Diaspora Dance Class

Diaspora Dance is a Caribbean Vibes meets Afro Pop non-stop party class! This class features an eclectic Afro-Caribbean playlist and a fusion of the latest movements mixed with fun classics. And with Alicia's signature less moves more grooves, effortless choreography and Dance Dragon Slaying supportive teaching style, Diaspora Dance is an all-levels space to move, be inspired, and SLAY!

Alicia Langlais

Alicia Langlais, also known as Alicia the Dance Dragon Slayer,  is a Bay Area Dancer, Instructor, and Dance Inspiration Coach. Hailing from Bronx, NY, Hip-Hop and Caribbean culture were part of her household and community, which informed her passion for movement and dance, even after she became smitten with ballet. Alicia has performed with El Grupo Nago Experimental Afro Cuban Dance Company, danced backup for international Afrobeats artist Olamide, and has collaborated with numerous companies and organizations as a movement facilitator or commercial artist including Xfinity, Zendesk, Common Sense Media, Squarespace, Bra-Serié, Dance for All Bodies, and the United Negro College Fund. In addition to over 15 years of dance training and experience, Alicia also has a Master's of Education Degree in School Counseling and Master's of Art Degree in Transpersonal Psychology with a focus in Creative Expression. Her studies and research focused in Dance Therapy allows Alicia to meld her dance training, personal experience with dance trauma, and mental wellness backgrounds as a Dance Inspiration Coach. In this role, she helps clients eliminate, or "slay", dance related insecurities or trauma, which she calls "Dance Dragons", and obtain greater confidence and success. An Oakland wife and mom of two boys, Alicia the Dance Dragon Slayer's passion and mission in life is to motivate dancers and movers of all levels and backgrounds to confidently own their unique magic and fearlessly DANCE, INSPIRE, AND SLAY!