Lincoln Park Classes Chicago, IL

Sister-Arts Studio, Inc. invites you to join us for weekly beginning knitting classes! Learn to cast-on, knit & purl, create garter, stockinette, rib, basket weave & seed stitch patterns then bind off and weave in edges. This class includes needles, practice yarn and one skein of worsted weight yarn of your choice. Discounted price is $100,...

Turning Hand Positions & Cross Body Leads In this class we will continue to build upon the basics of Salsa dancing and introduce you to partner-work. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Salsa (Intro) Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in as well as smooth bottom shoes with little grip on the floor. Soles resembling that...

Basic & Turns In this class, we will introduce all basic footwork and basic partner work: left hand turn, right hand turn, and all foot work that is incorporated into different movements within your basic steps. Bachata’s style is characterized by soft hip motions, turns, and side-to-side footwork; our goal is to get you comfortable moving...

Reverse Turns/Pivot Turns In this class, we will visit different kinds of turns that take you a step, or a turn, further than your basic left and right turns. We will learn how both the lead and the follow use proper connection to signal and execute a turn done in reverse, as well as a turn that uses the pivot technique. Prerequisite: Bachata (Core...

Get your slay on each week to a brand new routine to a current smash or throwback fave! Class is for all levels, no dance experience required. All DivaDance classes feature a stretch, high energy warmup, and a sexy cool down in addition to all levels choreo combination.

Left Pass, Cross Step & Virodinha In this class, we play with some variations of core moves that aren’t necessarily fundamental but have definitely made their presence in a social dance very common and popular. The Left Pass is an over-rotated variation of the basic, the Cross Step is a linear version of the Lunge step, and lastly, we’ll...

Cross Body Leads & Copas In this class we will expand on the fundamental movement patterns of partner-work and begin to build your repertoire of moves. Prerequisite: Salsa (Core I) Turning Hand Positions & Cross Body Leads Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in as well as smooth bottom shoes with little grip on...

Spins & Face Aways In this class we will reinforce techniques taught in Core ll while adding new turn concepts. Prerequisite: Salsa on1 (Core II) CBLs & Copas Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in as well as smooth bottom shoes with little grip on the floor. Soles resembling that of TOMS or Converses are...

Hammers, Cuddles, & Passes In this class, we will demonstrate core movements of hammers and cuddles with your partner. Hammers and cuddles assist you in learning how to move into—and out of—your partner’s arms seamlessly. Passes allow you and your partner to switch places, creating movement within your partner work. Prerequisite: Bachata...

Basics & Virodinha Intro to Zouk will cover the main things that distinguish Zouk from other styles: Difference in Frame & Posture, how we connect with our partner, Zouk timing, and the progressive, water-like basic Step. You will also cover Virodinha in this class, which will prepare you to travel in your dance and transition to other Core...

Lateral & Open In this class, you will learn how to utilize your Virodinha to transition to 1 of the 2 most fundamental beginner Zouk elements: the Lateral! We’ll cover body rotation and footwork technique in this criss-cross move and also two different exits back to basic. The “Open” in the Class title is referring to our 2nd Lateral exit...

Lunge & Elastic In this class, you will learn your 2nd most common transition step and your 2nd fundamental beginner Zouk element: The Release Break and Lunge! You’ll also learn Elastic which is one of our favorite, and most fun, beginner moves. Elasticity, expansion of frame, and activation are some of the cool & interesting techniques...

In this frightfully festive 7-hour workshop, students will learn drag and character make-up techniques needed to create a glamorous yet spooky drag transformation. This workshop is great for both beginning drag queens, fans of drag, and established artists who are looking to expand their skill set. Includes in-class demo with step by step guidance...

Vinyasa flow, power vinyasa and power yoga all have their roots in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, a breath-linked yoga system from India that builds strength, open hips, shoulders and hamstrings, detoxifies the body, and calms the mind.   This meditative, breathing-focused form of yoga can be adapted to any level, and expert adjustments insure correct...

Have you tried brioche on your own without success? This class is for you!  Learn how to knit 2-Color Brioche starting with a flat pattern. After you master basic 2-color brioche, you will learn how to incorporate increases and decreases as well as strategies for fixing your mistakes.  Purchase materials at Sister-Arts Studio.