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BEGINNING WALTZ & TANGO Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Have fun learning these two beautiful dances. This class introduces the basic steps and several variations. Learn about leading, following and style. Instructor: Charlene Gullette Van Ness, YWCA Dance and Fitness Director.
Thursdays, 7:15-8:15 PM
January 31 - February 28
5 week series: $40 members/$48 non-members.
INTERMEDIATE WALTZ & TANGO Sign Up Online | Return to Top
This class picks up where the beginning class leaves off with more complex patterns. Instructor: Charlene Gullette Van Ness.
Thursdays, 7:15-8:15 PM
March 6 - March 20
3 week series: $30 members/$38 non-members.
BEGINNING SWING & FOXTROT Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Enjoy learning two popular ballroom dances, the elegant Foxtrot and the east coast Swing, also known as Jitterbug or Lindy. Find out where to go dancing. Instructor: Charlene Gullette Van Ness.
Thursdays, 7:15-8:15 PM
April 3 - May 1
5 week series: $40 members/$48 non-members.
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BELLYDANCE: LEVEL 1 Sign Up Online | Return to Top
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This ancient art builds strength, stamina and self-esteem. Learn body isolations and percussive
hip movements. Instructor: Nanna Candelaria, frequent performer in highly selective
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Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM
Series I: January 30 - March 5
Series II: April 2 - May 7
Each series, 6 weeks: $50 members/$58 non-members or $10 drop in first week only.
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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 30 - March 5
Series II: April 2 - May 7
Each series, 6 weeks: $50 members/$58 non-members or $10 drop in first week only.
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 28 - March 10
Series II: March 31 - May 5
Each series, 6 weeks: $50 members/$58 non-members or $10 drop in.
No class 2/18.
BHANGRA DANCE Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Have fun and get a workout learning bhangra dancing! This vivacious dance from Punjab, India influences and is influenced by hip hop, dancehall and the bollywood Indian film industry. The class incorporates traditional and modern bhangra movements. Instructor: Joti Singh, teacher, performer and choreographer of bhangra dance.
Tuesdays, 6:10-7:10 PM
Series I: January 29 - March 4
Series II: March 11 - April 15
Series III: April 22 - May 27
Each series, 6 weeks: $45 members/$53 non-members or $10 drop in.
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, teacher, performer and choreographer.
Thursdays, 5:10-6:10 PM
Series I: January 31 - March 6
Wednesdays, 5:10-6:10 PM
Series II: April 2 - May 7
Each series, 6 weeks: $45 members/$53 non-members or $10 drop in.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM
Series I: September 5 - October 17
Series II: October 24 - December 5
Each series, 7 weeks: $49 members/$57 non-members or $10 drop in.
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 and Iya Silva, both former Carnival
Queens of SF Carnival parade.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM
Series I: January 23 - March 5
Series II: March 12 - April 30
Each series, 7 weeks: $49 members/$57 non-members or $10 drop in.
No class 3/26.
CAPOEIRA: AN INTRODUCTION Sign Up Online | Return to Top
This unique Brazilian art form combines elements of dance, martial arts and gymnastics.
Set to the powerful percussive rhythms of Brazil, students build strength, agility and rhythm. Instructor: Victoria Bryant, Instructor/Choreographer with the Brazil Culture & Arts Organization.
Wednesdays, 5:10-6:30 PM
January 30 - March 5
6 weeks: $50 members/$58 non-members or $10 drop in.
CHINESE CLASSICAL DANCE Sign Up Online | Return to Top
This class will cover beginning level techniques
of this beautiful dance form. The basic choreography of traditional ribbon dance and fan dance will be introduced. Experience traditional Chinese culture through movement. Instructor: Anny Jui-Lin Hsu, performed with the internationally renowned Liao Mo His Dance Theater of Taiwan.
Thursdays, 8:15-9:15 PM
January 31 - March 6
6 week series: $40 members/$48 non-members or $10 drop in first week only.
BEGINNING FLAMENCO Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Learn the basics of this beautiful Spanish dance, including footwork, turns and arm
and hand movements. 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 28 - March 10
Series II: March 31 - May 5
Each series, 6 weeks: $50 members/$58 non-members or $10 drop in first week only.
No class 2/18.
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INTERMEDIATE FLAMENCO Sign Up Online | Return to Top
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Graduate into more sophisticated choreography. Guitar accompaniment. Instructor: Sara Ayala.
Mondays, 8:45-9:45 PM
Series I: January 28 - March 10
Series II: March 31 - May 5
Each series, 6 weeks: $50 members/$58 non-members or $10 drop in.
No class 2/18.
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HIP HOP DANCE: LEVEL 1 Sign Up Online | Return to Top
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Learn fundamental moves and various routines while grooving to the latest music and beats, 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, 6:10-7:10 PM
Series I: January 31 - March 6
Series II: April 3 - May 8
Each series, 6 week series: $40 members/$48 non-members or $10 drop in.
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HIP HOP DANCE: LEVEL 2 Sign Up Online | Return to Top
In this intermediate level class, enjoy learning
more complex moves and challenging routines. Instructor: Katherine Brown.
Thursdays, 5:10-6:10 PM
April 3 - May 8
6 week series: $40 members/$48 non-members or $10 drop in.
IMPROV! ACTING Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Unleash your imagination, build confidence, learn to think on your feet, make up characters
and stories using improv theater. Explore spontaneity, storytelling and more! No experience required - shy people welcome!
Instructor: Alex Lerman, studied at Bay Area Theatersports, and has performed improv for nine years.
Thursdays, 7:15-8:45 PM
Series I: January 31 - March 6
Series II: March 13 - April 24
Each Series, 6 weeks: $40 members/$48 non-members or $10 drop in.
No class 3/27.
INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE: INTRODUCTION TO BHARATNATYAM Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Learn the basics of this sophisticated dance from India. In this class you will learn footwork,
arms, eyes and neck movements, and some hand gestures (mudras). Instructor: Shraddha Ravani, grew up in India, studied & performed Indian dance for many years.
Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15 PM
January 30 - March 5
6 week series: $45 members/$53 non-members or $10 drop in.
IRISH DANCING Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Have fun learning Irish Ceili (kay-lee), an energetic form of Irish social dance. These lively traditional dances are learned in various configurations - in small groups, in lines and as round dances. Beginning level, no partner required, open to everyone! Instructors: John Slaymaker, instructor at Starry Plough since 1993; Gretchen Holm, schooled in both Irish and Scottish country dancing.
Wednesdays, 6-7 PM
Series I: January 30 - March 5
Series II: April 2 - May 7
Each series, 6 weeks: $40 members/$48 non-members or $10 drop in.
JAZZ FUNK Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Acquire jazz technique and flexibility, learn a variety of pre-choreographed routines and get a workout. This class combines jazz dance, hip hop and funk. Basic jazz dance experience or knowledge desired. All levels welcome. Instructor: Jenny DeRuntz, former instructor and coach for United Spirit Association & Columbia University.
Tuesdays, 5-6 PM
Series I: Frebruary 5 - March 4
Series II: April 1 - April 29
Each series, 5 weeks: $40 members/$48 non-members or $10 drop in.
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. Instructor: Ava Apple, Director/Choreographer of Ava Apple & The Latin Symbolics.
Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15 PM
Series I: January 22 - March 18, 9 weeks
$60members/$68 non-members or $10 drop in.
Series II: April 1 - May 13, 7 weeks
$50 members/$58 non-members; $10 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. Instructor: Ava Apple.
Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 PM
Series I: January 22 - March 18, 9 weeks
$60members/$68 non-members; $10 drop in.
Series II: April 1 - May 13, 7 weeks
$50 members/$58 non-members or $10 drop in.
WORLD BEAT WORKOUT Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Experience a great aerobic workout dancing
to rhythms from Brazil and Africa. Have fun learning brazilian and african movement while getting in shape. Instructor:
Iya Silva, 2003 SF Carnival Queen.
Fridays, 12-12:50 PM
Series I: February 1 - March 7
Series II: April 4 - May 9
Each series, 6 weeks: $40 members/$48 non-members or $10 drop in.
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