Introducing, Adult Ballet Fusion Class
Challenge yourself, explore your passion for ballet, and increase strength and flexibility. Open to all dancers age 16 and above, these classes include barre and center work and accommodate all levels. The Rock School faculty create a positive and inspiring atmosphere where all can move and improve.
Please note that the Adult Ballet Fusion class will not be offered from Tuesday, November 28th- Tuesday, January 9th due to The Rock School’s preparation for Classic Nutcracker and Winter Break. The class will resume on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024.
JOIN US FOR A FREE CLASS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16th!
Tuesdays • 6:30PM - 7:30PM with Carlos Dos Santos Jr
Ballet Fusion is a dance fitness class starts with breath exercises to center the body and investigate weight shifting, then moves to barre exercises. The barre incorporates a mixture of ballet styles that complement each other, adding some torso and arm movement from modern and contemporary, making it fun and easy to dance. The center continues what was learned at the barre, progressing to combinations. Class concludes with port de bras and breathing exercises inspired by Tai Chi to bring oxygen to the muscles and revitalize the body.
Drop-In Rate: $15 per class
Students & Professional Dancer Rate - $10 per class
10 Class Card - $100
Instructor, Carlos dos Santos Jr
Carlos is a noted Brazilian performer and choreographer who performed as a principal dancer with major Brazilian dance companies such as Bale Folclorico da Bahia, Bale Teatro Castro Alves, and DanceBrazil. In the U.S., he has performed with Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, and the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, where he also served as a company teacher. His choreographic credits include works for Colorado Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, American Dance Festival, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, DanceBrazil, Cape town dance company (South Africa), Alvin Ailey 2, Joffrey Ballet 2, Houston Ballet 2, and the WKY University Residency choreographer. He has created many projects with Dance Brasil, including his latest collaboration with award-winning composer Tania Leon. Carlos has taught at dance schools, colleges, and universities throughout the U.S. and abroad. Since its inception, he has served as a jury member and resident choreographer of the Youth America Grand Prix international student ballet competition. In 2023, Carlos joined The Rock School as its Contemporary Dance Manager and a RockReach Teaching Artist.
