Adult / Teen Dance

BELLYDANCE BASICS
SeSe Geddes
www.bellydancebasics.com
Discover the dancer within you! In this fun class for beginners as well as those who have taken some bellydance classes, we'll focus on basic steps, isolations and shimmies and explore the art of finger cymbals and balancing. Bellydance is an ancient woman's art that promotes self-expression, strength, and flexibility. Shake off your inhibitions and join the fun! A materials list will be provided at the class.

CONTEMPORARY LINE DANCE
Sandy Marrujo
sandysfootsteps@yahoo.com
Think line dancing only goes with country western music? Come learn fun upbeat line dances to a variety of music that could include the Beach Boys, Michael Jackson, Santana, Frank Sinatra, Lady Gaga, Enrique Iglesias & more. Using beginning to adnvaced steps & Sandy's 20 years teaching experience, this class will surely get you moving and having a great time! A $2 materials fee is payable at the first class.

COUNTRY WESTERN LINE DANCING: BEGINNING
Bruce Ink
Capture the spirit of the Old Wild West! If you enjoy Country Western music and are looking for excellent, fun exercise, this beginning line dance class is for you. No partner necessary. Good for young and old alike! No class 8/17.

DANCE AEROBICS
Sharon Barett, M.S.
funwithfitness@ebold.com / 476-7177
Have fun as you “dance/exercise” your way through 40 minutes of low-impact aerobics (suitable for age 55 years and up). Class also includes 15 minutes of strength training with weights and resistance bands and 15 minutes of stretches. Exercises all major muscle groups. Bring a pair of light weights (resistance bands are provided). Sharon has an M.S. in Physical Education and has taught through Cabrillo College & the Dominican Hospital PEP program. If you would like to observe the class before signing up, call 476-7177 to arrange. No class 7/4, 9/3, 9/5.

HULA & POLYNESIAN DANCE
Lorraine Kinnamon & Staff
www.tehaunuidance.com / tehaunui@cruzio.com
Here is your opportunity to learn the sacred and festive dances of Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand! Lorraine will introduce you to the graceful, fun and strengthening basics of hula and Tahitian dance, as well as some Hawaiian and Tahitian language and culture. Lorraine has 40 years dance experience and has been teaching Polynesian dance for over 10 years. She grew up in Hawaii and studied dance in Hawaii as well as in California; she currently teaches at UCSC and a private studio in Capitola, and is the director of Te Hau Nui Polynesian Dance Company in Santa Cruz. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

EAST COAST SWING: BEGINNING
Becky Adams, 475-4134
In this introduction to Swing, you will learn beginning steps and patterns as well as leading and following. You will “get your feet wet,” and learn patterns that will get you through any upcoming events on your calendar. Join other singles and couples while learning to dance to our great local Swing Bands. No partner necessary. Students enrolled in either session of Becky’s classes can make up a class either in advance or in the later session . Becky has been teaching Swing, Night Club dances and Ballroom in the Santa Cruz area since 1986. Her emphasis is teaching social dance skills that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

**NEW**"FAST TRACK" EAST COAST SWING LEVEL 2
Becky Adams, 475-4134
This course is for you if you know a few basic East Coast Swing steps, or other partner dances. We will begin with a quick review of East Coast Swing and progress to Advanced Beginning and early Intermediate combinations. Add variety and confidence to your swing repertoire for your enjoyment of the many Swing bands and events in the Monterey Bay area. Singles and couples are welcome; partners are not necessary. Students enrolled in either session of Becky’s classes can make up a class either in advance or in the later session. Becky has been teaching Swing, Night Club dances and Ballroom in the Santa Cruz area since 1986. Her emphasis is teaching social dance skills that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

**NEW**INTRO TO SALSA
Becky Adams, 475-4134
So you love the music, now spice up your dancing as you learn the basics of this fun and popular dance! You will learn to lead and follow, plus styling and several beginning combinations that you can enjoy for a lifetime. Singles and couples are welcome and encouraged to bring their friends! Students enrolled in either session of Becky’s classes can make up a class either in advance or in the later session. Becky has been teaching Swing, Night Club dances and Ballroom in the Santa Cruz area since 1986. Her emphasis is teaching social dance skills that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

**NEW**FAST-TRACK SALSA
Becky Adams, 475-4134
If you enjoy the music and are familiar with “Swing,” Night Club Two-Step, Salsa, another partner dance, or have taken Salsa Aerobics, come learn Salsa as a partner dance. We’ll start with the basics and progress into advanced beginning combinations to enjoy this local favorite for years to come. This class will be fast paced for those with salsa or dance experience. Partners are not necessary. Students enrolled in either session of Becky’s classes can make up a class either in advance or in the later session. Becky has been teaching Swing, Night Club dances and Ballroom in the Santa Cruz area since 1986. Her emphasis is teaching social dance skills that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

WEST COAST SWING
Chuck Dicks & Pat Evans
West Coast Swing is the official California State Dance. It is a smooth form of swing that can be danced to rhythm and blues, country western and/or big band music. Come learn the basics so that you can go out dancing with total confidence. No partner necessary.

EVENING ZUMBA
Wind Sands & Adrienne Harrell
www.zumba.com/profiles/67850/wind-sands
Get the Zumba Glow! Zumba is "exercise in disguise." This class fuses Latin rhythms with aerobic and sculpting moves to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits and total body toning. Every class feels like a party! Come join me and you'll see what I mean. I guarantee you will have a blast! No class July 4th.