Dance Classes for September to December 2009

BELLY DANCING  16yrs & up • $39

Exercise to trim and tone your body with graceful and sensual movements of this Middle Eastern dancing. Strengthen your back and stomach muscles, improve flexibility, stamina, reduce tension, and heighten self-image as you strive toward a better figure. Wear loose, comfortable clothing; dance attire preferred. (5-wks) Multi-Award Winning Master Instructor: Fahtiem. *No class 9/7,10/19, 11/9

Beginner

50565 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 8/24-9/28*            Wardlow

50566 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 10/5-11/16*          Wardlow

50567 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 11/23-12/21          Wardlow

Beginner/Intermediate

50568 • M • 7:20-8:20pm • 8/24-9/28*            Wardlow

50569 • M • 7:20-8:20pm • 10/5-11/16           Wardlow

50570 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 11/23-12/21          Wardlow

Advanced

50577 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 8/24-9/28*            Wardlow

50578 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 10/5-11/16           Wardlow

50579 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 11/23-12/21          Wardlow


BEGINNING BELLY DANCING  16yrs & up • $39

Learn basic hip techniques, shimmies & muscle control of this fascinating dance form. A fun and exciting exercise and great way to stay fit. Step combinations, muscle isolations, strengthening exercises and working with a veil included. Finger cymbals are introduced. Wear workout clothes or dancewear with soft shoes or socks. (5-wks) Classes held at Fairfield YMCA, 4949 Atlantic Ave. Instructor: Taji.

50582 • Tu • 7-8pm • 9/8-10/6

50583 • Tu • 7-8pm • 10/13-11/10

50584 • Tu • 7-8pm • 11/17-12/15

 

(INT/ADV) BELLY DANCING  16yrs & up • $39

Class refines & polishes the skills used in the beginning class. Covers more complex moves, steps, floor work, rhythms and advanced finger cymbals. Choreography and improvisation will be used. Emphasis on stage presence and performance. Wear workout clothes or dancewear with soft shoes or socks. (5-wks) Classes will be held at Fairfield YMCA, 4949 Atlantic Ave. Instructor: Taji.

50593 • Tu • 8-9pm • 9/8-10/6

50594 • Tu • 8-9pm • 10/13-11/10

50595 • Tu • 8-9pm • 11/17-12/15

 

BEGINNING TAP WITH PAT   16yrs & up • $30/36

A fun way to build coordination, rhythm and relieve stress, while staying in shape! A short routine will be taught along with the basics. Tap shoes required. (5/6-wks) Instructor: Dolezal. *No class 11/26

50620 • Tu • 6:45-7:30pm • 9/1-9/29 (5wk)            Wardlow

50621 • Tu • 6:45-7:30pm • 10/6-11/3 (5wk)          Wardlow

50616 • Tu • 6:45-7:30pm • 11/10-12/15 (6wk)       Wardlow

50617 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 9/3-10/1 (5wk)            Recreation

50618 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 10/8-11/5 (5wk)          Recreation

50619 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 11/12-12/17(5wk)*       Recreation

 

CONTINUING TAP WITH PAT  16yrs & up • $30/36

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. (5/6-wks) Instructor: Dolezal. *No class 11/26

50637 • Tu • 8:15-9pm • 9/1-9/29 (5wk)            Wardlow

50638 • Tu • 8:15-9pm • 10/6-11/3 (5wk)          Wardlow

50633 • Tu • 8:15-9pm • 11/10-12/15 (6wk)       Wardlow

50634 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 9/3-10/1(5wk)             Recreation

50635 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 10/8-11/5 (5wk)           Recreation

50636 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 11/12-12/17 (5wk)*      Recreation

 

BEGINNING LYRICAL JAZZ  16yrs & up • $30/36

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. (5/6-wks) Instructor: Dolezal.

50640 • Tu • 7:30-8:15pm • 9/1-9/29 (5wk)            Wardlow

50641 • Tu • 7:30-8:15pm • 10/6-11/3 (5wk)          Wardlow

50639 • Tu • 7:30-8:15pm • 11/10-12/15 (6wk)       Wardlow

 

LINE DANCING WITH DJ ROSA  13yrs & up • $45

Learn your favorite classics and new age line dances incorporating modern/hip-hop styles to an all-new dance beat! Beg & Int, no experience needed. Learn line dances done at local nightclubs. (5wk) *No class 9/28,11/23. $10 walk in fee for one time. Instructor: DJ Rosa.

Beginner

50647 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 9/14-10/19*           Whaley

50642 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 11/2-12/7*             Whaley

Intermediate

50643 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 9/14-10/19*           Whaley

50644 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 11/2-12/7*             Whaley

Advanced/Cardio

50645 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 9/14-10/19*           Whaley

50646 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 11/2-12/7*             Whaley

 

GET FIT LINE DANCING  16yrs & up • $4/per class

Line dancing has become one of the most popular physical activities nationwide. A fun way to loose weight and get into shape. Have fun and make new friends. Pay instructor in class. Instructor: Weeks

M/F • 7-9pm • Continous                               Houghton


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 7/15

50651 • M • 7:30-8:45pm • 9/14-10/5           Recreation

50652 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 10/7-11/4           Whaley

 

SALSA (Level 2) 14yrs & up • $35

Level II: Prerequisite: Level I, or instructor’s approval. You asked for it-You got it! More patterns; More turns; More technique and of course, More Fun!!! No partner? No problem. We rotate. Instructor: Sarah.

50654 • M • 7:45-9pm • 10/12-11/2             Recreation

50655 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 11/16-12/14       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. *No class 11/25

50656 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 9/2-9/30 Whaley

50657 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 10/7-11/4*           Whaley

50658 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 11/16-12/14          Recreation

 

WEST COAST SWING – Int  14yrs & up • $35

Prerequisite – Basics. 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. *No class 11/25

50659 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 9/2-9/30 Whaley

50660 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 10/7-11/4*         Whaley

50661 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 11/16-12/14        Recreation

 

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.

50662 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 9/14-10/5       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.

50663 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 9/14-10/5       Recreation

 

NEW NITE CLUB 2 STEP BASICS 14yrs & up • $35

This is a beautiful slow dance everyone loves! The patterns are smooth and graceful. Don’t worry Beginners-we will be going through the footwork in an easy to understand step-by-step method. Lead and follow techniques are broken down in a way everyone can understand. No partner no prob we rotate. Instructor: Sarah

50664 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 9/2-9/30 Whaley

50665 • M • 6:30-7:45pm • 10/12-11/2        Recreation

 

INTRO TO BALLROOM  18yrs & up • $60

Learn ballroom dancing with a seasoned professional. Foxtrot, Waltz, and Tango to be covered over 3 sessions. All welcomed, partners rotated. Instructor: Miller.

50666 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 9/2-10/7              Recreation

50667 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 10/14-11/18         Recreation

50668 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 11/25-12/30         Recreation

 

INTRO TO CLUB DANCING  18yrs & up • $60

Learn couples nightclub dancing with a pro. Nightclub 2-step, hustle, and swing to be covered over 3 sessions. All welcomed, partners rotated. Instructors: Miller.

50669 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 9/2-10/7              Recreation

50670 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 10/14-11/18         Recreation

50671 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 11/25-12/30        Recreation

 

BALLROOM DANCE/LATIN  14yrs & up • $40

Learn what they are doing on TV. Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Rumba. Singles and couples welcome - we rotate partners. L.B. Dance Center, 5107 E. Ocean has a beautiful hardwood floor for dancing. Hard soled shoes recommended. Parking available across the street in Beach parking lot. (6-wks) Instructor: LBDC staff.

50672 • M • 7-8pm (Beg) • 9/14-10/19

50673 • M • 7-8pm (Beg) • 10/26-11/30

50674 • F • 7-8pm (Latin) • 9/18-10/23

50675 • F • 7-8pm (Latin) • 10/30-12/4

 

EAST COAST SWING  14yrs & up • $40

Come learn the official state dance of California with a swing champion. Singles and couples welcome - we rotate partners. L.B. Dance Center, 5107 E. Ocean has a beautiful hardwood floor for dancing. Hard soled shoes recommended. (6-wks) Instructor: LBDC staff.

50685 • W • 7-8pm • 9/16-10/21

50686 • W • 7-8pm • 10/28-12/2

 

SALSA DANCING  14yrs & up • $40

Come learn the Salsa. Salsa is one of the most popular and fun dances going today. Learn turns, spins and new moves to use at the nightclubs. L.B. Dance Center, 5107 E. Ocean has a beautiful hardwood floor for dancing. Hard soled shoes recommended. (6-wks) Instructor: LBDC staff. All Levels

50687 • Tu • 7-8pm • 9/15-10/20

50688 • Tu • 7-8pm • 10/27-12/1

 

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. L.B. Dance Center, 5107 E. Ocean has a beautiful hardwood floor for dancing. Hard-soled shoes are recommended. (6-wks) Instructor: LBDC staff.

50689 • Th • 7-8pm • 9/17-10/22

50690 • Th • 7-8pm • 10/29-12/3

 

FLAMENCO BIG BAND/NITECLUB SWING  18yrs & up • $45

Be cool doing the Swing at ballrooms, niteclubs, weddings, cruises, etc. Dance to just about any music that’s “swingable”: Big Band, Country Western, Blues, Disco, etc. Steps (and kicks) are easy, fun and good for slower and fast music. (10-wks) Instructor: Geweke.

50691 • F • 6:30-7:15pm • 9/18-11/20          Wardlow

 

ARGENTINE TANGO  18yrs & up • $45

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, plus show you a variety of ochos (figure 8’s), turns, kicks, and other exciting moves. (10-wks) Instructor: Gewecke.

50692 • F • 7:15-8pm • 9/18-11/20              Wardlow

 

LET’S ALL CHA CHA   18yrs & up • $45

Join the fun as you learn cha cha. Great for clubs, ballrooms, cruises, wherever there is a latin beat! This class covers basic lead/follow, keeping the rhythm, and a variety of easy-to-do patterns that will impress your partner(s), not to mention friends. Also, Mambo will be taught. (10-wks) Instructor: Gewecke.

50695 • F • 8-8:45pm • 9/18-11/20             Wardlow

 

SALSA CONNECTION (Basic) 18yrs & up • $45

Learn the basics - lead/follow, rhythm, essential steps - of the ever-popular Salsa in this class, which also will show you two other popular club dances: Merengue and Cha Cha. (10-wks) Instructor: Gewecke.

50694 • F • 8:45-9:30pm • 9/18-11/20         Wardlow

 

SALSA COMBO – I & II (Beg-Int)    14yrs & up • $42

Salsa! ChaCha! Merengue! Mambo! Learn all for the price of ONE! Meet new people. Our studio has many singles. We rotate partners so you get to know everyone. Learn these hot latin dances, along with exciting hip motion and body language. Psalm 30:11 School of Dance, 530 E. 4th St. (4th & Atlantic), has a beautiful dance floor and ample parking. DON’T MISS 6 WEEK SERIES! No partner required. (6-wks) Instructor: 30:11 staff.

50696 • Sa • 11am-noon • 9/19-10/24  (Beg-Int Salsa Combo I &II)

 

NEW DANCE TANGO              14yrs & up • $42

Perfect your basic skills, technique & style, leading & following!

Plus learn Thrilling Ochos, Lunges, Shadow routines & more! For a Thrilling Series, come Dance with the Stars! Be part of the Wonderful Tango Combo. Be popular! Our studio has many singles! We rotate partners so you get to know everyone! Learn something new & meet new people! DON’T MISS THIS 6 WEEK SERIES! Psalm 30:11 School of Dance, 530 E. 4th St. (4th & Atlantic), has a beautiful dance floor and ample parking. (6-wks) Instructor: 30:11 staff.

50698 • Su • 5:15-6:15p • 9/20-10/25 (Beg-Int Tango)

 

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING  14yrs & up • $60

Dance to the lively fiddle and pipe music of Scotland. Learn the traditional reels, jigs and strathspeys of Scotland that are danced socially today in Scotland and throughout the world. Steps, formations and a variety of Dances will be taught-according to experience level of students. Great fun, great exercise. Soft sole shoes required. (12-wks) No
partner necessary. Instructor: Gotfried. *No class 11/28.

50699 • Sa • 11am-1pm • 9/12-12/5*        El Dorado W

 

ROUND DANCE (Adv) 18yrs & up • $5/class

Dance program with instruction at the advanced level. Will review and teach each week. Fee is 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 of 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

 

HULA 18yrs & up • $60

Intro to Hula and the language. Basic steps are essential to dance any Hula. Please dress comfortable. (6wk) Instructor: Kanoe Barker. Classes will be held at the LB Dance Center. 5107 E. Ocean Blvd.

50705 • Tu • 6:30-7:30pm • 9/1-10/6

50704 • Tu • 6:30-7:30pm • 10/13-11/17

 

TAHITIAN VAHINES  16yrs & up • $37

Experience the Aloha spirit through Tahitian Vahines (Young Ladies). This class is fun & exhilarating way to learn both Tahitian & Polynesian dances. Come learn to dance to the Rhythm of the island while incorporating both grace & strength. Instructor: Jasmine *No class 11/25

50706 • W • 6-7pm • 9/2-9/23                           Recreation

50707 • W • 6-7pm • 10/7-10/28                        Recreation
50708 • W • 6-7pm • 11/4-12/2*                        Recreation