Dance @ Pilates Plus of Schaumburg
Meet Christine Zayas!
Christine Zayas is a dancer, choreographer, and dance instructor. She studied both Dance and Film at Columbia College Chicago, where she had the opportunity to work with and perform for many acclaimed artists including Kirby Reed, Jimmy Payne Jr., and Malik Camara. Christine is currently a member of On My Way Dance, a company that has been a part of many Chicago dance shows and festivals such as Chicago Human Rhythm Project. She has also performed for various events around the U.S. including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, and Dance Teacher Magazine’s summer dance conference, both in New York, LableHorde Fashion Industry in Arizona, and Rockin’ the Seas cruise production based out of California. Besides her interest in dance, Christine has also studied acting and improvisation at the Second City in Chicago, and has worked in musical theater, commercials/voice over, and independent film.
Class Descriptions
Meet Me at the Barre (Ballet)
Learn classical ballet technique while toning and tightening your entire body. You will gain grace and flexibility as you are taken through a ballet dancer's barre routine...at your own personal Studio Barre! When barre work is complete, you will be taught a bit of choreography, ending each class with a beautiful ballet dance, before your final curtsey!
Instructors: Christine Zayas & Erin Murphy
Ballroom, Baby! (Level 1-Beg./Basic)
Swing, salsa, waltz, or tango, you'll get a little taste of everything in this class! You will learn the basic steps, and turns of various ballroom dances, with instruction infused with both American and International styles. Elements of dance, body positions & alignment, understanding music patterns, footwork, partnering and simple combinations will be taught. Partners are welcome, but not required. Once you've got the basic moves down, you'll be ready to step it up to one of our Level 2 classes, coming soon! (Level 2 classes will consist of one hour concentration on a single style.)
Instructors: Christine Zayas
Chair Dance
Chairs aren't just for sitting anymore! Learn a dance while using a chair as the ultimate prop. Styles will range from cabaret, to jazz and even hip hop. So, stop sitting, and start dancing!
Instructor: Christine Zayas
Frisky Freestyle
Sick and tired of the over crowded, expensive cover charge, gotta dress to impress, "Ouch! These heels are killing me and I've only been here for 5 minutes!" atmosphere of a night club?...but LOVE to go out with your girls and dance? Then this class is exactly what you need! Wear your favorite workout clothes, grab some girlfriends, and come rock out your best dance moves. No instructor means YOU decide how you want to dance, and no judgment is allowed. Any dance move is a good move, and with today's hottest music to get you pumped, you'll get a fantastic workout, while you dance the night away!
Instructor: Christine Zayas
All That Jazz (Jazz-Level 1-Beg./Basic)
This popular dance style will really get you moving! Basic jazz technique will be taught, along with strong sharp, stylized moves, which will be put together to create a combination at the end of each class. Great class for beginning dance students, or returning dancers who need to brush up on basic skills.
Instructor: Christine Zayas
Jazz 2 (Level 2 - Intermediate./Returning students)
TStep it up and learn different technical skills and more intricate choreography. Coming soon!
Instructor: Christine Zayas
Pure Flexibility
Gain fluidity and flexibility through the Active Isolated Flexibility (AIF) technique, which will be taught in class. This routine is designed to isolate and stretch individual muscles which will help them function more efficiently as a team. Great compliment to any other movement based class!
Instructor: Christine Zayas
Tap's a Blast! (Tap)
Have you ever actually heard anything unpleasant about tapping? I didn't think so! Learn everything from basic and traditional tap dancing steps, to cool new rhythms. This class is sure to give you happy feet!
Instructor: Christine Zayas
Hip Hop, Ya Don't Stop! (Hip Hop)
With the hottest music, and freshest moves, this class is your one way ticket to Funkytown! Choreography will be taught in an easy to follow style, starting with basic skills, and progressing throughout the session into more advanced material. You will be hip hopping all the way home!
Instructor: Christine Zayas
Sultry Steps
Participants learn and practice sensual, yet tasteful movements in a comfortable, welcoming environment. This class not only tones and conditions the body, but helps participants feel more secure and confident in their bodies. Break out of your shell, have some fun, and tone your body & mind with this exciting new workout! No dance experience necessary.
Instructor: Christine Zayas
Zumba
One exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, heart-racing, muscle-pumping, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements. The routines tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix, and you’ve got ZUMBA!
Instructor: Kelly Danforth / Ann Regan
Belly Dancing
Ready for an exotic, sensual experience? Learn the art of belly dancing while enjoying the benefits of a total body workout.
Instructor: Neta Smollack
