Nova Cabaret

Classes and Productions

Nova Cabaret is a performance training program that creates opportunities for dancers who have graduated from the beginner sessions (or received instructor approval) and are ready to take their dance training to the stage. To be eligible you must be confident practicing and cleaning choreography on your own time, and feel confident in the foundations of that dance style.

Have experience and want to skip the beginner sessions?Reach out!

Session Schedule Overview

Showcases & Performance Pathways

To support focus and sustainability in your practice and our productions, we recommend that NOVA dancers perform in up to two showcases per year, though we will no longer be enforcing this. Due to capacity of our venue space each production still must be limited to up to 40 people. If we receive more qualified applicants than we can accommodate then we will reduce the cast either by requiring that dancers be registered in 2 or more Nova classes that are in that show, or to ask someone who is working towards multiple productions to choose a focus. We'll do our best to communicate early and answer questions so you can plan ahead, which may mean committing to shows and classes farther in advance to guarantee a spot for you.

Dancers are welcome and encouraged to take Nova classes without performing in the show to deepen their training.

Obscura

October 23rd & 24th
Rehersal Schedule Coming Soon
Theme: Apocalyptic Circus, Dark Carnival

NOVA Classes:

Early Fall Session

  • Acro Dance W/Roo
    Mondays 7-9PM
    Prerequisites: Acro Dance Fundamentals or equivelant training, and instructor approval

  • Contemporary Burlesque w/ Cybele
    Wednesdays 6-7:30PM

  • Jazz Funk W/ Val
    Tuesdays 7:30-9PM

  • Heels W/ Roo
    Wednesdays 7:30-9PM

  • Ignite W/ Ester Pine
    Friday evenings & Individually scheduled
    Application coming soon

Spectacular Spectacular

Will be either Dec 11/12th or Dec17/18th
Rehersal Schedule Coming Soon
Theme: Moulin Rouge, Whimsical Vintage Glamour

NOVA Classes:

Early Fall Session

  • Fishbone Fans W/ Ester Tuesdays 4:30-6PM

  • Boylesque Olé W/ Jovanny
    Thursdays 6-7:30PM

Late Autumn Session

  • Can Can Dance w/ Cheyanne & Cybele

  • TBD

  • TBD

  • Ignite W/ Ester

Future Shows

Calypso Feb 19-20th
Theme: Rio Carnaval/Mardi Gras, Tropical Cultural Celebration, Pirates and Sirens visit from the ocean

Western Themed Show (Name TBD, Early Spring)
Theme: Boylesque features, cowboys with a twist

Bloom (Late Spring)
Theme: TBD, Flowers + Summer! Feel free to drop me suggestions and I will announce the theme soon <3

Early Fall NOVA Sessions

  • Jazz Funk Choreo (Level 1.5+)

    Jazz Funk Choreo (Level 1.5+)

    6- Week Session with Val

    Tuesdays Sep 8th - 13th

    7:30PM-9PM | $150

    Showcase: Obscura, Oct 23rd + 24th

    This class is for dancers who are confident in jazz funk. Expect high energy, big attitude, and a fast-paced choreography. There will be an emphasis on musicality, presence, and performance quality.

    Prerequisites: Jazz Funk Foundations, or equivalent training and teacher approval.

  • Heels Choreo

    6- Week Session with Moulin Roo

    Wednesdays Sep 9th - Oct 14th

    7:30 - 9PM | $150

    Showcase: Obscura, Oct 23rd + 24th

    This class is ideal for dancers who have completed a foundational heels technique class or have prior heels experience and want to strengthen their execution, musicality, and performance quality. We’ll build on the skills learned in Heels Foundations and weave them into group choreography to refine alignment, textures and spatial awareness. Expect to leave class feeling challenged, empowered, and more connected to your movement.

    Prerequisites: Heels foundations or equivalent training, and Instructor approval required.

  • Contemporary Burlesque Choreo (Level 1.5+)

    6-Week Session with Cybele León

    Wednesdays Sep 9th - Oct 14th

    6-7:30PM | $150

    Showcase: Obscura, Oct 23rd & 24th

    This performance based class is for NOVA dancers who are eager to express themselves through burlesque in a collaborative and dynamic way, and to push themselves physically. Expect big emotion through a dynamic striptease choreography that will tell the story that we will develop together exploring a marionette theme that will be a through-line in Obscura with cameo opportunities. There will be an emphasis on finding your character’s voice through strong movement choices and working collaboratively with others.

    Prerequisites: Yoga, Ballet, Contemporary, or other foundation recommended. Confident learning and performing choreography accurately

  • Fishbone Fans Choreo

    6-week session with Ester Pine

    Tuesdays Sep 8th - Oct 13th

    4:30-6PM | $150

    Showcase: Spectacular Spectacular, (will be either Dec 11+12th or Dec 18th + 19th)
    Rehearsal Schedule Coming Soon

    This class is for dancers who want to dive deeper into classic group burlesque in a featured showcase and the whimsical prop of fishbone fans. Expect drills to perfect the flow and technique of fishbone fans, collaborative storytelling drills, and sultry choreography. There will be an emphasis on musicality, presence, and performance quality.

    Prerequisites: Nova approved, Burlesque 101 or equivalent experience recommended

  • ¡Boylesque Olé!

    6-Week Session with Jovanny Hincapie

    Thursdays Sep 10th - Oct 15th

    6-7:30PM | $150

    Showcase: Spectacular Spectacular (Date TBD: Dec 11+12 or 18+19)

    Designed as a space for the guys to dance, boylesque is also always open to all genders eager to explore their masculine sensuality through performance. This class will pull inspiration from tango and other latin dance styles incorporating a featured guest dancer that will represent the feminine energy in the story you will all tell through dance. This class will be in our December showcase.

    Previous choreography experience required

  • IGNITE: Cabaret Immersion Program

    6- Week Session with Ester Pine

    Fridays & Individually Scheduled

    6 - 7:30PM | $350

    Showcase: Obscura Oct 23rd + 24th

    Ignite your inner performer and take your training to the next level through our cabaret immersion program.

    In this program, you will receive group and 1:1 instruction in developing an act. We will dive into persona, act development, costuming, and more! You will learn how to collaborate with and support other dancers. We will cover tips for performing professionally and booking gigs.

    Group Classes:

    Individual/small groups will be scheduled:

  • Acro Dance Choreo (Levels 1.5+)

    6-Week Session with Moulin Roo

    Mondays Sep 14th - Oct 19th 7-9PM | $180

    Showcase: Obscura Oct 23rd + 24th

    The culmination of our acro foundations courses, this series will blend acro movement with high energy, big attitude, and hard hitting ripples of acrobatic movement. There will be an emphasis on reviewing and applying strong technical foundations to foster safe exploration.

    Prerequisites: Acro Dance Foundations or equivalent training, and teacher approval.