in addition to our weekly classes, we love hosting monthly social dances, line dancing pop-ups, specialty workshops, guest instructors, and more!
REGGEATÓN x hip hop: intermediate
Reggaetón was born in Puerto Rico and shaped by Afro-Caribbean rhythm, hip-hop, and street culture. This class blends reggaetón foundations perreo, bounce, hips, and musicality with hip-hop texture and style - designed to match YOUR level!
If you’ve ever caught yourself bouncing to Bad Bunny or admiring how Shakira moves her hips, this class is for you.
[we are also offering a BEGINNER version of this class on 3/13! ]
saturday night fever: west coast swing social!
this event is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio (though we will be in attendance - dancing the night away!).
class packs / memberships do not apply. no advance registration.
Saturday Night Fever: West Coast Swing social
Join the local WCS community for a monthly West Coast Swing based social gathering on the third saturday of each month, located on the Rio Dance Studio dance floor! Beginners and friends welcome. All dance styles encouraged, though the music will be best suited for West Coast Swing.
Suggested $5 per person to cover studio usage. No advanced Sign-ups. Please bring dance shoes [no street shoes on the dance floor]!
SEXY HEELS pop-up
hilary (aka our Burlesque queen, Va Vachere 💋 ) will be teaching another incredible SEXY HEELS combo!
plan to have a full warm-up and stretch before learning some sexy choreo. this class will be 1.5 hours to give us lots of time to dance together!
sexy heels is for ALL levels! heels are optional, all gender expressions are welcome. 🌈 feel free to get in character [fishnets, corsets, booty short, bodysuits - whatever makes you feel sexyy]!!
SEXY HEELS pop-up
hilary (aka our Burlesque queen, Va Vachere 💋 ) will be teaching another incredible SEXY HEELS combo!
plan to have a full warm-up and stretch before learning some sexy choreo. this class will be 1.5 hours to give us lots of time to dance together!
sexy heels is for ALL levels! heels are optional, all gender expressions are welcome. 🌈 feel free to get in character [fishnets, corsets, booty short, bodysuits - whatever makes you feel sexyy]!!
broadway: 42nd Street
join us for a night of New York City dreams and broadway magic - with our very own star of the stage, Meredith Patterson!
this musical theatre tap pop-up class will be 2 hours and include a warm-up, stretch, some history / context for this beloved musical AND - the main event - learning the opening number of 42nd
street! plan to wear clothing you can sweat in! tap shoes required (but we do have some to borrow!) some tap experience required!
[beg/int level at Rio or higher!]
saturday night fever: west coast swing social!
this event is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio (though we will be in attendance - dancing the night away!).
class packs / memberships do not apply. no advance registration.
Saturday Night Fever: West Coast Swing social
Join the local WCS community for a monthly West Coast Swing based social gathering on the third saturday of each month, located on the Rio Dance Studio dance floor! Beginners and friends welcome. All dance styles encouraged, though the music will be best suited for West Coast Swing.
Suggested $5 per person to cover studio usage. No advanced Sign-ups. Please bring dance shoes [no street shoes on the dance floor]!
afrofusion dance
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
OPENING NUMBER: the Rio Show
[ for dancers who are already performing in the Rio Show through a semester class or performing event. ]
you are invited to participate in our all-cast OPENING NUMBER! we are so excited to gather our dancers across styles, levels, and genres to perform in the opening number together. the dance will not be style specific and will be a short section of choreography accessible to all dancers.
plan to attend one [ or more] of the FREE workshops to learn the choreography!
workshop dates:
friday, 4/24 at 6:45pm
friday, 5/1 at 6:45pm
saturday, 5/23 at 4pm
sunday, 5/31 at 6:45pm
sunday, 6/7 at 6:45pm
note: you will also be required to be in attendance for the dress rehearsals [see below].
dress rehearsals dates:
june 8 at 9:30pm*
june 9 at 9:30pm*
*this opening number will be reviewed during the final dress rehearsal time slots.
we will provide a video tutorial for additional practice and reference between learning the dance and dress rehearsals!
OPENING NUMBER: the Rio Show
[ for dancers who are already performing in the Rio Show through a semester class or performing event. ]
you are invited to participate in our all-cast OPENING NUMBER! we are so excited to gather our dancers across styles, levels, and genres to perform in the opening number together. the dance will not be style specific and will be a short section of choreography accessible to all dancers.
plan to attend one [ or more] of the FREE workshops to learn the choreography!
workshop dates:
friday, 4/24 at 6:45pm
friday, 5/1 at 6:45pm
saturday, 5/23 at 4pm
sunday, 5/31 at 6:45pm
sunday, 6/7 at 6:45pm
note: you will also be required to be in attendance for the dress rehearsals [see below].
dress rehearsals dates:
june 8 at 9:30pm*
june 9 at 9:30pm*
*this opening number will be reviewed during the final dress rehearsal time slots.
we will provide a video tutorial for additional practice and reference between learning the dance and dress rehearsals!
OPENING NUMBER: the Rio Show
[ for dancers who are already performing in the Rio Show through a semester class or performing event. ]
you are invited to participate in our all-cast OPENING NUMBER! we are so excited to gather our dancers across styles, levels, and genres to perform in the opening number together. the dance will not be style specific and will be a short section of choreography accessible to all dancers.
plan to attend one [ or more] of the FREE workshops to learn the choreography!
workshop dates:
friday, 4/24 at 6:45pm
friday, 5/1 at 6:45pm
saturday, 5/23 at 4pm
sunday, 5/31 at 6:45pm
sunday, 6/7 at 6:45pm
note: you will also be required to be in attendance for the dress rehearsals [see below].
dress rehearsals dates:
june 8 at 9:30pm*
june 9 at 9:30pm*
*this opening number will be reviewed during the final dress rehearsal time slots.
we will provide a video tutorial for additional practice and reference between learning the dance and dress rehearsals!
OPENING NUMBER: the Rio Show
[ for dancers who are already performing in the Rio Show through a semester class or performing event. ]
you are invited to participate in our all-cast OPENING NUMBER! we are so excited to gather our dancers across styles, levels, and genres to perform in the opening number together. the dance will not be style specific and will be a short section of choreography accessible to all dancers.
plan to attend one [ or more] of the FREE workshops to learn the choreography!
workshop dates:
friday, 4/24 at 6:45pm
friday, 5/1 at 6:45pm
saturday, 5/23 at 4pm
sunday, 5/31 at 6:45pm
sunday, 6/7 at 6:45pm
note: you will also be required to be in attendance for the dress rehearsals [see below].
dress rehearsals dates:
june 8 at 9:30pm*
june 9 at 9:30pm*
*this opening number will be reviewed during the final dress rehearsal time slots.
we will provide a video tutorial for additional practice and reference between learning the dance and dress rehearsals!
OPENING NUMBER: the Rio Show
[ for dancers who are already performing in the Rio Show through a semester class or performing event. ]
you are invited to participate in our all-cast OPENING NUMBER! we are so excited to gather our dancers across styles, levels, and genres to perform in the opening number together. the dance will not be style specific and will be a short section of choreography accessible to all dancers.
plan to attend one [ or more] of the FREE workshops to learn the choreography!
workshop dates:
friday, 4/24 at 6:45pm
friday, 5/1 at 6:45pm
saturday, 5/23 at 4pm
sunday, 5/31 at 6:45pm
sunday, 6/7 at 6:45pm
note: you will also be required to be in attendance for the dress rehearsals [see below].
dress rehearsals dates:
june 8 at 9:30pm*
june 9 at 9:30pm*
*this opening number will be reviewed during the final dress rehearsal time slots.
we will provide a video tutorial for additional practice and reference between learning the dance and dress rehearsals!
OPENING NUMBER: the Rio Show
[ for dancers who are already performing in the Rio Show through a semester class or performing event. ]
you are invited to participate in our all-cast OPENING NUMBER! we are so excited to gather our dancers across styles, levels, and genres to perform in the opening number together. the dance will not be style specific and will be a short section of choreography accessible to all dancers.
plan to attend one [ or more] of the FREE workshops to learn the choreography!
workshop dates:
friday, 4/24 at 6:45pm
friday, 5/1 at 6:45pm
saturday, 5/23 at 4pm
sunday, 5/31 at 6:45pm
sunday, 6/7 at 6:45pm
note: you will also be required to be in attendance for the dress rehearsals [see below].
dress rehearsals dates:
june 8 at 9:30pm*
june 9 at 9:30pm*
*this opening number will be reviewed during the final dress rehearsal time slots.
we will provide a video tutorial for additional practice and reference between learning the dance and dress rehearsals!
IRISH DANCE: learn Céilí Dancing
During this event, we will be learning Ceili dancing with Claire Gutschenritter from Flathead Valley Irish Dance. Ceili is a timeless social dance from Ireland for every generation.
Ceili dancing is for all levels of experience. Once we start Ceili dancing, participants can choose the level of exertion that they prefer! Walking, shuffling, and hopping around all work just fine.
afrofusion dance
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
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broadway: CHICAGO [all that jazz]
ALL THAT JAZZ! join us to learn this iconic [original!] broadway choreography with Meredith Patterson. we will dive into the stylistic choices of Bob Fosse and the character choices from this specific number, immersing ourselves in roaring twenties era Chicago.
saturday night fever: west coast swing social!
this event is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio (though we will be in attendance - dancing the night away!).
class packs / memberships do not apply. no advance registration.
Saturday Night Fever: West Coast Swing social
Join the local WCS community for a monthly West Coast Swing based social gathering, located on the Rio Dance Studio dance floor! Beginners and friends welcome. All dance styles encouraged, though the music will be best suited for West Coast Swing.
Suggested $5 per person to cover studio usage. No advanced Sign-ups. Please bring dance shoes [no street shoes on the dance floor]!
broadway: FAME
let's dance together in celebration of the iconic musical + 80's movie, FAME, with our very own Meredith Patterson
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
SEXY HEELS: galentine's pop-up!
it's not Valentine's day weekend without SEXY HEELS! ❤️🔥
hilary (aka our Burlesque queen, Va Vachere) will be teaching a combo to Oxytocin by THE Billie Eillish. 🥵
plan to have a full warm-up and stretch before learning some sexy choreo. this class will be 1.5 hours to give us lots of time to dance together!
sexy heels is for ALL levels! heels are optional, all gender expressions are welcome. 🌈 feel free to get in character [fishnets, corsets, booty short, bodysuits - whatever makes you feel sexyy]!!
ecstatic dance: sunday pop-up!
join us for a cleansing 1.5-hour journey of freeform movement, music, and connection.
broadway: 42ND STREET
join us for a night of New York City dreams and broadway magic - with our very own star of the stage, Meredith Patterson!
this pop-up class will be 2 hours and include a warm-up, stretch, some history / context for this beloved musical AND - the main event - some classic choreography from the show's title track '42nd Street'!
plan to wear clothing you can sweat in! character shoes are fun, but not required - jazz shoes, socks, or barefeet work great.
ecstatic dance: sunday pop-up!
join us for a cleansing 1.5-hour journey of freeform movement, music, and connection.
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
broadway: WICKED
embrace your inner Elphaba and Glinda and join us for a fun, vibrant celebration of one of our favorite Broadway musicals + films.
SEXY HEELS
sexy heels is for ALL levels! heels are optional, all gender expressions are welcome. feel free to get in character [fishnets, corsets, booty short, bodysuits - whatever makes you feel sexyy]!!
dancing through christmastime
join the dancers of Rio Dance Studio for a holiday performance at the Wachholz College Center with world renowned violinist, Wai Mizutani and fellow musicians. this community performance is priced so all can attend!
purchase tickets here: https://wachholzcollegecenter.org/Online/default.asp
cha-cha: workshop
born in the vibrant streets of 1950's Cuba, the cha-cha blends the passion on the Mambo with the elegance of the Danzón. its name comes from the playful "cha-cha-cha" rhythm created by the dancers' quick, shuffling feet- and it's just as fun as it sounds!
for this workshop no dance experience is required. we will be learning basic rhythm, style and technique for the signature cha-cha-cha steps with deliberate breakdown of each step that will build into a short routine.
we will teach solo cha cha dancing- no partner needed!
plan to wear comfortable clothing from athletic/dance wear with or without a shorter skirt with playful movement. shoes can be dance heels (nothing too high), socks, ballet slippers, jazz shoes, etc.
we will start with a warmup and floor stretching and progress into more techniques and steps.
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthy for an evening of west coast swing!
tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson and then the social dancing will begin!
beginner lesson; 6:45pm
social dancing; 7:30pm
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[cover charge is $10 per person, no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
dance together: a contact dance workshop
in this workshop will learn and practice how to listen to ourselves, how to trust ourselves through movement and exploration, and how to foster connection beyond physical touch.
we will integrate guided dance with self and others, while learning new tools and taking time to practice with each other. we will use therapeutic modalities such as meditation, reflection, verbal processing and breath work to deepen our experience and movement practice.
you can expect a gentle warm up, individual movement to connect deeper with self, progressive prompts to facilitate consensual and respectful movement with a partner, utilizing tools to practice with a partner, frequent opportunities to process and/or share, progressing to groups of three and potentially the entire group.
to be clear: you do not need to come with a partner! we will connect with the other participants and rotate partners.
no experience necessary as long as you are curious :)
Benefits:
slowing down, mindfulness
connection to your heart, your boundaries
practice trusting yourself and your body deeper understanding of how to read the energy of others and how to attune to others
learning how to listen to yourself and finding clear intentions of what you want and don’t want
BREAKDANCE workshop
welcome to breakdancing! we are so excited to host this 2 hour workshop meant to give you a solid intro into the art of breaking.
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthy for an evening of west coast swing!
tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson and then the social dancing will begin!
beginner lesson; 6:45pm
social dancing; 7:30pm
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[cover charge is $10 per person, no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
save the dates for our next social dance: dec 12
intro to CHINESE DANCE
Chinese dance is a traditional dance form tracing back more than five thousand years in Chinese history. it has been compared to ballet in its grace, flexibility and intense practice. in particular, flower hands (hua shou) and cloud step (yun bu) are integral parts in showing the ethereality and gentleness of its form.
for this workshop, no dance experience is required, we will just be learning basic poses and some simple choreography. plan to wear ballet dance shoes, socks or go barefoot. as for clothing, athletic wear is preferred and if you have a top with flowy sleeves that is a bonus!
instruction by our very own, Criss Sak! Criss practiced traditional Chinese Dance for four years, attending a rigorous dance high school where they practiced 4-6 hours a day. During this time, their dance troupe won various first place awards at competitions such as the International Dance Competition and the KAR Dance Competition. They have continued to practice Chinese Dance on and off during college and further into adulthood and they are thrilled to offer our community this introduction!
ecstatic dance: sunday pop-up!
join us for a join us for a cleansing 1.5-hour journey of freeform movement, music, and connection.
we'll begin with a brief check-in to ground and connect, then flow into an expansive dance space where you can move however your body desires. ecstatic dance is a practice of embodied freedom — a safe, judgment-free space to release, express, and recharge through rhythm. we’ll close together in community, integrating the joy and energy of the experience.
no experience needed! most dancers wear socks or prefer to be barefoot.
baby dance club: pop-up!
baby dance club™ is a 30 minute dance class for the parents and caregivers of babies 0-12 months old and their babies!
the class is designed to create community and JOY for adult participants while providing tools to connect your baby through dance. no baby music! we'll have a fun upbeat playlist to get us dancing and laughing. you can expect an easy going warm-up and new choreography each week!
the class has seated alternatives. most parents enjoy dancing with their babies carriers - we have a few to lend out if you do not have access to a carrier. we understand that people who have given birth may need to modify and take breaks that will be encouraged and celebrated.
to support new parents our studio also has: a changing table [dresser-top, not wall mounted], disposable bags for diapers, fresh water, private space if needed.
[this class was developed and is licensed by Flux Flow Dance Center]
save the date for our next pop-up classes >> November 8, December 20
SEXY HEELS
it's time to celebrate your FEMININE 👠 with confident, sensual movement set to sexy music.
choreography will be designed to be playful, flirty and fun for ALL levels and abilities. you can expect a warm up, stretch and accessible choreography!
☠️ song >> unholy by sam smith
grab your fishnets, your sparkles, and your heels - and let's DANCE.
BOOK NOW! ❤️🔥
[to be clear - all gender expressions are welcome 🌈, heels optional! but encouraged]
ecstatic dance: [spooky] sunday pop-up!
join us for a join us for a cleansing 1.5-hour journey of freeform movement, music, and connection.
we'll begin with a brief check-in to ground and connect, then flow into an expansive dance space where you can move however your body desires. ecstatic dance is a practice of embodied freedom — a safe, judgment-free space to release, express, and recharge through rhythm. we’ll close together in community, integrating the joy and energy of the experience.
no experience needed! most dancers wear socks or prefer to be barefoot.
West Coast Swing: Social Dance
join us monthy for an evening of west coast swing!
tikwiza will lead dancers in a short lesson and then the social dancing will begin!
beginner lesson; 6:45pm
social dancing; 7:30pm
come ready to learn, practice and dance.
[cover charge is $10 per person, no advance sign-ups are required. please consider tipping your instructor!]
save the dates for our next social dances: nov 21, dec 12
afrofusion dance class
[This class is not affiliated with Rio Dance Studio and cannot be booked in advance. Please plan to just show up!]
Afrofusion Dance is West African based movement with live drumming.
clothing exchange & movie night!
fall is the perfect time for a CLOSET CLEANSE! 🧼
bring clean, unwanted clothing to Rio Dance Studio for a FREE clothing exchange. we will also be playing some fun old dance films on the projector. 🎥
save the date, and we will see you then!