Adult / Teen Dance

BELLYDANCE BASICS
SeSe Geddes
Discover the dancer within you! In this fun and easy class 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.

CAJUN / ZYDECO DANCE
Helen Lancaster
Allons danser!! Learn the Creole Two-Step, Zydeco, Cajun Jitterbug and Waltz as you listen to Louisiana French music. Come alone or bring a partner. Helen is a native New Orleanian who has been dancing for many years. Laissez les bons temps rouler!!

COUNTRY WESTERN LINE DANCING: INTERMEDIATE
Bruce Ink
Capture the spirit of the Old Wild West! If you enjoy Country Western music and are looking for excellent, fun exercise, this class is for you. Bruce has been a Country Western Line Dance enthusiast for many years, and is hoping to revive this fun form of dancing locally. No partner necessary. Good for young and old alike!

CONTEMPORARY LINE DANCE
Sandy Marrujo
sandysfootsteps@yahoo.com
Want to learn some fun dance moves and help get in shape at the same time? Since no partner is needed, this is the perfect style of dancing for everyone! Sandy will teach you basic and advanced line dance steps to all types of upbeat music; her enthusiasm and 15 years teaching experience make it easy & fun to learn! Bring some drinking water- you'll get thirsty! A $2 materials fee is payable at the first class.

POLYNESIAN DANCE
Lorraine Kinnamon
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. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Lorraine is the director of the Te Hau Nui Polynesian Dance Company.

WEST COAST SWING
Chuck Dicks & Pat Evans
West Coast Swing is the official California State Dance and 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. No class on Monday, October 13th.

ZUMBA
Joanie Vigil
Zumba is a fusion of hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves that create a fun and dynamic workout system. The routines feature interval training where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Come and dance to the music of Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Samba, and more! Joanie has danced in Brazilian and African inspired dance troupes for the past 10 years. She currently teaches Zumba at the Santa Cruz Dance Company, Seascape Sports Club, and Gold's Gyn in Watsonville.