.:. ODC .:. Classes

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Rhythm and Motion Dance Workout Classes
Rhythm and Motion Dance Workout- Fusion Rhythms

Dance, work out and have fun with a wide range of dance and creative physical expression taught by well-known Bay Area dancers, choreographers and performers. Our classic Rhythm & Motion workout fuses dance styles and eclectic music to create an invigorating, physically challenging and fun experience. Every Fusion Rhythms class follows the same structure. Class begins with choreography to wake up the body, focusing on specific muscle groups. This thorough warm-up is followed by high energy dancing designed to improve stamina and strength. Class continues on the floor with abdominal strengthening as well as leg work to increase flexibility and muscular development. Each class ends with stretching and relaxation.
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Rhythm and Motion Dance Workout- Extended Fusion Rhythms

Enjoy a fusion of dance styles in an invigorating, challenging and fun 75 minute workout. Develop fitness through a wide range of dance and creative physical expression taught by well-known Bay Area dancers, choreographers and performers. Our classic Rhythm & Motion workout fuses dance styles and eclectic music to create an invigorating, physically challenging and fun experience. Every Fusion Rhythms class follows the same structure. Class begins with choreography to wake up the body, focusing on specific muscle groups. This thorough warm-up is followed by high energy dancing designed to improve stamina and strength. Class continues on the floor with abdominal strengthening as well as leg work to increase flexibility and muscular development. Each class ends with stretching and relaxation.
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Rhythm and Motion Dance Workout- Modern Rhythms

Modern Rhythms offers our students a more lyrical approach to dance workout. Drawing on contemporary dance and set to music that crosses borders, Modern Rhythms is a fun, creative and accessible workout. Each class begins with a standing warm-up which moves to the floor for strengthening abdominals and legs. Returning to standing, the tempo increases and class culminates with high energy choreography and arm work. Modern Rhythms is a workout that makes you feel like you’re flying.
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Rhythm and Motion Dance Workout- Essential Modern Rhythms

Essential Modern Rhythms focuses on learning R&M choreography and understanding the fundamentals of dance technique. It serves as an introductory class for new students and offers another way for ongoing students to deepen their R&M workout experience.Drawing on contemporary dance and set to music that crosses borders, Essential Modern Rhythms is a fun, creative and accessible workout. Each class begins with a standing warm-up which moves to the floor for strengthening abdominals and legs. Returning to standing, the tempo increases and class culminates with high energy choreography and arm work. Essential Modern Rhythms is a workout that makes you feel like you’re flying.
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Rhythm and Motion Dance Workout- Essential Rhythms

Essential Rhythms focuses on learning R&M choreography and understanding the fundamentals of dance technique. It serves as an introductory class for new students and offers another way for ongoing students to deepen their R&M workout experience.Our classic Rhythm & Motion workout fuses dance styles and eclectic music to create an invigorating, physically challenging and fun experience. Every Essential Rhythms class follows the same structure. Class begins with choreography to wake up the body, focusing on specific muscle groups. This thorough warm-up is followed by high energy dancing designed to improve stamina and strength. Class continues on the floor with abdominal strengthening as well as leg work to increase flexibility and muscular development. Each class ends with stretching and relaxation.
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Contemporary Classes
Beginning Contemporary with Patricia Jiron

Instructors: Patricia Jiron
Timing: Saturdays, 11 am-12:30 pm
This class focuses on the fundamentals of modern dance technique that form the basis of this constantly evolving art form. It is based on grounding the body through core strength, alignment and articulation of the joints, while using weight, gravity, suspension, and momentum to move easily. The spine is used as a deep source of connection and expression and for the freedom, momentum and agility of release technique. This is a great class for students who want to become strong, explore a new dance style and move freely through space while having fun!
Patricia Jiron Bio
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Advanced Beginning Contemporary

Instructors: Mondays, Wednesdays 5:30-7 pm with Todd Eckert Tuesdays 5:30-7pm with Natalie Greene
Designed for students who have some previous dance experience (though not necessarily in Contemporary), this advanced-beginning level class builds the technical fundamentals of modern dance vocabulary. Dance combinations develop core strength, articulation of the feet, balance, and articulation of the spine “off-center” in forward curves, side tilts, twists, and arches. Students will be introduced to traveling steps, turns and jumps. Phrases and concepts introduced on Wednesdays will be explored further on Saturdays and expanded on Mondays.
Todd Eckert Bio
Natalie Greene Bio
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Mixed Level Contemporary with Chimene Pollard

Instructors: Chimene Pollard
Timing: Mondays, Wednesday 9-10:30 am
This Hawkins-based class is accessible to all levels. Informed by the Alexander Technique, students somatically find the strength and release of each movement through the efficient use of the head, neck and torso connection.
Chimene Pollard Bio
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Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary with Lizz Roman

Instructors: Lizz Roman
Fast-paced and athletically challenging, this class is influenced by Limon and Cunningham techniques with a strong focus on floor work, inversions and partnering. This class integrates weighted and released movement with a warm up that incorporates Pilates and yoga to strengthen technique while expanding the dancer's range of movement and efficient use of the body. Classes feature live accompaniment.
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Advanced Contemporary with Janice Garrett

Instructors: Janice Garrett
Timing: Tuesdays, Thursdays 10-11:30 am
Develop a well-rounded palate of technical skills with renowned Bay Area dancer, Janice Garrett, while fostering your individual artistic expression. Garrett’s movement style and choreography highlights speed, unexpected directional change, a strong sense of weight, as well as, humor and gesture. Special attention is given to sound principles of alignment, facilitating technical versatility, strength and virtuosity.
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Advanced Contemporary with Amy Foley

Instructors: Amy Foley
Timing: Mondays, Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm
This fast-paced, athletic class focuses on quick changes of weight, precision and ease of movement. The class emphasizes exploring how the weight of one part of the body can affect the whole, and the utilization of the spine as an independent, articulate and expressive voice in movement vocabulary.
Bliss Kohlmeyer Bio
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Advanced Release with Kathleen Hermesdorf

Instructors: Kathleen Hermesdorf
Timing: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10am-12pm
Explore full-bodied investigation of movement: sensation, articulation and efficient use of power in this rigorous, focused class. A warm up of breath and energy work, improvisation, technical experiments and inversions leads to an extended phrase that explores three-dimensional choreography, space and presence. Continuously inspired by the music, the class progresses from the internal to performance, offering a dynamic and supportive training ground for engaged and expressive dancing. Kathleen’s style is informed by Hawkins, Cunningham, classical and contemporary techniques, improvisation, martial arts and somatic systems.
Kathleen Hermesdorf Bio
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Contact Improvisation

Instructors: Rotating Faculty
Timing: Saturdays 12:15-2pm
This class explores the technical and experiential skills that lead to a dynamic, flexible, articulate, playful and artful dancing relationship. Our inquiry includes multi-level responsiveness as we explore the speed and power of light touch and full engagement of spatial awareness. Through guided movement meditations and open dancing, we learn about changing size, directing energy flow, connecting through falling, anchoring, assembling and disassembling movements, and thinking with our bodies to have an experience of boundlessness.

Advanced Release with Kelly Kemp

Instructors: Kelly Kemp
Timing: Tues/Thurs 10:30am-12:00pm
Advanced material taught at an intermediate/advanced pace, this class welcomes (and challenges!) dancers from mixed backgrounds, levels and experiences to explore base and complex fundamentals of release technique in a safe environment. Class is body-friendly and somatics-centered, emphasizing true wellness, pure core support, holistic balance, and complete body awareness and integration. Warm-ups are built to allow dancers physical time to connect and organize the mind with the body. Phrases are crafted to encourage dancers to synthesize and apply what they think they know about efficiency, abandonment, momentum, relationship, and intent.
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Ballet Classes
Beginning Ballet

Instructors: Wednesday 6-7:30 pm with Augusta Moore Saturday 9-10:30 am, 2-3:30 pm with Marisa Castillo
This workshop will offer a basic step by step approach to understanding ballet. The teacher will break down all concepts and steps for full comprehension. Class will emphasize terminology, offer specifics for proper muscle use in executing ballet technique, proper alignment and injury prevention, and expose students to concepts of musicality and movement quality. Muscle conditioning and flexibility will be addressed as well as breathing and coordination. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. Personal attention and a good-natured environment come together to create a supportive, fun, and productive learning experience.
Augusta Moore Bio
Marisa Castillo Bio
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Advanced Beginning Ballet

Instructors: Mondays, Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm with Marina Fukishima
This class will help students continue to build technique and ballet vocabulary. An emphasis on connecting steps will take the mystery out of how to move beautifully from one step to the next in order to create simple dance combinations. The class will work to incorporate breathing, coordination, musicality and movement quality into the technique.
Marina Fukishima Bio
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Intermediate Ballet

Instructors: Tuesdays, Thursday 6-7:30 pm with Jennifer Polyocan, Tuesdays, 12-1:30 pm with Augusta Moore
This class will continue to cultivate ballet concepts in greater depth. There will be more emphasis on vocabulary and connecting steps while working to refine and embody ballet technique for greater joy, artistic command and versatility.
Jennifer Polyocan Bio
Augusta Moore Bio
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Pointe

Instructors: Mondays 7:30-8 pm with Marina Fukushima, Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm with Jennifer Polyocan, Thursdays 6-7:30 pm with Jennifer Polyocan Saturdays 2-3:30 pm with Augusta Moore
This mixed-level pointe class is for students who want to develop pointe technique and greater foot articulation. We will begin with a slow progression and move on to more challenging steps. Students with less pointe experience may take the first section on pointe and finish on demi-pointe. Students who would simply like to improve foot strength and clarity are welcome to take the entire class on demi– pointe. This class may only be taken with the proceeding intermediate ballet class.
Marina Fukushima Bio
Jennifer Polyocan Bio
Augusta Moore
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Advanced Ballet

Instructors: Mondays, Thursdays 10:30 am-12 pm with Sandra Chinn Wednesdays, Fridays 10:30 am-12 pm with Augusta Moore
Advanced ballet class offers a thorough barre emphasizing self aware elegant alignment, without the use of force. The center is designed to move the dancers into technically challenging sophisticated and expansive movement. Holistic and respectful to the individual needs of each dancer.
Sandra Chinn Bio
Augusta Moore Bio
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Variations

Learn solo variations and ensemble pieces from the classical repertoire with a non-intimidating approach to learning the classics! Dancers of all disciplines and interests are welcome. Variations are the solos and small groups danced by ballerinas in major classical and neo-classical ballets such as Swan Lake, Giselle, Apollo and Emeralds. This workshop will challenge the individual to achieve detail, artistry and technique. Variations may be done on Pointe or flat. Intermediate Ballet technique required.
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Mind/Body
Pilates

Learn to control your body's movements from the core in this classical Pilates class. Taught in the sequence systematically designed by Joseph Pilates, mat work challenges and strengthens the core while strengthening and stretching the body from head to toe. The teacher works closely with each student to tailor the exercises to your individual needs. Everyone, at any level of fitness, will benefit greatly from Pilates and it is a perfect accompaniment to dance training.
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Yoga

Connect to your body as you build strength and flexibility. Focus on proper alignment, yogic breathing and connecting your physical and energetic body as you move through asanas. Yoga is an excellent companion to dance training to relieve muscle soreness, focus on postural alignment and unwind.
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Laughing Lotus Yoga

Lotus Flow Yoga is a spirited style of Vinyasa yoga that creatively, passionately and mindfully links the movement with the rhythm of the breath creating an ecstatic & joyful experience of yoga. This intermediate class moves at a flowing tempo, building stamina and strength as well as developing grace and flexibility.
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Feldenkrais

Gain greater awareness, ease and command of your body. The Feldenkrais method uses gentle, unusual movements to reawaken your body and help you understand the unconscious habits of tension and misuse that create pain in our daily lives. This class allows the participant to address habitual constraints that interfere with physical ease and the creative process. This class will help to broaden self-image by experimenting. Students wear loose clothing while working on gentle movements that are mostly on the floor. Everyone can benefit, including performers, musicians, those recovering from illness and injury, and anyone who wants to improve their overall well-being.
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Global Classes
Urban Contemporary

Instructors: Thursdays, 6:30-8pm with Eric Fenn
This class, founded by Eric Fenn, is a fusion of modern dance and urban/street aesthetics. Eric’s background in martial arts, hip hop, jazz, modern, and African dance make his unique movement vocabulary and phrasing earthy yet edgy. Move in and out of the ground with rhythm, musicality, pulse, flow, and release.
Eric Fenn Bio
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Brazilian Modern

Instructors: Tuesdays, Thursdays 10-11:30 am; Sundays, 1:30-3pm with Paco Gomes
Brazilian Modern fuses modern dance (Graham and Horton techniques) with the inversions and floor work of Capoeira and the colorful movement of the Afro-Brazilian Orixá dances. Move to polyrhythmic African traditional and contemporary world music in this challenging, fluid and energizing class.
Paco Gomes Bio
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Afro-Brazilian

Instructors: Tuesdays, Thursdays 8-9:30 pm, Saturdays 10-11:30 am with Tania Santiago
Learn a variety of dance forms from Northeastern Brazil, the heart of the country's African ancestry and culture. Tania emphasizes rhythm and expression in her work with the music and her choreography. The nature of Afro-Brazilian dance invites a study of African culture as it exists in Brazil. Passing the cultural significance and history of the dances is an important part of Tania's work.
Tania Santiago Bio
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Hip Hop-Beginning

Instructors: Fridays, 6-7pm with Shereen Prince Saturdays, 12-1:15 pm with Micaya
This class introduces students to hip-hop choreography with the use of isolations, technique, break down, and fun routines to the music of underground and popular hip– hop, house, R&B, and electronica in an inclusive, non-competitive atmosphere.
Shereen Prince Bio
Micaya Bio
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Hip Hop-Intermediate

Instructors: Thursdays, 8-9:15 pm with Micaya
The bomb of Hip Hop dance is here at ODC Dance Commons! Experience Micaya’s explosive class that teaches the many facets of hip hop from hard-hitting popping and locking to soulful flow. Micaya’s passionate teaching style is non-intimidating and brings your movement to the next level. The Intermediate class is recommended for students with previous Hip Hop and/or dance experience.
Micaya Bio
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Hip Hop Jazz

Instructors: Mondays, Wednesdays 7-8pm Beg./Inter. with Christiane Crawford Mondays, Wednesdays 8-9:15 pm Int./Adv. with Christiane Crawford
This high energy class challenges you with jazz choreography with a hip hop twist. Each week, learn the hottest hip hop dance moves and finesse your jazz technique with combinations you can take to the club!
Christiane Crawford Bio
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Show Jazz-Intermediate

Instructors: Fridays, 1:30-3pm with Ann Barrett
Explore the roots of jazz dance from Bob Fosse to Jerome Robbins in a class that focuses on the classic movement and lines that set jazz apart from other dance forms. At the Intermediate level, a more challenging style and performance technique is introduced. Combinations vary in style providing the dancer with the versatility needed to perform show jazz. Broadway is alive and well; let’s bring a little to our town!
Ann Barrett Bio
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Salsa Rueda

Timing: Fridays, 7-8 pm Beg., 8-9 pm Int., 9-10 Adv.
Sidney’s class teaches Miami-style Salsa and Havana-style Casino moves. Each class addresses three distinct levels (i.e. Beg 1, 2, & 3) taught simultaneously by three instructors. See the curricula on www.SalsaRueda.com to find your level (or see an instructor). Class Prerequisites: BEGINNING: A good working knowledge of beginning/ intermediate Salsa footwork and partnering. INTERMEDIATE: Beginning levels 1-3 of Casino Rueda. ADVANCED: Beginning and Intermediate levels 1-3 of Casino Rueda.
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Ancient Hula

Instructors: Sundays, 4-6 pm with Jennifer Cocohoba
E Komo Mai (welcome)! This is a nice introduction to Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula). Hula Kahiko is non western influenced Hawai'ian dance, and is associated with drumming and Hawai'ian chants. Learn basic steps, chants and mele(choreography) as you gain deeper understanding of Hawai’ian history and culture. Bring a notebook and pen, and a pareau (wrap for you hips). This class brings "the art and soul of Hawai'i" to your daily life.
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Bhangra

Instructors: Sundays, 12-1:30 pm with Joti Singh
Bhangra is a harvest dance originally from the state of Punjab in the northwest corner of India and Pakistan and traditionally danced by men only. As people continue to cross oceans and cultures, bhangra music and dance ceaselessly evolves with hip hop, reggae and global influences.
Joti Singh Bio
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Clogging with Barbary Coast Cloggers

Instructors: Sundays, 3:30-5:30 pm with Barbary Coast Cloggers
Contemporary Formation Clogging resurfaced as a social dance where people tapped away in square sets of four. The first few minutes of class will focus on step work at the beginning level (intermediate, if no new beginners are in attendance). The middle portion will work on formation skills, such as traveling and partnering. The final section of class will work on specific dances performed in formation. All classes are very tap friendly for those interesting in learning the roots of tap dance.

Latin Dance Grooves

Instructors: Fridays 1:30-3pm with Elizabeth Soberanes
Immerse yourself in an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary Latin dance and music certain to stir your soul! Experience a variety of exhilarating Latin Dance genres including Brazilian Samba, Afro-Cuban, Salsa, Timba, Reggaeton, Mambo, Cha Cha, Merengue, Jazz and more all in a fun and supportive atmosphere. All students are welcome to this multi-level, Spanish bi-lingual class.

Tribal Belly

Instructors: Saturdays 1-2:15pm with Jill Parker
Learn the exotic moves of belly dancing and gain core strength. To cultivate muscle control, class begins with conditioning and yogic stretching designed to emphasize strength, posture, and technique. Tailored towards each dancer, the class consists of dance movements, floor drills, group improvisation (leading and following), choreography, zils (finger cymbals), and musicality exercises.

Afro-Haitian

Instructors: Mondays, 7-8:30 pm with Blanche Brown
These classes introduce the technique, culture, and spirituality of Haitian dance. You will learn the subtle movements of the Rada dances, the strength of the Nago dances, and the excitement of the Petro Dances, as well as the joy and abandon of Carnival and Banda dances. Live drumming accompanies this high energy class. All levels welcome!

Rhythm Tap Jam

Instructors: Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm with Caren Cadile
Explore your musicality and individual style through rhythm tap dancing inspired by a wide range of dance forms and music. Each class concludes with a tap jam where students let loose, improvise and jam. Changing regularly, the class will feature master classes with national tap masters, live musicians, specialty workshops and more to keep this class fresh and exciting every week! This Monday night slot will be programmed with different Rhythm Tap offerings including classes taught by rotating teachers, master classes with national tap masters, specialty workshops, and jam sessions. Some previous dance experience is recommended.

Rhythm Tap

Instructors: Beginning Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm with John Kloss Int/Adv Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm with John KlossFind your feet to express the beat! Approached from a musical point of view, content includes essential vocabulary, fundamental technique, building combinations and choreographic phrases, and structured improvisation. Students will have the opportunity to work independently and in groups, with music and without, and will gain proficiency in traditional and contemporary rhythm tap styles.

Afro-Cuban

Instructors: Tuesdays, Thursdays 7-8:30 pm with Jose Barroso
Learn the foundations of Afro-Cuban: Orixa, Yoruba, Congo and Rumba dances in a high energy class, set to live drumming. These unique dance styles were brought to Cuba from Africa during the slave trade and represent the many vibrant influences at play in Cuban culture.
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West-African Guinean

Instructors: Tuesdays 7:15-8:45 pm with M’mah Toure Sundays 2-3:30 pm with Naby Bangoura
In these classes you will experience the traditional rhythms, dances, and songs of Guinea. You will also explore Guinean culture through West-African rhythms. Some of the rhythms/ dances we will explore are used for weddings, baby naming ceremonies, and circumcision rituals. The class begins with a warm-up, followed with across the floor choreography and concludes with an improvisational dance circle around the drummers.

Salsa- Beg

Instructors: Tuesdays 7:30-8:15pm with Gabriel Romero
Learn caliente dance moves in this introductory class that builds musical timing, footwork and leading and following technique. Singles and couples welcomed.
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Salsa Int.

Instructors: Tuesdays 8:15-9:15pm, Thursdays 8-9:30 pm with Gabriel Romero
Timing, connection, and style will be emphasized while students develop arm movements and explore the dancers’ relationship in new turns, figures and footwork.

Salsa Adv.

Instructors: Tuesdays 9:15-10:15pm with Gabriel Romero
Build on your technical foundation as you focus on musicality and style to take your moves to the next level. We recommend taking this class concurrently with the intermediate level class.

Flamenco Technique

Instructors: Wednesdays 7:15-8:15 pm with Danica Sena Saturdays, 4-5:30pm with Danica Sena
Learn basic arm positions, percussive footwork and musical structure (compass) of Flamenco forms such as Tangos, Bulerias, Alegrias and more in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. It is equally challenging for the novice and seasoned student alike. Combinations vary from week-to-week although existing repertoire is drilled. New students are encouraged to commit to at least 8 classes for a most effective learning experience. Flamenco Shoes or Hard-soled shoes with a thick-heel are recommended. No open-toe sandals allowed.

Flamenco Choreography

Instructors: Wednesdays 8:15-9:15 pm with Danica Sena
Build upon the skills learned in Flamenco Technique as you learn classic Flamenco choreography. Equally challenging for the novice and seasoned student, this class focuses on de-mystifying the musical structure of Flamenco. Students learn how to recognize and maintain the compas (rhythm) of basic Flamenco forms such as Tangos, Bulerias, Alegrias, etc. in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Combinations vary from week-to-week although existing repertoire is drilled. New students are encouraged to commit to at least 8 classes for a most effective learning experience. Flamenco shoes or hard-soled shoes with a thick-heel are recommended*. No open-toe sandals allowed. *The instructor will provide information on purchasing of Flamenco attire/accessories.

House Dance

Instructors: Saturdays 3:30-5pm with Flo-Ology Wednesdays, 8-9pm with Ten (House Dance Basics)
Learn underground club style in this introduction to the basics, including footwork, jacking and lofting. Footwork like skating, sliding and stomping closely follows the subtle rhythms and riffs of the music and originates from the undulations in the body. Emerging in the Disco era in NYC and Chicago and ever-evolving today, House Dance is uplifting, high energy and inclusive. Influences range from African dance to salsa and Tap to disco. Come get your feet wet in House Dance so that next time you are in the club you can cut loose and bust a move!

Modern Jazz Blues

Instructors: Tuesdays 6:15-7:45 pm with Elvia Marta Thursdays 6:30-8pm, Saturdays 2-3:30pm with Bayan Jamay
An expressive style of dance incorporating Ailey, Limon, Horton, Graham and ballet technique and is expressed through contemporary jazz and blues music. These classes develop placement, style and strength. The choreography has a strong emotional and spiritual component and the class fosters a supportive atmosphere.

Senior Ukelele

Instructors: Mondays 1-2pm with Gil Chun
Learning to play the Ukelele is easy and fun! The instructor teaches chords that can be used for playing songs. Singing while playing encouraged.

Senior Hula

Instructors: Mondays 11am-12pm with Gil Chun
An intermediate level class that focuses on basic steps. Ancient and modern hula styles are covered in a fun, supportive atmosphere!

Samba

Instructors: Rafaella Falchi
Timing: Friday, 6-7pm; Mondays 8-9:15pm
This is a multi-level energetic, samba class which incorporates several different styles of samba: Rio (carnaval) style samba, samba axé (from Bahia which includes learninig popular fun routines to up tempo songs), samba reggae (which has afro-brazilian influences), and frevo (a fast paced dance originating from Pernambuco). We will cover the basics and build toward more complex routines. Live percussion bateria led by musical director Alfie Macias and ¡Blocura! All levels welcome!

Bollywood

Instructors: Namita Kapoor
Timing: Sundays, 6-7pm
You've waltzed, samba'd and discoed till dawn. But do you Bollywood? Even if you don't know what that means, you're probably a fan of the music: the bouncy strain of Indian soundtracks fused with folk dance, hip-hop, reggae, salsa and electronica which has been featured in Slumdog Millionaire and music from stars like Jay-Z and Britney Spears. Come learn the hottest new dance craze moving west! Experience how to islolate your body and dance to funky beats in a cardio-based blend of hand-twirling, torso-turning, shoulder-shrugging and aerobic legwork. Don't worry if you're just beginning, this class may be just the trick to transform you from dance-hall dope into Bollywood phenom! All levels welcome.

ScrunchFunk!

Instructors: Namita Kapoor
Timing: Sundays, 7:00-8:00pm
Dig out the Spandex and feel the burn...the 80's are back!Remember the days of Jane Fonda leg warmers and Richard Simmons sweatbands? For those of you who secretly rock out in these neon favorites with your old cassette tapes, we have the perfect class for you! Join jazz choreographer Namita Kapoor for Scrunchfunk!, a blast from the past jazz dance class that pays homage to the classic vidoeclips of the 80's. Dress up in your fabulous 80's attire as we sweat to a soundtrack of 80's new wave hits. Unfamiliar with these maniac grooves? Don't worry, this class is perfect for beginners and professional dancers alike who just wanna have fun. So don't just sit there, strike a pose, and vogue vogue vogue!