Upcoming events.
Trevor Takemoto Workshop
🌟Special Workshop with Trevor Takemoto🌟
We’re starting the year off with a bang 💥 Trevor Takemoto is coming back to DIA and we couldn’t be more excited to host one of the industry’s top choreographers and performer
🔥 About Trevor
Trevor Takemoto began dancing at 8 years old in his hometown of Sacramento, California. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2014, Trevor has worked with many artists such as BTS, Chance The Rapper, Zendaya, TXT, The Chainsmokers, Jennifer Lopez, and Naeyon. Trevor currently teaches at various studios in L.A. and around the world.
📆 Date: January 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:20-4:40pm
📍Location: DIA Dance Studio: 2223 NC-54 D, Durham, NC 27713
Schedule:
Class 1: 1:20-2:50pm Open Choreo
Class 2: 3:05-4:40pm Int/Adv Choreo
Pricing:
$35/class, $60 for two
🎓 College Discount: $30 for one, $55 for two. Bring student ID to the front desk to register!
👉Note: No refunds for master class purchases. Limited spots available!
Important Rules
* No observers in the lobby or studio, except for parents accompanying minors
Come prepared to learn, grow, and pushed to be the best dance (and have a good time doing it!)
DIA Dance Intensive
🔥 The DIA Dance Intensive is Here, and It’s Time to Bring the HEAT! 🔥
Get ready for a full day of electrifying dance, unmatched energy, and world-class instructors! 💃🕺 On 3/30/25, we’re bringing you an intensive experience featuring Wootae, Brian, and Seungyeon—three powerhouse dancers ready to push your skills to the next level!
With Hip-Hop, Jazz Funk, Choreography, and more, this is your moment to level up, learn from the best, and connect with your dance fam. This is not your average workshop—this is DIA Dance Intensive.
Master Workshop with Tristan And Nick
Join us for an incredible dance experience featuring Nick Josephand Tristan Edpao, two of the industry's top choreographers and performers!
📅 Date: Sunday, December 8th
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: DIA Dance Studio: 2223 NC-54 D, Durham, NC 27713
Schedule
Class 1: 1:00 - 2:30 PM – Beg/Int Hip-Hop with Tristan
Class 2: 2:45 - 4:15 PM – Int/Adv Hip-Hop with Nick
Class 3: 4:30 - 6:00 PM – Int/Adv Hip-Hop with Tristan
Pricing
$35 per class
$100 for all 3 classes
Early Bird Special: $90 for all 3 classes (Available until November 29th!)
DIA Dance Showcase
✨ DIA Dance Studio Showcase Alert! ✨
Get ready to witness an unforgettable night of dance, talent, and pure energy! 🎉
Performers: DIA Fam, Radiate, DIA Crew, and our talented Beginner Teen dancers!
🔥 Styles: K-Pop, Hip-Hop, Jazz Funk—something for everyone to vibe to!
🎟️ Fun Extras: Free raffles and games! Tons of prizes and surprises await!
📅 Date:11/10/24
📍 Location: PSI Theater, 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701
⏰ Time: 3:30 - 5:30PM
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Bring your friends, family, and anyone who loves the beat! Let’s celebrate our dancers’ hard work and make it a night to remember! 💙💃🕺
Master Workshop with Junho & Hyunse
You might recognize Junho and Hyunse from Mnet's Street Man Fighter, where they competed with Team YGX. Hailing from South Korea, Junho and Hyunse are both distinguished choreographers and instructors with various credits under their belt. They have worked with some of the biggest names in K-pop, including Lisa, EXO, Taemin, NCT, and more. In Seoul, they are both instructors at Just Jerk and 1 Million. Don’t miss their exclusive pop-up class at DIA on November 1st!
Junho’s credentials include working with The Boyz, Shinee, Jay Park, Mamamoo, Astro, Lisa, Taemin, EXO, Super Junior, KAI, and more. He has instructed at studios such as Just Jerk, Urban Play, 1 Million, YGX, ACE Factory, and more. He has also choreographed Shinee’s Onew “Dice”, MIRAE’s “Running Up,” Gangta’s “Slow Dance,” and WayV’s “All For Love.”
Hyunse’s credentials include working with Kai, NCT, SHINee, Chungha, Taeyang, Suzy, Don Mallik, AB6IX, and more. He has instructed at studios such as 1 Million, Just Jerk, Urban Play, TI, MID, and more. He has also choreographed Kai’s “Black Mirror,” NCT 127's “Gimme Gimme” and “Music Dance,” and NCT U’s “90s Love.”
Class 1: 5:15-6:30PM — Hyunse
Class 2: 6:45-8:00PM — Junho
Class 3: 8:15-9:45PM — Hyunse & Junho
$39 per class, $100 for all
*Master Class can't be refunded.
*No observers in the lobby or studio, except for parents
Halloween Party Night
Get ready for a night of spooky fun, thrilling performances, and monster moves! Join us for our Halloween Party Night—a night filled with raffles, games, dance performances, and an epic costume competition!
Get ready for:
🕺 Live Dance Performances – Watch amazing routines by our talented teams and instructors!
🎮 Fun Games & Activities – Try your luck at our Halloween-themed games for a chance to win some wicked prizes.
🎟️ Raffles – Enter to win exciting goodies!
🎭 Costume Competition – Show off your spooky, funny, or creative costumes for a chance to win prizes!
🎶 Hit the Dance Floor – Move to the beats of your favorite spooky tunes.
Don’t miss out on the spookiest dance party of the year! All ages welcome, and costumes encouraged!
See you there if you dare! 🧛♀️🕷️🕸️
📅 Date: 10/26/2024
🕒 Time: 7:00 - 9:00PM
📍 Location: DIA Dance Studio, 2223 NC-54 DE, Durham, NC 27713
$10 pre sale
$12 on the day
Free for DIA Fam members
Special Workshop With Eric Delgado
Eric Delgado is a movement artist and educator based in New Jersey & New York. He is a faculty teacher at Broadway Dance Center, Brickhouse NYC, and Peridance Center in Manhattan. He’s also had opportunities to teach and share his craft in various communities around the world such as En Dance Studio Japan, Underground Toronto, Offstage and Snowglobe in California, Soundbox in Houston Texas, and of course all over New York and New Jersey.
Additional credits include working with artists like Ozuna, Coi Leray, DPR Ian, & Stray Kids and choreographers such as, Keone and Mari Madrid, Bo Park, Candace Brown, Sienna Lalau, and Robert Greene, and brands like JYP, 88 Rising, Bose, and MTV, just to name a few.
Eric‘s class is for those who wish to challenge themselves mentally and physically with purpose and intention. His style fuses many different techniques from classical styles like tap and jazz to street styles like house and locking. While his movement will challenge you in its own right, he encourages you to approach class in a more mindful manner as he is a firm believer that real learning happens after the steps are taught. He also emphasizes that movement is unique to the individual and challenges you to find your own voice within the movement.
Class 1: 1:00-2:30PM
Class 2: 3:00-4:30PM
Style: Hip Hop
Level: Open level
$30 per class
$55 for two classes
Early bird: $50 (until September 27th)
*Master Class can't be refunded.
*No observers in the lobby or studio, except for parents
Heels Workshop
Step into your power and get ready to own the dance floor with our Heels Workshop! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or new to dancing in heels, these classes are designed to boost your confidence, improve your technique, and help you embrace your sensual energy.
In this dynamic and empowering workshop, you’ll learn technique and routines with emphasis on style, posture, and attitude. Our all-star lineup of NC heels instructors, April McLaurin, Bethany Young, and Khalil “Rahwm” Smith, will each guide you through movement that accentuates your lines, enhances your balance, and helps you express yourself through every step.
Class Schedule:
Class 1: 6:00-7:15 — April McLaurin
Class 2: 7:20-8:35 — Bethany Young
Class 3: 8:40-9:55 — Khalil “Rahwm” Smith
All classes are open level
$20 for each, $45 for all
*Heels optional
Special Workshop With Seungyeon
In 2015, Seungyeon debuted as a member of CLC, a girl group under Cube Entertainment, which also managed 4Minute, BEAST, G.NA, Pentagon and (G)I-DLE at the time. She served as the leader and main dancer of CLC and has been active for 7 years, releasing 9 mini albums and singles, performing and dancing worldwide. Notable tracks include ‘Helicopter,’ ‘Hobgoblin,’ and ‘Black Dress.’ The most recent release, ‘Helicopter,’ has surpassed 110 million streams, and the music video has over 70 million views.
Her specialties include waacking, girl’s hip-hop, and heel dance. She has experience teaching dance in several countries, including South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, and the United States. Currently, she is with Wild Entertainment, continuing her career as a choreographer, dancer, and DJ.
BONUS! TIKTOK SESSION WITH THE IDOL AFTER CLASSES END!
Class 1: 1:30 - 3:00pm - Jazz Funk
Class 2: 3:30 - 5:00pm - Jazz Funk
TikTok Session: 5:00 - 5:30PM (Location may not be at the studio& time may slightly adjusted. We will email all participates ahead of time)
Level: Open level
$35 per class
$15 for the Tiktok session, free for students who attend both classes
$65 for all
Early bird: $59 for all (ends 8/30)
*Master Class can't be refunded.
*No observers in the lobby or studio, except for parents
K-Pop Random Dance
Enjoy a night of K-Pop random dance, social activities & games! We also have free raffles for you!
$8 pre-sale
$10 on the day of the event
Free for DIA Fam members
Special Workshop With James Kho
James Kho is a professional instructor, dancer, and choreographer based in NYC. As a New York-native and son of a Chinese-Filipino family, he has had the privilege of working with artists and companies such as BTS, Stray Kids, KCON, P Nation Entertainment, and FM Entertainment, as well as teaching at top studios such as Peridance, 7Hills, and Rūts. He aims to help bridge the different global dance communities together and assist in making the world feel like a smaller, more accessible place. His affiliations include SBX, PUSO Modern (ModFam), and SHINSA The Collective.
Class 1: 1:00 - 2:30PM - Open style Choreo
Class 2: 3:00 - 4:30PM - Open style Choreo
Level: Open level
Early bird price: $45 for two (Until August 7th)
Two class package: $50
*Master Class can't be refunded.
*No observers in the lobby or studio, except for parents
Master Workshop With Hyungyu Kim
Meet Hyungyu Kim, widely recognized in the dance world under his professional alias, HG. Hailing from Seoul, Korea, HG is a distinguished choreographer and trainer renowned for his innovative dance creations and meticulous training methods. With a career spanning across diverse genres and global stages, HG has left an indelible mark through his work with iconic K-pop acts like Loona, Exo, BoA, and IU, among others.
Class Schedule:
Class 1: 30 -3:00PM.
Class 2: 3:30 - 5:00PM
Location: DIA Dance Studio
2223 NC-54 D, Durham, NC 27713
Summer Intensive Vol.1
🌟 Welcome to our Summer Dance Intensive! 🌟
Join us for an electrifying journey into the world of dance, where rhythm meets passion and movement becomes art. Our Summer Dance Intensive is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for dancers of all levels to elevate their skills, ignite their creativity, and immerse themselves in the dynamic universe of hip-hop.
🔥 Train with the Best: Our lineup of seasoned instructors brings a wealth of experience from the heart of the hip-hop scene. Learn from industry professionals Rafi Bahasuan, King Alston, Mimi Simms, and Trey Barrett, who have graced stages around the country as they share their expertise, insights, and passion for the craft. Each session is designed to challenge and inspire, empowering you to reach new heights in your dance journey.
🌟 Unlock Your Potential: Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, our Summer Intensive is tailored to meet you where you are. Discover your unique style, build confidence, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment. With personalized feedback and guidance, you'll emerge from the intensive with newfound skills and a deeper connection to the music within.
📅 Date: 6/15/2024
🕒 Time: 2:20 - 6:35PM
📍 Location: DIA Dance Studio, 2223 NC-54 DE, Durham, NC 27713
💃 Celebrate Movement: More than just a dance class, our Summer Intensive is a celebration of community, culture, and the universal language of dance. Connect with fellow dancers, forge lasting friendships, and experience the joy of movement in its purest form. Together, we'll create memories that will last a lifetime as we dance, laugh, and inspire each other to shine.
$15/per class, $50 for All.
Class schedule:
2:20-3:20pm: Rafi Bahasuan
3:25-4:25pm: King Alston
4:30-5:30pm: Mimi Simms
5:35-6:35pm: Trey Barrett
👨👩👧👦 All ages and all classes are Int/Adv level
💃 Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience. Join us for our Summer Intensive and let your passion for dance ignite! Hurry, spots are limited!
For more information, contact us at info@diadancestudio.com.
DIA Spring Showcase
We are so excited to announce we will be two showcases at Burning Coal Theatre on May 4th and 5th, 2024! DIA Dance Studio showcase is for students who registered to our programs to showcase their talent. DIA Community Showcase is created for all dance crews in the Triangle area and beyond to share, perform and connect. We welcome all styles. Make sure to follow us for further announcements. ❤We look forward to seeing everybody again!
Pre-sale: $18 one day, $32 both days
One the day: $20 one day, $35 both days
Buy ticket:
DIA Spring Showcase May 4th, 2024! 7pm-9pm
DIA Community Showcase May 5th, 2024! 2:30pm-5:00pm
Location: Burning Coal Theater
Address: 224 Polk St, Raleigh, NC 27604
Master Workshop With Bo Park
Celebrating DIA’s 1 yr anniversary, we are hosting a master workshop with Bo Park on April 6th and 7th!
Class 1: 4/6 2:30 - 4:00PM Beg/Int Level
Class 2: 4/6 4:20- 5:50PM Int/Adv Level
Class 3: 4/7 11:30- 1:00PM Open Level
Style: Choreo
Cost: $39/class pre-sale, $75 for two classes, $100 for three classes (Purchase under class package for bundle rate. You must schedule your desired classes after purchase the class package).
*Master Class can't be refunded 2 days before the event.
*No observers in the lobby or studio, except parents.
Julian Stokes Workshop
Julian Stokes born and raised in Wilmington, NC. He has always been an athletic child, and until college dance became his main focus. He Has studied at Studio 1 Dance Conservatory and was part of the Debbie Reynolds scholarship season 3 and also he is a part of Rob Rich’s family The Richfam. Julian is hardworking and always smiling trying to be the best he can be in any environment and to always give good energy. He has worked on MTV movie awards, BET experience, Assisted Choreographers on Jobs and also Choreographed some of his own, Zenarts performance, and numerous music videos and Stage performances with artists and company productions like Bad Bunny, T pain, Enhypen, Toni Braxton, Keyshia Cole, Tauren Wells, The Rock, KeKe Palmer, Faith Evans, Charlie Puth, Chris Brown, Asher Angel, Fefe and Leroy and more. He Has been trained in numerous forms of hip hop such as Dancehall, house, partnering, Whaacking, Afro, old and new school grooves, and etc. He also has a foundation in Contemporary and ballet, but loves all forms of dance but Hip Hop is home!
Time updated
Class 1: 12/09 12:00 - 1:30PM Beg/Int Level
Class 2: 12/09 1:45 - 3:15PM Int/Adv Level
Style: Choreo
$29 for one, $55 for two
Master Workshop with Marlee Hightower
Master workshop with Marlee Hightower
About Marlee:
Marlee Hightower is a 23-year-old American dancer/artist/choreographer, from Orlando, Florida. She is the co-owner and artistic director of Motiv Dance Studio, home of Motiv Crew (as seen on NBC’s World of Dance). Marlee has worked with artists like Jasmine Sullivan, Pharrell Williams, and Janet Jackson, as well as brands such as Puma, Coca-Cola, and Universal Studios.
Master Class With Monroe Class 2
Check out the first international master workshop at our studio!
Monroe Lee credits: Lisa (BlackPink), Yeji (Itzy), CL, Chungha, Yuju (Girlfriend) , Key, DPR and more.
Master Class With Monroe Class 1
Check out the first international master workshop at our studio!
Monroe Lee credits: Lisa (BlackPink), Yeji (Itzy), CL, Chungha, Yuju (Girlfriend) , Key, DPR and more.
Special Workshop with Victoria Gonsalves
Victoria Gonsalves is a professional dancer and choreographer born and raised in New York City. She trained at a local studio as well as Alvin Ailey growing up. Shortly after she continued training all over New York City and Los Angeles in commercial styles. She recently performed on the MTV Video Music Awards for the award winning Kim Petras. Victoria has also performed with artists such as Ciara, Todrick Hall, Kieth Urban, Jamie Foxx, and Shoshana Bean. She was a part of the American Idol Upfront under the direction of Tyce Diorio for artist Bebe Rexha. Victoria has also performed in the 60th Grammys Official afterparty celebration in 2018. She was an assistant on Todrick Hall's “Straight outta OZ”Tour. You can also see her in the tv show “Modern Love” starring Anne Hathaway dancing in season 1 episode 3. She has been in several commercials and campaigns. Victoria is currently a choreographer on tour with Kidz Bop and is loving exploring new cities in this new role. She is very grateful for these endless opportunities and hopes to pass on her knowledge to dancers that are chasing a dream just like herself!
K-Pop Random Dance Night
Sorry this event is canceled. We will host one at the end of the month.