Our intention going into today's class is to emote the storytelling lyrics of an emotional song. But it's Alexis's contemporary combo, so of course, it's still a cardio and technique challenge. We'll also get a sneak peak of some of the this year's Launch and Academy students at the end of class ...

Sarah Burney makes her debut on TheSpace.TV! Sarah has been a friend to the Space and Launch programs for years, bringing inventive choreography and incredible life experience as a professional dancer. This class is a fusion of Jazz and Contemporary in Sarah's unique style.
Level: Beg/Int.
Assi...

Lonni Olson brings her contemporary style to a classic ballad. And in true Lonni fashion, it's a fast one! Bring your best advance technique skills to make it look easy and flow with the vocals.
Level: Int/Adv.
Assisted by: Amanda Johnson and Emma Carter

Alexis encourages us to let go in this contemporary combo with Jenna and Maddie. This combo brings a mix of dance styles that challenge, including technical elements we can try along with the entire Brea Space Launch crew!
Level: Int/Adv.
Assisted by: Jenna Sousa and Maddie Joiner

Throw on some neutral colors and jump into a classic ballad with team Launch! Alexis Gilbert brings us a powerful, contemporary number that requires both precision and abandon. Perform the group number and add in some freestyle! Just remember you can share your best on tiktok and instagram and t...

The Space TV special guest Brian Friedman brings a signature fusion of styles including Lyrical, Jazz, and Contemporary, with a hint of Jazz Funk! The choreography is rooted in technique with a heavy emphasis on musicality, dynamics and performance!

TRAILER: https://www.thespace.tv/videos/traile...

Brian Friedman brings a signature fusion of styles including Lyrical, Jazz, and Contemporary, with a hint of Jazz Funk! The choreography is rooted in technique with a heavy emphasis on musicality, dynamics and performance!

Your instructor: Brian Friedman
https://www.instagram.com/brianfriedman
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Round out your week of training with Alexis Gilbert and her new contemporary routine. Beautifully shown with assistant Maddie Joiner, Alexis's choreography leaves room to play with the emotional poetry of the song, as well as the driving rhythm. You'll have a chance to watch the choreography for...

Floor work is often over looked and underestimated. This contemporary combo is done entirely on the floor, letting us focus on the details and textures, while emphasizing quality over quantity.
We’ll start with an Improv exercise to help us find the heart and soul of what we'll be dancing to. ...

A combo to bring out your inner power! The biggest challenge you’ll face in this class is the musicality of the song. It’s not counted in eights like the majority of music we dance to. But, once you get used to the rhythm, it’ll be easy to add your own flare & intention to the combo. Take your...

A chance to focus on using full movement from head to toe, this beginner combo is all about using the space around us, and making all the moves flow seamlessly together. Try to step away from the mirror and rest yourself as you start to pick up the combo. And remember to start moving right as th...

A beginner/intermediate class focusing on how big we can make our movements, our shapes, and our musicality. Let's find our boundaries and push our boundaries as we grow in this combo. Sometimes it’s harder to fill the music as we move slow, then when we have a bunch of movements to move fast. Be...

Lead with your feelings, emotions, and performance. Then let the moves settle into your body. Story telling and connecting with your audience is important, so while learning each move, think of the dynamics and emotions you can put behind them.
Level: Int/Adv.
Assisted by: Evan Guinet, Hylee Wh...

Get an inside look at this Kelley Guise contemporary, taught at The Brea Space Winter Intensive. Focusing on technique and smooth transitions, you’ll be challenged with strong lines and timing. Listen to the lyrics and make each moment match this song as you make each moment your own. !
Level: In...

This contemporary combo is a mix between dancing strong and soft. The choreography is dynamic with lots of technical moments, but the song and message behind it is soft and beautiful. Let's work on letting go and trusting ourselves.
Level: Advanced
Assisted by: Emma Carter

Lonni wanted to challenge you with textures and dynamics in this one. Sometimes the moves can feel so fast that we forget to slow down and find the moments. Just like in life. she challenges you to do this one a little different each time ... with your timing, your textures, and even with your in...

This intricate choreography challenges your stamina while still making you feel good. Find connections between the movement and emotion, and allow yourself to make mistakes as you get lost in the moment.
Level: Advanced
Assisted by: Hylee Whitley

This classic, feel good, lyrical combo focuses on long lines. Get ready for some winter and Christmas themed vibes!
Level: Intermediate
Your Instructor: Kelley Guise
Assisted by Shelby Patterson
Music: "Winter Song" Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

An intricate and powerful contemporary class with Lonni Olson and her assistants Austin Lee & Lane Styles.
Level: Int/Adv.
Your Instructor: Lonni Olson
Assisted by: Austin Lee & Lane Styles

This combo focuses on executing strong shapes within our movements to tell a clear story ... all while working with a mix of flow and structured choreography to match the vibe of this beautiful song. Do your best to go for the technical moments and make them memorable. Your movements to the son...

This choreography comes from a very personal, special, and emotional place, as Lonni created it during a tough time. Her message to you, is that when you're going through something in life, there IS light at the end of the tunnel. When you find yourself in a dark place, do your best to not take l...

Lonni chooses Exile and encourages you to explore your movement quality. Keep your mind open to reaching new heights and let yourself become one with the music as you explore a new authenticity of your dance style! Make choices, not changes, within the combo ... and feel your progress as you le...

Emmy Award-winner Tessandra Chavez brings you a contemporary class that embodies intricacy and precision by pushing musicality.
Level: Int/Adv.
Assisted by: Maddie Martineau & Jake McAuley

An advanced class by Lonni Olson with a focus on the dynamics, tone of the song, and the voice of the artist. Try and become ONE with the music as Lonni encourages you to push yourself with this challenging combo for the body and the mind. But don't worry if you find this one difficult, as even...