Classes for August 2008    < previous month   next month >

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

August 4th & 11th: Salsa
August 18th & 25th: Night Club 2-Step
*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

A beginning/Int. Level class in American Style Rumba, featuring popular combinations and basic technique. Dance party to follow, featuring favorite mixes of ballroom, latin & club style music.

Instructors: Kelly Mettler
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: $15.00

August 1st
Fun and highly popular club form. Will teach the coolest combinations and basic techniques. Ballroom, Latin & Club Mixes will follow during party with lots of Salsa.

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

August 8th
Bay West presents a Intermediate West Coast Swing Class with our resident Swing Pro, Elizabeth Mustaro, on the main floor. A class for rank beginners will take place simultaneously in the Wee Studio. An all West Coast Dance will follow from 9-11 p.m.

Instructors: Elizabeth Mustaro
Time: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Cost: $15.00

Bay West presents a Beg./Int. Level Tango class for social dancers. Combination will include closed and open material, incorporating technique and styling. A dance party will follow from 9-10:30, featuring favorite mixes of ballroom, latin & ballroom.

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

Bay West proudly presents guest teacher, Franco Peraza from New York City. Franco is a highly respected teacher in all forms, but is most sought after for his skill and knowledge base in American Smooth. He will give us a fun series of steps and discuss the qualities and technical aspects of required to bring the best qualities of the waltz to light.

Instructors: Franco Peraza
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: $20.00

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

August 1st & 15th
Bay West hosts El Beso Tango who conduct 2 Tango workshop from 5:30-7 p.m. and 7-8:30, with favorite guest teachers from the local scene and abroad, followed by a guided practica until 8:30-9:30 p.m. Practica is included in cost of workshops. Workshop prices vary according to selected guest.
August 1st: Jon & Judy from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
August 15th: Jorge Torres and Natalia Hill, from the cast of Forever Tango.

Instructors: Jonathan Yamauchi, Olivia Levitt
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Resident Professional; Elizabeth Mustaro, teaches the slickest moves in a special Night Club Two Step Class, from 8-9 p.m. This cool dance is a necessity to handle those slow song selections! A Dance will follow featuring all cuts and forms of dance music.

Instructors: Elizabeth Mustaro
Time: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Cost: $15.00

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