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Dance Classes for September to December 2008

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BELLY DANCING 16yrs & up • $35

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)
Instructor: Fahtiem.

Beginner

46651 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 9/8-10/6                 Wardlow

46652 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 10/27-11/24           Wardlow

46653 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 12/1-12/29             Wardlow

Beginner/Intermediate

46654 • M • 7:20-8:20pm • 9/8-10/6                 Wardlow

46655 • M • 7:20-8:20pm • 10/27-11/24           Wardlow

46656 • M • 7:20-8:20pm • 12/1-12/29             Wardlow

Advanced

46657 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 9/8-10/6                 Wardlow

46658 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 10/27-11/24           Wardlow

46659• M • 8:30-9:30pm • 12/1-12/29              Wardlow

 

BEGINNING BELLY DANCING 16yrs & up • $35

Learn basic hip techniques, shimmies & muscle control of this fascinating dance
form. A fun and exciting exercise and great way to stay. 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.

46660 • Tu • 7-8pm • 9/16-10/14

46661 • Tu • 7-8pm • 10/28-11/25

 

(INT/ADV) BELLY DANCING 16yrs & up • $35

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 is on stage presence and performance. Wear workout clothes or
dancewear with soft shoes or socks. (5-wks) Classes held at
Fairfield YMCA
, 4949 Atlantic Ave.
Instructor: Taji.

46663 • Tu • 8-9pm • 9/16-10/14

46664 • Tu • 8-9pm • 10/28-11/25

 

NEW! GOT TWO LEFT FEET? 16yrs & up • $35

This class equips you with a solid understanding of basic rhythm, timing, & motor skills – giving
you the confidence needed to let go of your inhibitions and have a great time on any dance floor
to any song. (5-wks) Instructor: Williams

46976 • Tu • 5:45-6:45pm • 9/9-10/7              Recreation

46977 • Tu • 5:45-6:45pm • 10/21-11/18        Recreation

 

TAP WITH PAT (Beg) 16yrs & up • $30/36

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

46666 • Tu • 6:50-7:35pm • 9/2-9/30                        Wardlow

46667 • Tu • 6:50-7:35pm • 10/7-11/4                      Wardlow

46668 • Tu • 6:50-7:35pm • 11/11-12/16(6wk)        Wardlow

46669 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 9/4-10/2                        Recreation

46670 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 10/9-11/6                      Recreation

46671 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 11/13-12/18(6wk)        Recreation

 

TAP WITH PAT (Int)  16yrs & up • $30/36

This class goes beyond the basics and is for those who have some experience with tap. Learn
challenging new steps and combinations. A short routine will be taught. Tap shoes required.
(5/6-wks) Instructor: Dolezal.

46672 • Tu • 8:20-9:05pm • 9/2-9/30                          Wardlow

46673 • Tu • 8:20-9:05pm • 10/7-11/4                        Wardlow

46674 • Tu • 8:20-9:05pm • 11/11-12/16(6wk)          Wardlow

46675 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 9/4-10/2                              Recreation

46676 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 10/9-11/6                            Recreation

46677 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 11/13-12/18(6wk)              Recreation

 

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.

46678 • Tu • 7:35-8:15pm • 9/2-9/30                             Wardlow

46679 • Tu • 7:35-8:15pm • 10/7-11/4                           Wardlow

46680 • Tu • 7:35-8:15pm • 11/11-12/16(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. Learn line dances done at local nightclubs.
(5-wks) *No class 9/22 &11/24. $10 walk in fee for one time. Instructor: DJ Rosa.

Beginner

46689 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 9/8-10/13*                    Whaley

46690 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 11/3-12/8*                    Whaley

Intermediate

46691 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 9/8-10/13*                    Whaley

46692 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 11/3-12/8*                    Whaley

Advanced

46693 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 9/8-10/13*                    Whaley

46694 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 11/3-12/8*                    Whaley

 

SALSA (Level 1) 14yrs & up • $35

Level I: 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.*11/24 @ Recreation

47003 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 9/10-10/8                   Whaley

47004 • M • 7:45-9pm • 10/13-11/3                       Recreation

47005 • W • 6:30-7:45pm • 11/19-12/10*              Whaley

 

WEST COAST SWING-Basics 14yrs & up • $35

As beginners you will learn basic footwork and lead and follow
technique for the first 6 patterns in a step by step, easy to understand method.
No partner? No problem. We rotate. Instructor: Sarah.

46698 • M • 7:30-8:45pm • 9/15-10/6              Recreation

46699 • M • 6:30-7:45pm • 10/13-11/3            Recreation

 

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

Prerequisite – Basics. Have fun while you learn how to improve your connection,
centering, anchors & footwork. Will work on passes, underarm turns, and a
variety of 8 beat whips. Syncopations and rhythm variations will be added after
foundation patterns are covered. Bonus – join the group for “Dance Night Out”.
No Partner? No Problem, we rotate. Instructor: Sarah. *11/24 @ Recreation.

46701 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 9/10-10/8              Whaley

46702 • W • 7:30-8:45pm • 10/15-11/5            Whaley

46703 • W • 7:45-9pm • 11/19-12/10*              Whaley

 

BRIDE & GROOMS FIRST DANCE   18yrs & up • $75/couple

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! Bring a couple of music selections.
Instructor: Sarah.

46704 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 9/15-10/6              Recreation

46705 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 10/15-11/5             Whaley

 

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.

46706 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 9/15-10/6              Recreation

46707 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 10/15-11/5           Whaley

 

INTRO TO BALLROOM DANCING 18yrs & up • $60

Learn the art of Ballroom Dancing from a seasoned professional dance couple. Start off
with Fox Trot and Waltz, progressing to include Tango in session 2. Recommended for beginners
or advanced beginners. Partners are rotated. Instructors: Baron & Miller.

46709 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 9/10-10/15 (Session 1)              Recreation

46710 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 10/22-11/26 (Session 2)            Recreation

 

SWING DANCING 18yrs & up • $60

Learn America’s most popular social dance which can be done to rock, jazz, blues, big band,
top 40 or even country. Learn underarm turns, behind-the-back hand changes, tucks, spins,
wraps and other fun patterns. All Welcome, partners are rotated. Instructors: Baron & Miller.

46711 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 9/10-10/15(Level 1, Beg)              Recreation

46712 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 10/22-11/26  (Level 2, Int)             Recreation

 

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.
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.

46714 • M • 7-8pm (Beg) • 9/15-10/20

46715 • M • 7-8pm (Beg) • 10/27-12/1

46718 • F • 7-8pm (Latin) • 9/19-10/24

46719 • F• 7-8pm (Latin) • 10/31-12/5

 

SWING    14yrs & up • $40

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.

46720 • W • 7-8pm • 9/17-10/8

46721 • W • 7-8pm • 10/29-12/3

 

SALSA DANCING 14yrs & up • $40

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

46724 • Tu • 7-8pm • 9/16-10/21(Beg)

46725 • Tu • 7-8pm • 10/28-12/2(Beg)

46726 • Th • 7-8pm • 9/18-10/23(Int)

46727 • Th • 7-8pm • 10/30-12/4(Int)


BIG BAND/NITECLUB SWING    18yrs & up • $40

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.
*No class 10/31

46733 • F • 6:30-7:15pm • 9/12-11/21*       Wardlow

 

ARGENTINE TANGO    18yrs & up • $40

Experience the romance, beauty, and elegance of the Argentine Tango. 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. *No class 10/31

46734 • F • 7:15-8pm • 9/12-11/21*            Wardlow

 

TANGO A to Z 18yrs & up • $40

Learn the joy of dancing to the structured American (Ballroom) Tango from A to Z (beg to int)!
Class covers fun patterns, lead/follow techniques, plus body movement and styling. 
(10-wks) Instructor: Gewecke. *No class 10/31

46735 • F • 8-8:45pm • 9/12-11/21*            Wardlow

 

SALSA CONNECTION (Basic)    18yrs & up • $40

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. *No class 10/31

46736 • F • 8:45-9:30pm • 9/12-11/21*       Wardlow

 

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

Salsa! ChaCha! Merengue! Mambo! Learn all for the price of ONE! We rotate partners.
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). DON’T MISS BOTH 6 WEEK SERIES! No partner
required. (6-wks) Instructor: 30:11 staff.

46737 • Sa • 11am-noon • 9/6-10/11        (Beg Salsa I)

46738 • Sa • 11am-noon • 10/18-11/22    (Beg-Int Combo II)

 

SALSA COMBO 2 & 3 (Int-Adv) 14yrs & up • $42

Add intermediate and advanced skills to your salsa dance. Improve your salsa with advanced
motion techniques, flashy movements and body language. Learn hot Latin dances.
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.

46739 • Sa • noon-1pm • 9/6-10/11      (Int Salsa combo 2)

46740 • Sa • noon-1pm• 10/18-11/22   (Int-adv Salsa combo 2 & 3)

 

NEW! BALLROOM LATIN COMBO 14yrs & up • $42

Fox Trot-Waltz-Rumba-Nightclub 2 Step. Learn how to dance same steps in all! Perfect your basic
skills, technique and style, leading & following. Learn advanced twinkes! Streamlines! Shadow
Hovers!
Psalm 30:11 School of Dance
, 530 E. 4th St. (4th & Atlantic). No partner required.
(6-wks) Instructor: 30:11 staff.

46741 • Su • 5-6pm • 9/7-10/12       (Beg-Int)

46742 • Su • 5-6pm • 10/19-11/23   (Int-Adv)

 

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 14yrs & up • $60

Dance to the lively fiddle and pipe music of Scotland. 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 10/11, 11/1, 11/29.

46743 • Sa • noon-2pm • 9/6-12/13*  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

 

 
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