| Dance Classes for September to December 2008 > ADULT DANCE 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. Youll 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 Americas 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 thats 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 8s), 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). DONT 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 |