About this Event
The Urbanite: Champaign-Urbana Dance Workshops
FRIDAY DECEMBER 5, 2025
@ ARC (Activities and Recreation Center @ UIUC) – Room MP6
(Check-In begins 30 min before start time)
Classes are open to the public. Intermediate to advanced dancers.
Two classes, One Price!
1) AJ JUAREZ (Madison, WI) - 6:30PM
AJ Juarez is a powerhouse choreographer, director, and educator best known as the founder and director of Barrio Dance Factory in Madison, Wisconsin. His teaching blends musicality, emotional intention, and clean execution, creating an environment that pushes dancers to be both expressive and precise. AJ’s choreography has become a staple in the Midwest dance community, known for its storytelling, dynamic textures, and grounded movement quality.
AJ Juarez's will be teaching hip hop choreo with a focus on footwork, foundations, and grooves, while always incorporating some Latin flavor. He loves to share the importance of a supportive community through his classes.
AJ Juarez Instagram
2) AJ IN THE MAKING (Chicago / Atlanta) - 8:00PM
AJ In The Making (AJITM) is a rising choreographer, performer, and creative director whose work spans Chicago, Atlanta, and beyond. He’s known for intricate grooves, raw musicality, and choreography that feels equal parts technical and instinctive. AJ’s movement pulls heavily from hip hop foundations while incorporating fluid transitions and unexpected textures. His classes create space for dancers to explore individuality while still locking into the nuance of the choreography.
AJITM will lead an exciting, high-energy class combining the dynamic style of street jazz with the raw power of hip-hop for an unforgettable experience.
AJITM Instagram
[ cost ]
Two classes, one price! (No single class pricing)
Advance Registration [Urbanite Performer] $35
Advance Registration [General Public] $45
Thank You to Krannert Center, College of Fine & Applied Arts, and Dance At Illinois for the support!
Urbanite Workshops are part of the full Urbanite Showcase weekend. Both of our guests will be performing live Saturday 12/6/25 @ Urbanite: Champaign-Urbana
[ reservations ] Space is limited! Reserve your space with advance regsitration. Walk ups may not be avaiable.
[ footwear ] Please only sneakers with non-marking soles allowed.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Activities and Recreation Center, 201 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, United States
USD 39.19 to USD 49.87
