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.
Jan 2020
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Viennese Waltz Level 1 (Basics) 01/10/2020 - 01/31/2020, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Learn to Whirl Around the Floor! The oldest of the ballroom dances, Viennese Waltz is...Read More |
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Salsa Level 1 (Basics) 01/10/2020 - 01/31/2020, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Salsa is a sexy, exciting Latin dance that’s popular throughout Latin America, the US and...Read More |
Feb 2020
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East Coast Swing Level 1 (Basics) 02/07/2020 - 02/28/2020, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Swing in the New Year! Also known as Jitterbug, East Coast Swing traces its origins...Read More |
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Salsa Level 2 (Beyond Basics) 02/07/2020 - 02/28/2020, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Now that you know the basics, it's time to step up your Salsa! In this...Read More |
Mar 2020
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East Coast Swing Level 2 (Beyond Basics) 03/06/2020 - 03/27/2020, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Now that you know the basics of East Coast Swing, it’s time to really start...Read More |
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Slow Waltz Level 1 (Basics) 03/06/2020 - 03/27/2020, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Learn to Glide Across the Floor! The oldest of the ballroom dances, Waltz is elegant...Read More |
Apr 2020
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West Coast Swing Level 1 (Basics) 04/03/2020 - 04/24/2020, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm West Coast Swing (WCS) is the official California state dance, born here in the 1940’s....Read More |
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Slow Waltz Level 2 (Beyond Basics) 04/03/2020 - 04/24/2020, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Now that you know the fundamentals of this elegant dance, it's time to expand your...Read More |
Upcoming 2020 Classes
May: Country Two Step 1 | West Coast Swing 2
June: Cha Cha 1 | Country Two Step 2
July: Level 1–TBD | Cha Cha 2
Additional Offerings
Wedding Dance Lessons
