Welcome to our Classes Page! Our offerings are organized by season and category, including Adults, Kids, Summer Programs, Performance Teams, workshops, and more. Be sure to scroll down to explore all available classes and programs. We can’t wait to dance with you at Studio 8 by LACI!
¡Bienvenido/a a nuestra página de clases! Nuestras clases están organizadas por temporada y categoría, incluyendo Adultos, Niños, Programas de Verano, Equipos de Presentación, talleres y más. Asegúrate de deslizar hacia abajo para explorar todas las clases y programas disponibles. ¡Estamos emocionados de bailar contigo en Studio 8 by LACI!
Studio Colombia Performance Teams
Adult Performance Team Practice
Julio Martinez
Join our Performance Team rehearsal—a dynamic, collaborative space where dancers grow, challenge themselves, and polish choreography while preparing to shine on stage and in the community.
Registration fee: $100 (covers annual costume maintenance).
Ages 15 - 99
Julio Martinez
Join our Performance Team rehearsal—a dynamic, collaborative space where dancers grow, challenge themselves, and polish choreography while preparing to shine on stage and in the community.
Registration fee: $100 (covers annual costume maintenance).
Ages 15 - 99
Tuesday Thursday
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
$55.00
Youth Performance Team
Vivi Cortes
The Studio Colombia Youth Performance Team is a cultural dance team for dedicated young dancers seeking to develop their technique, performance, teamwork, and cultural artistry.
Members train in Latin and folkloric dance styles while representing Studio Colombia and LACI through performances and community events throughout the year.
Youth enrolled in our performance team pay a monthly tuition of $120, which includes performance team membership and one class per week.
$100 Annual Registration Fee Supports:
Costume maintenance & cleaning
Costume organization/storage
Team administration
Performance materials
Ages 5 - 15
Vivi Cortes
The Studio Colombia Youth Performance Team is a cultural dance team for dedicated young dancers seeking to develop their technique, performance, teamwork, and cultural artistry.
Members train in Latin and folkloric dance styles while representing Studio Colombia and LACI through performances and community events throughout the year.
Youth enrolled in our performance team pay a monthly tuition of $120, which includes performance team membership and one class per week.
$100 Annual Registration Fee Supports:
Costume maintenance & cleaning
Costume organization/storage
Team administration
Performance materials
Ages 5 - 15
Saturday
10:10 AM to 11:30 AM
10:10 AM to 11:30 AM
Creative Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
$120.00
Studio 8: Adults Classes Fall 2026
Latin Fusion
Amy Infante
Explore a variety of Latin dance styles in one fun and welcoming class. From salsa and bachata to cha-cha, cumbia, and more, this class focuses on musicality, movement, confidence, and self-expression while helping dancers discover different rhythms and styles.No dance experience needed.
Ages 15 - 99
Amy Infante
Explore a variety of Latin dance styles in one fun and welcoming class. From salsa and bachata to cha-cha, cumbia, and more, this class focuses on musicality, movement, confidence, and self-expression while helping dancers discover different rhythms and styles.No dance experience needed.
Ages 15 - 99
Monday
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 Zumba: The Party Workout
Laura Bayona
Turn your workout into a celebration with our high-energy Zumba class. Set to an infectious mix of Latin and global rhythms, this dance cardio experience blends easy-to-follow choreography with feel-good music to get your heart pumping and your confidence flowing. No dance experience needed
Ages 15 - 99
Laura Bayona
Turn your workout into a celebration with our high-energy Zumba class. Set to an infectious mix of Latin and global rhythms, this dance cardio experience blends easy-to-follow choreography with feel-good music to get your heart pumping and your confidence flowing. No dance experience needed
Ages 15 - 99
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Dance & Stretch
Angie Cuevas
Una experiencia somática con ritmos latinos para liberar tensión, conectar con tu cuerpo y disfrutar del movimiento. En esta clase combinamos danza, movilidad funcional y estiramientos suaves en un ambiente relajado y acogedor.
No necesitas experiencia previa, solo ganas de moverte, reconectar contigo y disfrutar de tu cuerpo.
Ages 15 - 99
Angie Cuevas
Una experiencia somática con ritmos latinos para liberar tensión, conectar con tu cuerpo y disfrutar del movimiento. En esta clase combinamos danza, movilidad funcional y estiramientos suaves en un ambiente relajado y acogedor.
No necesitas experiencia previa, solo ganas de moverte, reconectar contigo y disfrutar de tu cuerpo.
Ages 15 - 99
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
6:00 PM to 6:50 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Afro-Latin Dance
Vivi Cortes
Afro-Latin Dance blends vibrant rhythms, movement, and traditions from across the African diaspora and Latin America. This energetic class explores Afro-Latin dance styles while building rhythm, coordination, confidence, and connection through movement.
Ages 15 - 99
Vivi Cortes
Afro-Latin Dance blends vibrant rhythms, movement, and traditions from across the African diaspora and Latin America. This energetic class explores Afro-Latin dance styles while building rhythm, coordination, confidence, and connection through movement.
Ages 15 - 99
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:20 PM
6:30 PM to 7:20 PM
Creative Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
CUNTROCITY: Open Level Twerk
Aasa Mills
Whether you’re looking to learn regular twerk, explore sensual twerk, or elevate your performance quality, CUNTROCITY is the place for you.
This open-level class blends high-energy twerk fundamentals with sensual movement, helping you build confidence, musicality, body awareness, and stage presence.
Every class includes drills, conditioning, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography designed to help you grow as both a dancer and performer.
No matter your experience level, you’re welcome here. Come ready to sweat, shake, embrace your feminine energy, and step into your power.
What to bring:
Knee Pads (required)
Water
Clothing you feel confident and comfortable moving in
An open mind and a willingness to push yourself
Ages 18 - 99
Aasa Mills
Whether you’re looking to learn regular twerk, explore sensual twerk, or elevate your performance quality, CUNTROCITY is the place for you.
This open-level class blends high-energy twerk fundamentals with sensual movement, helping you build confidence, musicality, body awareness, and stage presence.
Every class includes drills, conditioning, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography designed to help you grow as both a dancer and performer.
No matter your experience level, you’re welcome here. Come ready to sweat, shake, embrace your feminine energy, and step into your power.
What to bring:
Knee Pads (required)
Water
Clothing you feel confident and comfortable moving in
An open mind and a willingness to push yourself
Ages 18 - 99
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 7:50 PM
7:00 PM to 7:50 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Open-Level Adult Contemporary Jazz
Jazzy Rashad
Open-Level Adult Contemporary Jazz (18+) is designed for dancers of varying backgrounds,
focusing on technique, strength, coordination, musicality, dynamics, and performance quality
through across-the-floor progressions and expressive choreography. Led by Jarrett Rashad
(Jazzy)—a professional dancer, choreographer, director, and educator whose career includes
Cirque du Soleil, The Lion King, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Netflix productions,
and professional concert and commercial work—the class goes beyond learning
choreography to develop versatility, individuality, stage presence, and connection with an
audience. Whether you’re training professionally, returning to dance, or simply looking for a
challenging and inspiring way to move, this supportive class encourages you to train hard, take
risks, and enjoy performing.
Ages 18 - 99
Jazzy Rashad
Open-Level Adult Contemporary Jazz (18+) is designed for dancers of varying backgrounds,
focusing on technique, strength, coordination, musicality, dynamics, and performance quality
through across-the-floor progressions and expressive choreography. Led by Jarrett Rashad
(Jazzy)—a professional dancer, choreographer, director, and educator whose career includes
Cirque du Soleil, The Lion King, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Netflix productions,
and professional concert and commercial work—the class goes beyond learning
choreography to develop versatility, individuality, stage presence, and connection with an
audience. Whether you’re training professionally, returning to dance, or simply looking for a
challenging and inspiring way to move, this supportive class encourages you to train hard, take
risks, and enjoy performing.
Ages 18 - 99
Thursday
7:00 PM to 7:50 PM
7:00 PM to 7:50 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Heels
Prohela Prohela
Heels class focuses on performance presence, lines, and sensual confidence, blending technical precision with commercial performance style. You’ll develop strong alignment, ankle stability, and hip articulation while learning to execute sharp line work, floorwork, and fluid transitions. Footwear: Ballroom/Latin heels, commercial dance heels, or supportive heeled boots with good ankle support. Knee pads recommended.
Ages 18 - 99
Prohela Prohela
Heels class focuses on performance presence, lines, and sensual confidence, blending technical precision with commercial performance style. You’ll develop strong alignment, ankle stability, and hip articulation while learning to execute sharp line work, floorwork, and fluid transitions. Footwear: Ballroom/Latin heels, commercial dance heels, or supportive heeled boots with good ankle support. Knee pads recommended.
Ages 18 - 99
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:50 PM
6:00 PM to 7:50 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Active Living: Movement & Wellness
Vivi Cortes
Stay active, energized, and connected in this welcoming, low-impact class designed for adults 50+. Active Living blends gentle dance, mobility exercises, light strength work, and balance training to support overall wellness and everyday movement. Set to uplifting music, each session focuses on improving flexibility, coordination, and confidence at a pace that feels good for your body.
Ages 50 - 99
Vivi Cortes
Stay active, energized, and connected in this welcoming, low-impact class designed for adults 50+. Active Living blends gentle dance, mobility exercises, light strength work, and balance training to support overall wellness and everyday movement. Set to uplifting music, each session focuses on improving flexibility, coordination, and confidence at a pace that feels good for your body.
Ages 50 - 99
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:50 AM
9:00 AM to 9:50 AM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 Zumba: The Party Workout
Laura Bayona
Turn your workout into a celebration with our high-energy Zumba class. Set to an infectious mix of Latin and global rhythms, this dance cardio experience blends easy-to-follow choreography with feel-good music to get your heart pumping and your confidence flowing. No dance experience needed
Ages 15 - 99
Laura Bayona
Turn your workout into a celebration with our high-energy Zumba class. Set to an infectious mix of Latin and global rhythms, this dance cardio experience blends easy-to-follow choreography with feel-good music to get your heart pumping and your confidence flowing. No dance experience needed
Ages 15 - 99
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:50 AM
10:00 AM to 10:50 AM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Reggaeton
Prohela Prohela
This class dives into precise body isolations, fluid torso rolls, and heavy hip articulation. Moving to smooth, sub-bass-heavy beats, you will focus on weight distribution, grounded control, and connecting your body's center to the rhythm. Learn how to transition seamlessly between smooth, undulating movements and sharp, rhythmic accents while cultivating deep body awareness and natural flow.
Ages 18 - 99
Prohela Prohela
This class dives into precise body isolations, fluid torso rolls, and heavy hip articulation. Moving to smooth, sub-bass-heavy beats, you will focus on weight distribution, grounded control, and connecting your body's center to the rhythm. Learn how to transition seamlessly between smooth, undulating movements and sharp, rhythmic accents while cultivating deep body awareness and natural flow.
Ages 18 - 99
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:50 AM
11:00 AM to 11:50 AM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Contemporary
Prohela Prohela
This contemporary dance class explores the balance between structure and release, blending floorwork, momentum, and expressive fluidity. Grounded in somatic principles, the session invites dancers to navigate spatial awareness, breath initiation, and efficient weight transfers. Through organic sequences and dynamic phrasing, you will expand your physical range, refine movement efficiency, and discover personal artistry through qualitative exploration.
Ages 18 - 99
Prohela Prohela
This contemporary dance class explores the balance between structure and release, blending floorwork, momentum, and expressive fluidity. Grounded in somatic principles, the session invites dancers to navigate spatial awareness, breath initiation, and efficient weight transfers. Through organic sequences and dynamic phrasing, you will expand your physical range, refine movement efficiency, and discover personal artistry through qualitative exploration.
Ages 18 - 99
Saturday
12:00 PM to 12:50 PM
12:00 PM to 12:50 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
CUNTROCITY: Open Level Heels
Aasa Mills
Step into your power and explore movement in heels in a way that feels bold, intentional, and freeing. This class is designed for anyone who wants to develop their heels technique while also tapping into a more expressive, performance-driven side of dance.
We focus on building strong foundations—balance, posture, control, clean lines, and musicality—while encouraging you to move with confidence, sensuality, and authenticity. You’ll train essential heels techniques like walks, weight transfers, turns, floorwork, and transitions while learning choreography that challenges your performance quality and stage presence.
Each class includes a dynamic warm-up, technique drills, conditioning, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography designed to help you become a stronger, more versatile performer. Open Level means dancers of all experience levels are welcome. Modifications and progressions are offered throughout class so everyone can feel challenged, supported, and successful.
What to bring:
Heels (required)
Water
Clothing you feel confident and comfortable moving in
An open mind and a willingness to push yourself
Come ready to train, perform, and own every step
Ages 18 - 99
Aasa Mills
Step into your power and explore movement in heels in a way that feels bold, intentional, and freeing. This class is designed for anyone who wants to develop their heels technique while also tapping into a more expressive, performance-driven side of dance.
We focus on building strong foundations—balance, posture, control, clean lines, and musicality—while encouraging you to move with confidence, sensuality, and authenticity. You’ll train essential heels techniques like walks, weight transfers, turns, floorwork, and transitions while learning choreography that challenges your performance quality and stage presence.
Each class includes a dynamic warm-up, technique drills, conditioning, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography designed to help you become a stronger, more versatile performer. Open Level means dancers of all experience levels are welcome. Modifications and progressions are offered throughout class so everyone can feel challenged, supported, and successful.
What to bring:
Heels (required)
Water
Clothing you feel confident and comfortable moving in
An open mind and a willingness to push yourself
Come ready to train, perform, and own every step
Ages 18 - 99
Saturday
1:00 PM to 1:50 PM
1:00 PM to 1:50 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8: Kids Classes Fall 2026
Latin Rhythms
Vivi Cortes
A fun and energetic introduction to dance through upbeat Latin music and modern movement. In Kids: Modern Latin Rhythms, little dancers explore basic steps inspired by styles like salsa, merengue, and Urbano, adapted for young learners in a playful and engaging way.
Ages 3 - 12
Vivi Cortes
A fun and energetic introduction to dance through upbeat Latin music and modern movement. In Kids: Modern Latin Rhythms, little dancers explore basic steps inspired by styles like salsa, merengue, and Urbano, adapted for young learners in a playful and engaging way.
Ages 3 - 12
Tuesday
6:10 PM to 7:00 PM
6:10 PM to 7:00 PM
Creative Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Little Movers Pre-Ballet
Angie Cuevas
Bilingual Pre-Ballet is a joyful and creative dance class designed for children ages 3–6 to explore movement, music, imagination, and basic ballet foundations in both English and Spanish. Through storytelling, rhythm, creative play, and age-appropriate ballet technique, children will build confidence, coordination, musicality, classroom skills, and self-expression in a warm and encouraging environment.
This class is perfect for little dancers who love to move, imagine, and learn through play while being gently introduced to the beautiful world of ballet.
Ages 3 - 6
Angie Cuevas
Bilingual Pre-Ballet is a joyful and creative dance class designed for children ages 3–6 to explore movement, music, imagination, and basic ballet foundations in both English and Spanish. Through storytelling, rhythm, creative play, and age-appropriate ballet technique, children will build confidence, coordination, musicality, classroom skills, and self-expression in a warm and encouraging environment.
This class is perfect for little dancers who love to move, imagine, and learn through play while being gently introduced to the beautiful world of ballet.
Ages 3 - 6
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:50 PM
5:00 PM to 5:50 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Youth Contemporary Jazz
Jazzy Rashad
Youth Contemporary Jazz (11-Teen) blends the energy and precision of jazz with the freedom
and expression of contemporary dance. Students will build musicality, coordination, strength,
technique, and performance quality through dynamic choreography while developing confidence
and their individual artistic voice. Led by Jarrett Rashad (Jazzy)—a professional dancer,
choreographer, and educator whose career includes Cirque du Soleil, The Lion King, Radio
City Christmas Spectacular, Netflix productions, and professional concert and
commercial work—this class brings real-world performance experience into an encouraging
environment where young dancers can train, explore, and grow as artists.
Ages 11 - 18
Jazzy Rashad
Youth Contemporary Jazz (11-Teen) blends the energy and precision of jazz with the freedom
and expression of contemporary dance. Students will build musicality, coordination, strength,
technique, and performance quality through dynamic choreography while developing confidence
and their individual artistic voice. Led by Jarrett Rashad (Jazzy)—a professional dancer,
choreographer, and educator whose career includes Cirque du Soleil, The Lion King, Radio
City Christmas Spectacular, Netflix productions, and professional concert and
commercial work—this class brings real-world performance experience into an encouraging
environment where young dancers can train, explore, and grow as artists.
Ages 11 - 18
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:50 PM
5:00 PM to 5:50 PM
Colorado Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI
Kids Urbano
Prohela Prohela
A high-energy dance class where kids explore urban and Latin-inspired styles while building confidence, coordination, creativity, and stage presence. Perfect for dancers who love upbeat music, movement, and learning fun choreography in a supportive environment.
Ages 7 - 15
Prohela Prohela
A high-energy dance class where kids explore urban and Latin-inspired styles while building confidence, coordination, creativity, and stage presence. Perfect for dancers who love upbeat music, movement, and learning fun choreography in a supportive environment.
Ages 7 - 15
Thursday
6:10 PM to 7:00 PM
6:10 PM to 7:00 PM
Creative Studio
Studio 8 by LACI
Studio 8 by LACI