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Adult Dance Classes in Orange County | AfterHours Dance Studio
AfterHours Dance Studio was founded to create a vibrant community for adult dancers in Orange County. Recognizing the void left by the closure of a beloved local dance center, our founders prioritized rebuilding connections through movement. We provide a dedicated space where dancers of all skill levelsfrom beginners to professionalscan refine their craft and grow personally. Our Orange County studio offers diverse classes in hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, tap, and the Gyrotonic Expansion System. With over a decade of combined teaching experience, our instructors bring technical expertise and artistic passion to every session. We emphasize inclusivity, ensuring our classes remain accessible to those returning to dance or starting for the first time.Our facility accommodates groups of 3-20 students, maintaining an environment that fosters individual attention and peer support. As Orange County's premier adult-focused dance destination, we continually evolve our programming to reflect current trends while preserving foundational techniques. Our commitment to quality instruction has made us a trusted hub for dance enthusiasts aged 15 and older. Through structured warmups, technical training, and choreographed routines, we help students develop both physical proficiency and artistic expression. Our community-driven approach ensures every participant feels valued and inspired in their dance journey.
Services
Hip-Hop
Contemporary
Jazz
Tap
Gyrotonic Expansion System
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of professional dance instruction experience
- Our classes accommodate all skill levels from beginner to advanced
- We maintain small class sizes (3-20 students) for personalized attention
- Our instructors have professional performance backgrounds in multiple genres
- We provide a dedicated adult-focused dance environment without youth classes
Services
Hip-Hop Dance Classes
Our hip-hop program develops isolations, footwork, and musicality through structured warmups, technique drills, and choreographed routines. Classes blend modern hip-hop energy with classic R&B grooves, accommodating 5-20 students per session. Instructors emphasize personal style development while maintaining technical foundations for both beginners and experienced dancers.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance classes combine ballet and jazz elements with lyrical influences, focusing on emotional expression and mind-body connection. Sessions follow a warmup-technique-choreography structure, offering cardiovascular benefits while developing technical versatility through weekly changing routines for dancers aged 15+.
Jazz Dance Classes
Jazz instruction covers Broadway-style musical theater and classic jazz techniques, emphasizing facial expressions and audience connection. Classes maintain 3-15 student sizes with progressive skill development from foundational moves to advanced performance combinations in weekly sessions for adult learners.
Tap Dance Instruction
Tap classes focus on rhythmic sound creation through precise foot strikes, teaching both classical and modern combinations. The curriculum develops musicality alongside technical proficiency, with adaptable difficulty levels for both beginning and experienced dancers seeking to improve their percussive skills.
Gyrotonic Expansion System
This specialized system improves mobility through circular, spiraling, and undulating movements that enhance joint articulation and muscle elasticity. Offered in one-on-one sessions with certified instructor Shawn Vitale, the method adapts to all fitness levels while maintaining its core principles of fluid, three-dimensional motion patterns.
People
Shawn Vitale
Owner & Certified Gyrotonic Instructor
Shawn Vitale founded AfterHours Dance Studio after 12 years teaching across Orange County. Certified in Gyrotonic methods, she brings diverse dance experience from Jimmie DeFore Dance Center to create an inclusive adult dance community.
Arianna Hyatt
Ballet & Musical Theater Instructor
Arianna Hyatt combines Checchetti, Vaganova, and Balanchine ballet techniques with musical theater expertise. With master's credentials in Education and extensive theater choreography experience, she develops technically strong dancers through her blended teaching approach.
Bailey Altstettler
Hip-Hop & Commercial Dance Instructor
Bailey Altstettler brings professional hip-hop experience from Mavyn Entertainment and commercial dance expertise. As creator of Loose Cannons showcase, she mentors dancers through competitive team coaching and studio instruction across Orange County.
Dante Corpuz
Contemporary & Choreography Specialist
Dante Corpuz offers professional insights from his commercial dance career, including work with Olivia Rodrigo and Blue 13 Dance Company. His instruction focuses on contemporary technique and choreographic creativity for aspiring performers.
Jesicris Bato
Hip-Hop Freestyle Instructor
Jesicris Bato, known as JC, shares 11 years of hip-hop instruction experience. A self-taught freestyle expert, he developed choreography skills through VCR analysis and now teaches competitive teams while directing Infuse Dance Crew.
Questions
Do you offer a free trial class for first-time visitors?
We charge a $20 drop-in fee for first-time visitors with no free trial classes available.
Is advance registration required for dance classes?
Advance registration isn't required, but you can register online or arrive early to complete paperwork.
What parking options are available at your facility?
Parking is available in our back lot, front lot, or on adjacent streets.
Are youth dancers allowed in your adult-focused classes?
We primarily serve ages 15+, with occasional exceptions for mature 13-14 year olds.
What should I wear to different dance class styles?
Hip-hop requires athletic wear, jazz/lyrical needs form-fitting clothes, heels/burlesque encourages confidence-boosting outfits.
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