ADULT CLASSES & PRICING

Summer 2024 Now Open

ALL NEW STUDENTS MUST REGISTER BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY CLASS AND/OR EVENT

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Your registration is completed after payment has been processed. To secure your spot, please complete the invoice as soon as it is received.

CLASS SCHEDULE

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Mondays 7 - 8PM | Get Down 101 (Beginner)

For absolute beginners who just want to dance! Students will learn basic hip hop movements such as the two-step, bobbing their head, simple choreography and all the favorite party dances from the 80s 'til now!

Mondays 7 - 8PM | Locking (Beg/Int)

This locking class is designed to educate students on the foundations of the street style dance called Locking. We will cover beginning to advanced techniques. Students will drill, train and practice as well as learn choreography to better their own groove.

Mondays 8 - 9PM | Popping (Beg)

Students will progress from basic to intermediate techniques of popping. This class has an emphasis on basic grooves, body movement, fundamentals, and variations of the moves touched upon. These moves are designed to give students the confidence to go out in clubs, in cyphers and dance anywhere. 

NEW - Mondays 8 - 9PM | Popping (Intermediate)

Location: Elusive Room

Wednesdays 7 - 8PM | Get Down 101 (Beginner)

For absolute beginners who just want to dance! Students will learn basic hip hop movements such as the two-step, bobbing their head, simple choreography and all the favorite party dances from the 80s 'til now!

Wednesdays 8 - 9PM | HUSTLE

Students will learn the basic foundations of Hustle along with the freedom, variation of footwork and style as well as rhythm changes connecting with today's music and generation. Students will enjoy learning from me as I will bring about their own individual dance styles into what they learned from class.

No partner necessary. Beginner friendly!

Thursdays 10 - 11AM | CAPOEIRA

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines dance, music, and acrobatics. It is a creative art form that teaches culture, self-defense, physical fitness, and promotes self expression.

Thursdays 7 - 8PM | House (All Levels)

This class will break down the basic rhythms and moves of house dance such as jacking, shuffle, loose leg, and more. Students will drill these moves to help build a solid foundation which will allow them to dance freely to house music. In addition, students will learn different movements to Tribal, Soulful, Deep, and House-Infused rhythms. 

Thursdays 8 - 9PM | House Movement & Exploration

This class takes your house dancing to the next level, with a focus on cyphering and finding your own style. In this class, students will train and drill, with the possibility to perform.

Thursdays 8-9PM | Beginning Salsa Partnerwork

No partner required to register!

Attire: Comfortable clothing, shoes that do not slip off your feet and do not have too much grip.

A salsa program designed to teach students the technique behind salsa dancing. It will start at a basic level and progress to intermediate moves. Along with mastering the basic moves, students will learn about the music, history and culture that makes Salsa the vibrant street dance it is today.

Thursdays 9-10PM | Intermediate Salsa Partnerwork

No partner required!

Time to take your salsa dancing to the next level! Along with learning more complicated patterns, students will refine the basic moves with more advanced leading/following concepts. Emphasis will also be on timing, musicality, and how to put the ‘sabor’, or flavor, into dancing salsa!

Attire: Comfortable clothing, shoes that do not slip off your feet and do not have too much grip.

Fridays 7 - 8PM | Waacking (Beg/Int)

Waacking (whacking/punking) is a powerful dance style that allows individuals to express their uniqueness. In class, students will learn the history and foundations of Waacking and focus on drills, character, musicality, and freely exploring movements. In Waacking, there is more than just the physical aspect; it encourages individuals to open up emotionally and energetically. This class will guide students to discover their own style.

Fridays 8 - 9PM | Toprocking (Intermediate)

Toprock is the Bboy dance form before you hit the floor and do groundwork.  Students will go through some of the basic fundamentals of toprock'n (2 Step, 2 Step Spins, Indian Steps, Marches, etc.) and even throw in some drops (Knee Drops, Spin Drops, Back Walkdowns, etc.). It will be a fun and sweaty time!

NEW - Fridays 9 - 10PM | Get Down 102

Elevate your dance moves further! In class, we will learn more variations and techniques of the moves we already know. We will play with tempo changes and work on memory skills with more advanced choreography. The class will be mostly freestyle focused.

TUITION

  • Payment must be completed before or on the 1st day of class.

  • If paying in installments, must set up automatic payments. **If paying in monthly installments, send message to info@getdowndancestudios.com to set up payments.

  • After the 8th of the month, your account will be considered late and a $25 late fee will be applied. Payment must be delivered by the 1st of every month. 

  • If payment has not been received and student does not show up on the first day of class without informing the studio of reason for absence or intent to continue, we will offer student’s spot to the next person on the waitlist. 

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

  • Tuition can be paid in full or in monthly installments. **If paying in monthly installments, send message to info@getdowndancestudios.com to set up payments.

  • Tuition includes a $35 Annual Registration Fee, charged annually in August. New students are charged ARF the first time attending our studio.

2024 CALENDAR

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SPRING - MARCH 4th, 2024 to May 31ST, 2024

Mar 4 - 8 First Week of Instruction for Spring 2024

Apr 8 - 12 BREAK - Spring Break (No Classes)

May 27 - 31 Last Week of Spring 2024

June 1 or 2 Tentative - Spring Showcase

June 2 Spring Showcase

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June 3 - 7 SESSION BREAK - No Classes

June 10 - 14 First Week of Instruction for SUMMER 2024

July 1 - 5 BREAK - (No Classes, In observation of 4th of July)

July 29 - August 2 Last Week of Summer Classes

August 5 - 9 SESSION BREAK - No Classes

BEFORE JOINING OUR CLASSES, EVERYONE MUST SIGN OUR WAIVER FORM:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • PAYMENTS - If payment has not been received and student does not show up on the first day of class without informing the studio of reason for absence or intent to continue, we will offer student’s spot to the next person on the waitlist. 

  • PARKING - Free parking lot behind former Kubota restaurant on 5th Street. Street parking is FREE after 6pm

  • DRESS ATTIRE & PERSONAL HYGIENE -

    • Comfortable clothes that you can freely dance in! 

    • Be considerate and wear deodorant! 

    • If you are taking multiple classes in 1 day, please bring a towel and an extra shirt. For example, if you are taking the house class on Thursdays 7pm, and then beginning salsa on Thursdays at 8pm, MAKE SURE TO BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES AND DEODORANT.

    • Wear shoes that you can comfortably move around in. No flip flops. 

    • For salsa classes: 

      • Please wear shoes that are secure on your feet. If anyone wants to buy specific dance shoes for class, you can go to San Jose Dancewear on Race St. and mention The Get Down for a slight discount. We can also recommend where to buy shoes online. *It is not necessary to buy dance shoes.

      • We rotate throughout the class frequently, please be mindful of your partners. It is common to chew gum or have breath mints while dancing.

  • ABSENCES - There are no refunds, exchanges, or credits for missed classes.

    • Students must notify The Get Down prior to the class meeting time if will be absent from class.

  • ILLNESS - If there are any doubts about your health (unusually tired, not hungry, etc.) please STAY HOME to prevent the spread of the illness.

  • PERFORMANCES - We schedule one showcase for the Fall session and one for the Spring session. The showcase is usually after the last day of the session, but specific dates, location and tickets will be determined at a later time. 

    • There may be other opportunities to perform at local community centers, events and festivals. 

  • CANCELLATION - If there is a need to cancel enrollment, we ask for at least a 2 week notice before the start of the new session. We can provide a refund, but will retain either the registration fee or $35 to cover our administrative costs. If they have already started a session, please notify us right away of intent to leave. We would finish the billing for that current month and then cancel the rest of the session.

  • COMMUNICATIONS - The Get Down sends communication solely through email and in-person. Please ensure that email address and contact information are up to date and is checked regularly.