Events at Klass
Tap Dance Pop Up with Kate
Come make some noise!
Grab your shoes and join me for a 60-minute pop-up tap class designed for dancers of All-levels! Whether you’re a beginner to tap or looking to dust off your skills, come explore rhythms and sounds in a fun and welcoming environment. We’ll warm up, work through progressions across the floor then finish with a combo!
About Kate: Kate is a former National competitive dancer with 30+ years of experience as a dance instructor, choreographer and coach for studio competition teams, local community theater, Eastern Carver County schools Junior High musicals and High School dance teams. I am trained in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater and Hip-Hop. I am on the Board of Directors for the Chaska Valley Family Theatre where I have offered Tap classes for local performers for the past 2 years. Dance is my first love and has always been my safe haven of community where I can sweat, laugh, create, heal and just be myself!
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Saturday, July 25th at 1pm
Heels 201
Heels 201 with Lydia Nicole is the next step on your heels journey! Whether you’re finding your way back to dance or you’ve been consistently attending heels classes and are ready for the next challenge- this class is the push you need! It is a step up from Heels 101- technique across the floor and choreography is taught at a faster pace with a greater emphasis on freestyle.​
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Friday, July 31st at 5:30pm
Jazz Funk Master Klass with Emma Featherstone
Emma Featherstone is back from LA with a Jazz Funk Master Klass!
Emma Featherstone is a Los Angeles–based professional dancer, choreographer, and creative represented by Bloc Talent Agency in both Los Angeles and New York City. Originally from Minnesota, she began her training at a competitive studio in the Twin Cities, where she discovered her passion for dance and built the technical foundation that launched her professional career. Emma has trained extensively in both concert and commercial styles, leading to performance opportunities with renowned artists including Justin Timberlake, Jose Iglesias, and Nina Sky. Her credits also include New York Fashion Week, dancing and choreographing for the NYC Mets, and appearances in national campaigns and publications such as Apple’s “Designed for Every Student”commercial and Dance Spirit Magazine.
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In addition to performing, Emma is a dedicated educator and mentor. She serves on faculty with Platinum Dance Competition and Convention and travels nationally as both a performer and teacher. She has choreographed numerous competitive routines and led workshops and intensives focused on technical excellence, artistic development, and preparing young dancers to navigate the evolving professional industry. Passionate about inspiring the next generation, Emma continues to bridge the worlds of performance and education through guest choreography, master classes, intensives, and competitive works across the country.
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Friday, July 31st at 7:15pm
Int/Adv Contemporary Pop up with Jen
This Int/Adv Contemporary Pop Up is an expressive, choreography-based klass designed for experienced dancers ready to move with depth, intention, and artistry.
Each session begins with a guided warm-up, followed by learning a contemporary combo that emphasizes musicality, dynamics, and emotional connection. Dancers will be challenged to pick up movement quickly while exploring texture, fluidity, and performance quality.
This klass is ideal for those with prior dance experience who are looking to grow their artistry, refine their movement, and fully immerse themselves in the choreography.
Expect an encouraging, creative environment where you can take risks, explore your style, and connect more deeply to your movement. Come ready to move with intention, perform fully, and leave feeling inspired.
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Friday, August 7th at 8pm
