Black and Green Creative Dance Class Instagram Post (1200 x 628 px).png

SIGN UP
HERE

Ignite – A Weekend of Dance
w/ Chris Jones!

APRIL 4th – APRIL 6th, 2025
Island Groove Dance Studio, Big Pine Key

ABOUT CHRIS

Chris is a true force in the dance world—a performer, choreographer, teacher, and creative director with experience across all facets of the industry. His credits are nothing short of impressive, having worked with artists like Britney Spears, N’SYNC, J-Lo, P. Diddy, Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, and Jessica Simpson.

Chris’s performances span worldwide tours, music videos, and award shows, including the MTV VMA’s, BET Awards, AMAs, Grammys, and Soul Train Awards. His commercial work includes collaborations with Pepsi, Nike, Disney, MAC Cosmetics, Samsung, McDonald’s, Sony, PlayStation, Adidas, and Reebok.

In addition to teaching and judging for dance conventions and competitions globally, Chris is also an actor. He stars in the upcoming films You Got Served 2: Winner Takes All and Triggered, while also serving as a choreographer and co-creator on CBS’s The Activist.

event schedule:

Location: Island Groove Dance Studio

Friday, April 4th

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: FREE Jam Session! ALL WELCOME! (Must reserve your spot)

Saturday, April 5th – Master Classes & Choreography

10:00 – 11:00 AM: Mini Jazz Fusion (Jazz, Improv, Fundamentals, Technique)
11:00 – 12:00 PM: Mini Hip Hop & Performance Choreography

1:00 – 2:00 PM: Junior Jazz Fusion (Jazz, Improv, Fundamentals, Technique)
2:00 – 3:00 PM: Junior Hip Hop & Performance Choreography

5:30 - 7:00 PM: Teen/Adult Master Class (Jazz Funk, Technique, Hip Hop, & Performance Choreography)

Sunday, April 6th – Choreography, Rehearsal & Performance

Location: Island Groove Dance Studio (Morning)

9:00 – 10:00 AM: Mini Jazz Fusion (Jazz, Improv, Fundamentals, Technique)
10:00 – 11:00 AM: Mini Hip Hop & Performance Choreography

11:00 – 12:00 PM: Junior Jazz Fusion (Jazz, Improv, Fundamentals, Technique)
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Junior Hip Hop & Performance Choreography

2:00 – 3:00 PM: Teen/Adult Hip Hop/Jazz Funk & Performance Choreography
3:00 – 4:00 PM: All Levels Performance Choreography Rehearsal(FULL CAST)
5:30 PM : Performance at Big Pine Community Park @ Island Groove's Spring Bash!

Also Includes:

A Show-Stopping Performance at our 1st Annual Spring Bash Event at Big Pine Key Community Park 🌟
Q&A Sessions🎙️
Scholarships & Special Awards! 🏆

Pricing

Full Weekend for MINIS & JUNIORS: $170
- Includes 5.5 hours of dance instruction + SPRING BASH performance WITH Chris Jones!
Full Weekend for TEENS/ADULT: $125
- Includes 3.5 hours of dance instruction + SPRING BASH performance WITH Chris Jones!
SATURDAY ONLY: $100
90MIN Drop-In Class: $65

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Heading 1

Train. Perform. IGNITE — A Weekend of Dance!

Join us for Ignite – A Weekend of Dance w/ Chris Jones, where dance, creativity, and performance collide! We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Chris Jones, an LA-based International Choreographer, to Island Groove Dance Studio. Chris will be bringing his unparalleled passion for dance to the Florida Keys, offering Master Dance Classes, Choreography Sessions, mentorship, & coaching leading up to a show-stopping performance at our 1st Annual Island Groove Spring Bash at Big Pine Park!