Stevens Cooperative School Afterschool Program
Shehnaaz Dance Academy (SDA) brings the joy of Indian dance to Stevens Cooperative School through engaging, high-quality classes in classical, Bollywood, folk, and fusion styles. Our programs blend cultural education with skill-building, creativity, and performance opportunities. We inspire confidence, discipline, and a deep appreciation for the arts in every student we teach. Our semester culminates in our themed and costumed Winter Showcase 2026 which affords students an opportunity to showcase their hard work and progress over the semester.
| Stevens Newport Dance Lessons | Tuesdays, September 16th- December 9th (No class 9/23, 11/4) | Stevens River St + Garden St Dance Lessons | Wednesdays, September 17th- December 10th (No class 11/26) |
| Tentative Showcase Date | January 17, 2026 |
Please Note-
Biweekly Practice Videos will be provided for at home practice.
Semester Fees includes cost of one costume but does not include ticketing fees for events.
Stevens Newport Bollywood Class
Day: Tuesdays 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Dates: September 16th- December 9th
Age: Grades K - 2nd/ Grades 3-5
Class Highlights:
Advanced Footwork and Technique: Delve into sophisticated hip hop footwork and techniques, pushing your skills to new heights with intricate and challenging movements.
Musicality and Texture: Gain a deeper understanding of hip hop musicality and texture, enhancing your ability to interpret and synchronize with diverse beats and rhythms.
Improvisation Skills: Elevate your improvisational abilities by mastering body movements, rhythm, and control, allowing for dynamic and spontaneous dance expressions.
Specialized Techniques: Explore and perfect various hip hop styles, including Shuffling, Top Rock, Locking, and Popping, to broaden your dance repertoire and versatility.
Stylized Movement: Refine your ability to move to the beat with advanced stylized moves, showcasing your individuality and artistic flair.
Choreography Mastery: Memorize and perform complex group choreography, emphasizing synchronization and cohesion in a collaborative performance setting.
Coordination and Teamwork: Enhance your coordination and teamwork through group exercises and performances, fostering a supportive and dynamic dance environment.
Stevens River Bollywood Class
Day: Wednesdays 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Dates: September 17th- December 10th
Age: Grades Pre K - K
Class Highlights:
Enhanced Technique: Refine your basic stances and movements while learning new, foundational Bollywood techniques.
Expressive Movement: Explore dynamic and expressive dance styles unique to Bollywood, adding flair and personality to routines.
Coordination and Flexibility: Improve hand-eye coordination and flexibility through targeted exercises and dance drills.
Level I Choreography: Build on basic choreography skills with more complex routines, integrating new steps and sequences.
Performance Skills: Develop confidence and stage presence as we prepare to showcase your skills at our showcase.
Choreography Memorization: Memorize and recall dance routines using easy-to-follow word cues
Stevens Garden Bollywood Class
Day: Wednesdays 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Dates: September 17th- December 10th
Age: Grades 1-5
Class Highlights:
Level II Choreography: Delve into semi complex routines that integrate formations and transitions, pushing skills to the next level. Choreography must be memorized for performances.
Technical Precision: Enhance your technique with detailed instruction on advanced movements, including semi-complex legwork, spatial movement, and turns.
Improved Posture and Stance: Focus on refining your posture and stance to achieve greater control and elegance in your dance.
Rhythmic Complexity: Master challenging rhythms and syncopations, improving your ability to interpret and execute diverse musical styles.
Seamless Transitions: Master the art of smooth transitions between positions within your routines to create fluid and cohesive performances.
Rhythmic Mastery: Tackle complex rhythms and syncopations, further refining your ability to interpret and execute diverse musical styles with finesse.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Discover the importance of teamwork through group projects and duets, enhancing your collaborative skills and fostering a supportive dance environment.
Improvisation and Creativity: Explore opportunities for improvisation, allowing you to inject your personal style and creativity into choreographed pieces.