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Introduction to Argentine Tango Argentine Tango (different from Ballroom Tango) originated in Argentina along with the style of music. Popular in the US, Argentine Tango is danced all over in parties known as "Milongas." This style is best known for its improvisational style as opposed to a rigid structure. Smooth, Elegant and Sexy describe this dance. No partner or experience needed. If you are interested in this class, please register through the link below. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.
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![]() Whether you have two left feet and have NEVER danced before or have taken many classes, I can help you learn the secrets to dancing quickly and easily. I explain the dances clearly and demonstrate at a pace anyone can handle. Let me help you get ready for the upcoming holiday season, wedding, or night out on the town. Dancing is a great way to lose weight, keep active, socialize, be close to and make lifelong friends. Other dances include; Weddings, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha, & Performances. For more information, please call Ricki at 408-661-9673 or visit Ricki's website: www.SalsaDanceNow.com |
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- Adventures of Princess Jasmine Ages 5-10 Recommended: Comfortable clothing, hip scarf, ballet slippers. Various props and costumes will be introduced in class and are optional for students to have. Class Policies: Tuition Policy: If you are interested in this class, please register through the link below. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.
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![]() Farima's love of dance has led her on an extraordinary life-long journey that has taken her throughout the Middle East and to her original birthplace, Iran. Today Farima specializes in dances from the Silk Road (Persia and Central Asia) and the Middle East, as well as Sacred/Sufi Dances, Theater, and Ballet, in all of which she has taken extensive training. She has studied with master teachers in U.S., as well as Iran, Azerbaijan, and Kurdistan. Farima continues her passion by teaching various dance styles, including Persian, Middle Eastern, Folk, Ballet, Theater, as well as teaching Mesopotamian, Persian, and Egyptian History to various dance companies, educational institutions, and community organizations. Farima is currently a principal performer and instructor of Ballet Afsaneh, a professional non-profit performing arts company that presents traditional Central Asian Silk Road region dances, directed by Sharlyn Sawyer. She has been awarded "Instructor of the Year" by Ballet Afsaneh. For more information, please visit Farima's website: FarimaDance.com |
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Explore
the realm of Classical Dance from both Western and Eastern
Classical Dance traditions. Structured as a Classical Ballet class with
barre work and center work, this class will teach students traditional
Ballet technique while introducing and synthesizing elements from
Kafkazian, Persian, and
Central Asian dance styles. All levels welcome. No
prior dance experience needed. If you are interested in this class, please register through the link below. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.
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![]() Amanda is co-owner of Halanda Studio. She has over 18 years experience studying and performing Near Eastern Dance, as well as 19 years studying Classical Ballet. She was a member of Alexandra King's Seher Dance Ensemble for five years, and performed extensively throughout California as a Folkloric Dancer with the UCSB Middle East Ensemble, a 60-member university music ensemble under the direction of Dr. Scott Marcus. Amanda has been a member of San Francisco's Hahbi'Ru Dance Ensemble since 1999. She also performed Turkish folk dance with the Yore Folk Dance Ensemble from 2003 through 2006, Algerian dance with Danse Mahgreb in 2004 and 2005, and Bollywood Dance with Naach Duniya from 2006 to 2008. Since 2005, she has performed extensively as a soloist throughout the Bay Area, including performances at the SF/BA MECDA Galas in 2006 and as an invited instructor and performer at the MECDA Hafla in August 2008. In 2008, Amanda formed her own troupe, Karavansaray Dance Company. to present folkloric and Oriental dances of the Near East. Amanda specializes in Oriental dance (Bellydance) and Turkish dance styles, including Turkish Oryantal, Folk, and Romani Dance. She is accomplished in Oriental, folkloric, and classical dance styles from throughout the Near Eastern world -- from North Africa to the Levant, and from Turkey to Central Asia. Although her dance style is traditional, it often includes modern music, and always a sense of fun. For more information, please visit Amanda's website: AmandaDancer.com |
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Ages 4-10 First Class Free! Tuition Policy: Payments can be made by check or cash. There are no carry-overs between sessions. Classes missed in one month may not be carried over to the next session. If you are interested in this class, please register through the link below. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.
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![]() Farima's love of dance has led her on an extraordinary life-long journey that has taken her throughout the Middle East and to her original birthplace, Iran. Today Farima specializes in dances from the Silk Road (Persia and Central Asia) and the Middle East, as well as Sacred/Sufi Dances, Theater, and Ballet, in all of which she has taken extensive training. She has studied with master teachers in U.S., as well as Iran, Azerbaijan, and Kurdistan. Farima continues her passion by teaching various dance styles, including Persian, Middle Eastern, Folk, Ballet, Theater, as well as teaching Mesopotamian, Persian, and Egyptian History to various dance companies, educational institutions, and community organizations. Farima is currently a principal performer and instructor of Ballet Afsaneh, a professional non-profit performing arts company that presents traditional Central Asian Silk Road region dances, directed by Sharlyn Sawyer. She has been awarded "Instructor of the Year" by Ballet Afsaneh. For more information, please visit Farima's website: FarimaDance.com |
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A lively, sacred space created
for a unique
blend of Freeform Dance, prayers in motion, expressions of passion,
yearning, and elation, Dance Elemental is inspired by the
ecstatic
dance culture as well as various nature-centered spiritual paths. We
welcome all to the dance. Open your heart. Free your
mind of
judgment and fear. Release yourself into the experience of
moving
your body to thoughtfully chosen, inspiring, and enthralling music.
There is no dogma, just a few guidelines for everyone's enjoyment... If you are interested in this event, please register through the link below. When there are sufficient signees, we will contact you.
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![]() Captivating audiences with her spontaneity, charm, and fluidity, Dakini's interpretations are fresh, with a fiery spark, and demonstrate the skills developed over 30+ years of dance experience. She believes in dancing from the heart. Dakini's main focus is on bringing a strong self awareness to the student. Being in touch with your body and how it moves is the first step in letting your own light shine from within. Dakini is also a veteran member of the Veils of the Nile dance company, directed by Aleili -- see www.aleili.com -- which often performs for non-profits and charity benefits. For more information, please visit Dakini's website: DakiniDreams.net | ||||||
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Flamenco for Youth - Introductory Basic technique in arms (brazeo), handwork (filigranas), footwork (taconeo) and combination of these three elements for coordination development. If you are interested in this class, please register through the link below. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.
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![]() Director-Dancer-Choreographer-Master Teacher, Carolina Lugo is widely regarded as one of the most gifted Flamenco-Spanish dance artists of her generation. Carolina is a master of the castanets and Spanish dance. Her music video of her castanet interpretation of "Leyenda," is shown on the nationally broadcast show, Classical Arts Showcase. Carolina has dedicated herself over the last ten years to preserving the artistic lineage of La Argentina, Antonio Triana, Luisa Antonio Triana, Lola Montes, Merche Esmeralda, Ciro and Azurin, by teaching the art form of both genres -- Flamenco - Spanish dance -- to a new generation of artists and dancers. Carolina made her professional debut at the age of 14. She has danced and toured the U.S. and internationally with leading companies: Lola Montes Spanish Dance Company, Luisa Triana Flamenco Dance Company, Jose Greco, Rosa Montoya Bailes Flamencos; and has shared the stage with international Flamenco artists from Spain, such as Genaro Gomez, Cruz Luna, Teodoro Morca and Benito Palacios, performing in major concert halls and with leading symphonies throughout the U.S. and internationally. Carolina danced for multiple seasons as a guest artist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, and was a featured soloist with the Los Angeles Opera in their productions of "Carmen" and "La Traviata" at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Most recently, Ms. Lugo has danced and collaborated on choreographic works with international Flamenco artists from Spain: Manuel Betanzos, Concha Vargas, Antonio Vargas, and Pepa Montes. Carolina received her training in Flamenco, Spanish Dance, Spanish Classical (Escuela Bolero), Neo-Classical and Regional Dances in Spain from master Flamenco artists such as Ciro, Luisa Triana, Antonio Vargas, Azurin, Concha Vargas and Pepa Montes and in the USA from Lola Montes, Jose Greco, Teo Morca, Rosa Montoya and Sarah de Luis. Ms. Lugo is a master of the castanets, an integral part of Spanish dance. A music video of her castanet interpretation of "Leyenda" is shown on the nationally broadcast show "Classic Arts Showcase." For
more information, please visit
Carolina's website: CarolinaLugo.com
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Adults/Teens If you are interested in this class, please register through the link below. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.
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![]() Director-Dancer-Choreographer-Master Teacher, Carolina Lugo is widely regarded as one of the most gifted Flamenco-Spanish dance artists of her generation. Carolina is a master of the castanets and Spanish dance. Her music video of her castanet interpretation of "Leyenda," is shown on the nationally broadcast show, Classical Arts Showcase. Carolina has dedicated herself over the last ten years to preserving the artistic lineage of La Argentina, Antonio Triana, Luisa Antonio Triana, Lola Montes, Merche Esmeralda, Ciro and Azurin, by teaching the art form of both genres -- Flamenco - Spanish dance -- to a new generation of artists and dancers. Carolina made her professional debut at the age of 14. She has danced and toured the U.S. and internationally with leading companies: Lola Montes Spanish Dance Company, Luisa Triana Flamenco Dance Company, Jose Greco, Rosa Montoya Bailes Flamencos; and has shared the stage with international Flamenco artists from Spain, such as Genaro Gomez, Cruz Luna, Teodoro Morca and Benito Palacios, performing in major concert halls and with leading symphonies throughout the U.S. and internationally. Carolina danced for multiple seasons as a guest artist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, and was a featured soloist with the Los Angeles Opera in their productions of "Carmen" and "La Traviata" at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Most recently, Ms. Lugo has danced and collaborated on choreographic works with international Flamenco artists from Spain: Manuel Betanzos, Concha Vargas, Antonio Vargas, and Pepa Montes. Carolina received her training in Flamenco, Spanish Dance, Spanish Classical (Escuela Bolero), Neo-Classical and Regional Dances in Spain from master Flamenco artists such as Ciro, Luisa Triana, Antonio Vargas, Azurin, Concha Vargas and Pepa Montes and in the USA from Lola Montes, Jose Greco, Teo Morca, Rosa Montoya and Sarah de Luis. Ms. Lugo is a master of the castanets, an integral part of Spanish dance. A music video of her castanet interpretation of "Leyenda" is shown on the nationally broadcast show "Classic Arts Showcase." For
more information, please visit
Carolina's website: CarolinaLugo.com |
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Persian
and Central Asian Dance for Kids Ages 4-10 First Class Free! Tuition Policy: Payments can be made by check or cash. There are no carry-overs between sessions. Classes missed in one month may not be carried over to the next session. If you are interested in this class, please register through the link below. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.
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![]() Farima's love of dance has led her on an extraordinary life-long journey that has taken her throughout the Middle East and to her original birthplace, Iran. Today Farima specializes in dances from the Silk Road (Persia and Central Asia) and the Middle East, as well as Sacred/Sufi Dances, Theater, and Ballet, in all of which she has taken extensive training. She has studied with master teachers in U.S., as well as Iran, Azerbaijan, and Kurdistan. Farima continues her passion by teaching various dance styles, including Persian, Middle Eastern, Folk, Ballet, Theater, as well as teaching Mesopotamian, Persian, and Egyptian History to various dance companies, educational institutions, and community organizations. Farima is currently a principal performer and instructor of Ballet Afsaneh, a professional non-profit performing arts company that presents traditional Central Asian Silk Road region dances, directed by Sharlyn Sawyer. She has been awarded "Instructor of the Year" by Ballet Afsaneh. For more information, please visit Farima's website: FarimaDance.com |
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Whether this is your first
Salsa class or your 50th, there will be LOTS to learn! For beginners,
we'll
focus on the basics, common turns and moves, and dance patterns you'll
look great doing at the club or party. For those who are more
experienced, challenge yourself with styling, smooth moves, multiple
turns for him and her, and more complex patterns that will impress! If you are interested in this class, please register through the link below. When there are sufficient enrollees, we will contact you.
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Whether you have two left feet and have NEVER danced before or have taken many classes, I can help you learn the secrets to dancing quickly and easily. I explain the dances clearly and demonstrate at a pace anyone can handle. Let me help you get ready for the upcoming holiday season, wedding, or night out on the town. Dancing is a great way to lose weight, keep active, socialize, be close to and make lifelong friends. Other dances include; Weddings, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha, & Performances. For more information, please call Ricki at 408-661-9673 or visit Ricki's website: www.SalsaDanceNow.com | ||||||