Dance & Gymnastics

Dance

Adult Tap - Beginning & Intermediate

Beginning Adult Tap is perfect for those who have no formal training and just want to give tap dancing a try.  Students will be tap dancing during the first lesson.  This class teaches both traditional and Rad Tap techniques.  The first lesson is offered on a trial basis at no charge.

Intermediate Adult Tap is a perfect class for people who cannot devote years to dance.  This Adult Tap class is ongoing for continuing dancers in both traditional and Rad tap techniques.  This class performs at community events.  Performing is optional.  Instruction for these courses is provided by Susan Sixkiller and will take place at the Oak Park Ice Arena.

• Ages: 16+ 
• Cost: $35, per month for Intermediate
• Cost: $38, per month for Beginning 
• Day & Times:
  • Wednesdays
    • Intermediate - 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
    • Beginning - 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
• Upcoming Class Schedule: 
  • October 31 - November 28
    • There is no class on 11/21.
  • December 5 &12
    • $17.50, Intermediate Only
     

Tap Dancing for Seniors

Low impact tap dancing to the oldies.  Students will be dancing the first lesson!  First lesson is free to see if you like it.  Lessons will take place at the Oak Park Senior Center. 

• Ages: Seniors
• Cost: $25, for city-wide senior members
• Cost: $35, non-members
• Day & Time:
  • Tuesdays
    •  11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Upcoming Class Schedule: 
  • November 6 - December 4
    • There is no class on 11/20.
     

Ballroom Design a Dance

Social dance class students can choose from the Smooth dances (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot), the Latin dances (Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba), or the Swing dances (East Coast, West Coast, or Lindy Hop) and study ONE dance of their choice for 6 hours of instruction.  Beginner to advanced are able to enroll.  No partner is required.  Receive semi-private instruction at a group lesson price.

For more information, please visit the website listed below.  Instruction for this course is provided by Cathy Medeiros and will take place at the Oak Park Senior Center.

• Ages: 9+
• Cost: $45 for three (3) class sessions and $60 for four (4) class sessions 
• Day & Time:
  • Wednesdays
    •  7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
• Upcoming Class Schedule: 
  • November 7, 14 & 28
    • There is no class on 11/21.
  • December 5, 12 & 19
    • There is no class on 12/26.

Beginning Ballet

Learn basic steps of ballet. Students will perform in a recital in June.  Instruction for this course is provided by Beverly Burke-Baker and will take place at the Arnold Rue Community Center.

• Ages: 6 - 12
• Cost: $35, per month
• Day & Time: 
  • Saturdays
    •  10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 
• Upcoming Class Schedule: 
  • November 3, 10 & 17
    • Recital: Wednesday, November 28
  • December 1, 8, 15 & 22
    • Recital: Wednesday, December 5
  • January 5, 12, 19 & 26
  • February 2, 9, 16 & 23
• Instructional Class Calendar:
  Gymnastics and Dance Calendar

Preschool Dance

Learn the beginning steps of dance, including ballet, tap and jazz. Students will perform in a recital in June.  Instruction for this course is provided by Beverly Burke-Baker and will take place at the Arnold Rue Community Center.

• Ages: 3 - 5 
• Cost: $30, per month
• Day & Times: 
  • Saturdays
    • 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
    • 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Upcoming Class Schedule:  
  • TBA
• Instructional Class Calendar:
  Gymnastics and Dance Calendar

Gymnastics

Kindergym

Parent and child play movement designed to develop coordination with gymnastics skills component, encourage social skills, and provide a positive experience for both.  Instruction for this course is provided by Nancy Healy and will take place at the Seifert Community Center.

• Ages: 12 - 36 months
• Cost: $30 for three (3) class sessions and $35 for four (4) class sessions 
• Day and Times: 
  • Fridays  
    • 12 - 18 months - 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
    • 19 - 26 months - 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    • 27 - 36 months - 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. 
• Upcoming Schedule:
  • TBA
• Instructional Class Calendar:
  Gymnastics and Dance Calendar

Preschool Gym

This fun class includes stretching, beginning tumbling, balance beam, beginning vaulting and games. Children will make new friends while building core strength and increasing self-confidence.  Instruction for this course is provided by Nancy Healy and will take place at the Seifert Community Center.

• Ages: 3 - 5
• Cost: $30 for three (3) class sessions and $35 for four (4) class sessions 
• Days & Times: 

  • Tuesdays

    • Age 3 - 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    • Ages 4 to 5 - 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
  • Wednesdays
    • Age 3 - 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 
    • Ages 4 to 5 - 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Upcoming Class Schedule:
  • TBA
• Instructional Class Calendar:
  Gymnastics and Dance Calendar

Gymnastics Level 1

Students learn beginning tumbling skills, balance beam games, stretching and beginning vault.  Tumbling skills will focus on front, backward rolls and cart wheels.  Socialization and fun are additional benefits.  Instruction for this course is provided by Nancy Healy and will take place at Seifert Community Center.  Pre-registration is required!

• Ages: 5 - 7
• Cost: $40, per month
• Day & Times:
  • Thursdays
    • Ages 5 to 7 - 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Ages 5 to 7 - 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. 
• Upcoming Class Schedule:
  • November 1, 8, 15 & 29
  • December 6, 13 & 20
  • January 10, 17, 24 & 31
  • February 7, 14, 21 & 28

• Instructional Class Calendar:

  Gymnastics and Dance Calendar

Zumba

The Zumba program is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, exhilarating, and effective fitness system.  It combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using and aerobic/fitness approach to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits, which target areas such as the gluteus muscles, legs, arms, core, abdominal and the most important muscle in the body...the heart! 

Instruction for this course is provided by Susan Suarez and will be held at the Arnold Rue Community Center. 

• Ages:
• Cost: $35, per month
• Days & Times:

  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

    • 5:55 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.
• Upcoming Class Schedule: 
  • November 1 - 28
  • December 4 - 20
  • January 2 - 31
  • February 5 - 28

• Instructional Class Calendar:

  Gymnastics and Dance Calendar

External Links

Ballet Folklorico de Frank Zapata

Ballroom - Design a Dance

Oak Park Ice Arena

This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 11/7/2012