WELCOME TO VERSAITILE DANCE STUDIO
A Community Dance School
OUR HISTORY
More About Versaitile Dance Studio
We know you're probably wondering, "Hey they spelled versatile wrong!" The SAI in Versaitile is short for Tasaina, which means multi-talented in Japanese, also the alias of the head owner and lead choreographer Zhané Burns who is fluent in the language. Versaitile Dance Studio is a community based dance school owned by a young dance professional and Harlemite. This School was started to provide the youth of Harlem exposure to dance of several genres as well as cultural enrichment to youth of all dance levels.
When you decide to join us at Versaitile Dance Studio, you and your child will have access to our staff at our fully-equipped studio. Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced dancer looking to improve their technique, we guarantee you’ll find it here.
CLASSES WE OFFER
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HIP-HOP
Adult classes available every 4th Saturday
This is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of hip hop. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. We’re happy to answer any questions you have about this class or any other
JAZZ
On Your Feet
This class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer.Interested in learning more? Get in contact with a member of our team, we’re happy to answer any questions.
AFRICAN DANCE
Get Up & Move
This class is the most high-energy class. Your child will love the opportunity to explore the new dance moves taught in this class, while also mastering the classic moves. This class will teach you the fundamentals of traditional West African dance with emphasis on an understanding of the accompanying drum rhythms. Want to find out more? Get in touch with us today.
TAP
Get Up & Move
This class is designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. This class emphasizes on proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. Want to find out more? Get in touch with us today.
MODERN
Let’s Do It
It's the most pure and simple form of movement to music you are ever likely to experience. It will range from fast, slow, high impact, gentle, loud, silent, frantic and still movement. It is a mix of all the dances - it is every type of movement, tempo and feeling you can imagine. We’re happy to answer any questions you have about this class or any others - simply contact us or stop by.
TWERXERCISE
Adult Class
Every 4th Saturday of the month we will hold adult only classes. Twerxercise is not promising a better or different body, it is promising a better you! Twerk with confidence! This is not your usual Zumba class. A little workout, with a thole lot of bounce.
URBAN LINE DANCE
Adult Class
While many of the steps are similar to country line dancing, the music strikes a different note.urban Line Dancing is a fun, exciting way to dance your way to good health! This dance class will combine low, moderate and high energy line dance routines and will help you burn calories at the same time!
OPENING HOURS
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Mon - Fri: Closed
Sat: 9am - 4pm
Sun: Closed
ABOUT SAI
Dancer. Choreographer. Entrepreneur.
If you were to ask anyone to describe Zhané Burns they would say she is passionate, eccentric, creative, loving and a stunning dancer. Born and raised in Harlem, Zhané always had a love for dance. She started dancing in her neighborhood dance group and performed at All Stars Dance Competition and Annual Block Parties. Performing was like a drug for her. She loved being on stage and being able to express herself through dance.
At the age of 8 her mother enrolled her in Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) where she trained in Tap, African dance and drums. When she was not in class she would spend hours dancing in her bedroom. After attending Ailey and taking Jazz, Ballet, African, Tap, and Hip Hop she became more interested in creating her own choreography. In October of 2006, she started a praise dance group at her local church.
When she was in High School she met one of her biggest inspirations, Arthur Sabb. Mr. Sabb was Zhane's dance teacher and a former American Ballet Theater dancer. He taught her Modern, Ballet, and African. During her Junior and Senior years she assisted him in choreographing and producing many dance recitals. while at the illustrious Howard University she joined R.A.M.P.A.G.E, a Hip Hop dance team, where they performed on campus and and at many workshops, showcases and competitions in the DMV area.
Zhané also created a dance group for her dormitory and they won 1st place in the 2014 Howard University Best Dance Crew Competition. From ages 21-23 Zhané trained with many Hip Hop, Street Jazz, Dancehall, and House dancers. Now she is finally embarking on her dream of opening her own dance school. Zhane's vision for Versaitile Dance Studio is to be massive within Harlem and eventually expand to other communities.
