What to Expect
 

Bija Beat dance classes are like no other. Each class features choreography created by Tracy Straus and special guests rooted in a specific decade or theme. The choreography and music works together to deliver a workout experience that is physical and much more.

Here is what you can expect: 

• Positive energy fills the studio and inspires excitement and drive  

• High expectations inspire effort, positivity, and awaken memory by training people to retain sequences of choreography

• Choreography is split into chunks – letters representing something from that time period/theme - and no one is left in the back of the room.

• Clarity comes from modeling the movement full-out and using clear counts for everything done in the class

• Steps are named and counts given to the words to help with sequencing and memory

• Games and challenges are integrated into every class, making the repetition required to master the steps joyful

• The use of imaginative and evocative language to engage the dancers

• We use dynamic devices to change energy: eyes closed, tempo increase, humor/drama also helps to master the choreography

• The pacing of the class ensures that the group builds and maintains momentum

• A performance context is created using the imagination (curtains, lights, etc.), resulting in an increased level of engagement

• Everyone in the room is included and each person’s needs are attended to while maintaining group flow

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