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Summer Pop up Benefit Classes
All Levels Welcome!
Saturdays 4:30-7:30pm @ Cafe Dance
June 13, 2026 Modern Dance, Intro to Movement Inquiry
Instructors: Lisa Nicks w/Erica Santiago
Fundamentals, combinations and intro to movement inquiry.
We will explore guided improvisation and mindfulness.
July 18, 2026 Contemporary Dance
Instructor: Hannah Requa
Movement blending Modern Dance and Classical Ballet.
August 8, 2026 Ballet
Instructor: Emily Karnes
Classical technique, combinations, short variation
All classes benefit Shakti Moves Dance Company
Donate what you can, suggested starting donations:
$35 class | $50 for 2 | $90 for all 3
Pay online - please leave a note to tell us which class it’s for!
Dance Fusion
A class focusing on dance technique and functional movement investigations. We will workshop movement concepts, get into the details AND cultivate large sweeping movement phrases.
All Levels welcome
Tuesday 12:30-2 pm
Experiential Flow
A class based on structured Improvisation to provide a framework for dancers to run “movement based experiments” aimed at sharpening the mind/body connection and building phrase work that embodies the findings of our experimenting. Yes, We will sweat!
Intermediate to Advanced Movers Welcome
Suggested Donation $20
If you are paying online, please leave a note to tell us which class it’s for!
Open Company Classes with Erica Santiago @ Cafe Dance
Community Events 2026
TBD Brunch Fundraiser
at Texas Keeper Cider
12521 Twin Creek Rd, Manchaca TX 78652
Catch a Dance Demonstration by SMDC, Interview with Director, Erica Santiago,
Hair Tinsel by Emma Brodie, Chair Massage & Tarot Reading by Starfruit Studios, and more!
Reserve your table
September 26 Artist Retreat
2-6 pm @ The Yoga Common
Suggested Donation $45
Reserve your Spot
October 20 Work In Progress #2
6 pm @ Ground Floor Theatre
Reserve your Spot