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Dance Classes for May to August 2008

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) Multi-Award

Winning Master Instructor: Fahtiem. *No class 5/26.

Beginner

45339 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 5/5-6/9* Wardlow

45340 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 6/23-7/21 Wardlow

45341 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 7/28-8/25 Wardlow

Beginner/Intermediate

45342 • M • 7:20-8:20pm • 5/5-6/9* Wardlow

45343 • M • 7:20-8:20pm • 6/23-7/21 Wardlow

45344 • M • 7:20-8:20pm • 7/28-8/25 Wardlow

Advanced

45345 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 5/5-6/9* Wardlow

45346 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 6/23-7/21 Wardlow

45347 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 7/28-8/25 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 fit in a.

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.

45348 • Tu • 7-8pm • 5/13-6/10

45349 • Tu • 7-8pm • 6/24-7/22

45350 • Tu • 7-8pm • 8/5-9/2


BELLY DANCING (Int/Adv) 16yrs & up • $35

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 is

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.

45351 • Tu • 8-9pm • 5/13-6/10

45352 • Tu • 8-9pm • 6/24-7/22

45353 • Tu • 8-9pm • 8/5-9/2


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

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

45354 • Tu • 6:50-7:35pm • 5/6-6/10 Wardlow

45355 • Tu • 6:50-7:35pm • 6/17-7/22 Wardlow

45356 • Tu • 6:50-7:35pm • 7/29-8/26 Wardlow

45357 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 5/8-6/12 Recreation

45358 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 6/19-7/24 Recreation

45359 • Th • 6:30-7:15pm • 7/31-8/28 Recreation


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

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.

(6/5-wks) Instructor: Dolezal.

45362 • Tu • 8:20-9:05pm • 5/6-6/10 Wardlow

45363 • Tu • 8:20-9:05pm • 6/17-7/22 Wardlow

45364 • Tu • 8:20-9:05pm • 7/29-8/26 Wardlow

45365 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 5/8-6/12 Recreation

45561 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 6/19-7/24 Recreation

45562 • Th • 7:15-8pm • 7/31-8/28 Recreation


LYRICAL JAZZ 16yrs & up • $36/30

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.

(6/5-wks) Instructor: Dolezal.

45563 • Tu • 7:35-8:15pm • 5/6-6/10 Wardlow

45564 • Tu • 7:35-8:15pm • 6/17-7/22 Wardlow

45565 • Tu • 7:35-8:15pm • 7/29-8/26 Wardlow


LINE DANCING WITH DJ ROSA 13yrs & up • $45/50

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.

(5/6-wks) *No class 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/23 & 7/28. $10 walk in fee for

one time. Instructor: DJ Rosa.

Beginner

45566 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 5/5-6/30 (5-wk)* Whaley

45567 • M • 6:15-7:15pm • 7/7-8/18 (6-wk)* Whaley

Intermediate

45568 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 5/5-6/30 (5-wk)* Whaley

45569 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 7/7-8/18 (6-wk)* Whaley

Advanced/Cardio

45570 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 5/5-6/30 (5-wk)* Whaley

45571 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 7/7-8/18 (6-wk)* Whaley


SALSA (Level 1) 14yrs & up • $35

Level I: Come see how 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.

45580 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 4/30-5/28 Whaley

45581 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 6/9-7/7 Recreation

45651 • M • 8:30-9:30pm • 7/21-8/18 Recreation


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.

45652 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 4/30-5/28 Whaley

45584 • W • 8:30-9:45pm • 6/18-7/9 Whaley

45653 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 7/23-8/20 Whaley


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

Smooth and sensuous or sassy, energetic and playful this exciting

dance is like no other. Its versatility lends itself to many tempos and

styles of music. 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.

45586 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 6/9-7/7 Recreation

45587 • M • 7:30-8:30pm • 7/21-8/18 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.. Bonus – join the group

for “Dance Night Out”. See some of the top swing dancers in the

country. No Partner? No Problem. We rotate. Instructor: Sarah.

45591 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 4/30-5/28 Whaley

45592 • W • 7:15-8:30pm • 6/18-7/9 Whaley

45593 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 7/23-8/20 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! Bring a couple of music

selections. Instructor: Sarah.

45594 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 6/9-6/30 Recreation

45595 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 7/21-8/11 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.

45597 • W • 6:30-7:30pm • 6/9-6/30 Recreation

45598 • M • 6:30-7:30pm • 7/21-8/11 Recreation


LATIN DANCE MIX 18yrs & up • $60

This course focuses on the colorful array of Latin dances – Rumba, Cha

Cha, and Samba- which lie outside the realm of basic Salsa dancing

and can round out your Latin dance experience. Each session

concentrates on a new dance. Learn basic elements, technique and

styling while dancing to a variety of Latin music. Beginners and

experienced Latin dancers alike will benefit. Taught by a seasoned

professional dance couple. Instructors: Baron/Miller.

45612 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 5/7-6/11 (Session 1) Recreation

45613 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 6/18-7/23 (Session 2) Recreation

45614 • W • 7:30-8:30pm • 7/30-8/27 (Session 3) Recreation


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 7/4.

45641 • F • 8:45-9:30pm • 5/16-7/25* Wardlow


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

Salsa! ChaCha! Merengue! Mambo! Learn all for the price of ONE! Our

inter-related system of teaching makes it Fun & Easy. Meet new

people. We rotate partners so you get to know everyone. Learn 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 BOTH 6 WEEK

SERIES! No partner required. (6-wks) Instructor: 30:11 staff.

45642 • Sa • 11am-noon • 5/3-6/7 (Beg Salsa I)

45643 • Sa • 11am-noon • 7/12-8/16 (Beg-Int Combo II)


NEW 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. Become a better dancer. 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.

45644 • Sa • noon-1pm • 5/3-6/7 (Int Salsa combo 2)

45645 • Sa • noon-1pm • 7/12-8/16 (Int-Adv Salsa combo 2 & 3)


BIG BAND SWING 14yrs & up • $42

Swing, Jitterbug, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop. Be part of the craze.

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

beautiful dance floor and ample parking. DON’T MISS BOTH 6 WEEK

SERIES! No partner required. (6-wks) Instructor: 30:11 staff.

45646 • Su • 5-6pm • 5/4-6/8 (Swing 1 & 2)

45647 • Su • 5-6pm • 7/13-8/17 (Swing 3 & 4)


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 5/24 & 6/7.

45648 • Sa • noon-2pm • 5/1-8/2 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 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

payable at class. Instructor: Fagan.

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


WEST COAST SWING (BARON) 18yrs & up • $60

WC Swing is a stylish, sophisticated form of Swing which involves many

intricate variations, syncopations and jazzymovements. Unlike other Swing

forms which are basically danced in a circle,WCS is danced in a slot. Each

partner dances specific footwork, allowing a lot of room for styling &

individual expression. We recommend this series of courses for dancers

with some previous partner dance experience. Instructors: Baron/Miller.

45615 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 5/7-6/11 (Level 1, Beg) Recreation

45616 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 6/18-7/23 (Level 2, Int) Recreation

45617 • W • 8:30-9:30pm • 7/30-8/27 (Level 3, Adv) Recreation


BALLROOM DANCE 18yrs & up • $40

Learn the 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.

45600 • M • 7-8pm (Beg) • 5/12-6/16

45601 • M • 7-8pm (Beg) • 6/23-7/28

45602 • M • 7-8pm (Beg) • 8/4-9/8


EAST COAST SWING 18yrs & 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.

East Coast

45618 • W • 7-8pm • 5/14-6/18

45619 • W • 7-8pm • 6/25-7/30

45622 • W • 7-8pm • 8/6-9/10

West Coast

45620 • F • 7-8pm • 5/16-6/20

45621 • F • 7-8pm • 6/27-8/1

45623 • F • 7-8pm • 8/8-9/12

45624 • F • 8-9pm • 5/16-6/20

45625 • F • 8-9pm • 6/27-8/1

45626 • F • 8-9pm • 8/8-9/12


SALSA DANCING 18yrs & up • $40

Learn the dance that everyone is doing. 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

45627 • Tu • 7-8pm • 5/13-6/17

45628 • Tu • 7-8pm • 6/24-7/29

45635 • Tu • 7-8pm • 8/5-9/9

45629 • Th • 7-8pm • 5/15-6/19

45630 • Th • 7-8pm • 6/26-7/31

45636 • Th • 7-8pm • 8/7-9/11

45631 • Tu • 8-9pm • 5/13-6/17

45632 • Tu • 8-9pm • 6/24-7/29

45637 • Tu • 8-9pm • 8/5-9/9


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. (10-wks) Instructor: Geweke. *No class 7/4.

45638 • F • 6:30-7:15pm • 5/16-7/25* Wardlow


ARGENTINE TANGO 18yrs & up • $40

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.

*No class 7/4.

45639 • F • 7:15-8pm • 5/16-7/25* 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) which will take just 10 weeks! Class covers fun

patterns, lead/follow techniques, plus body movement and styling.

(10-wks) Instructor: Gewecke. *No class 7/4.

45640 • F • 8-8:45pm • 5/16-7/25* Wardlow



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