SCDE 2024-2025

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
SCDE Audition
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
0 spots left
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble audition for season 2024-2025 with Melissa Rummel and Xiao-Xuan Dancingers.
Monday, August 12th, 5:00-7:00 pm

-Bring a Headshot, Bio, and Dancer shot.
- Arrive early to be ready to go at 5:00 pm
-12 hour audition includes: Warm-up, Phrase work, Improvisation
-Be prepared to stay after for an interview with the SCDE Artistic Directors and SCD Artistic Director

-SCDE season runs from August 2024 - to May 2025
-Rehearsals for SCDE will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00-8:00
-Residencies with Guest Artists, Main Stage and In-Studio Performances, Community Performances
Monday
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$20.00
SCDE Rehearsals
Melissa Rummel
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble (SCDE) is a training company for aspiring dancers under the direction of Xiao-Xuan Dancigers and Melissa Rummel, with the strong guidance and support of Sarasota Contemporary Dance Artistic Director, Leymis Bolanos Wilmott. The mission of SCDE is to offer students high-caliber contemporary dance training, opportunities to perform alongside professional dancers, and preparation for a future professional career in dance. SCDE has the opportunity to perform throughout the year at community events, In Studio Performances, and collaborations with SCD. SCDE strives to provide a safe environment, where dancers feel comfortable to express themselves and discover their own artistic voice. SCDE season 5 runs from August 2024- May 2025.
Tuesday Thursday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$25.00

Kids 2024-2025

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Kids Combo Class
Monessa Salley
9 spots left
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Combo Dance Class will explore a variety of movement styles, including contemporary, jazz, afro-fusion, hip-hop, and creative movement. This fun and exciting class, taught by SCD teaching artist, Monessa Salley, is a great opportunity for dancers to grow in their dance skills while building confidence and discovering the joys of movement.

Tuition will be billed monthly based on number of classes - $17.50 per class.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$17.50
Kids Sampler Homeschool
Elisha Byerly
21 spots left
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Homeschool Sampler Dance Class will explore a variety of movement styles, including contemporary, jazz, afro-fusion, hip-hop, and creative movement. This fun and exciting class, taught by SCD teaching artist, Elisha Byerly, is a great opportunity for dancers to grow in their dance skills while building confidence and discovering the joys of movement.

Tuition will be billed monthly based on number of classes - $17.50 per class.
Thursday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$17.50

Adult Drop Ins 2024 - 2025

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Absolute Beginner Salsa
Natasha Barrera
30 spots left
Salsa is one of the most popular Latin social dances around the world. With its vibrant music and fun patterns, people fall in love with salsa every day. We are excited to have Bachata Fuego come together to bring their style of Salsa to Sarasota.

For new dancers we recommend beginning with the Absolute Beginner Salsa class. Here you will learn the salsa foundations of timing, and the basic vocabulary you will need to begin your salsa journey. This class will consist of solo movement as well as partner work. You will develop an understanding of this dance and the confidence to get on the floor at the dance socials!
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
Jammin Salsa Sock Party
Natasha Barrera
23 spots left
For dancers that have a foundation of salsa, we invite you to take the Jammin' Salsa class. This is an open level class and is designed for dancers that have a clear understanding of timing, basic salsa vocabulary and lead/follow technique. In this class, we will build upon the foundations with footwork, body movement, and clean technique. The partner work section will expand your use of basic vocabulary to create patterns that flow and are ready to add to your repertoire. In this level we emphasize styling and the overall aesthetic of the dance.
Monday
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$20.00
Jammin Salsa
Natasha Barrera
30 spots left
For dancers that have a foundation of salsa, we invite you to take the Jammin' Salsa class. This is an open level class and is designed for dancers that have a clear understanding of timing, basic salsa vocabulary and lead/follow technique. In this class, we will build upon the foundations with footwork, body movement, and clean technique. The partner work section will expand your use of basic vocabulary to create patterns that flow and are ready to add to your repertoire. In this level we emphasize styling and the overall aesthetic of the dance.
Monday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
Contemporary Ballet Flow
Juliana Cristina
23 spots left
Adult Ballet focuses on posture, while stretching and strengthening the muscles through traditional technique methods. This class develops an aesthetic appreciation for the art of classical ballet as you learn its terminology and experience the beauty of its movement. Enhance your health and well-being while tapping into your inner artistry.
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
SCD's Home Studio
 
Int/Adv Contemporary Jazz
Melissa Rummel
25 spots left
This contemporary jazz class contains a fusion of modern, jazz, and ballet. This unique style explores a wide range of organic, angular movements and syncopated rhythms with a base in classical technique. This type of dancing is fun and energetic and includes leaps, turns, and floor work. This class is a fun way to move and express oneself!
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
Contemp - Pop/Hip-Hop
Sarah Affainie
24 spots left
A blend of hip hop and contemporary movement, that uses soft and sharp choreography to unite the two styles. A foundational focus on hip-hop qualities, footwork, isolations, grounded & accented movement, and musicality. Waves and body rolls will also be implemented. Along with the occasional implementation of dance hall and “afro-hip hop” style.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
Beginner Jazz/Tap Combo
Monessa Salley
25 spots left

Jazz dance is a fun, expressive dance style that encourages personal style and body awareness and incorporates a variety of techniques such as modern, ballet, African, Latin, and Caribbean dance styles. An emphasis is placed on strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as increasing memory and stamina. Jazz class will include a warm-up, stretches, progressions across the floor, and choreography.

Tap class will focus on developing student coordination, balance and weight shift, and sense of time and rhythm, simultaneously introducing basic tap dance vocabulary. Classes are taught to a wide rage of musical selections including Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Worldwide Grooves, etc.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
All Levels Contemporary
Juliana Cristina
25 spots left
All levels contemporary focuses on the building blocks of contemporary movement. This class explores the continuous and sequential directing and counter directing of the body in space. It includes classical approaches to enhance traditional training methods. The hope of this class is to heighten your senses and indulge in your inner artistry.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
Adult Broadway Jazz
Samantha Miller
23 spots left
Broadway Jazz is an upbeat jazz class that uses classic jazz techniques mixed in with theatrical story telling. This class will focus on islaotions, long lines, and use of expression and of course, use music from some classic broadway shows!
Thursday
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
Int/Adv Contemporary
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
25 spots left
Advanced Contemporary taught by Company Dance Xuan Dancingers. SCD offers a wide range of contemporary dance classes from beginner (no experience) to advanced. Classes are taught by SCD dancers and introduce the basic fundamentals of contemporary dance technique including floor work, inversions, improvisation, and phrase work. Each class begins with a full body warm-up and then transitions into spacious, athletic, and sometimes inverted phrases, encouraging awareness to sensation, movement efficiency, and individual performance. A rich sense of community and support is fostered as dancers are guided to fall, roll, and fly across the floor together.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
Improvisation - Dancing in the Moment
Marsi Burns
24 spots left
This engaging and fun class helps adults express their joy of movement through the art of improvisational dance. There are no steps to learn, just a desire to move freely, thoughtful and expressive ways in response to the music, poetry and the visual stimuli which surround you. All in a totally joyous and supportive group setting that is great for mind, body and spirit.
W 7:30 PM-8:45 PM
Th 9:45 AM-10:55 AM
SCD's Home Studio
 
Red Tent/Dancing in the Spirit
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
24 spots left
RED TENT (1st/3rd): This class invites women from all walks of life, with or without dance experience, to join and celebrate the feminine spirit through dance. The class cultivates a safe place to share the joy of dance while moving and creating together.



DANCING IN THE SPIRIT (2nd & 4th): A Christian based guided dance and flow experience that articulates worship, praise and inspiration. No technique or dance experience needed. Come ready to flow in the movement of dance ~ in the spirit.
Friday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
Latin Fusion
Kathleen Candales
25 spots left
This class combines elements of Hip Hop and Latin Dance technique focusing on musicality, stamina, & flexibility while breaking down the intricacies of urban Latin dance rhythms.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
All Levels Afro Fusion
Monessa Salley
24 spots left
Afro-Modern dance is a contemporary class where students explore full body expressions rooted in West African, Caribbean, and American dance traditions. The class/movement is designed to enhance rhythm, coordination, balance, weight shift, and increase stamina. The overall desire is for participants to feel comfortable in their moving bodies, groove together as a community, and have fun!
M 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Sa 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 
All Levels Contemporary
Tania Vergara Perez
19 spots left
This exhilarating multicultural contemporary dance experience,is taught in Tania’s signature style developed in her country of origin - Cuba! Take your personal journey with this Master Teacher who teaches by example and leads with her big heart.
Tu 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Sa 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
SCD's Home Studio
 

Sunday DANCE Series

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Sunday Fiesta
Tania Vergara Perez
16 spots left
Kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month with a Sunday Fiesta Hosted by Artistic Director Leymis Bolanos Wilmott. After the classes, stay for a mini performance and authentic Cuban cuisine.

September 15th
2:00-5:00 pm
Teaching Artists: Tania Vergara Perez, Kathleen Candales, Batchata Fuego SRQ
Sunday
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$45.00
Sunday Funday
Monessa Salley
25 spots left
Kick-off Black History Month with a Sunday Funday Hosted by Artistic Director Leymis Bolanos Wilmott. After the classes, stay for a mini performance and a celebration meal.

Teaching Artists: Sun Love Peace, Monessa Salley, Sarah Affaiinie
Sunday
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$45.00

2025 Summer Intensive Housing

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Non-Refundable Summer Housing Deposit
50 spots left
Non-refundable Housing Deposit. This payment goes towards your final housing payment.

This deposit secures your spot using SCD's summer housing. This MUST be paid to solidify your room for this summer.

Housing includes 7 nights on one of the select weeks:
Intensive A: May 31st - June 6th
Intensive B: June 14th - June 20th
Intensive C: July 19th - July 25th
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$100.00
Summer Housing - July Intensive
50 spots left
July Summer Housing Final Deposit - must be paid by the start of the intensive
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2:00 PM to 11:00 AM
SCD's Home Studio
$400.00
Summer Housing - June Intensive
50 spots left
June Summer Housing Final Deposit - must be paid by the start of the intensive
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2:00 PM to 11:00 AM
SCD's Home Studio
$400.00
Summer Housing - May Intensive
50 spots left
May Summer Housing Final Deposit - must be paid by the start of the intensive
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2:00 PM to 11:00 AM
SCD's Home Studio
$400.00

2025 Summer Intensive Choreographers

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Non-refundable Choreographer Application fee
50 spots left
This unique and exciting program allows rising choreographers to set and present their work on summer intensive participants. Works will be performed at the end of the week showcase titled In the Round.

SCD Rising Choreographer applications are due by April 1st.

3 Choreographers will be chosen for each Intensive:
Intensive A: May 31st - June 6th
Intensive B: June 14th - 20th
Intensive C: July 19th - 25th

3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$30.00
Choreographer Intensive Payment
9 spots left
Congratulations on being chosen as one of our Summer Intensive Choreographers.

The week you will be choreographing should be confirmed by the Intensive Director:
Intensive A: May 31st - June 6th
Intensive B: June 14th - 20th
Intensive C: July 19th - 25th
** Your time slot to choreograph will be determined on the first day, at the audition.

This payment solidifies your position as a Summer Choreographer.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday
3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$250.00

Intensive A: May 31st - June 6th

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
May Summer Internship
6 spots left
May Summer Internship Payment - Must fill out the internship application and be approved before paying the internship payment. This is to replace the Final Deposit.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$150.00
May Intensive Final Deposit
30 spots left
Final Deposit for Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 2025 May Summer Intensive.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$400.00
Non-Refundable May Summer Intensive Deposit
30 spots left
Non-refundable May Summer Intensive Deposit. This deposit ensures you a spot in our MAY summer program.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$100.00

Intensive B: June 14th - June 20th

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
June Summer Intensive Final Deposit
30 spots left
Final Deposit for Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 2025 June Intensive.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$400.00
June Summer Internship
6 spots left
June Summer Internship final payment - must fill out the Internship application and be approved before making this payment.

The Non-refundable deposit must also be paid to reserve your summer intensive spot!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$150.00
Non-Refundable June Summer Intensive Deposit
30 spots left
Non-Refundable June Summer Intensive Deposit. MUST be paid to reserve your spot during the June Summer Intensive.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$100.00

Summer Programs - Kids and Middle School 2025

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Intermediate Movers
Elisha Byerly
20 spots left
Dance with us this summer and learn actual works from SCD's repertoire. Daily classes include Contemporary, Hip Hop, Afro-Modern Jazz, and Acro. Students will also participate in a variety of games and crafts.

Ages: 8 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$175.00
Little Groovers
Elisha Byerly
20 spots left
SCD Kids Summer Programs will explore a variety of dance styles, including contemporary, jazz, afro-modern, and hip-hop, all taught by SCD’s dynamic teaching artists.
If you are looking for a fun summer activity for your child to explore their creative side, then register today!

Ages: 5 - 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$150.00
Little Groovers + After Care
10 spots left
SCD Kids Summer Programs will explore a variety of dance styles, including contemporary, jazz, afro-modern, and hip-hop, all taught by SCDs dynamic teaching artists.
If you are looking for a fun summer activity for your child to explore their creative side, then register today!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$175.00

Intensive C: July 19th - July 25th

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
July Final Deposit
30 spots left
Final Payment for SCD's July Summer Intensive.

Non-refundable must already be paid to reserve intensive spot.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$400.00
July Summer Internship
6 spots left
July Summer Internship final payment - must fill out the Internship application and be approved before making this payment.

The Non-refundable deposit must also be paid to reserve your summer intensive spot!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$150.00
Non-Refundable July Summer Deposit
25 spots left
Non-Refundable July Summer Intensives. MUST be paid to reserve your spot during the June Summer Intensive.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$100.00