Anjali Warren
I heard about After Hours dance studio from a friend and decided to get back into tap dance after YEARS of no dancing at all. From the very first class I took, I was amazed that a studio existed just for adult dance. I quickly felt at home and reunited with that joy of movement I had as a kid. This studio is absolutely amazing in that it is organized, friendly, encouraging and has well rounded styles and levels. Shawn (the owner) is so friendly and teaches classes as well. As I got comfortable in tap, I became adventurous in my dance goals and tried Afrobeats, several Hip Hop classes from different teachers, jazz, and jazz fusion. But my heart is happiest at tap. I had no idea what level was appropriate for me when I began getting back into tap. I started out in Beginner because I couldn't imagine over reaching to a higher level with years of dust on my tap shoes. It was clear in a short time that I needed more of a challenge. Tap came back to me quicker than I thought it would. But it's only when I landed in Arianna Hyatt's Tuesday night tap class that tap became the center of my week. Arianna is an amazing teacher of technique, rhythm, and form. She knows how to challenge her students and is dedicated to their growth. She prepares new across the floor combinations every week, and I love her challenging and fun choreography. Her love for dance and her teaching ability have created such a loyal following of students. In the two years that I have been taking tap from her, I have gotten so much better and even joined the Showcase performance! I never imagined performing as an adult, but it was such fun! If you want to find joy of movement and dance is something you're interested in, this is the place for you. I have brought friends and family along to try it out and they've enjoyed themselves too. It IS a dance studio so keep an eye on the level of the classes offered and check out the descriptions. When in doubt, start at the most beginner level and move up like I did. But regardless of which style or level you want to try, whether you've danced all your life or are just getting started, there is a welcoming and encouraging place for you here.
