Come join the dance!

  • Directly descending from the teachings of Charles “Honi” Cole’s, famous for his fast rhythmic footwork, Allisen promotes the Rhythmic Tap Dance tradition by offering classes for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to professionals.

    • Beginner Adult Tap: Thursdays, 6-7 pm

    • Intermediate/Advanced Adult Tap: Thursdays, 7-8 pm

    Classes run January - May and will have an option to perform in the Spring Showcase

    Sign up: Relevé RVA

  • Allisen’s unique style of Tribal Fusion is based on the traditions of MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic [Greece], Turkish) dance, which emphasizes articulated movements of the hips and torso. The beginner class will introduce terminology and techniques to new learners, along with drills for skill building and enjoyable combinations to practice. All genders and gender identities are welcome in this body-affirming and peer-supportive space.

    • Intro to Belly Dance, Fridays 6-7 pm

    Classes run January - May and students will have the option to perform in the Spring Showcase

    Sign up: Relevé RVA

  • A therapeutic approach to yoga is offered in this class that leads participants through pranayama, a beginner/intermediate vinyasa flow, and a meditative Savasana. Modifications to fit individual needs, and focus on correct alignment and breath/body connection will allow for a graceful practice.

    • Adult Yoga, Fridays 7-8 pm

    Classes run January - May

    Sign up: Relevé RVA

  • Students will learn proper stretching and alignment, practice center and across the floor combinations, rehearse and perform choreography.

    • Ballet (k-2), Thursdays 3:45-4:30 pm

    Classes run January - March and will perform for a video presented to parents

    Sign up: Robinson Theater

    • Ballet 1 (8 years +), Fridays 5-7 pm

    Classes run January - May and will perform in the Spring Showcase

    Sign up: Relevé RVA

  • Ages 3-5 explore dance with this full hour class, which offers 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap technique. Age appropriate activities and movement experiences will encourage self-control, social connections and confidence.

    • Thursdays, 5-6 pm

    Classes run January - May and students will perform in the Spring Showcase

    Sign up: Relevé RVA

  • BAP! (TM) is a Family-Based Program providing children and their parents/caregivers with classes that enhance learning and development through music, movement, and drama. Ages 3 months- 36 months. This free program demonstrates the importance of the performing arts on early childhood development and offers parents/caregivers appropriate performing arts experiences for and with their children in a child-friendly learning environment.

    Sign up: Richmond Performing Arts Alliance

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“If you can walk, you can tap.”

- Honi Coles

Create the Dance!

Allisen is available for residencies, classes, and workshops- including teacher personal development and family engagement events

Rates vary, and an Arts In Practice grant might be available for non-profit organizations through the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Click the link HERE, or contact Allisen to learn more.

  • Spark the joy of the performing arts with classes for technique and performance. Students will engage with the technique of choice, learning proper execution, terminology, traditions and history through both lectures and dances. A workshop format will include a demonstration of performance, engaged interactive learning and opportunity to show what they’ve learned by dancing. A longer residency allows students to dive deeper into the technique and traditions of the art form, learn and practice a choreography, with the option to present a performance.

    • ballet

    • Modern

    • Tap

    • Middle Eastern folk and fusion

    • Suitable for all ages

  • Bring creative play and intentional movement into educational settings. This class works closely with students and teachers to bring kinesthetic intelligence and critical thinking into the learning process. Students are encouraged to engage the creative process with the goal of deepening their understanding and mastery of set academic goals. This encourages team building, inclusivity and adaptability within the group. This is offered as an educator personal development workshop, family engagement workshop, or residency.

    • Literacy, Early Literacy

    • Math, STEM

    • National Core Art Standards

    • Virginia Standards of Learning

    • SEL, inclusive and integrated classrooms

    • Geared towards pre-school and elementary school level academics

  • Pulling from the yogic tradition, this series uses breath work, mindful meditations and deep body awareness through aligned movement flow. Grounding, calming, focusing; the goal is to be present in the moment and comfortably aware of yourself and the space around you. The tools learned are meant to be used for self-care, SEL, and empathetic approaches to learning. This is offered as an educator personal development workshop, family-engagement workshop, single workshop or as a residency.

    • Suitable for all ages

Elementary students perform their dance as part of the National Water Dance event (2018, Flamingo Park)

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