Summer Intensive Drop-In Classes

All students are required to digitally sign two forms once a year before joining class. Signing these forms before you arrive will significantly decrease your check-in time. If you are new to class and aren't able to fill out these forms beforehand, we encourage you to arrive ten minutes early. As a reminder, these two forms are filled out once a year. Students 15-17 years old need a guardian's signature on their media release form.

The drop-in class rate for intensives is $18 per class and $25 per class for LACDC Repertory classes and Special Guests.

Classes are pre-paid in order to secure your spot. 

You can digitally pay for class at the door before class begins, but we highly encourage you to pay beforehand to decrease your check-in time. We are currently unable to take cash as payment for class. Please contact us if you need additional assistance.

*No refunds for drop-in classes. There will be no exceptions made to this policy in the event of a cancellation or unforeseen circumstance. 

Schedule is subject to change. We will inform students of any changes in the schedule.

The venue is Stomping Ground L.A. (SGLA), 5453 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, California 90032.  

We recommend arriving at least 15-minutes prior to the class start time. 

Drop-In Classes are located in the Warehouse studio. Please enter through the street level glass doors into the Lobby where you will check in.  

Studio photos courtesy of Stomping Ground L.A.

Parking Info: In consideration of their neighbors, please consider these free parking options first:

1. SGLA parking lot (Entry to the lot from the alley off of Bullard Ave. Limited spots available).
2. Parking on Alhambra Ave
3. Parking on areas of side streets that are not in front of homes. Please note the street cleaning signs on Bullard Avenue on Thursdays and Fridays.  (You will get a ticket.)
4. Pro Tip: If you're taking the Saturday morning class, we encourage you to arrive a little before 10am as you will have more parking options.

*Also, if there are trash cans out on the curb, please do not move them from their spots.

SGLA has a bottle filling station, so bring your favorite reusable water bottle for hydration. There are not water bottles for sale and we are unable to provide cups for the bottle filling station.

Students will learn and embody choreography from our repertory in a workshop-style, rehearsal-based environment. This class emphasizes the process of learning, refining, and exploring existing works, giving dancers the opportunity to deepen their understanding of movement created for the stage. Students will also have the opportunity to experience the initial stages of the creation of a new work with LACDC's artistic director, gaining insight into the choreographic process and creative development.  Participants will further develop their skills in spatial awareness and ensemble coordination, and will leave with a deeper appreciation and firsthand insight into the demands, detail, and artistry of our company’s work.

Please note: For each work, due to the workshop-based structure, students have the option to take only the first class or both classes for a more immersive experience.

When you arrive, you will check-in with an LACDC representative at the “front desk” (a table). If you haven’t already filled out the two waiver forms before arriving, you will fill them out before starting to dance. We encourage you to fill them out beforehand to significantly cut down on your check-in time.

Please note that there may be an intensive class in progress when you arrive.  Please wait in the lobby until the LACDC representative directs you into the main studio.

Each teacher will lead a slightly different class, but generally speaking, you will be led through a warmup (which may include progressions across the floor, improvisation, partnering, or floorwork) followed by a phrase (otherwise known as a “combination”). If you need to step to the side and take a break at any time to drink water, head to the restroom, breathe or pause to watch the movement, you are free to do so.  

We encourage active listening by keeping the side conversations to a minimum. We cultivate a supportive environment by encouraging all in the room to remain actively engaged in watching what is happening in front of them. That includes staying off phones unless there is an emergency. We welcome questions during class that may help you further understand the phrasework.

After learning the phrase, teachers may cycle through several smaller groups doing the movement, giving students more room to dance.

Classes are taught on a marley-covered, sprung dance floor.

There is no specific dress code for class. We encourage students to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing they can move in, like sweats, tanks, tees or leggings. Socks are optional, depending on the style. Some teachers may request students to remove their socks.  We encourage you to bring a pair of socks and have them on standby, if needed.

You do not have to be a professional dancer to take our drop-in classes.  However, our intensive classes are taught at an advanced level.  So please be prepared to learn material at a faster pace.

• Intermediate: Students are familiar with the movement style and seeking more slightly challenging material and how to improve their movement quality
• Advanced: Students have a strong grasp on the movement style and are prepared to learn at a fast pace.
• Open Level: Students develop their technique through learning basic foundational elements, heightening their sense of rhythm and musicality, and tapping into their own sense of expression.  All levels are welcome, including beginners trying contemporary dance for the first time. Come learn the fundamentals or brush up on your technique.  Modifications are suggested to make the phrase work easier or more challenging for each student.  
   

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