Fall Dance Classes


Fall 2010 Schedule Sign up now!

*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 | Dance Rhythms | Flamenco Dance | Hip-Hop Dance | Hoop Dance | Improv Acting Class | Irish Dancing | Jazz Dance | Salsa Dance | Fitness Classes

Ballet

Ballet For Fun and Fitness Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Gain strength, flexibility and grace. Get a fun workout using ballet techniques. For Beginners, all levels welcome. Instructor: Elizabeth DuVal, taught at New England Conservatory & Berkeley Ballet Theater.
Mondays 5:15-6:15 PM
Series I:
9/13 - 10/18
Series II: 10/25 - 11/29
Each series 6 weeks: $45 members/$55 nonmembers or $12 drop in.

Ballroom Dance

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:
9/9 - 10/14
Series II: 10/21 - 12/9
6 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members or $12 drop in.
No class 11/11, 11/25.

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:
9/9 - 10/14
Series II: 10/21 - 12/9
6 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members or $12 drop in.
No class 11/11, 11/25.

Bellydance

Bellydance: Level 1Sign Up Online | Return to TopBellydancing
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.
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 PM
Series I:
9/8 - 10/13
Series II: 10/20 - 12/1
Each series 6 weeks: $50 members/$60 non-members or $12 drop in.
No class 11/24.

Bellydance: Level 2Sign 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:
9/8 - 10/13
Series II: 10/20 - 12/1
Each series 5 weeks: $50 members/$60 non-members or $12 drop in.
No class 11/24.

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:
9/20 - 10/25
Series II: 11/1 - 12/6
Each series 5 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members or $12 drop in.

Bhangra Dance

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:
9/9 - 10/14
Series II: 10/21 - 12/9
Each series 6 weeks: $50 members/$60 non-members or $12 drop in.

No class 11/11, 11/25.

Bollywood

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.
Tuesdays, 6:10-7:10 PM
Series I:
8/31 - 9/28
Series II: 10/5 - 11/2
Series III: 11/9 - 12/7
Each series 5 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members or $12 drop in.

Brazilian Movement

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:
9/8 - 10/13
Series II: 10/20 - 12/1
Each series 6 weeks: $50 members/$60 non-members or $12 drop in.
No class 11/24.

Chinese Dance

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: Anny Jui-Lin Hsu, performed with the internationally renowned Liao Mo His Dance Theater of Taiwan.
Wednesdays, 5:25-6:25PM
Series I:
9/8 - 10/6
Series II: 10/27 - 11/24
Each series 5 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members or $12 drop in.

Dance Rhythms

Dance Rhythms Sign Up Online | Return to Top Known as "Expression Primitive" in France, this joyful, popular dance form provides an energetic, fun way to move, based on the universal structures of all traditional dance. Improve your sense of rhythm.Instructor: Cecile B-Lassalle, dance therapist and "Expression Primitive" specialist for 20 years.
Fridays, 11:45-12:35PM
Series I:
9/17 - 10/22
Series II: 10/29 - 12/10
Each series 6 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members or $12 drop in.

Flamenco Dance

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:
10/11 - 11/18
Series II: 11/15 - 12/13
Each series 5 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members or $12 drop in.

Intermediate FlamencoSign Up Online | Return to Top
Graduate into more sophisticated choreography. Instructor: Sara Ayala.
Mondays, 8:45-9:45 PM
Series I:
10/11 - 11/18
Series II: 11/15 - 12/13
Each series 5 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members or $12 drop in.Instructor: Sara Ayala.

Flamenco

Hip-Hop Dance

Hip Hop Dance Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Hip-Hop 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.

Thursdays, 5:10-6:10 PM
Series I:
9/9 - 10/14
Series II: 10/21 - 12/9
Each series 6 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members or $12 drop in..
No class 11/11, 11/25.

Hoop Dance

Hoop Dance Sign Up Online | Return to Top
Learn the basics of this incredibly fun exercise! Hoops provided, class size limited to 20.Instructor: Jenny Severo, licensed hoop instructor.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 PM
Series I:
9/13 - 10/18
Each series 6 weeks: $50 members/$60 nonmembers or $12 drop in.

Improv! Acting

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:
9/14 - 10/19
Series II: 10/26 - 11/30
Each series 6 weeks: $40 members/$50 non-members or $12 drop in.

Thursdays, 7 - 8:15 PM
Series I:
9/9 - 10/14
Series II: 10/21 - 12/9
Each series 6 weeks: $40 members/$50 nonmembers or $12 drop in.
No class 11/11, 11/25.

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, 8:30-10 PM
Series I:
9/9 - 10/14
Series II: 10/21 - 12/9
Each series 6 weeks: $45 members/$55 non-members
No class 11/11, 11/25.

Irish Dancing

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:
9/8 - 10/13
Series II: 10/201 - 12/1
Series is 6 weeks: $40 members/$50 non-members or $12 drop in.
No class 11/24.

Jazz Dance

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: 9/14 - 10/12
Series II: 10/19 - 11/16

Each series 5 weeks: $40 members/$50 nonmembers or $12 drop in.

Salsa Dance

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:
9/7 - 10/19
Series II: 10/26 - 12/7
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:
9/7 - 10/19
Series II: 10/26 - 12/7
7 weeks: $55 members/$65 non-members or $12 drop in. .




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