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 ...

A combination of stability and back flexibility combined to create the Bow and Arrow! Be sure to stretch your back with a few bridges and also your splits before attempting this trick. As your leg is up and behind you, we use the resistance felt there to pitch forward in our hips, which will then...

Tips and tricks to successfully complete a proper side leg hold turn. Krista breaks down how the correct body alignment, when performing this trick, is having your shoulders on top of hips, hip flexors forward, and arm coming up through the back. Flexibility is also a factor when doing a side le...

Maximize just 10 minutes of every day and work on strengthening your core for better balance and turns. Krista takes us through 3 circuits involving different kinds of core work. This is a great class to start the day out when we're short on time... and you can use this class as a warm up before ...

Learn more about what the L/\UNCH through the eyes of the Space/Ships: a scholarship program for Launch attendees. Let's grab our journals and take some notes as we talk through what the program has done for each of our special guests. Not only improving as dancers, L/\UNCH is designed to change ...

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Join us today for an energizing leg-focused class led by Krista and the talented dancers of The Academy! Kickstart your session with a refreshing warm-up aimed at enhancing balance and flexibility, a...

Join us today for an energizing leg-focused class led by Krista and the talented dancers of The Academy! Kickstart your session with a refreshing warm-up aimed at enhancing balance and flexibility, as we dive into leg-stretching exercises designed to optimize your range of motion. Harness the pow...

It's agreed that everyone can always improve their balance! In this episode, Krista walks you through exercises that will help you improve your body alignment and subsequently, your pirouettes. To test your core and balance even more, we take our exercises to the block. Since yoga blocks are soft...

Join Krista and Madeline as they demonstrate and explain how to proficiently execute a coupe jete leap. As you drag into the half coupe turn, prepare to explode from your standing leg and release those hips into the split. Land gracefully as you tuck your back leg and roll to the ground, keeping ...