Jhesus Aponte

Jhesus Aponte
Jhesus Aponte
Jhesus Aponte
Jhesus Aponte

Bio content provided by individual

Teacher Bio

Jhesus Aponte has been surrounded by dance his entire life and has taken the talent he was born with to the greatest heights with every intention of continuing his ascension to even taller peaks. An internationally renowned dancer and choreographer who is taking the world by storm with every rhythmic move he makes, Jhesus is a two time winner of World Salsa Championships, prestigious titles to add to his already abundant list of accomplishments. Born and rais...read more

Class Descriptions

Int Latin Jazz Fusion

Latin Jazz Fusion is an exciting dance style taught by Jhesus with his unique Flavor "Aponte's style" of technical Jazz dance, Contemporary and Ballet, fusing the Afro-Caribbean dance styles of Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Caribbean, African, Hip-Hop, Funk with the Spanish, and European among others.

Class begins with a warm up set in a traditional jazz/ballet structure and Latin motion, that works on student’s coordination, Latin movement, strength and flexibility. Follows an across the floor and dance combinations that will strengthen dancers, strengthen musicality, space, timing and precision, giving the freedom to execute flawless performances on or off stage. Proper dance attire is recommended along with jazz or character shoes.

Salsa Heels on2

This training will give you everything you need to know about styling, musicality, technique, flavor, body movement, arms styling, walking, dancing properly in heels, and much more. Whether your desire is to confidently dance at social functions, compete at the highest levels you can achieve, or simply do something you always wanted to do, Jhesus is here for you. On 2 salsa is a style of salsa where the dancers take their break step on the second beat of the measure (“on 2”), as opposed to the first beat, as in On1 salsa.

BROADWAY DANCE CENTER

BDC offers more than 350 drop-in classes a week!
Walk-ins welcome. All levels and styles.
DANCE TODAY!

 

Get Map

CONTACT INFO

  • Broadway Dance Center
  •   322 W 45th St • NYC, NY 10036
  •   [email protected] (general info)
  •   212-582-9304 (phone)
  •  
  • Children & Teens • Lincoln Center
  •   37 W65th St • NYC, NY 10023
  •   [email protected]
  •   212-457-0035 (phone)