"While I dance I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole. That is why I dance" - by Hans Bos
Swing Dance (ages 10 & up, families welcome)
This 4-session swing class is for anyone with the desire to learn swing dancing. In each class, basic and intermediate skills, as well as partnering skills will be taught and developed through teaching dance sequences. These sequences will build into a routine, and if time allows, will complete a routine for a full piece of music. About the instructor: Julia Fair is the music teacher at Barranca Mesa Elementary. upon employment, she started teaching swing dancing as an activity, which quickly gained popularity and developed into the Los Alamos Swing Dancing C;ub. Ms. Fair has been swing dancing and teaching swing since 2000.
Starts: July 20th and runs through August 10th
Day &Time: Tuesdays, 2:15-3:15pm
YMCA Members: $20, Program Members: $28
On-line registration available.
Kathak (All Ages)
Kathak (East Indian Classical Dance) involves combinations of hand and foot movements set to combinations of beats. The class covers hand-foot coordination, footwork, choreography, self-discipline and Indian culture through an artistic form of physical exercise.Instructor: Alina Deshpande
Starts: Beginning of each month
Day &Time: Sundays, 3:30-4:30pm-Beginners; 4-5 pm-Advanced
YMCA Members: $17/mo, Program Members: $25/mo
On-line registration available.
Bharatanatyam (All Ages)
Classical dance from South India combines rhythm, expression, postures, and drama in an attempt to embody the divine beauty, charm, rhythms, and symbols that exist in heaven as a means of spiritual elevation.Instructor: Kavita Nandakishore
Starts: Beginning of each month
Day & Time: Saturdays, 11 am-12 pm
YMCA Members: $17/mo, Program Members: $25/mo
On-line registration available.
Hip Hop (Boys and Girls Ages 8-13)
Hip Hop is the dance expression of today's youth. Students will learn the latest dance moves in a fun and creative environment. Jazz/Hip Hop technique is taught through choreographed routines to contemporary music. Classes are based on individual growth and group participation. 4-week sessions.Instructor: Melissa Balice
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 4-5pm
YMCA Members: $30/mo, Program Members: $41/mo
On-line registration available.
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Parent/Child Liability Waiver - Ages 12 & Under (105 KB)
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