Class Descriptions
Dholrhythms Bhangra Dance Class
Every Saturday | 9:00am-10:00am
Looking for a fun way to get some exercise while learning something positive and cultural? Try Dholrhythms Bhangra dance class-one of the happiest, most vibrant, beautiful, and energetic folk dances of Punjab, India. It's a joyful release that will get your heart pumping, shoulders bouncing, smiling ear to ear while breaking a sweat.
Class is taught by Vicki Virk, founder of Dholrhythms Dance Company and Non Stop Bhangra who has been teaching and performing in the San Francisco Bay Area for almost 20 years!
Class Fee:
$15 Drop-in Single Session
Discounted Packages Available (Follow this link and scroll down the page)
For more info and to Sign up for any upcoming session: https://dholrhythms.com/in-person/
Bachata
Every Tuesday | 7pm (Beginner), 8:30pm (Intermediate)
Bachata with Kathy Reyes
$15 per class
Contact kathy@ashkenaz.com for more info
Ballet
Every Wednesday | 9:30am-10:30am
Ballet at Ashkenaz with David Bertlin
$20 per class
Drop-ins Welcome. Proof of Covid-19 Immunization required.
Contact: 510-388-3971, dancerdb@gmail.com
Capoeira Angola
Every Sunday | 3:00pm-5:00pm
Capoeira is an African-Brazilian martial art and dance. It is a warrior’s dance-fight that is played as a game in a circle to live music. Although the movements employed in Capoeira are powerful, the aim of the game is for players to challenge themselves to expand their potential physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Students will learn not only the physical movements, but also the ritual, music and history of the game. If you are interested in being playful, challenging yourself physically and mentally, playing music, and being a part of a burgeoning community, come check out this class. It is a lot of fun! All are welcomed.
Class fee: $15 per class. Call or text 510-952-7606 to sign up!
East Bay Drummm Circle
2nd Sunday of the month | 1:30pm-3:00pm
UPCOMING DATES: May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10
Get ready to explore, play and discover how FUN and LIFE-AFFIRMING drumming can be. We'll build community, release stress, and foster well-being through the beat of the drums.
DRUMMM Facilitator Jeni Swerdlow will help inspire the groove and bring the group to its highest musical potential.
Everyone is welcome, from beginning-beginners to seasoned drummers. If you have a heartbeat, you have rhythm!
This is for all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a drum or play one of ours (first come, first-served). Chairs are provided.
Link: www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-east-bay-drummm-circle-tickets-454025782337
Soul Sanctuary
Every Sunday | 11am-1pm
Soul Sanctuary Dance, founded in 2003, is a weekly welcoming and inclusive all-ages community freestyle/ecstatic/shoes optional dance that supports free expression, community, physical and emotional health, and a spirit of generosity. We dance to an irresistible eclectic blend of music.
We charge no admission fee and we are all-volunteer run, but you are invited to pay it forward at this link to enable us to pay our expenses and keep our chain of gifts alive through our dance: paypal.me/soulsanctuarydance (note:account name says Zachary Pine.) (No donations are accepted at the venue. If you want to send a contribution by US mail, contact us).
Our in-person and online dancers are equally important and cherished parts of our community. We include an online option because we know that some people can't be at our venue, or would not feel safe at our venue even in light of our Community Agreements and Covid-19 protocol; we also know that some people cannot, or choose not to, agree to our Community Agreements and Covid-19 protocol for in-person dancing.
Ashkenaz is wheelchair accessible.
The organizers are Herb Heinz, Kristi Coombs, Michelle Blair, and Zach Pine. Reach us here.
Jubilee American Dance Theatre
Every Monday | 7:00pm-10:00pm
Jubilee American Dance Theatre
Contact TheBeckyDance@yahoo.com for more info
Pilates
Every Thursday | 10:30am-11:30am
Every Saturday | 9am-10am
"Join me for a classic Pilates class, no shoes or experience required!”
Class involves stretching, balancing, and aligning, giving you the awareness to help with posture, breathing efficiency and strength.
Class fees: $12/ 5 class card, $15 drop-in. Please inquire for more info: RNRKAREN@GMAIL.COM
Salsa Class (All Levels)
Every Sunday | 10AM-11AM
A class focused on the fundamentals of Salsa.
Get ready to get your sweat on and learn in fun and safe environment!
*no partner required*
$18 per class. Contact timbaheat@gmail.com for more info
Location: Back Studio at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center