Ballroom Dance Classes for BERKELEY YMCA Members Only
These ballroom dance group classes are designed for beginners—absolutely no experience is necessary!
The atmosphere in class is fun and friendly, and the pace is slow and steady. In fact, students who were intimidated or had trouble keeping up in group classes elsewhere tell me how comfortable and successful they feel in my classes.
You can come solo or with a partner, it doesn’t matter. We rotate partners during class so you have the opportunity to practice leading and following a variety of people.
Come get the skills and confidence you need to shine on the dance floor!
Note: You MUST be a full-service Berkeley YMCA member to take these dance classes.
A variety of dances are offered throughout the year. Each dance is usually taught for two consecutive months at the same time slot—a Level 1, then a Level 2 class.
You may join class at the beginning of any month, as there is always a Level 1 class being offered.
No dance partner needed. Absolutely no experience necessary to take a Level 1 class!
* YOU MUST BE A BERKELEY YMCA MEMBER TO TAKE CLASS *
Friday Nights, 6:30-7:30pm and 7:30-8:30pm
at the Downtown Berkeley YMCA
Aerobics Room, 2nd floor
2001 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
* YOU MUST BE A BERKELEY YMCA MEMBER TO TAKE CLASS *
Price: $25 for 4-week series ($20 if only a 3-week series)
Please register at least 24 hours in advance of first class meeting.
Register at Y Welcome desk in person or by calling 510-848-9622
OR
Sign Up Online (click on "Ballroom Dancing" in the sidebar)
I teach over 20 styles of partner dancing plus line dances!
Swing & Blues: East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Balboa and Blues dancing
Salsa & Latin: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Rumba, Cha Cha, Mambo and Samba
Ballroom: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz
Nightclub and More: Hustle, Nightclub Two Step, Country Two Step, Zydeco and Argentine Tango
Line Dances: The Electric Slide, Hustle, Cupid Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide, Wobble, Macarena, Boot Scootin' Boogie, YMCA, etc.
Jun 2019
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Cha Cha Level 1 (Basics) 06/07/2019 - 06/28/2019, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Get Ready to Cha Cha Cha! Cha Cha is a fun Latin dance characterized by...Read More |
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Bachata Level 2 (Beyond Basics) 06/07/2019 - 06/28/2019, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Now that you know the Bachata basics, it's time to expand your repertoire with some...Read More |
Jul 2019
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Cha Cha Level 2 (Beyond Basics) 07/05/2019 - 07/26/2019, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Keep Cha Cha Cha'ing! Now that you know the fundamentals, it's time to spice up...Read More |
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East Coast Swing Level 1 (Basics) 07/05/2019 - 07/26/2019, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Learn to Swing this Summer! Sometimes called Jitterbug, East Coast Swing traces its origins back...Read More |
Aug 2019
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Argentine Tango Level 1 (Basics) 08/09/2019 - 08/30/2019, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Argentine Tango is a beautiful and challenging dance. It originated in the late 19th century,...Read More |
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East Coast Swing Level 2/Pre-Lindy Hop (Beyond Basics) 08/09/2019 - 08/30/2019, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Now that you’ve got the basics down, it’s time to really start Swingin’! We will...Read More |
Sep 2019
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Argentine Tango Level 2 (Beyond Basics) 09/06/2019 - 09/27/2019, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Now that you’ve gotten a taste of the sophistication and romance of Argentine Tango, you...Read More |
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Lindy Hop I (Must have East Coast Swing experience) 09/06/2019 - 09/27/2019, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sometimes referred to as Jitterbug, Lindy Hop is the original swing dance. It was born...Read More |
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