Learn the "Stag Drop", a crazy and cool trick that will elevate your dance skills to the next level! In this advanced trick, you’ll begin with a reverse illusion into a turning reverse stag, seamlessly dropping your left knee to the floor before tucking and rolling into a smooth finish. This move...

Spread holiday cheer while improving your dance technique in our festive Holiday Technique class! Set to your favorite Christmas tunes, this class is designed for dancers of all levels to enjoy a mix of fun and foundational training. In this class, you’ll practice battements with attitudes across...

Krista teaches an extremely advanced turn combination that includes a fun jump in second out of second turns, then ending in a pencil turn, to a back coupe. Before you begin class, warm up your core or take one of Krista's stretch and conditioning class. Don't rely only on speed for this turn, ma...

This class is all about building the strength and alignment needed for beautiful, controlled elevés. We’ll start by moving into a series of three targeted exercises using a yoga block to activate the inner thighs, calves, and glutes—key muscle groups for stability and lift. Each exercise will hel...

**Please note: This class involves challenging skills, and participants should be comfortable with back handsprings or back walkovers before attempting these exercises. Start this special Thanksgiving week class by reflecting on what you’re grateful for, creating a positive and grounded mindset. ...

This beginner turns class is designed to introduce you to essential turning techniques while building strength, balance, and confidence. We’ll dive into the fundamentals of body alignment and preparation, giving you the tools to execute clean, controlled turns with grace. Perfect for beginners ea...

In this focused class, we’ll break down the dynamic turning kick-out jump, step by step. Begin with three controlled second turns, perfecting your technique and spotting. Once grounded, we’ll shift your spot to the back, leading into a powerful kick-out jump that challenges both your strength and...

Let's break down the mechanics of a powerful and dynamic pop second leap. We’ll start by mastering a smooth coupe quarter turn to create momentum, then transition into a strong second position leap. The focus will be on generating height, control, and precision, ensuring that each leap is sharp a...

In this class, we’ll focus on building the strength and technique needed for higher, cleaner jumps. We’ll start with block stretching to increase flexibility, followed by splits and core exercises to enhance alignment and control. Keep in mind the 3 Ps of jumps: power, plié, and push. We’ll dive ...

Krista believes in starting every year with clear intention and meaningful goals, and she’s excited to share that passion with you. The fall is her favorite time of year and feels like the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. Join Krista in a conversation with our Academy students about their e...

Krista breaks down an exciting sequence that combines strength, control, and fluidity. We'll start by mastering a handstand pivot, focusing on controlled balance as we transition to landing smoothly on our knees. And then, we'll seamlessly flow into a tensica, bringing dynamic movement and back ...

Let's start this session with a full, strong warm-up to prepare our bodies for a successful technique class! Focus on core strength with targeted abs exercises before moving into dynamic pirouette combinations that will enhance our balance and precision. Move from jazz walks to powerful tilt jum...

Join us for a dynamic, 10-minute hamstring stretch class designed for all levels! Begin with various Thera band exercises to activate and warm up your muscles. As the session progresses, you'll dive deep into new and effective exercises to add to your repertoire, ensuring you get the most out of...

Elevate your technical skills with this technique trick focusing on balance, strength, and precision. This class is designed to challenge you with complex leg extensions and transitions, enhancing your control and fluidity. Prepare to master a sequence that includes a leg extension with no hands,...

Begin by popping off two feet from the ground, into a split/handstand transition. From there, use the strength and power of your legs to click your heels from behind and do what we call a "flying Superman." This is a great trick to incorporate into your next routine as a transition from the floor...

Get ready to combine 2 advanced tricks into 1! This one is tricky to say the least, but the key is to play with weight distribution through these tricks. We begin with two a la seconde turns to get our momentum up, then we push and hold into a back attitude turn. We then transition through passé...

This class focuses on butterfly variations for the advanced dancer. If you need a refresher on the basics of a butterfly, take a nice warm up then review Krista's trick tip class where she breaks this trick down, below. Butterflies can be used as cool and creative transitions out of turns. Today ...

This class breaks down the proper placement of piqués. Keep your standing leg straight as your other leg connects to your knee in a turned out passé. Next up, we'll build on it with 2 other combinations to put your new found piqué knowledge to use! You'll start with piqués into chaines and then ...

A trick tip with a whole new take on a traditional float! The key to this technique is moving your leg in front of you and holding it at 90 degrees. Join Krista as she breaks down the muscles you use to hold your leg in place for proper float positioning.
Level: Int/Adv
Assisted by: Madeline Un...

Learn a new trick tip that combines two jumps to create an Axel Stag. Start with an axel jump, then push off of the supporting leg into a traditional stag leap. The key is to be able to combine the jumps together using the power of your supporting leg to push off the floor. For a fun finish, step...

Elevate your technique with this advanced class designed to challenge and refine your skills. This session focuses on flexibility, strength, and precision, combining a comprehensive warm-up with dynamic jump combinations that will test your agility and control. Get ready to push your limits and t...

This special class features one of Launch program's international students, Allison Hildago, joining Krista Miller. Allison is from Costa Rica and since moving here she has faced a few challenges in technique class due to the training being different from where she was raised. Learn about her per...

Jumping for joy that this week is a leaps class! The class begins with a few jumping exercises to get you prepared for leaps. Krista breaks down how to execute a scissor leap correctly, focusing on height, power, and momentum. Fun Fact- these jumps are known as scissor leaps because one leg cross...

In the beginning of class, Krista goes over the importance of alignment while executing pencil turns. These are a fun take on the pirouette, essentially taking your leg from a passe and extending it straight and pointed to the floor while turning. Inner thigh strength is so important, along with ...