their dance abilities and strengths. The class is energetic and challenging and will also include more advanced technique styles from African, Jazz, and Hip-Hop, presented by guest choreographers and teachers.

 

The instructors will be Toni K Hall and Sadiyah Shakur-Saleem, as well as other guest artists.

 

Saturdays from 1-2:30 pm

SA-TO's Dance Academy: Drum Classes

This class will introduce basic drum techniques and rhythm patterns from the Diaspora to aspiring and beginning drummers.

The instructor, Teli Shabu is an accomplished musician with Shabutaso (The Shabu Family).

 

Level 1: Saturdays from 11 am – 12 pm

Class Fee: $143

Registration Fee: $15

 

Level 2: Saturdays from 12 – 1 pm

Class Fee: $156

Registration Fee: $15

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