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March 2009
I'm looking for a dance instructor for the 10 teenagers in the
court for my daughter's upcoming quinceanera. We need someone to
get together with the kids for a few times to teach them a
choreographed dance of the waltz and/or alternative dance.
ak
Laurie Ann Lepoff of Social Dance for Shy People & Klutzes is a
wonderful dance teacher with 29 years experience. She's based in
Oakland and teaches a lot of different dances including waltz.
She's creative, non-judgmental, fun and good with young people. Her
website is www.stepsontoes.com. You can also call her at
510-444-4621.
enjoy the party
March 2008
My 16 year old son is interested in learning to breakdance.
He is very athletic and we are looking for suggestions on
classes or an instructor that is affiliated with a gym.
anon
I would recommend he try a class at The Beat (google it), a dance
studio in Berkeley, taught by Binly. His class is on on Saturdays from
12:30-2 and anyone can drop in. Binly teaches all ages and levels and
the class is small enough that he can do it all in one class. He's
really good and patient and it's a completely non-competitive, relaxed
atmosphere.
Joan
June 2007
Looking for summer dance classes for 15 year old girl with
several years of dance experience mostly in enthnic dances of
middle east. She is interested in exploring other dance forms
(Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, etc.) Any recommendations is greatly
appreciated.
Cerrito Dance Art on Kearney at Potrero is a great little studio. Maryse Young teaches
tap (for adults as well as kids) as well as jazz and ballet, her college age son will be
teaching a tap/jazz class this summer, and her mother teaches a class in Hawaiian dance
for adults. They're all excellent dancers and great teachers. I highly recommend it.
got my tap shoes
Jan 2007
My daughter stopped competitive ice-skating and wants to start dancing, she likes
modern dance especially, but is interested in all kind of dancing. Does anybody
recommend a good dance institute in Berkeley? Thank you!
anon
My daughter took dance at Destiny Arts when she was younger and really liked it.
They have hip hop, modern and african dance, and martial arts. Here is their website
and phone number. http://www.destinyarts.org. (510) 597-1619.
Nadja
Aug 2002
Can any recommend a place for a 16 1/2 year old to do ballet or jazz dance?
She has very little experience and is currently more than a bit out of shape
( actually she is heavy) but a long time ago used to do some ballet and
has a real gift for movement ( modern would be probably the best for her,
given that she is not long legged , but she says she prefers ballet or
jazz). Thanks for any suggestions.
Suzanne
Recommended:
Danspace
Destiny Arts Center
Shawl-Anderson Dance Studio
Recommendations from 2000
My daughters have been taking a class in swing, salsa,walze, etc for months
now at Julia Morgan on College Ave. It is a fun class with a great
instructor. The population has been up and down, and right now it is down.
We could use some students in the class. The class for teenagers meets at
7:00 PM Friday. Adults meet at 8:00 PM. The class is $5 for the kids. I
don't know how much he charges for the adults.
Go down the walkway on the south side of the building. Up the brick steps.
It is the studio on your left. Try it out!
Sunsol (Jan 2000)
A senior girl recommends swing dancing classes in response to the
"Advice Needed" mom who is interested for some social dancing classes
for her son. Visit http://www.zootsuitswank.com. There's a live band
every Sunday night at Live Oak Park Rec Center, 6:30 for the class,
dance begins at 7:30. $9 includes the lesson ($6 after 7:30). All ages
welcome, but late teens through 20's predominate.
Michael (April 2000)
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