Classes for July 2008    < previous month   next month >

A 6 week series of Dance instruction for Youths and Teens. Ages 8-18. Program begins June 9 and runs each Monday until July 14th
Pre registration Cost $55. 10% discount on each additional family member.

Instructors: Annica Menicutch
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Cost: $60.00

A ground level West Coast Swing class for those who always wanted to get started. A great preliminary for our Thursday night offering. Features passes, sugar pushes and whip actions.
*Cost is only 12 with class card.

Instructors: assisted by Kelly, Mark Nelson-Novak (Director)
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: $15.00

July 7th & 14th: Rumba
July 21st & 28th: Tango
*Cost Only 12. with Class Card.

Instructors: Kelly Mettler, Mark Nelson-Novak (Director)
Time: 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $15.00

Features all the various dances of the Country Western realm. Class is designed in formation for couples.

Instructors: Various
Time: 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: $10.00

Class for building strength, balance, and Body Definition through the use of Latin Dance.
*Cost Only 12. on Class Card.

Instructors: Billy Mars
Time: 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm
Cost: $15.00

A Latin Workout that utilizes many of the basic actions and techniques found in authentic salsa dancing.
*Cost 12. with Class Card.

Instructors: Amy Banderas
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: $15.00

Exploring styling and timing while intergrating intermediate social variations
*Cost only 12. with Class Card.

Instructors: Andrea Nelson-Novak (Co-Director)
Time: 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $15.00

Bronze Level Bronze Figures Introduced with an Emphasis on Timing, Posture, Timing & Technique.
*Cost only 12. with class card.

Instructors: Andrea Nelson-Novak (Co-Director), Mark Nelson-Novak (Director)
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: $15.00

Silver and Gold figures in combination with technique and open variation.
*Cost Only 12. with Class Card.

Instructors: Andrea Nelson-Novak (Co-Director), Mark Nelson-Novak (Director)
Time: 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $15.00

Julian Miller & Glenn Corteza host a milonga and tango class every Wed. evening to recreate the magic of Argentina right at home in San Rafael. Refreshments, class and dance all included in price of admission.

Instructors: Glenn Corteza, Julian Miller Ramil
Time: 8:30 pm to 11:45 pm
Cost: $10.00

Half an hour of open Waltz practice.

Instructors: Staff
Time: 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Class for building strength, Balance & Body Definition through the use of Latin Dance Movement.
*Cost Only 12. with Class Card.

Instructors: Billy Mars
Time: 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm
Cost: $15.00

This smooth dance is straight from the golden era of ballroom. Its silky movement features gliding foot and leg action which is perfect for a social interlude.
*Cost only 12. with class card.

Instructors: Elizabeth Mustaro
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: $15.00

Popular Swing Form with Slinky Styling. Known for its slot orientation and syncopated rhythms. Loads of Fun. Danced to Blues, R&B, Funk & House Music.
*Cost 12. On class card.

Instructors: Elizabeth Mustaro
Time: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $15.00

July 11th
Favorite Social Dance rooted in Cuaban Hip Motion and synocpated rhythm. Very exciting music and movement. Class from 8-9 p.m., Dance from 9-10:30 p.m. Cost $15., Dance Only $10.

Instructors: Andrea Nelson-Novak (Co-Director), Kenrick Fischer
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: $15.00

June 18th.
Former U.S. Swing Champion, Michelle Kinkaid, returns to Bay West for an evening of Swing. Michelle will teach a class from 8-9 p.m. on the maind floor for intermediate level students, demonstrating her sultry and sleek styling, while rank beginners will be taught in the Wee Studio to learn the basic components of the dance with Bay West Staff members. DJ Freddi Marsh-Lott. Cost 20. class + Dance, 10. Dance Only.

Instructors: Michelle Kinkaid, Staff
Time: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Cost: $20.00

July 25th
Academy Directors, Mark & Andrea Novak, teach an American Style Waltz Class for the beginning-intermediate level dancer. Combining closed and continuity figures for fun combinations. Class + Dance $15., Dance Only $10.

Instructors: Andrea Nelson-Novak (Co-Director), Mark Nelson-Novak (Director)
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: $15.00

Focus on introductory techniques and methods with emphasis on balance, posture,walks, lead & follow. Practica included.
*Cost 12. w/ class card.

Instructors: Lisette Perelle
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Cost: $15.00

Focus on further exploration of rhythm & technical elements involved in the creation of dynamic tango. Practica included with cost of class.
*Only 12. w/ class card.

Instructors: Lisette Perelle
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Cost: $15.00

Half an hour of Argentine Tango Practice.

Instructors: Lisette Perelle
Time: 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

July 5th and 19th
Class w/ Milonga: $20. 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Milonga w/ No Class: $12. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Olivia Levitt & Jonathn Yamaguchi conduct a Milonga the 1st & 3rd Sat. of every month. Refreshments included with cost of dance.

Instructors: Jonathan Yamauchi, Olivia Levitt
Time: 8:00 pm to 11:45 pm
Cost: $20.00

A dance meditation event freeing the mind, body & spirit through joyous movement.

Instructors: Florence Schneider
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost: $12.00

Cardio Workout which incorporates all forms of Latin Dance. Cuban Salsa, cha-cha, Brazilian samba, flamenco & more will elevate your heart-rate and burn calories.
*Cost 12. w/ class card

Instructors: Amy Banderas
Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost: $15.00

Instructors: Staff
Time: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Cost: $10.00