Evening shows (particularly African, Balkan, Cajun, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and Zydeco) are frequently preceded by a free dance class. See the Ashkenaz calendar for details.

Ashkenaz rents space to dance/movement/music instructors who teach a variety of classes.

For more information on the classes listed here, please contact the teacher directly. Please note, most classes are not drop-in. Please contact teachers regarding summer vacation and December holiday schedules.


BEGINNING AFRO-BRAZILIAN DANCE AND SAMBA FOR WOMEN

with Arlie Mischeaux
(510) 495-7053
arliemischeaux at yahoo.com
Wednesday: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
$12 drop-in or $60 for 6-class card

Women of all ages are welcome to join in this fun-filled, feminine, and heart-opening dance class. Joyful music, gentle stretching, enlivening and energizing movements and routines.

AFRO-CUBAN DANCE
with Judith Justiz (and live drumming)
(510) 549-1836
qualitydag at earthlink.net
Saturday: 10:30 am - 12 noon
Drop-in okay; All levels welcome

ADVANCED BALKAN DANCE
with Gary Anderson
(415) 488-9197
(415) 456-0786 evenings
Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 pm
3rd Sundays only
No late arrivals

BALLET FOR CHILDREN
with Kathryn Roszak
(510) 233-5550
kdance at sonic.net
www.dlkdance.com/fall2011.html
Monday: 4:15 - 5:15 pm (Level 1-2 - ages 5-7)
Wednesday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm (Level 2-3 - ages 6-8+)
Wednesday: 4:30 - 5:30 pm (Level 3-4 - ages 9-11+)

BHANGRA DANCE/WORKOUT (North India)
with Vicki Virk
(510) 928-0595
www.dholrhythms.com
Saturday: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Drop-in welcome

BHARATANATYM CLASSICAL DANCE
Kalanjali Dances of India with Katherine & K.P. Kunhiraman
(510) 526-2183
Tuesday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
No drop-ins. Call instructor for more information.

BRAZILIAN SAMBA
with Anat
(510) 414-6064
anatomi at earthlink.net
www.sambabeauty.com
Thursday: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

CAPE BRETON SCOTTISH-STYLE STEP DANCING
with Gail Erwin
(209) 745-9063
bobschul at softcom.net
www.softcom.net/users/bobschul/
Sunday: 1:00 - 2:15 pm (New dancers)
Sunday: 2:30 - 4:00 pm (Experienced dancers)
2nd Sundays only
Ages 14 and up

COMMUNITY DRUMMM CIRCLE
with Jeni Swerdlow
(510) 316-2850
jeni at drummm.com
www.drummm.com
Saturday: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
3rd Saturdays only

CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR CHILDREN (ages 3-6)
with Kathryn Roszak
(510) 233-5550
kdance at sonic.net
www.dlkdance.com/
fall2011.html

Monday: 3:30 - 4:15 pm

DANCEVERSITY WORLD DANCE FOR YOUTH
with Danceversity Faculty
(408) 355-4738
info at danceversity.com
www.danceversity.com
Monday: 4:00 - 5:15 pm (ages 7-11)
Monday: 5:15 - 6:45 pm (ages 12-16)
Session 2 - Haitian: Nov. 7 - Dec. 19
Session 3 - Turkish Roma: Jan. 9 - Feb. 13

THE ART OF EGYPTIAN DANCE (workshop)
Saturday, November 5
, 1:30 - 3:00pm
Cost: $18
with Subrina Kavitha
info at whirlingcurvish.com
www.whirlingcurvish.com

This workshop will focus on basic core moves in Egyptian Belly Dance also known as ‘Dance of the Orient’ or ‘Raqs Sharqi’. There will be strong focus on technique and musical interpretation. The combination of core moves, technique and musicality will enable students to perform Egyptian Belly Dance moves through a series of choreographed movements.

FLAMENCO
with Yaelisa
Choreography and Technique at All Levels
(510) 531-9986
yaelisa at caminosflamencos.com
www.caminosflamencos.com
Saturday: 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Intro to Flamenco + Sevillanas
Saturday: 1:15 - 2:30 pm - Beginning/Intermediate Bulerias
Saturday: 2:30 - 3:30 pm - Intermediate/Advanced Solea

FLAMENCO FUSION
with Rachael Terada
(510) 847-5000
rcanapa at hotmail.com
www.ArtOfFlamenco.com
Saturday: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

INTIMATE EMBRACE TANGO FOR BEGINNERS
with Sonja Riket
(415) 661-1852
intimate_embrace_tango at earthlink.net
www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com
Tuesday: 6:30 - 7:30 pm (Beginners)
Tuesday: 7:30 - 8:30 pm (Advanced Beginners)

KINDERMUSIK® by LightHeart Expressive Arts Classes
with Lauren Perotti
lauren at lightheartexa.com

www.lightheartexa.com
Information and registration: www.lightheartexa.com/childrens-programs.html

Designed for active, energetic, enthusiastic, and imaginative children ages 3 to 5 – a musical journey of discovery and exploration limited only by the power of the imagination! Various class options offered - visit website for detailed information.

NORTHERN INDIAN VOCAL MUSIC
with Shweta Jhaveri
(415) 454-1368
www.shwetajhaveri.com
Open schedule for individual classes

PILATES
with Karen Emery
(510) 236-5113
Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:30 pm (levels 2-3)
Thursday: 10:30 - 11:30 am (level 1)
Saturday: 9:00 - 10:00 am (levels 2-3)
Drop-in welcome

SALSA
with Karen and Michael
(925) 705-4902
info at karenandmichael.info
www.salsarueda.info
Thursday: 7:00 - 8:00 pm – Salsa Casino-Style (Beginner) - free classes
Thursday: 8:00 - 9:00 pm – Salsa Rueda (Beginner)
No class Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 29

Learn how to salsa, the popular Latin partner dance that is now danced around the world to the hot Latin rhythms of salsa music. Sponsored by Building Bridges as a Community Circles Event.

SOUL SANCTUARY DANCE – FAMILY-FRIENDLY FREESTYLE
soulsanctuarydance at gmail.com
www.soulsanctuarydance.com Sunday:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Drop-in welcome –
a community dance gathering, not a formal class

ZUMBA (free)
with Karen Lile and DJ Michael Arntz
(925) 705-4902
info at karenandmichael.info
www.karenandmichael.info/zumba.htm
Thursday: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
No class Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 29

A cardio-fitness dance class to Latin music that is so fun, it feels like a party. It is easy to do and a great workout. Sponsored by Building Bridges as a Community Circles Event.



last updated November 4, 2011