SCDE 2026-2027
SCDE Company Member
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
21 spots left
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 2026- May 2027.
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
21 spots left
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 2026- May 2027.
Tuesday Thursday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$27.00
SCDE Intern
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
3 spots left
n SCD Intern is a member of the Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble (SCDE) who also takes on additional responsibilities as part of our internship program for the 2025–2026 season. Interns are required to be present at at least one additional day per week beyond their two regular SCDE days. Responsibilities may include checking students in, assisting with administrative tasks, or supporting the production team. Interns are also expected to attend at least half of the in-studio showings to assist with the production side of our performances.
Thank you for being a part of our growing team!
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
3 spots left
n SCD Intern is a member of the Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble (SCDE) who also takes on additional responsibilities as part of our internship program for the 2025–2026 season. Interns are required to be present at at least one additional day per week beyond their two regular SCDE days. Responsibilities may include checking students in, assisting with administrative tasks, or supporting the production team. Interns are also expected to attend at least half of the in-studio showings to assist with the production side of our performances.
Thank you for being a part of our growing team!
Tuesday Thursday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$14.00
Kids Classes 2026-2027
Little Groovers - Monday
Sabine Dimante
11 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, Sabine Dimante, is a great opportunity for dancers to grow in their dance skills while building confidence and discovering the joys of movement.
Sabine Dimante
11 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, Sabine Dimante, is a great opportunity for dancers to grow in their dance skills while building confidence and discovering the joys of movement.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$17.50
Little Groovers
Sabine Dimante
14 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, is a great opportunity for dancers to grow in their dance skills while building confidence and discovering the joys of movement.
Sabine Dimante
14 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, is a great opportunity for dancers to grow in their dance skills while building confidence and discovering the joys of movement.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$17.50
Homeschool Kids Class Contemporary/Jazz
Elisha Byerly
10 spots left
Sarasota Contemporary Dance- Homeschool Kids Dance Class.
In this energetic class, young dancers explore contemporary and jazz technique, learn exciting choreography, and are given space to express themselves through imaginative movement exercises. It’s the perfect blend of structure and creativity, helping kids build confidence, coordination, and a love for dance in a supportive and engaging environment.
Elisha Byerly
10 spots left
Sarasota Contemporary Dance- Homeschool Kids Dance Class.
In this energetic class, young dancers explore contemporary and jazz technique, learn exciting choreography, and are given space to express themselves through imaginative movement exercises. It’s the perfect blend of structure and creativity, helping kids build confidence, coordination, and a love for dance in a supportive and engaging environment.
Thursday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$20.00
Adult Drop Ins 2026-2027
Adult Beginner Contemporary
Sabine Dimante
25 spots left
This class is designed specifically for beginners and dancers who want to build confidence in a welcoming, supportive environment. You’ll learn foundational contemporary movements, technique, and skills while exploring musicality, expression, and individual artistry. No previous contemporary experience is required—just come ready to move, learn, and have fun!
Sabine Dimante
25 spots left
This class is designed specifically for beginners and dancers who want to build confidence in a welcoming, supportive environment. You’ll learn foundational contemporary movements, technique, and skills while exploring musicality, expression, and individual artistry. No previous contemporary experience is required—just come ready to move, learn, and have fun!
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:25 PM
5:30 PM to 6:25 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Adult Tap
Monessa Salley
25 spots left
Start your Monday with rhythm and fun in this welcoming Adult Tap class! Designed for beginners and intermediate tappers, this class is a great way to explore the foundational elements of tap dance—rhythm, timing, syncopation, and creating music with your feet. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to move, learn, and have fun. Whether you’re brand new or brushing up on old skills, this class offers a joyful way to connect to music and movement. Come make some noise with us!
Monessa Salley
25 spots left
Start your Monday with rhythm and fun in this welcoming Adult Tap class! Designed for beginners and intermediate tappers, this class is a great way to explore the foundational elements of tap dance—rhythm, timing, syncopation, and creating music with your feet. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to move, learn, and have fun. Whether you’re brand new or brushing up on old skills, this class offers a joyful way to connect to music and movement. Come make some noise with us!
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
All Levels Afro - Fusion
Monessa Salley
25 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!
Monessa Salley
25 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!
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Adult Ballet Flow
Juliana Cristina
25 spots left
Start your day with movement, grace, and flow in this refreshing take on ballet. Our Adult Ballet Flow class explores classical ballet technique without the traditional barre work, allowing for continuous movement and freedom inspired by contemporary dance. Designed for all ages and experience levels, this class focuses on feeling good in your body while building strength, balance, and fluidity. Whether you’re new to dance or returning after years away, you’ll find a welcoming space to move, connect, and enjoy. No previous experience required—just bring yourself and a willingness to move. We can’t wait to see you in class!
Juliana Cristina
25 spots left
Start your day with movement, grace, and flow in this refreshing take on ballet. Our Adult Ballet Flow class explores classical ballet technique without the traditional barre work, allowing for continuous movement and freedom inspired by contemporary dance. Designed for all ages and experience levels, this class focuses on feeling good in your body while building strength, balance, and fluidity. Whether you’re new to dance or returning after years away, you’ll find a welcoming space to move, connect, and enjoy. No previous experience required—just bring yourself and a willingness to move. We can’t wait to see you in class!
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
SCD's Home Studio
Int/Adv Contemporary Jazz
Melissa Rummel
25 spots left
Get ready to move, sweat, and push your artistry in this high-energy Contemporary Jazz class! Designed for dancers with prior jazz or contemporary experience, this class blends dynamic jazz technique with the fluidity and expression of contemporary dance. Expect a fun, upbeat warm-up, rhythm-driven progressions, and sharp, syncopated movement that will keep you on your toes—literally. With elements of jumping, traveling, and musicality, it’s the perfect way to energize your Tuesday and challenge both your technique and performance. Come ready to activate your body, express yourself, and have a blast!
Melissa Rummel
25 spots left
Get ready to move, sweat, and push your artistry in this high-energy Contemporary Jazz class! Designed for dancers with prior jazz or contemporary experience, this class blends dynamic jazz technique with the fluidity and expression of contemporary dance. Expect a fun, upbeat warm-up, rhythm-driven progressions, and sharp, syncopated movement that will keep you on your toes—literally. With elements of jumping, traveling, and musicality, it’s the perfect way to energize your Tuesday and challenge both your technique and performance. Come ready to activate your body, express yourself, and have a blast!
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Beginner Hip Hop
Sarah Affainie
25 spots left
This beginner hip-hop class is designed for dancers with little to no experience, or for those looking to get back into movement and training. The class blends hip-hop and contemporary styles, combining both soft and sharp choreography to create a unique and dynamic movement experience. Dancers will focus on foundational hip-hop elements including grooves, footwork, isolations, grounded and accented movement, musicality, waves, and body rolls. The class will also occasionally incorporate influences from dancehall and afro-hip-hop styles, creating a fun, energetic, and welcoming environment for all levels.
Sarah Affainie
25 spots left
This beginner hip-hop class is designed for dancers with little to no experience, or for those looking to get back into movement and training. The class blends hip-hop and contemporary styles, combining both soft and sharp choreography to create a unique and dynamic movement experience. Dancers will focus on foundational hip-hop elements including grooves, footwork, isolations, grounded and accented movement, musicality, waves, and body rolls. The class will also occasionally incorporate influences from dancehall and afro-hip-hop styles, creating a fun, energetic, and welcoming environment for all levels.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Int/Adv Hip Hop
Sarah Affainie
25 spots left
This fun intermediate/advanced hip-hop class blends hip-hop and contemporary movement styles to create a dynamic and expressive movement experience. The class explores both soft and sharp choreography, working to unite the fluidity of contemporary movement with the grounded energy of hip-hop. Dancers will focus on foundational hip-hop qualities, including footwork, isolations, grounded and accented movement, musicality, waves, and body rolls. The class may also incorporate elements of dancehall and Afro-inspired movement styles, creating an energetic, versatile, and engaging environment for experienced movers.
Sarah Affainie
25 spots left
This fun intermediate/advanced hip-hop class blends hip-hop and contemporary movement styles to create a dynamic and expressive movement experience. The class explores both soft and sharp choreography, working to unite the fluidity of contemporary movement with the grounded energy of hip-hop. Dancers will focus on foundational hip-hop qualities, including footwork, isolations, grounded and accented movement, musicality, waves, and body rolls. The class may also incorporate elements of dancehall and Afro-inspired movement styles, creating an energetic, versatile, and engaging environment for experienced movers.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Int/Adv Contemporary
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
25 spots left
This advanced contemporary class is designed for dancers with prior experience who are actively training and looking to continue growing their technique and artistry. The class explores a wide range of movement styles and qualities, often incorporating phrase work, improvisation, and creative exploration. Dancers will be challenged both technically and artistically in a supportive environment that encourages growth, expression, and versatility. This class is designed to push and inspire you while still allowing space to have fun, move freely, and connect through dance.
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
25 spots left
This advanced contemporary class is designed for dancers with prior experience who are actively training and looking to continue growing their technique and artistry. The class explores a wide range of movement styles and qualities, often incorporating phrase work, improvisation, and creative exploration. Dancers will be challenged both technically and artistically in a supportive environment that encourages growth, expression, and versatility. This class is designed to push and inspire you while still allowing space to have fun, move freely, and connect through dance.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Dance for All with Live Drumming
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
25 spots left
Dance for All is open to everyone—whether you have years of dance experience or have never stepped into a dance class before. This welcoming class is an opportunity to move freely, express yourself, celebrate your individuality, and connect with your body through joyful movement. Come ready to have fun, break a sweat, and be part of a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Many sessions also feature live drumming, creating an inspiring and energetic atmosphere. Dance for all is all about discovering freedom, connection, and joy through movement.
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
25 spots left
Dance for All is open to everyone—whether you have years of dance experience or have never stepped into a dance class before. This welcoming class is an opportunity to move freely, express yourself, celebrate your individuality, and connect with your body through joyful movement. Come ready to have fun, break a sweat, and be part of a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Many sessions also feature live drumming, creating an inspiring and energetic atmosphere. Dance for all is all about discovering freedom, connection, and joy through movement.
Friday
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Character Class
Tania Vergara Perez
25 spots left
Step beyond classical ballet and discover the vibrant world of Character Dance!
Join us every Saturday to explore the rich traditions and theatrical styles that have become an essential part of classical ballet training.
Inspired by the folk dances of countries such as Spain, Hungary, Russia, Poland, and Italy, Character Dance develops:
• Musicality
• Strength and coordination
• Artistry and stage presence
• Rhythm and expressive movement
Whether you're looking to strengthen your ballet technique or expand your artistic versatility, this class offers an exciting journey through dance, culture, and performance.
Tania Vergara Perez
25 spots left
Step beyond classical ballet and discover the vibrant world of Character Dance!
Join us every Saturday to explore the rich traditions and theatrical styles that have become an essential part of classical ballet training.
Inspired by the folk dances of countries such as Spain, Hungary, Russia, Poland, and Italy, Character Dance develops:
• Musicality
• Strength and coordination
• Artistry and stage presence
• Rhythm and expressive movement
Whether you're looking to strengthen your ballet technique or expand your artistic versatility, this class offers an exciting journey through dance, culture, and performance.
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:15 PM
10:15 AM to 11:15 PM
SCD's Home Studio
All Levels Contempoaray
Tania Vergara Perez
25 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.
Tania Vergara Perez
25 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 11:30 PM-12:45 PM
Sa 11:30 PM-12:45 PM
SCD's Home Studio