DANCE Summer 2008 Traditional Samba (KTD) Tap Dance (Belrose) Intro to West Coast Swing (Almonte) Belly Dance (KTD) Traditional Samba Samba is a traditional Afro-Brazilian art form which blends music, dance and exercise to promote wellness. Accompanied by traditional Brazilian instruments such as the surdo, the timbau, the Berimbau (a gourd with one string) and pandeiros (tambourines), you will learn and practice the basic steps of a traditional samba circle dance. Maestre Samuka was born and trained in Bahia, Brazil, and is the director of a Capoeira and Samba dance group. Samuka has dedicated his life to teaching the therapeutic combination of samba, Capoeira and massage therapy. 6 Mondays, 7:10-8:30pm June 16-July 21 Kentfield Campus, Dance/Landscape Management Center 101 Fee $69 Course #65048 Return to top Tap Dancing Tap Dancing is America's true Folk Dance. It has been elevated to an art form by Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, Gene Kelly, Gregory Hines and others. We will cover a brief history of tap dancing and learn the terminology with an emphasis on technique and style. You will learn to perform basic combinations and before you know it your feet will be flying with confidence and joy. Bring your tap shoes, wear comfortable clothing and not only will you learn to Tap Dance, but it is a terrific way to get in shape while having great fun. Margie Belrose has owned the Belrose Theatrical School since 1954. She continues to teach tap, jazz, ballet, ballroom and acting. She is a performing actress, dancer and singer at her theater and has been since 1962. 6 Wednesdays, 7-8pm June 18-July 23 Belrose Theatrical School 1415 Fifth Ave. San Rafael Fee $55 Course #65013 Return to top Introduction to West Coast Swing Dance If you are between 18 and 80, with no previous dance background, and would like to learn the basic and social skills of West Coast Swing, then come and join the fun! In addition to learning the basic steps, you will also be exposed to a variety of styles and techniques not usually presented in an introductory class. You will be given ample time to practice to music. Click here for driving directions to the clubhouse, or call 415.485.9318 to request them. Kelly Buckwalter-Casanova was inducted into the Swing Dance Hall of Fame in 2004 and has been a National West Coast Swing competitor, instructor, judge and chief judge with 24 years experience. She was U.S. Swing Dance Champion in 1988 and 1994. 5 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:15pm July 1-29 Almonte Clubhouse 105 Wisteria, Mill Valley Fee $60 Course #65014 Return to top Belly Dance for Fun and Fitness Belly Dance can develop postural alignment, core strength and flexibility while exploring facets of feminine sensuality and the exotic musical nuances of Middle Eastern music. Designed to teach you the basic movements of the art form, we will begin each class with warm ups transitioning into steps and combinations. Practice will include a variety of hip movements in stationary position, the development of arm work for a polished look, how to travel across the floor and different styles of shimmies. Learn to dance to a drum solo and to identify various Arabic rhythms. Continuing students who feel ready for more advanced techniques may register for an extra half hour of instruction by using the second course # below. Please see Note on "PE Complex Construction" under Heading. Latifa is an experienced teacher and performer of Belly Dance. 6 Wednesdays, June 18-July 23 Kentfield Campus Physical Education One Beginners 7:10-8:30pm Fee $69 Course #65015 Continuing 7:10-9pm Fee $78 Course #65016 Return to top

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