Dance styles for everyone to try!
Beginner Ballet (Ages 8-12) with Pascal Johnson (10:00AM-11:00AM): Build your ballet skills with this session led by Pascal Johnson, choreographer, movement director, and former Dutch National Ballet dancer.
Salsa Solo Style with Vianey Mirafuentes (10:00AM-11:00AM): A fun, high-energy class to build footwork, styling, and confidence -no partner needed. Lead by local dancer Vianey Mirafuentes.
Aztec Dance for All Ages with Vianey Mirafuentes (11:00-12:00PM): Explore traditional movement, rhythm, and culture in an inclusive, all-levels class for the whole family. Lead by local dancer Vianey Mirafuentes.
Advanced Contemporary Ballet (Teens & Adults) with Pascal Johnson (11:00AM-12:00PM): Expand and challenge your ballet skills with this session led by Pascal Johnson, choreographer, movement director, and former Dutch National Ballet dancer.
Beginner Ballet (Ages 8-12) with Brian McSween: Build your ballet skills with this session led by Brian McSween, CEO & Artistic Director, Chattanooga Ballet.
Hip Hop (All Ages) with Danie Etienne (1:00PM – 2:00PM): Get ready to move and groove in this high-energy Hip Hop class, open to all ages and experience levels. Build confidence, learn dynamic choreography, and have fun expressing yourself. Lead by local dancer Danie Etienne.
Advanced Turns & Jumps (Teens & Adults) with Eric Otto (1:00PM-2:00PM): Expand and challenge your technical skills with this session led by Eric Otto choreographer & Artistic Director, Toledo Ballet.
Tickets:
Single Masterclass: $50
‘Discover Dance’ Master Class Bundle: $150 – A fun and flexible ticket bundle that includes tickets to the Horton Modern class (3:00pm), Historical Dance, Aztec Dance, and Ballroom Dance Master Classes for one person.
‘Beginner’ Master Class Bundle: $150 – A fun and flexible ticket bundle for ages 8-12 that includes tickets to the Horton Modern class (3:00pm), Beginner Ballet with Pascal Johnson, Beginner Musical Theatre, and Ballroom Dance Master Classes for one person.
‘Advanced’ Master Class Bundle: $150 – A fun and flexible ticket bundle for teens and adults that includes tickets to Advanced Contemporary Ballet, Advanced Turns & Jumps, Gyrotonics, and Advanced Modern Dance Master Classes for one person.
More about NIDF: Each spring, the Naples International Dance Festival transforms Naples into a vibrant hub for dance, bringing internationally acclaimed artists together with local audiences for performances, films, exhibitions, classes, and community experiences.
NIDF goes beyond the stage, offering rare access to artists through conversations, education, wellness programming, and free events designed for all ages and abilities.
