*Once a class has reached full enrollment, there will be no drop-ins
*Choose carefully - class fees are not refundable
Note: Unless otherwise stated, for all classes, Series I and Series II are the same level.
For more information, contact Charlene Gullette Van Ness, Program Director, by phone at 510-848-6370 or email at dancefitness@ywca-berkeley.org.
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Ballet | Ballroom Dance | Bellydance | Bhangra Dance | Bollywood | Brazilian Movement | Chinese Dance | Flamenco Dance | Hip-Hop Dance | Hoop Dance | Improv Acting Class | Irish Dancing | Jazz Dance | Salsa Dance | Fitness Classes | Classes By Weekday
Ballet For Fun and Fitness Sign Up Online | Return to Top
This class focuses on alignment and flexibility,
while building strength. Leave class feeling
revitalized and refreshed.
Instructor: Suzanne Kunstman, ballet and skating instructor formerly with International Holiday on Ice.
Mondays 5:15-6:15 PM
Series I: January 25 - March 8
Series II: March 29 - May 3
Each series 6 weeks: $45 members/$55 nonmembers or $12 drop in.
No class 2/15.
Argentine Tango: Level I Sign Up Online | Return to Top
This class will introduce you to this
beautiful dance from Argentina. Learn
the fundamentals of leading and following
and find out where to practice your
steps. Instructor: Carlos Castano, professional
tango instructor from South America.
Thursdays 7:15-8:15 PM
Series I: January 28 - March 4
Series II: April 1 - May 6
6 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members
or $12 drop in.
Argentine Tango: Level II Sign Up Online | Return to Top
The class will move beyond beginning level
figures of this beautiful dance.i> Instructor:
Carlos Castano.
Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 PM
Series I: January 28 - March 4
Series II: April 1 - May 6
6 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members
or $12 drop in.
Bellydance: Level 1 Sign Up Online | Return to Top
This ancient art builds strength, stamina
and self-esteem. Learn body isolations
and percussive hip movements. Instructor:
Nanna Candelaria, has taught and performed
nationally & internationally.
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Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM
Series I: Jan 27 - March 3
Series II: March 31 - May 5
Each series 6 weeks: $50 members/$60
non-members or $12 drop in.
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Bellydance: Level 2 Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Develop more complex choreography,
combinations and variations beyond level
1. Veil work and finger cymbals will also
be introduced. Pre-requisite: Level 1 or
permission of instructor. Instructor: Nanna Candelaria.
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 PM
Series I: January 27 - March 3
Series II: March 31 - May 5
Each series 6 weeks: $50 members/$60
non-members or $12 drop in.
Bellydance: Multi-Level Sign Up Online | Return to Top
For beginners and those with some experience. Instructor: Nanna Candelaria.
Mondays, 4:15-5:15 PM
Series I: January 25 - March 8
Series II: March 29 - May 3
Each series 6 weeks: $50 members/$60
non-members or $12 drop in.
No class 2/15.
Bhangra Dance Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Have fun and get a workout learning bhangra
dancing, a vivacious dance from Punjab,
India influenced by hip hop, dancehall and
the bollywood Indian film industry. Instructor:
Baindu Coomber, member of Duniya Dance
Company.
Thursdays, 6:10-7:10 PM
Series I: January 21 - February 18
Series II: February 25 - April 1
Series III: April 8 - May 6
Each series 5 weeks: $45 members/$55 nonmembers
or $12 drop in.
No class 3/25.
Bollywood Dance Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Have fun learning dance forms inspired by
the Bollywood Indian film industry. The class
includes traditional Indian folk dance steps
mixed with other dance styles.Instructor: Joti Singh, artistic director, performer and choreographer of Duniya Dance Company.
Tuesdays, 6:10-7:10 PM
Series I: January 19 - February 16
Series II: February 23 - March 30
Series III: April 6 - May 4
Each series 5 weeks: $45 members/$55 nonmembers
or $12 drop in.
No class 3/23.
Afro-Brazilian Dance Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Indulge yourself in the rhythms and spirit
of Brazilian culture. This class combines
the energy and sensuousness of samba,
samba-reggae and other Brazilian dance
forms.Instructor: Maria Souza, former Carnival Queen of SF Carnival parade.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM
Series I: January 27 - March 3
Series II: March 31 - May 5
Each series 6 weeks: $50 members/$60
non-members or $12 drop in.
Chinese Ribbon Dance: An Introduction Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Experience traditional Chinese culture
through movement. The basic choreography
of this beautiful dance form will be
introduced.Instructor: Instructor: Anny Jui-Lin Hsu,
performed with the internationally renowned
Liao Mo His Dance Theater of Taiwan.
Wednesdays, 5:25-6:25PM
Series I: January 27 - February 24
Series II: March 3 - April 7
Each series 5 weeks: $45 members/$55 nonmembers
or $12 drop in. No class 3/24.
Beginning Flamenco Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Learn the basics of this beautiful Spanish
dance. Develop upper body posture while
improving your dance form. Guitar accompaniment. Instructor: Sara Ayala, Co-founder of Flamenco Vivo, studied in Spain with Flamenco masters.
Mondays, 7:45-8:45 PM
Series I: January 25 - March 8
Series II: March 29 - May 3
Each series 6 weeks: $50 members/$60 nonmembers
or $12 drop in.
No class 2/15.
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Intermediate Flamenco Sign Up Online | Return to Top
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Graduate into more sophisticated choreography. Instructor: Sara Ayala.
Mondays, 8:45-9:45 PM
Series I: January 25 ? March 8
Series II: March 29 - May 3
Each series 6 weeks: $50 members/$60 nonmembers
or $12 drop in. No class 2/15.
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Hip Hop Dance Sign Up Online | Return to Top
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 Learn fundamental moves and various
routines while grooving to the latest music,
a fun and challenging workout for beginning
to advanced-beginning levels. Instructor: Katherine Brown, member of Mind Over Matter, a Bay Area performing dance group.
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Thursdays, 5:10-6:10 PM
Series I: January 28 - March 4
Series II: March 11 - April 22
Each series 6 weeks: $45 members/$55 nonmembers or $12 drop in..
No class 3/25.
Hoop Dance Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Learn the basics of this incredibly fun exercise!
Hoops provided, class size limited
to 15.Instructor: Jenny Severo.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 PM
Series I: January 25 - March 8
Series II: March 29 - May 3
Each series 6 weeks: $45 members/$55 nonmembers
or $12 drop in.
No class 2/15.
Improv for Fun Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Play fun theater games that unleash your
imagination. Learn to create characters,
stories and scenes spontaneously. Enhance
confidence and teamwork. No experience necessary!
Laugh-out-loud fun.Instructor: Alex
Lerman, studied at Bay Area Theatresports,
and has performed improv for nine years.
Instructor website: www.berkeleyimprov.com
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15 PM
Series I: January 26 - March 2
Series II: March 9 - April 20
Each series 6 weeks: $40 members/$50 nonmembers
or $12 drop in.
No class 3/23.
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Thursdays, 7:00-8:15 PM
Series I: January 28 - March 4
Series II: March 11 - April 22
Each series 6 weeks: $40 members/$50 nonmembers
or $12 drop in.
No class 3/25.
Improv for Performance Sign Up Online | Return to Top
In addition to playing fun theatre games,
learn improv stagecraft: incorporating audience
participation & suggestions. A show
for friends & family on final day of class.Instructor: Alex
Lerman.
Thursdays, 8:15-9:45 PM
Series I: January 28 - March 4
Series II: March 11 - April 22
Each series 6 weeks: $45 members/$55
non-members.
No class 3/25.
Irish Dancing Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Have fun learning Irish social dance. These
lively traditional dances are learned in small
groups, in lines and as round dances. Beginning
level, no partner required, open
to everyone!Instructor: John Slaymaker, instructor at Starry Plough since 1993;
Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 PM
Series I: January 27 - March 3
Series II: March 31 - May 5
Each series 6 weeks: $40 members/$50
non-members or $12 drop in.
Jazz Funk Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Get a workout, acquire jazz dance technique
and flexibility. Learn routines that incorporate
hip hop and jazz. For all levels! Instructor: Jenny
DeRuntz, former instructor and coach for United
Spirit Association & Columbia University
Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 PM
Series I: January 26 - February 23
Series II: March 9 - April 13
Each series 5 weeks: $40 members/$50 nonmembers
or $12 drop in.
No class 3/23.
Beginning Salsa Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Learn the coolest steps to the hottest dance!
Let Ava show you patterns and techniques
to get ready for the dance floor. Information
on music, dance shoes and where to go
dancing. Partner not required. Instructors:
Ava Apple & Rodolfo Guzman, Co-Directors
of The Latin Symbolics & Symbolic Mambo
dance companies.
Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15 PM
Series I: January 19 - March 16
9 weeks: $65 members/$75 non-members
Series II: March 30 - May 11
7 weeks: $55 members/$65 non-members
or $12 drop in.
Intermediate Salsa Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Double turns, complex patterns, and
advanced techniques along with how to
put some style and flair into your salsa.
Prerequisite: the beginning salsa series or
equivalent. Instructors: Ava Apple & Rodolfo
Guzman.
Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 PM
Series I: January 19 - March 16
9 weeks: $65 members/$75 non-members
Series II: March 30 - May 11
7 weeks: $55 members/$65 non-members
or $12 drop in.
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