Nova Cabaret
Classes and Productions
Winter through Spring 2026
Hello Nova Dancers of Cabaret Atelier!
Wow! Look how much we have grown over these past two years!
Thank you to each of you who have poured so much time and love into this studio and these showcases. Your artistry, curiosity, and dedication have made this dance studio what it is today- and we are all incredibly proud of that.
As our studio continues to grow, we are making some changes that will help us better support dancers at every stage of their training, create clearer pathways for growth, and expand performance opportunities—while keeping class sizes, casts, and creative workloads sustainable for our instructors and production teams.
To better serve both students and instructors, we are introducing a clearer Levels system and defined Performance Pathways within the NOVA program, each aligned with specific styles, training goals, and seasonal showcases.
Levels
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Most people start here!
These classes are for students with no prior experience, or who are returning after a long break. Learn how to learn movements to music, and how to feel comfortable in a dance class. Our goal is for you to feel safe and supported to learn, grow, and try something new. Some students take classes here for 1-2 sessions, some train here for much longer. We are here to meet you where you are at.
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Now that you are introduced to the basics, lets train in the foundations! Dancers may stay at this level for 1-2+ years and this is normal and encouraged.
Some prior adjacent experience or starting with an intro class is recommended.
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Advanced Beginner dancers typically have 1–2+ years of regular training and are ready to take their training to the next level.
In choreography classes, dancers at this level are expected to:
Learn choreography in class and arrive the following week able to perform it without following the instructor or other dancers
Practice outside of class and use video review to identify questions and self-correct
Ask specific questions when something feels unclear, rather than waiting for external correction
Receive and apply feedback without repeated reminders
About pacing at this level:
Choreography moves faster and may feel quick to follow in the moment, but the steps themselves remain accessible—the challenge comes from pace and retention, not advanced technique.
Foundations classes move at a faster pace because dancers are expected to have strong familiarity with Level 1 material and comfort with the core fundamentals.
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Typically ~3–4 years of consistent training
Early Intermediate dancers consistently meet Advanced Beginner expectations and are now expected to dance with presence, confidence, and accountability.
At this level, dancers are no longer focused on whether they know the choreography, but on how they are performing it.
This level is defined by:
Confident use of facials, texture, and performance energy
Full commitment to movement choices (no marking or tentative dancing)
Consistent accountability: arriving prepared, engaged, and focused every week
Early Intermediate is the point where dancers move from independent execution to intentional performance.
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Intermediate dancers usually have 5–6 years of regular training and demonstrate a strong, embodied technical foundation that clearly elevates their movement quality.
At this level, technique is visible in every choice—not just known, but ingrained.
Dancers at this level typically:
Execute choreography with precision, clarity, and ease
Show strong alignment, control, and consistency rooted in foundational training
Demonstrate technique that enhances movement quality (often informed by ballet or formal technical training)
Work toward advanced skills while maintaining clean fundamentals
Perform with musicality, clarity, and confidence across styles
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Typically ~7+ years of consistent training.
At this level, technique is visible in every choice—not just known, but ingrained.
Dancers at this level typically:
Execute choreography with precision, clarity, and ease
Show strong alignment, control, and consistency rooted in foundational training
Demonstrate technique that enhances movement quality (often informed by ballet or formal technical training)
Work toward advanced skills while maintaining clean fundamentals
Perform with musicality, clarity, and confidence across styles
Send us a Message if you have any questions!
FAQ
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Levels are not a judgment of talent or potential, or about ranking dancers. They are a tool we use to meet dancers where they are and to set clear expectations. Clear expectations help everyone learn more effectively and reduce confusion, frustration, and hurt feelings.
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Placement is based on current skills, consistency, and readiness, not just years of experience.
A good starting point is to ask yourself:
Can I meet the core expectations of this level consistently?
Do I leave class mostly building and refining, rather than trying to keep up?
Am I able to learn, retain, and apply feedback in the way this level expects?
If you’re unsure, that’s normal. We’re happy to help you choose a level, and instructors may offer placement guidance to make sure you’re set up for success.
If a class consistently feels overwhelming or unclear, it may be a sign that a lower level would offer more support. If it feels under-challenging, you may be ready to move up. Our goal is to place you where you can learn effectively and confidently.
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Many dancers fall between levels, and that’s okay. You may be encouraged to train in different levels depending on the class type, focus, or your current goals.
Performance Pathways
Introducing Performance Pathways—focused training tracks aligned with specific styles, artistic goals, and seasonal showcases. Performance Pathways allow dancers to spend more time mastering fundamentals, diving deeper into a concept, and developing choreography with intention over time. By training within a shared pathway, dancers build stronger cohesion, confidence, and artistry—making the entire process more immersive and rewarding. This structure also allows us to stage work more thoughtfully across the year, ensuring that each showcase has a clear identity and that dancers have the time and space to truly inhabit the work.
Each NOVA class choreography will be developed for and featured in a specific seasonal showcase. Auditions may be required for certain classes. To support focused training and sustainable production, NOVA students may be cast in a maximum of two (2) seasonal showcases per academic year (September–June), unless otherwise approved by the Show’s Production Team.
Dancers who performed in OBSCURA may choose one of the following upcoming shows. Dancers who did not perform in OBSCURA may participate in up to two shows: APHRODITE (Feb 20-21st), and either VEIL of SECRETS (May 1-2nd) or BLOOM (June 5-6th).
Early Fall Nova Choreography Sessions
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Heels Choreography Levels 1.5-2
6- Week Session with Kaitlyn MacCoy
Wednesdays Jan 7th - Feb 12th
7:30-9PM | $150
Heels Choreography (Levels 1.5–2) is designed for dancers who are ready to deepen their technique, confidence, and range in heels. This choreography is designed as a challenge and teaching tool to refine your execution of heels dance, focusing on posture and alignment, weight shifts, pivots, and transitions while moving safely and powerfully in heels. Each class begins with a warm-up to activate our feet, ankles, glutes, and core to build strength, control, textural awareness, and confidence with level changes and traveling patterns. Students will develop their musicality, stamina, and choreo retention while enhancing their presence and command, pacing, and expression in performance.
This class centers embodied sensuality, presence, and intentional movement, with layered progressions to support growing dancers. It is a space to refine technique, ask questions, and develop your personal relationship with heels movement. Expect to leave class feeling challenged and empowered, with tools you can carry into future choreography, performances, and personal practice.
Prerequisites: Completion of Heels Technique or equivalent training, and instructor-approved readiness in the foundational skills covered.
This class choreography will be featured in Aphrodite on February 20+21.
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Fabric Jazz Choreography Levels 1.5-2
6-Week Session
with Aida Endeavor & Jovanny HincapieTuesdays Jan 6th - Feb 11th
6 - 7:30PM | $150
Jazz Fabric (Levels 1.5-2) blends classic jazz technique with the expressive power of fabric as a storytelling tool. Drawing inspiration from theatrical jazz, burlesque, and movement styles that use props to amplify emotion, this class explores how fabric can extend your lines, accent musicality, and deepen character work. You’ll learn choreography that integrates turns, isolations, and dynamic pathways with intentional fabric manipulation—reveals, wraps, sweeps, and suspensions that heighten drama and nuance. Expect a playful, theatrical and evocative atmosphere that encourages exploration, confidence, and expressive risk-taking while refining your technical foundations, performance quality and stage presence in a compelling group piece.
Prerequisites: Completion of Beginner Jazz Technique, Silk Fans Choreo, or equivalent training, and instructor-approved readiness in the foundational skills covered.
This class choreography will be featured in Veil of Secrets on May 1st & 2nd.
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Chair Choreography Levels 1.5-2
6-Week Session with Moulin Roo
Mondays Jan 5th - Feb 10th
7:30-9PM | $150
Chair Choreography (Levels 1.5–2) is designed for dancers ready to deepen their movement quality and physical control. This class treats the chair as both partner and prop, focusing on strong core engagement, grounded weight shifts, and confident transitions on, around, and through the chair.
Dancers will work through technical drills that build core strength, leg engagement, and joint stability to support slides, balances, rotations, and on and around the chair. Choreography emphasizes dynamic textures—slow control, sharp accents, and fluid pathways—while developing musicality, stamina, and choreo retention. While movement vocabulary may be new or challenging, we’ll layer progressions to support dancers with growing experience. Expect to build confidence, sensual presence, and intentionality while learning to move with strength, precision, and expressive power.
Prerequisites: Completion of Splits, Kicks & Tricks, Heels Technique or equivalent training, and instructor-approved readiness in the foundational skills covered.
This class choreography will be featured in Aphrodite on February 20+21.
Winter - Spring 2026
Classes by Showcase
APHRODITE
February 20-21st
NOVA Classes:
Late Autumn Session
PINK VENOM
Floorwork W/ Moulin Roo
Mondays 6-7:30PM
FUE MEJOR
Midnight Ballerina W/Cheyanne
Mondays 7:30-9PMUNGODLY HOUR
Jazz Funk W/ Kaitlyn
Wednesdays 7-8:30PM
Midwinter Session
Chair W/Moulin Roo
Levels 1.5-2
Midwinter Session
Mondays 7:30-9PM
Prerequisite: Completion of Splits tricks and kicks, Dance Technique, or equivalent training, and instructor-approved readiness in the foundational skills covered.Heels Choreography W/Kaitlyn
Levels 1.5-2
Midwinter Session
Wednesdays 7:30-9PM
Prerequisite: Completion of Heels Technique or equivalent training, and instructor-approved readiness in the foundational skills covered.
Veil of Secrets
May 1st - 2nd
NOVA Classes:
Early Fall Session
Creatures Contemporary W/Cybele
Early Fall Session
Mondays 6-7:30PMBoylesque W/ Jovanny
Early Fall Session
Thursdays 6-7:30PM
Midwinter Session
Jazz Fabric Choreography W/ Aida Endeavor & Jovanny Hincapie
Levels 1.5-2
Midwinter Session
Tuesdays 6-7:30PMPrerequisite: Completion of Beginner Jazz Technique, Silk Fans Choreo, or equivalent training, and instructor-approved readiness in the foundational skills covered.
Early Spring Session
Silk Fans Choreo W/ Natale Luma
Level 1.5-2
Mondays 6-7:30PM
Prerequisite: Completion of Silk Fans Foundation or equivalent training, and instructor-approved readiness in the foundational skills covered.Booty Magic W/ Cheyanne
Level 1.5-2
Mondays 7:30-9PM
Prerequisite: Previous floorwork experience, twerking experience, or instructor approval
Bloom
June 5th - 6th
NOVA Classes:
Early Spring Session
Heels W/ Kaitlyn
Levels 1.5-2
Tuesdays 6-7:30PM
Prerequisite: Completion of Heels Technique or equivalent training, and instructor-approved readiness in the foundational skills covered.
TBA W/ Kaitlyn and Aida
Levels 2-3
Thursdays 7:30-9PM
Prerequisites: TBA
Late Spring Session
Neo-Burlesque W/Aida
Levels 1.5-2
Wednesdays 7:30-9PM
Prerequisites: Completion of ‘Textures + Storytelling’ or equivalent experience, and instructor-approved readiness in the foundational skills covered.Heels W/ Kaitlyn
Levels 2-3
Tuesdays 6-7:30PM
**This is an invite only class**Jazz Funk W/ Kaitlyn
Levels 2-3
Wednesdays 6-7:30
Prerequisites: Completion of Jazz Funk Foundations (both part 1 and 2 are strongly encouraged) or equivalent training, and instructor-approved readiness in the foundational skills covered.
How do I Sign Up for Classes?
Since this is a new system, everyone interested in signing up for NOVA Classes this session will fill out this intake form. This helps us support you, place dancers intentionally, and build strong class experiences. In the future, returning students will have a more streamlined registration process.
What happens next?
After you submit this form, I’ll personally review your responses and follow up within 48 hours to confirm placement and next steps. This helps us place you in classes that align with your goals and make sure you’re supported from the start.