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 2026 are as follows:

Legacy Youth Dance Collective

Dates: MONDAYS (**21 instructional weeks September 14, 2026 – February 22, 2027)

Important Dates:
No Class: November 30, December 21 & December 28
Classes Resume: January 4, 2027
Final Class: February 22, 2027

Times:

Movement & Technique with Ms. Shelley Fisher
Ages 3-4/5:00-5:45 pm
Ages 5-6/5:50-6:25 pm

Hip-Hop & Contemporary with Ms. Rickia Davenport
Ages 6–12/6:30–7:30 PM

Tuition: $200/child

Payment Options:

Pay in Full
$200 at registration

Two-Payment Plan
$100 at registration
$100 due January 4, 2027

Monthly Payment Plan
$40 per month for 5 months

Sibling Discount
50% off tuition for each additional sibling.

**We believe cost should not be a barrier to participation. Families needing additional financial assistance may contact The Legacy Arts Project to inquire about available Legacy Access support.

Instructors: Ms. Shelley Fisher, Ms. Rickia Davenport

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

The Legacy Arts Project Youth Dance Collective offers playful, culturally rooted dance experiences for ages 3–5 that build rhythm, coordination, and imagination, while ages 6–12 develop technique, musicality, choreography skills, creativity, and performance confidence.

Dance Styles: Hip Hop, Modern, Ballet Basics, Creative Movement, West African, Contemporary

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Afro Movement FALL/WINTER 2026–2027

Dates: WEDNESDAYS (September 16, 2026 – February 24, 2027)

No Classes:
November 25, 2026
December 23, 2026
December 30, 2026

Classes resume January 6, 2027

21 classes total

Time: 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

Registration & Payment: Advance registration is required for Afro Movement Fall/Winter classes.

Participants may register for the full Fall/Winter session, pay monthly, purchase a 4-class pass, or attend at the drop-in rate.

Payment is required at the time of registration or before attending class. You may pay in person as well.

Regular
• Full Fall/Winter Session: $180 (Register for the Full Session & Save!)
• Monthly: $35/month
• 4-Class Pass: $50
• Drop-In: $15

Elders (60+)
• Full Fall/Winter Session: $120
• Monthly: $25/month
• 4-Class Pass: $35
• Drop-In: $10

4-Class Pass: Valid for 6 weeks from the date of the first class.

Instructor: Erin Perry

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

Afro Movement is an energizing movement experience rooted in African and African diasporic dance traditions. Classes combine movement, rhythm, cultural connection, fitness and community, accompanied by live drumming.

Accessibility Note:
We want our programming to remain accessible to our community. A limited number of community-supported registrations may be available for those experiencing financial hardship. Please contact The Legacy Arts Project for more information.

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