Technique & Transitions

Tuesdays • September 22 – December 8

6:30–7:30 PM
SASS – 180 Shaw Street

Train the Foundations Behind Every Great Dancer

Technique & Transitions is designed for dancers who want to move with greater confidence, clarity, and control.

Rather than simply learning choreography, this class develops the technical foundations that allow movement to become stronger, more efficient, and more expressive. Through focused training, you'll build a deeper understanding of alignment, weight transfer, balance, turns, lines, coordination, musicality, and the mechanics that support fluid movement.

Inspired by the principles of classical ballet and contemporary dance, this program translates those essential foundations into training that directly supports Samba. You'll develop the body awareness and movement intelligence that helps every step feel more connected, stable, and intentional.

Whether you've struggled with transitions, balance, posture, or simply want to refine your dancing, this class provides the tools to help you progress with confidence.

Led by Abby Dunbar

Abby Dunbar has dedicated her life to the study of classical ballet, developing a deep understanding of technical training, alignment, strength, and movement quality. Combined with her experience in Samba and Brazilian dance, she brings together two disciplines that beautifully complement one another.

Her thoughtful teaching style makes technical concepts approachable, helping dancers understand not only what to do, but why movement works.

Throughout the 12-week program, you'll develop:

✨ Stronger alignment and posture

✨ Weight transfer and balance

✨ Turns, jumps, and travelling movement

✨ Cleaner transitions between steps

✨ Musicality and movement efficiency

✨ Greater confidence and body awareness

This class is ideal for dancers looking to strengthen their technical foundation while developing skills that translate directly into Samba performance and training.

Pricing

Early Bird: $330
Regular Rate: $355

Early Bird pricing available until September 1.

Tuesday Training Bundle

Train smarter by combining Technique & Transitions with Samba Strength: Drills & Restore.

Early Bird Bundle: $624
Regular Bundle: $660

Build technical precision, improve conditioning, and support your body with two complementary classes designed to help you dance stronger all season long.