Tuesday: Commercial Contemporary

TIME: 18-19

Biography

Chani Bell hails northern Virginia and is what many would refer to as a triple threat. She started dancing at the age of 7 years old and soon fell for all modalities of stage performance including acting and singing. She began her professional career at the age of 18 with a Disney national touring group. Once she found her landing in Los Angeles, the Staple Center was her home while she cheered as a Los Angeles Laker Girl. Chani has been fortunate to work with artists like and not limited to John Legend, Bad Bunny, Michael Buble, and Paula Abdul. Along the way, she has earned positions teaching with dance schools such as Millennium Dance Complex, TMILLYTV and Dance Theater of Harlem. Chani Bell is an artist whose dream is to positively change people’s perspective of living life every day through dance and performance.

Commercial Contemporary: Chani provides an uplifting space to explore the joy of movement and build confidence in your body’s potential. Each session begins with a full warm-up, followed by a contemporary phrase incorporating elements of floorwork, release technique, and jazz. We also bring in an aspect of commercial dance, with choreography inspired by film, television, and stage, while remaining rooted in technique and emotional connection to movement.

Heels: This class is all about having fun and building confidence! Each session starts with a full warm-up, focusing on body alignment, isolations, flexibility, and strength. From there, we dive into choreography that combines technique, performance, and a touch of floorwork. It’s a safe space to explore movement and discover new pathways for your body. Just bring your heels and your fabulous self!