Dance Classes for December to February 2012
Adult Dance

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WINTER Classes for December to February 2012 below:

 
BELLY DANCING 16YRS & UP • $39

A fun fitness and 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) Instructor: Fahtiem. *No class 1/30

Beginner

60827 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 1/9-2/13* Wardlow

Beginner/Intermediate

60829 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 1/9-2/13* Wardlow

Advanced

60831 • M • 8:45-9:45pm • 1/9-2/13* Wardlow

 

BEGINNING BELLY DANCING 16YRS & UP • $39

'I never knew my body could move that way!' With just a little practice,

you also can do Shakira-like Bellydance movements. Come to class

and learn step combinations, muscle isolations, strengthening

exercises and working with a veil. Wear workout clothes or dancewear

 with soft shoes or socks. (5-wks) Classes held at Fairfield YMCA, 4949

Atlantic Ave. Instructor: Taji.

60180 • Tu • 7-8pm • 1/3-1/31

60181 • Tu • 7-8pm • 2/14-3/13

 

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

If you need MORE BELLYDANCE, come to the advanced class!! More

complex moves, rhythms and finger cymbals. Choreography and

improvisation will be used. Emphasis is on stage presence and performance.

Wear workout clothes or dancewear with soft shoes or

socks (5wks) Classes held at Fairfield YMCA, 4949 Atlantic Ave.

Instructor: Taji.

60182 • Tu • 8-9pm • 1/3-1/31

60183• Tu • 8-9pm • 2/14-3/13

 

BEGINNING TAPWITH PAT 16YRS & UP • $42/$35

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. Instructor: Dolezal. *No Class 12/27, 12/29,1/3

60184 • Tu • 6:30-7:15pm • 12/6-1/24* ($42) Wardlow

60185 • Tu • 6:30-7:15pm • 1/31-2/28($35) Wardlow

60186 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 12/8-1/19*($42) Recreation

60187 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 1/26-2/23($42) Recreation

 

CONTINUING TAPWITH PAT 16YRS & UP • $42/$35

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

experience with tap.You will learn challenging new steps and combinations.

Tap shoes required. Instructor: Dolezal. * No class 12/27,

12/29,1/3

60188 • Tu • 8-8:45pm • 12/6-1/24*($42) Wardlow

60189 • Tu • 8-8:45pm • 1/31-2/28($35) Wardlow

60190 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 12/8-1/19*($42) Recreation

60191 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 1/26-2/23($42) Recreation

 

BEGINNING LYRICAL JAZZ 16YRS & UP • $42

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. Instructor: Dolezal.

*No Class 12/27,1/3

60192 • Tu • 7:15-8pm • 12/6-1/24*($42) Wardlow

60193 • Tu • 7:15-8pm • 1/31-2/28($35) Wardlow

 

LINE DANCINGWITH DJ ROSA 13YRS & UP • $40

Learn favorite classics and new age line dances incorporating modern/

hip-hop styles to dance hits! Learn line dances done at local nightclubs.

$10 walk-in fee. *No class 1/23,1/30,2/6. Instructor: DJ Rosa.

Beginner

60194 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 1/2-2/20* Whaley

Cardio Line Dance – 1 hour of non stop line dancing.

60833 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 1/2-2/20* Whaley

 
SALSA FOR BEGINNERS 14YRS & UP • $35

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

and yourself with the basics and have fun in the process. No partner?

No problem! We rotate. Instructor: Sarah.

60202 • Sa/Su • 3-4:30 • 1/21-1/22 El Dorado West

 

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 rhythm and blues music;

which make it appealing to all age groups. Have fun learning basic footwork,

lead and follow technique and a variety of basic patterns. No partner?

No problem! We rotate. Instructor: Sarah.

60203 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 1/4-2/1 Whaley

60204 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 2/8-3/7 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, rhythm and style variations on our passes, turns,

catches, and whips. 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.

60205 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 1/4-2/1 Whaley

60206 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 2/8-3/7 Whaley

 

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

It’s your first dance. Make it special!! Learn 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 plan a routine

or be spontaneous! Couples only. Instructor: Sarah.

60208 • Sa/Su • 1:30-3pm • 1/21&1/22 El Dorado West

 

BRIDE & GROOM FIRST DANCE INCLUDING 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.

60209 • Sa/Su • 1:30-3pm • 1/21 &1/22 El Dorado West

Classes meet at Long Beach Dance Center, 5107 E. Ocean Parking

across the street in Beach parking lot.

 

BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE 14YRS & UP • $40

Come and learn what they are doing on television.Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot,

Cha-cha, Rumba. Singles and couples welcome. We rotate partners.

Parking available at the beach parking lot.

60210 • M • 7-8pm (Beg) • 1/9-2/13

 

INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM 14YRS & UP • $40

Come learn what they are doing on Television. Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot,

Cha-cha, Rumba. Singles and couples welcome. We rotate partners.

Parking available at the beach parking lot.

60212 • M • 8-9pm • 1/9-2/13

 

BEG EAST COAST 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.

Parking available at the beach parking lot.

60214 • W • 7-8pm • 1/11-2/15

 

BEGWEST COAST 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.

Parking available at the beach parking lot.

60216 • W • 8-9pm • 1/11-2/15

BEGINNING SALSA 14YRS. & UP • $40

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

and couples welcome – we rotate partners. Parking available at the

beach parking lot.

60218 • Tu • 7-8pm • 1/10-2/14

 

INTERMEDIATE SALSA 14YRS. & UP • $40

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

and couples welcome – we rotate partners. Parking available at the

beach parking lot.

60220 • Tu • 8-9pm • 1/10-2/14

 

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. Parking available at the beach parking lot.

60222 • Th • 7-8pm • 1/12-2/16

  

ARGENTINE TANGO 18YRS & UP • $36

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

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

of style, lead, follow and many exciting moves. Instructor: Gewecke.

60226 • F • 8-8:45pm • 1/6-2/24 Wardlow

 

EAST COAST/JITTERBUG SWING 18YRS & UP • $36

Dance to just about any music that’s “swingable.” Class covers beginning

fundamentals plus a variety of easy and fun moves. Instructor:

Gewecke.

60227 • F • 6:30-7:15pm • 1/6-2/24 Wardlow

 

EAST COAST SWING- INT 18YRS & UP • $36

If you know the jitterbug/east coast swing basics, try this level 2 class,

which will cover kicks, turns, tucks, and moves that look great but aren’t

all that difficult. Instructor: Gewecke.

60228 • F • 7:15-8pm • 1/6-2/24 Wardlow

 

SALSA CONNECTION (BASIC) 18YRS & UP • $36

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.

60229 • F • 8:45-9:30pm • 1/6-2/24 Wardlow

Psalm 30:11 School of Dance, 530 E. 4th St. (4th & Atlantic), has a

beautiful dance floor and ample parking.

 

SALSA COMBO 1&2: SALSA! CHA-CHA! MERENGUE! (BEG & INT) 14YRS & UP • $42

Learn ALL for the price of ONE! 3 for price of 1! Salsa is hot! Our Inter-

Related System of teaching makes it fun & easy! We rotate partners.

Learn these hot Latin dances, along with exciting hip motion and body

language! Wow! You’ll LOVE this! No partner required. (6 wks).

Instructor: Gatyas.

60834 • Sat • 11am-12:30pm • 1/7-2/11

 

TEXAS 2-STEP, TEXASWALTZ

& BEST OF COUNTRY LINEDANCE! 14YRS&UP • $42

Electric Slide, Elvira & more! Country western is fun! Perfect your basic

skills, technique & style, leading & following For a Thrilling Series. We

rotate partners so you get to know everyone! No partner required. (6

wks). Instructor: Jon Gatyas.

60835 • Su • 6-7pm • 1/8-2/12

 

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 14YRS & UP • $35

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.

No partner needed. Instructor: Gotfried. *No Class 2/18

60230 • Sa • 11:15am-1:15pm • 1/7-2/25 El Dorado West

 

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

Choreographed ballroom dancing, beautiful music with routines cued for

the dances.Workshop includes clinic on figures, teaching of new routines

and party dance. Fee per person payable at class. Instructor:

Finch.

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

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

 

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