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| - When I first moved to Vegas from Orlando, the Rock was the first studio I went to for classes.
The best class they offer, (and the one I attend whenever I am physically able,) is Shawn Hughes' Int/Adv Lyrical Jazz Class (Tuesdays @ 2pm-3:30pm.) The class normally begins in low lighting, with big, slow stretches to a powerfully invigorating but soothing playlist: part dance, part yoga. He corrects beginner and seasoned dancers alike on their technique and form and challenges us with turns and jumps across the floor, weekly. He also builds on his choreography throughout the week, so if you attend his class again, you have the opportunity to perfect the combination. Each week I leave absolutely destroyed and dripping with sweat but simultaneously invigorated! And even though I am always sore the next day, that's only because he pulls the best dancer out of you; tweaking angles and extension and making sure you "get your money's worth!" He's a bit soft spoken, but he'll yell to extract the emotion he needs from you and encourages his class to dance 'with' each other and remain in a formation to emulate a real dance audition. As far as I'm concerned, it's the best Jazz class in Vegas!
-- I originally started taking ballet regularly with Suzanne, but found the class to be unwelcoming and too formal. I once asked a question about a step I'd not heard of before and got the feeling I should have kept my mouth shut (teacher and students alike.) I also sampled Don's ballet class, but didn't care for his more contemporary style. However, if you are seeking a rigid classic ballet class or love contemporary ballet, both classes and their teachers are excellent.
I then tried Ken Ball's tap class. He is an excellent, patient teacher with a vibrant energy and a class of devoted regulars. However, it is a rhythm tap class, not Broadway style and I found it difficult to take in my Miller & Ben heels. (I have not tried the newer Ken Ball's class for comparison.)
I mistook the Rock's "Heels" class for a Broadway Style class as well...big mistake!! The class is designed for 4in+ "stripper" heels (not LaDuca's) and while teacher was great and the choreo was sexy, the class moved quickly and I was definitely out of place!
I finally found my place in the Broadway Jazz class (now taught by Taylor Bradley,) and he is just fabulous! I love the music he chooses for his warmups, across the floors and combos and I look forward to my next opportunity to go back.
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