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Classes

For more than six years, the Legacy Arts Project has held weekly classes open to the community. For a small cost, anyone between the ages of youth to adult are welcome to experience dance from throughout the African diaspora. The classes have been successful due to the inclusion of all members of the community. Participants are led through a warm-up and dance class to the rhythm of live djembe drumming. As with dancers, drummers are also welcome to attend drum classes. These are led by veteran drummers who have been practicing their crafts for 20+ years.

Come join us as we work towards increasing our health, mind, body and soul.

Classes taught by: LEGACY ARTISTS or COMMUNITY GUESTS (as noted)

Weekly classes for 2025 are as follows:


CREATIVE MOVEMENT

Dates: MONDAYS (**Beginning September 8th)

Times: 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Ages: 6-9

Cost: $90/month

Instructors: Calina Womack and Ashley Gabriella Ford

Location: Legacy Arts Studios 7227 Tioga St Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Don’t miss this chance to introduce your child to ballet, hip-hop, and West African dance, all taught by skilled and passionate instructors. This session culminates in a youth showcase to celebrate their hard work and creativity!

Register now to secure your spot!

Fall/Winter 2025/2026

  • African - September 8th-29th

  • Ballet - October 6th-27th

  • Hip Hop - November 3rd-17th

  • Closed for Holiday - November 24th

  • African - December 1st-15th

  • Care Giver and Me Dance Party - December 15

  • Closed for Holiday - December 22nd-29th

  • Ballet - January 5th-26th 2025

  • Hip Hop - February 2nd-23rd

SPRING/SUMMER 2026

  • African - March 2nd-23rd

  • Spring Break - March 30th

  • Ballet - April 6th-27th

  • Hip Hop - May 4th—18th

  • Rehearsal for Showcase - May 25th • 5:30-7:30

  • Show Case at Legacy - June 4th

Click Here to Register for Creative Movement
Click Here to Make a Payment

Uniform Attire for Dance Classes

Ballet:

For Females

  • Skin Tone convertible tights

  • Skin Tone Split Sole Ballet shoes

  • Black Leotard(Target, Walmart, Amazon, Dancers Perfect Fit)

For Males

  • White tee

  • Black Joggers(they should fit without falling down)

  • Skin Tone Split Sole Ballet Shoes

Here is the link and discount code for Blendz Apparel where you can purchase skin tone dance ware for Ballet Class

Link: https://blendzapparel.com/collections/dance-tights

Coupon code for 10% discount: LEGACYBLGENDZ

**Ballet students may wear the sheer skirts but please nothing too puffy and distracting. Example: https://www.target.com/p/girls-39-dance-activewear-skirt-cat-38-jack-8482-pink-xs/-/A-82152466 

FYI: It  doesn’t have to be pink, you can check Amazon for a favorite color. 

Hip Hop

Male and Female

  • Any color Tee shirt

  • Any color Joggers or Leggings or Shorts(shorts in summer only)

  • Tennis Shoes((please don’t wear new ones)

West African

Female's

  • Tee

  • Bike shorts or Leggings

  • Lapa(I will let you know where to get this)

  • Bare Foot

Males

  • Tee shirt

  • Joggers

  • Shorts(summer only)

  • Bare Foot

Please email Patricia Ford with any questions: pford@legacyartsproject.org


Afro Movement and Fitness

Dates: WEDNESDAYS

Time: 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

Cost: Adults $10 • Elders and Youth $5

Instructor: Erin Perry

Location: Legacy Arts Studio – 7227 Tioga St – Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Join us at The Legacy Arts Project for an energizing and joyful Afro Movement class! From 6:30-7:30 PM, explore dynamic rhythms and movements in a fun, welcoming, and non-intimidating atmosphere. All levels are encouraged to participate—come as you are and move with us!

Click Here to Register for Afro Movement

ERIN PERRY, Instructor


Afro Movement and Fitness Winter/Spring Guest Artist Series

Dates: One WEDNESDAY per month beginning in January through April 2026

Time: 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

Cost: Adults $10 • Elders and Youth $5

Location: Legacy Arts Studio – 7227 Tioga St – Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Our Guest Artist Series goes beyond a single class — it enriches both Legacy and the community. Artists from near and far share their expertise, giving attendees professional-level instruction, creative inspiration, and the chance to collaborate directly with accomplished artists. These collaborations strengthen Legacy’s teaching artists, foster meaningful partnerships, and create a foundation for future projects and community-driven programs. All sessions feature live drumming, enhancing the connection between movement, music, and everyone involved.

Click Here to Register for Afro Movement

Guest Artists:

DANIELLE HOWARD

Danielle Howard is a Pittsburgh-based actor, choreographer, dancer, teacher, and singer, whose artistry is rooted in stage, movement, and community. A graduate of CAPA High School and California University of Pennsylvania (Theatre major, Psychology minor), she has performed across theatre, film, and fashion, including Black Nativity, DanceAfrica, FashionAFRICANA 2025, Kim El’s Suga and Soul with HDAT, and choreographed for the women’s conference It’s Time to Get Up. She was also a member of the NMP: The No More Project performing arts company and appeared in their film Life OnStage. 

A lifelong dancer, Danielle blends Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, African dance, liturgical movement, and Latin-infused styles. She has taught and directed children’s summer camps at Hosanna House and The Legacy Arts Project, mentoring young artists, and is deeply connected to Homewood and the greater Pittsburgh arts community through her work.


NICK DANIELS

Nick M. Daniels is a Pittsburgh-based choreographer, multimedia artist, and founding Artistic Director of The D.A.N.A. Movement Ensemble (Dancers Against Normal Actions), a company launched in 1991 to challenge societal norms through movement. A graduate of Slippery Rock University with a BFA in Dance, Daniels is recognized as a Pittsburgh Cultural Treasure and a pioneer in exploring themes of race, sexuality, and identity through performance. After a 20-year hiatus, Daniels returned in 2016 with a bold, socially charged vision. His work blends African, modern, contemporary, and Butoh dance with electronic soundscapes, video projection, and theater to create immersive experiences that spark dialogue. Supported by awards and residencies, including the Kelly Strayhorn Theater FRESHWORKS Residency and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, his work has been performed nationally and internationally, with new projects in 2026 across Europe, Central and South America.


LATREA REMBERT

LaTrea Rembert is a Pittsburgh-based artist and educator, originally from Cincinnati, OH. A 2014 graduate of Point Park University with a BA in Theater Arts, he has performed with Pittsburgh CLO, City Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Quantum Theatre, The REP, PICT, Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, and The Classical Theatre of Harlem (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 2024). He currently serves as an adjunct professor of dance at Point Park University and is on faculty at the CLO Academy and The Academy of Dance by Lori.


KONTARA MORPHIS

Kontara Morphis is a Pittsburgh-based choreographer and Artistic Director of Kontara Morphis Dance Collective. Her work is known for being emotionally resonant and visually striking, and she collaborates with numerous arts organizations throughout the region. She recently produced and directed UNDERLAND x Alice at the New Hazlett Theater as part of the 2023–2024 CSA Performance Series and choreographed both the models and a dance work for Fashion Africana, produced by FashionAFRICANA, at Heinz Hall.