Dance Classes
CLOGGING CLASSES
Clogging is a form of tap dance. No partner is needed. Most dances are performed in a line and involve rhythmic steps to various types of music. Clogging is a lot of fun, and provides good exercise too! There will be no New Beginners class offered these sessions. The next New Beginners class will be offered in September.
INSTRUCTOR: Charlene Togstad
Wed 8wks 9yrs-Adult
3:30-5:00pm Int. III/Advanced
5:00-6:30pm Int. II
SESSION I: Feb. 6- Apr. 2 (no class 3/19)
Seesion II: Apr. 9-May 28
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $32.00
Jazz Movement for Teens and Adults
This is the style of dance seen in Broadway musicals and TV award shows. Done to contemporary music with lots of leaps, turns and kicks. This class will cover the basics plus some fun routines.
INSTRUCTOR: Hayley Horn
Wed 6:30-7:30pm Teens/Adults
SESSION I: Feb. 6-27
SESSION II: Mar. 5-Apr. 2 (no class Mar 19)
SESSION III: Apr. 2-30
SESSION IV: May 7-28
LOCATION: Kinetics Academy of Dance (5923 C Clark Road)
FEE: $40
Social Dancing for Beginners (Swing & Social Foxtrot)
Have more fun at a wedding, on a cruise or at your next party. You can dance to most dance music using just these two easy dances. Dancing is a fantastic, fun and liberating activity. Regardless of what you’ve been told, everyone can and should, learn to dance! Don’t let the fact that you’ve never done it stand in your way! This class will turn nervous and frustrated beginners into comfortable and confident social dancers. Learn from a champion dance instructor from the S. F. Bay Area. Beginners can start in any or all sessions.
INSTRUCTOR: Richard Whitaker
Sunday 4:00-5:00pm 6wks Adult Couples Only
SESSION I: Jan. 20-Feb. 24
SESSION II: March 2-April 13(no class 3/23)
SESSION III: May 4-June 8
FEE: $40.00/person (couples only)
Social Dancing - Intermediate Class
The next class level for those who have finished the Beginners Class on Sundays or the Intermedite dancer who wants to improve their social dance skills. We concentrate on two dances for the six seek session. Usually one smooth and one rhythm dance.
INSTRUCTOR: Richard Whitaker
Fridays 7:00-8:00pm 6wks Adult Couples Only
SESSION I: Jan. 18-Feb. 22
SESSION II: Feb 29-Apr 4
SESSION III: May 2-June 6
FEE: $40.00/person (couples only)
Social Dancing for the Advanced Dancer
In this class we focus on one dance for the six week session. We emphasize the advanced styling of the dance and the use of advanced movements, timing syncopoations, picots and body lines.
INSTRUCTOR: Richard Whitaker
Fridays 8:00-9:00pm 6wks Adult Couples Only
SESSION I: Jan. 18-Feb. 22
SESSION II: Feb 29-Apr 4
SESSION III:
May 2-June 8
FEE: $40.00/person (couples only)
West Coast Swing & Night Club Two-Step
West Coast Swing is the advanced favorite of GOOD swing dancers. This fun dance stated in Californi; in fact it is THE state dance! This dance is seen everywhere...on all dance floors, both Ballroom and Country Western. Night Club Two-Step is very popular with both ballroom and country dancers. It's danced to the romantic, slow contemporary music that is played in nightclubs and at every social dance event. Prerequite: Knowledge of Triple Swing West Coast Swing.
INSTRUCTOR: Richard Whitaker
Sundays 3:00-4:00pm 6wks Adult couples only
SESSION I: Jan. 20-Feb. 24
SESSION II: Mar. 2-Apr. 13 (no class 3/23)
SESSION III: May 4-June 8
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $40.00 per person (couples only)