Latin dance party

Kids in this class will have a par-tay learning latin dance steps from master teacher, Stephanie Pena!

Class OVERVIEW

Master latin dance teacher, Stephanie Peña makes every class a party! Learn latin dance steps such as salsa, batchata, latin hip hop, and more. Get moving and express yourself with a teacher who is encourgaing, fun and supportive!

• Fridays from 3-5 pm

• For children in grades 2-5

• FREE classroom pick up provided for PS333 families (not including drop in)

• Friends and family invited to a final showcase performance and “dance party” on the final day of the term

• Please contact us to inquire about financial aid at: info@creativestage.org

Check out Stephanie’s teaching in action in this video from a recent rehearsal with the multi-generational performing troupe from Creative Stage Collective.

More about Stephanie PeÑA

Stephanie Peña, an Afro Latina choreographer and teaching artist who enjoys inspiring others to move their bodies. She earned an MFA in Choreography at the University of Roehampton in London to expand her choreographic practice.  Her choreography was showcased at CUNY Hunter College, Open Marley Night (Baltimore) and Ticino in Danza Festival (Switzerland). Her other work was showcased at University of Roehampton and Elefeet Dance Festival (London, UK). Her recent work Mi Pajón Me Hablo (2022) will premiere at the Spanish Harlem Creative Movement Festival in September 2022.

​Peña is currently working with Lakaï Dance Theatre. She has performed at Jacob’s Pillow, Hibernian Hall, New York Live Arts and MIT. She has also worked with Ligia Lewis, Rosemary Lee, Oriana Fox, Brice Mousset and many more artists.

She is currently teaching Contemporary and Latin Social Dances such as Merengue, Bachata and Salsa to children K-12 at public schools, senior centers and community centers through Dancewave, Pentacle, and Little Island Outreach Program.