DANCE & MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS

DANCE PROGRAMS & CLASSES

DANCE THAT TRANSFORMS

These programs are rooted in the belief that dance is more than movement, it is a path to connection, creativity, and personal power. Through rhythm, cultural wisdom, and embodied technique, you’ll learn to move from a deeper place. Whether you’re just beginning or stepping into leadership, each journey offers a unique opportunity to grow as an artist, teacher, and conscious mover.

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BODY LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

Awaken your body as your instrument

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STUDIO TO STAGE PROGRAMS

Your dance. Your expression. Your stage.

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DEEPENING YOUR DANCE PROGRAMS

From movement to meaning

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  • "With her inclusive and mentorship approach, I had the chance to develop my performance skills and dance on stage alongside professional dancers."

    -Pauline T.

  • "She artfully intertwines works so that each amplifies the other, revealing new layers of meaning and creating moments of unexpected resonance."

  • "Adrianna's meticulous attention to the artists’ experience fosters the trust and focus that allow contributors to excel and push beyond their usual boundaries.”

    -Tracy Jenkins, Lula World

  • "Her programs are incredibly intentional. So thoughtfully curated that you may not even realize the depth of them until you’re fully immersed."

  • “It’s not surface-level work; it’s deep, rooted, and designed to create lasting transformation in many more ways than just dance.”

    -Fabia, Student

  • "With her inclusive and mentorship approach, I had the chance to develop my performance skills and dance on stage alongside professional dancers.

    Pauline T.

  • "She artfully intertwines works so that each amplifies the other, revealing new layers of meaning and creating moments of unexpected resonance."

  • “Adrianna's meticulous attention to the artists’ experience fosters the trust and focus that allow contributors to excel and push beyond their usual boundaries.”

    -Tracy Jenkins, Lula World

  • "Her programs are incredibly intentional. So thoughtfully curated that you may not even realize the depth of them until you’re fully immersed."

  • “It’s not surface-level work; it’s deep, rooted, and designed to create lasting transformation in many more ways than just dance.”

    -Fabia, student

BODY LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

AWAKEN YOUR BODY AS
YOUR INSTRUMENT

This foundational series helps you return to your body with clarity, alignment, and intuitive strength. Inspired by Adrianna’s background in Brazilian dance, the sacred practice of Orixas dance movement, Contemporary Silvestre Technique, Jazz, and ballet, Body Language explores movement from the inside out.

  • Through alignment practice and elemental exploration, you’ll build technical awareness and somatic intelligence, preparing the body to move with grounded expression.

    • Afro-Brazilian dance, rhythm, and connection to nature

    • Silvestre technique principles and movement vocabulary

    • Postural awareness, alignment, and foundational technique

    • Somatic practice, breath, and energetic presence

    • Exploration of the elements (earth, air, water, fire) through movement

    *Note: This training is also integrated as the foundation of Studio to Stage.*

    • Beginners or dancers returning to their bodies

    • Students who want to build a strong, embodied foundation

    • Artists seeking a spiritual or intuitive connection to their dance

    • Anyone interested in deepening their physical and emotional presence

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STUDIO TO STAGE PROGRAMS

YOUR DANCE. YOUR EXPRESSION. YOUR STAGE.

Studio to Stage is a creative journey designed for students ready to expand their practice and step into performance with depth, presence, and personal power. This program weaves together Samba, Afro-Brazilian forms, and contemporary dance, with a strong foundation in Adrianna’s Body Language method - connecting body, mind, and spirit.

  • Through technique, choreography, improvisation, and mentorship, you’ll refine your artistic voice and embody the confidence to share it.

    • Foundational training in alignment and somatic expression through Body Language

    • Technical development in Samba, Afro-Brazilian, and contemporary dance

    • Choreographic tools, improvisation, and creative exploration

    • Performance coaching, stage presence, and energetic projection

    • Final performance opportunity

    • Mentorship with Adrianna and guest artists

    • Intermediate and advanced dancers

    • Artists seeking deeper stage presence and expressive range

    • Movers interested in deepening their practice

    • Dancers ready to be witnessed, challenged, and transformed

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DEEPENING YOUR DANCE PROGRAMS

FROM MOVEMENT
TO MEANING

This mentorship and teacher training program is designed for dancers ready to lead. Rooted in the Dance Migration Method, this pathway offers an embodied approach to pedagogy, choreography, and cultural responsibility.

Whether your goal is to teach, facilitate, or deepen your own understanding of dance as a sacred and educational tool, this experience will support your growth through structure, somatic practice, and reflection.

    • The philosophy and pedagogy behind the Dance Migration Method

    • Anatomy and safe body practices for guiding others

    • Lesson planning, facilitation tools, and class structure

    • Cultural responsibility, lineage awareness, and ethics of teaching

    • Choreographic exploration and artistic leadership

    • Mentorship and community dialogue

    • Experienced students ready to explore teaching or mentorship

    • Artists wanting to deepen their relationship with dance as a sacred tool

    • Cultural carriers seeking to lead with integrity

    • Dancers ready to co-create, guide, and hold space for others

LET'S CHAT + SEE IF THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Most programs are offered in Toronto through Dance Migration. Some are available as international intensives or online. Visit Dance Migration for full details.

  • Body Language is beginner-friendly. Studio to Stage and Deepening Your Dance are best suited for those with prior training or experience in Adrianna’s classes.

  • Yes! Studio to Stage culminates in a final presentation. Deepening Your Dance may include opportunities for facilitation or choreography, depending on your track.

  • Yes! Body Language is integrated into Studio to Stage, and many dancers move on to Deepening Your Dance after completing one or both programs.

  • This program offers mentorship and structured teacher training within the Dance Migration Method. Certification is possible after assessment and continued study.

EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE CLASSES

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RETREATS &
EXPERIENCES

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