SPRING 2025 DANCER PORTAL

16 WEEKS TRAINING & PERFORMANCE PROGRAM [SEPTEMBER 14 2025 - JANUARY 24 2026]

Welcome to our Fall 2025/26 Signature season! 🎉 This is your Dancer Portal, where you can find all important updates, information, & links all in one place.

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IMPORTANT DATES.

Start of Signature Progressives: Sept. 14-20, 2025
Break (No Class): Thanksgiving (Oct. 12-17)
Pre-Show Meet: Dec. 14th 3-6PM [TBC]
Holiday Break (No Class): Winter Holidays (Dec. 22-Jan. 3, 2026)
Return to Class: January 4-10, 2026
Show Dates: January 23 & 34, 2026

THE BREAKDOWN

PHASE 1: WEEKS 1-5

  • Goal: Build a strong foundation in multiple dance styles, explore freestyle techniques, and learn short combinations.

  • What to Expect:

    • Classes will focus on developing your understanding of key dance techniques.

    • Lead and guest instructors will introduce you to different styles, helping you become versatile.

    • By Week 5, you'll gain confidence in the basics needed for choreography and performance.

  • Group social: Social gathering (optional) to relax and connect with fellow dancers over coffee or a beer.

Phase 2: Weeks 6-10

  • Goal: Elevate your choreography and performance skills both in class and begin preparing for the big stage.

  • What to Expect:

    • Continue on with technique training and start applying those skills to choreography.

    • Focus on more complex elements of performance, execution, and control.

    • Receive personalized feedback from instructors to enhance your individual growth.

    • Start feeling the transition from classroom learning to preparing for the spotlight.

Phase 3: WEEKS 11-16

  • Goal: Refine performance technique, execution skills, and put it all together for your live performance!

  • What to Expect:

    • Refine the choreography, focusing on execution elements like cleanliness, sharpness, strength, & stage presence.

    • Rehearsals will mirror a professional production process, preparing you for the big day.

    • Team support and guidance to ensure everyone feels performance-ready.

  • Finale: Enjoy two showcases experiences, performing live on January 23 & 24, 2026 while celebrating your progress!

SIGNATURE PERKS

As a Signature Progressive dancer, you are the heart of the community. The team is committed to providing you with a well-rounded dance training experience to help you reach your goals.

  • 30% off Drop-In Workshops & 4-Week Sessions

  • Complimentary access to Open Studio Hours

  • 30% off Studio Rentals for rehearsals [Regular $65/hr]

  • 20% off Merchandise

  • 20% off Guest Workshops (non-faculty)

  • 10% off 4-Privates Packages [Regular $485]

All your discounts are automatically applied upon log in and will be reflected when you book online.

OPEN STUDIO HOURS

Open Studio Hours are set time slots that Signature Progressive dancers can drop by within for open & shared use of the CD Clubhouse. Use the time for self-led extra practice between classes, solo jam or creation sessions, stretch and recovery, etc. There are no instructors or facilitators present during this time. Rules are simple:

- Bring your headphones
- Be prepared to share the space
- Be respectful to fellow dancers and to the studio
- Maximum of 12 dancers so you must book online to reserve your spot

SUNDAYS 2:30-3:30PM
SUNDAYS 3:30-4:30PM

Starts September 21, 2025. Ends January 18, 2026.

2 COMPLIMENTARY CREDITS ALREADY ADDED TO YOUR ACCOUNT! SIGNATURE PERKS

Expires January 31, 2026.

WORKSHOPS & SESSIONS

DROP-IN WORKSHOPS: Offered 6-10 per month. Check out our monthly rotation of workshops for extra training and application! These will always have a focus- Workshops include Footwork, Grooves, Textures (Flow, Sharpness, Lines, etc.), and Fundamentals.

4-WEEK SESSIONS: Offered 1-2 per month. Our 4-Week Sessions are mini progressives that focus on a specific element of dance over the course of four weeks, allowing dancers to dive deep and refine their learning with repetition and feedback. With the same group of dancers each week, you will build upon the previous week and have time to revisit material, ask further questions, have multiple chances to apply the tools and feedback you receive from the instructor.

Keep your eyes out for schedule releases both on social media and in the studio. This way, you can plan your training ahead of time and supplement any areas where you feel you could use more support.

MISSED CLASSES?

We understand that life can get in the way sometimes. That's why we offer up to 2 make-up sessions for any classes you might miss throughout our Fall 2026 season. Please fill out the absence form within 24 hours of your missed class in order to redeem credits.

Please ensure that you follow up with class recaps and videos from your missed class so that you can jump right back in upon your return.

After filling out the form, you’ll receive workshop credits to your account, which you can apply to any drop-in workshops throughout the season. Credits expire January 31, 2026.

REFERRAL CREDITS

As a token of our appreciation, we would love to provide you with complimentary workshop credits that you can apply towards any of our 1hr or 75min workshops. As easy step-by-step process:

How to Refer

  1. Log in to your Momence account HERE.

  2. In the left-hand menu, select “Refer & Earn.”

  3. Click “Recommend a Host.”

  4. Choose Culturally Defined as your host.

  5. Share your personalized invite link with friends and family.

  6. Enjoy your free credit once your referral creates an account!

SUPPORT

Have questions? Email us at support@culturallydefined.com and our small but mighty team will get back to you within 48 hours. For urgent inquiries, please call Brigs at 778-686-9933.