Dance Classes for December 2009 to February 2010

BELLY DANCING 16YRS & UP • $39

A fun fitness, energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase

self-esteem while trimming and toning your body with graceful movements.

Strengthen back, stomach muscles, improve stamina & flexibility to

exotic music. (5-wks) Multi-Award Winning Master Instructor: Fahtiem.

Beginner

52101 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 1/11-2/8 Wardlow

52102 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 2/22-3/22 Wardlow

Beginner/Intermediate

52103 • M • 7:20-8:20pm • 1/11-2/8 Wardlow

52104 • M • 7:20-8:20pm • 2/22-3/22 Wardlow

Advanced

52105 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 1/11-2/8 Wardlow

52106 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 2/22-3/22 Wardlow

 

BEGINNING BELLY DANCING 16YRS & UP • $39

A fun and exciting exercise! Learn basic hip teachniques, shimmies and

muscle control. Step Combos, muscle isolation and veil work. Workout

clothes or dancewear with soft shoes. (5-wk) Classes held at Fairfield

YMCA, 4949 Atlantic Ave. Instructor: Taji.

52117 • Tu • 7-8pm • 1/5-2/2

52118 • Tu • 7-8pm • 2/16-3/16

 

(INT/ADV) BELLY DANCING 16YRS & UP • $39

Class refines and polishes skills used in beg class. Covers more

complex moves, steps, rhythms and finger cymbals. Choreography and

improvisation used. Emphasis on stage presense. (5-wk) Classes held

at Fairfield YMCA, 4949 Atlantic Ave. Instructor: Taji.

52120 • Tu • 8-9pm • 1/5-2/2

52121 • Tu • 8-9pm • 2/16-3/16

 

BEGINNING TAP WITH PAT 16YRS & UP • $48

A fun way to build coordination and rhythm and relieve stress, while

staying in shape! A short routine will be taught along with the basics.

Tap shoes required. (8-wks) Instructor: Dolezal.

52123 • Tu • 6:45-7:30pm • 1/5-2/23 Wardlow

52124 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 1/7-2/25 Recreation

 

CONTINUING TAP WITH PAT 16YRS & UP • $48

This class goes beyond the basics and is for those who have some

experience with tap.You will learn challenging new steps and

combinations. A short routine will be taught. Tap shoes required.

(8-wks) Instructor: Dolezal.

52207 • Tu • 8:15-9pm • 1/5-2/23 Wardlow

52210 • Th • 7:15-8pm •1/7-2/25 Recreation

 

BEGINNING LYRICAL JAZZ 16YRS & UP • $48

Have fun with this combination of ballet and jazz, which includes warm

up, stretches, basic steps, and dance routines. Great way to exercise

and improve coordination. Wear jazz or ballet shoes - no tennis shoes.

(8-wks) Instructor: Dolezal.

52222 • Tu • 7:30-8:15pm • 1/5-2/23 Wardlow

 

LINE DANCINGWITH DJ ROSA 13YRS & UP • $45

Learn favorite classics and new age line dances incorporating

modern/hip-hop styles to a new dance beat! Beg & Int, no experience

needed. Learn line dances done at local nightclubs. (5wk) *No class

1/25. $10 walk in fee for one time. Instructor: DJ Rosa.

Beginner

52225 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 1/4 – 2/8* Whaley

Intermediate

52227 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 1/4 –2/8* Whaley

Advanced/Cardio

52229 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 1/4 –2/8* Whaley

 

SALSA (LEVEL 1) 14YRS & UP • $35

Level I: Think you can’t dance? Think again! This popular class gives

you the info you need to dance with confidence. You’ll amaze your

friends, family & yourself with the basics and have fun in the process.

No partner? No problem. We rotate. Instructor: Sarah. *No class 2/15

52336 • M • 7:45-9pm • 2/1-3/1 Recreation

 

WEST COAST SWING-BASICS 14YRS & UP • $35

This dance has it all smooth and sensuous or sassy, energetic and

playful. It’s danced to pop/rock funk and R&B. Sarah (current US Open

4th place Master’s Champion),who loves working with beginners! Have

fun learning basic footwork, lead and follow technique and a variety of

basic patterns. No partner no problem we rotate.

52338 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 12/30-1/27 Whaley

52339 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 2/3-3/3 Whaley

 

WEST COAST SWING-INT 14YRS & UP • $35

Prerequisite – Basics. It’s time to take our patterns up a notch! We’ll

work on syncopations, and rhythm and style variations on our passes,

turns, catches and whips. Have fun while you learn how to improve your

connection, centering, anchors, and footwork. Bonus-join the group for

“Dance night out.” No Partner, no problem we rotate. Instructor: Sarah.

52341 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 12/30-1/27 Whaley

52342 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 2/3-3/3 Whaley

 

BRIDE & GROOMS FIRST DANCE 18YRS & UP • $75/COUPLE

It’s your first dance. Make it special. Learn the basic lead and follow

technique, footwork, and patterns-together. Discover how easy and fun

dancing can be when you have the right tools. Learn how to create a

choreographed routine or be spontaneous! Couples only. Instructor:

Sarah. *no class 2/15

52344 • M • 6:45-7:45pm • 2/1-3/1* Recreation

 

BRIDE & GROOM DANCE

WITH PARENTS 18YRS & UP • $100/FAMILY

Mothers and Fathers of the Bride and Groom – this class is for you too!

Learn the basics together. See the above description for further details.

*no class 2/15

52345 • M • 6:45-7:45pm • 2/1-3/1* Recreation

 

INTRO TO BALLROOM 18YRS & UP • $60

Learn ballroom dancing with a seasoned professional. Foxtrot, Waltz,

and Tango. All welcomed, partners rotated. Instructor: Miller.

52355 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 1/13-2/17 Recreation

 

INTRO TO CLUB DANCING 18YRS & UP • $60

Learn couples nightclub dancing with a pro. Nightclub 2-step, hustle,

and swing. All welcomed, partners rotated. Instructors: Miller.

52360 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 1/13-2/17 Recreation

 

BIG BAND/NITECLUB SWING 18YRS & UP • $32

Dance the swing at ballrooms, niteclubs, weddings, cruises, etc. Dance

to just about any music that’s “swingable”. Big Band, Country Western,

Blues, Disco, etc. (8-wks) Instructor: Geweke.

52262 • F • 6:30-7:15pm • 1/8-2/26 Wardlow

 

ARGENTINE TANGO 18YRS & UP • $32

Experience the romance, beauty, and elegance of the Argentine Tango

as done to its sensuous, melodic music. Class will stress fundamentals

of style, lead, and follow. Instructor: Gewecke.

52263 • F • 7:15-8pm • 1/8-2/26 Wardlow

 

LET’S ALL CHA CHA 18YRS & UP • $32

Join the fun as you learn cha cha. This class covers basic lead/follow,

keeping the Latin rhythm, and a variety of easy-to-do patterns.

Instructor: Gewecke.

52265 • F • 8-8:45pm • 1/8-2/26 Wardlow

 

SALSA CONNECTION (BASIC) 18YRS & UP • $32

Learn the basics of the ever-popular Salsa in this class, which also will

show you two other popular club dances: Merengue and Cha Cha.

Instructor: Gewecke.

52269 • F • 8:45-9:30pm • 1/8-2/26 Wardlow

 

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 14YRS & UP • $40

Dance to the lively Scottish fiddle and pipe music, and learn traditional

reels, jigs and strathspeys. Steps, formations and a variety of dances

taught-according to student experience levels. Soft sole shoes

required. (8-wk) No partner needed Instructor: Gotfried.

52280 • Sa • 11:15am-1:15pm •1/9-2/27 El Dorado W

 

ROUND DANCE (ADV) 18YRS & UP • $5/CLASS

Advanced level dance instruction. Will review and teach each week.

Fee per person payable at class. Instructor: Finch.

D600-1 • W • 7-10pm • cont. Senior Ctr

 

ADVANCED SQUARE DANCE 16YRS & UP • $4/CLASS

Modern advanced square dance. Intro to Adv. Level 2, strong knowledge

Adv. 1 required. All are encouraged to attend. Fee is per person/per

class. Instructor: Fagan.

D701-1 • W • 7:30-9:30pm • cont. Wardlow

 

The following classes meet at Long Beach Dance Center, 5107 E. Ocean

Parking across the street in Beach parking lot.

 

BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE 14YRS & UP • $40

Learn what they are doing on TV. Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha-cha,

Rumba. Singles and couples welcome. We rotate partners.

55249• M • 7-8pm (Beg) • 1/4-2/8

52250 • M • 7-8pm (Beg) • 2/15-3/22

 

SWING 14 YRS & UP • $40

Singles and couples welcome – we rotate partners. L.B.Dance Center

has a beautiful hardwood floor for dancing. Hard soled shoes recommended.

52253 • W • 7-8p • 1/6-2/10

52254 • W • 7-8p • 2/17-3/24

 

BEGINNING SALSA 14YRS. & UP • $40

Salsa is one of the most popular and fun dances going today. Singles

and couples welcome – we rotate partners.

52255 • Tu • 7-8pm • 1/5-2/9

52256 • Tu • 7-8 pm • 2/16-3/23

 

ARGENTINE TANGO (BEG) 14YRS. & UP • $40

Come learn the dance that originated in Argentina. The flair, passion

and romance of the tango. Singles and couples welcome - we rotate

partners.

52257 • Th • 7-8pm • 1/7-2/11

52258 • Th • 7-8pm • 2/18-3/25

 

INTERMEDIATE ADULT HULA 18YRS & UP • $7/CLASS

Must have experience in beginning hula. Instructor: Kanoe Barker.

Classes will be held at the LB Dance Center. 5107 E. Ocean Blvd.

Tu • 6:30-7:30pm • on-going

 

The following classes meet at Psalm 30:11 School of Dance,

530 E. 4th St. (4th & Atlantic), has a beautiful dance floor and ample parking.

 

COMBO – I & II (BEG-INT) 14 YRS. & UP. • $42

SALSA! MAMBO! CHA-CHA! MERENGUE! Our inter-related teacing

system makes it fun & easy. Meet new people. We rotate partners so

you get to know everyone. Learn hot latin dances, and exciting hip

motion and body language. No partner required.

52273 • 11am-noon • 1/23-2/27

 

SALSA COMBO 2 & 3 (INT-ADV) 14 YRS & UP • $42

SALSA! MAMBO! CHA-CHA! MERENGUE! Learn advanced Steps-Style-

Lunges-More! Our studio has many singles. We rotate partners so you

get to know everyone. Learn these hot latin dances and exciting hip

motion and body language.

52275 • S • 12-1p • 1/23-2/27

 

SWING! JITTERBUG! LINDY HOP! (BEG-INT) 14 YRS & UP • $42

Be part of the latest craze! Swing is in! Be part of the excitement! Our

studios hasmany singles.We rotate partners so you get to know everyone.

52277 • Su • 5:15-6:15p • 1/24-2/28