Class Xchange #1: Floorwork Foundations & Afro-Caribbean Dance

The Queensboro Dance Festival launched in 2014 and is an annual summer season of public events and performances presenting only Queens-based cultural and contemporary dance companies. We tour the borough, bringing Queens dance to theaters, parks, plazas, libraries, and streets to serve the Queens public and visitors.  We strive to represent a slice of Queens dance, with the mission to strengthen the dance community in Queens and garner a greater appreciation for Queens dance.  Follow us in Instagram@queensborodancefestival, and visitwww.queensborodancefestival.queensborodancefestival.or.

Queensboro Dance Festival

Join us for FREE dance classes taught by the 2024 Queensboro Dance Festival choreographers at Modega Studio in Long Island City.

Modega Studio

2024 QDF Events

Catch our free dance performances, parties, and classes as we tour throughout Queens, NYC all summer long! Free RSVP for e-mail reminders.

Join us for dance classes taught by the 2024 Queensboro Dance Festival choreographers at Modega Studio in Long Island City. *Free RSVP for an e-mail reminder but not required to attend; walk-ins welcome ! Location: Modega Studio11-05 44th Ave, Queens, NY 11101Transportation: 7 Train to Court Square Station, E train to Court Sq 23rd St, F train to 21st St Queensbridge Station. Limited street parking.See ADA accessible stations <a href="https://new.mta.info/map/5346" title="https://new.mta.info/map/5346" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>Proficient dancers trained in a different technique are welcome to take class. We invite you to try a new dance technique! Free to attend, professional open level. 6:30-7:30pm: Floorwork FoundationIn this class, sarAika will share their discoveries and analysis of the use of the body through a warm-up that focuses on increasing the space of the joints while stretching. Followed by exercises which break down the fundamental elements of how to approach the floor and move safely on the floor using joints efficiency and momentum, descreasing the impact of joints and use of muscles.7:30 - 8:30pm: AfroCaribbean DanceThis class fuses the traditional and contemporary dances Afro-Caribbean diaspora and is open to all levels and genders. About sarAika movement collective: sarAika movement collective is a contemporary dance collective, founded by immigrants and queer women Aika Takeshima and Sara Pizzi, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the dance ecosystem. They spread awareness on topical aspects or personal insight by creating multidisciplinary collaborative performances, sarAika makes dance for and about people.About CarNYval Dancers: Kiara Paige is a Professional Dancer, Dance Educator &amp; Choreographer with over ten years of experience in performing professionally. Her passion lies in dances from the AfroCaribbean diaspora. She is the Founder/Artistic Director of her dance company, CarNYval Dancers as well as the Founder of her newest project, Kulture Kave.

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Class Xchange #1: Floorwork Foundations & Afro-Caribbean Dance

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