Just Dance Ballroom's Absolute Beginner Ballroom Dance Program with Karen and Michael
Absolute Beginner's Program with Karen & Michael
Sampler: Learn 8 Dances in 2 months
Want to get started in ballroom dance? Just Dance Ballroom’s Absolute Beginner Program is the place to start.
You will learn the basics of the romantic waltz, the gliding foxtrot and the dramatic tango. Next you’ll learn the Rhythm Dances: Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba and the East Coast Swing. We will also teach you Nightclub Two-Step, a great dance for pop ballads.
The Sampler classes on Thursdays give you the basics in all 8 dances in just 2 months. You will become familiar with the most popular ballroom dances.
The Progressive Series
The Progressive Series gives you an opportunity to learn a dance more in depth. Each month you can begin a new series in different dance. You will learn many dance figures and the character, styling. rhythm and technique of the dance. You will also learn how to lead or follow, to connect with your partner, to combine figures and to navigate the social dance floor. Each week builds on the previous week. The progressive series will give you a good foundation.A Supportive Learning Environment
Karen and Michael create a safe and supportive environment for you to learn and have fun in. The pace is just right and you will be there with others who are also learning for the first time.
Repeat each series as often as you want, to review your basics or to support a friend you’ve brought along.
April 2008
- Mondays 7-8pm: The Progressive Series.
- April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28thCha Cha II. Pre-requisite 3 weeks of Cha Cha or equivalent exprience. Learn one dance per month, each week building on what you learned the week before.
- Tuesdays 7-8pm Beginning April 8thThe Progressive Series.
- April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th East Coast Swing I. Learn one dance per month, each week building on what you learned the week before.
- Thursdays 7-8pm: The Sampler
- April 3rd: Rumba
- April 10th: Cha Cha
- April 17th: East Coast Swing
- April 24th: Samba
May 2008
- Mondays 7-8pm: The Progressive Series.
- May 5th, 12th, 19th 26th Cha Cha I & II. Learn one dance per month, each week building on what you learned the week before.
- Tuesdays 7-8pm: The Progressive Series.
- May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th East Coast Swing I & II. Learn one dance per month, each week building on what you learned the week before.
- Thursdays 7-8pm: The Sampler
- May 1st: Waltz
- May 8th: Foxtrot
- May 15th: Tango
- May 22nd: Night Club Two Step
- May 29th: Hustle
June 2008
- Mondays 7-8pm: The Progressive Series.
- Jun 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th You Choose the Dance. Monday Class in May will vote on the Dance for June.
- Tuesdays 7-8pm: The Progressive Series.
- June 34d, 10th, 17th, 24th Night Club Two Step I. Learn one dance per month, each week building on what you learned the week before.
- Thursdays 7-8pm: The Sampler
- Jun 5th: Rumba
- Jun 12th: Cha Cha
- Jun 19th: East Coast Swing
- June 26th: Samba
Details
- No previous dance experience required.
- No partner required
- All classes include free practice from 9-11pm on day of class
- $40 for a 4 week series. $50 for a 5 week series. $13 for drop in
- Additional discounts if you sign up 1 week before a series starts or take two series together
See AbsoluteBeginnerDance.com for more details
See AbsoluteBeginnerDance.com for special parties and other events that we encourage our Absolute Beginners to attend.
Student's Testimonials
Karen Lile & Michael Arntz. Photography by Kendall Ross Bean. Light Design by Michael Kofford
I didn’t really believe my husband could dance. But, after the first class with Karen and Michael, we were both dancing and
having fun. I can’t wait for the next class.
~ Janet
I like Karen & Michael so much, I have been bringing my friends and family with me too.
Karen and Michael can teach ANYONE to dance, because they don’t assume anything, and they explain
and demonstrate so clearly.
~Wendy.
Just Dance Ballroom
Just Dance is located right across a beautiful ocean view and is less than a mile away from the 23rd Avenue exit of the South Interstate 880 freeway in Oakland/Alameda border.
Highlights:
- Brand New State-of-the-Art Club-Style Facility
- Conveniently located off Hwy 880 in Oakland
- 10,000 sq. ft. of floating maple floors
- 3 separate ballrooms to choose from
- Acoustic Surround Sound System, wall-to-wall mirrors, luxurious seating, intimate cafe tables, refreshment bar, complimentary tea/coffee.
- Safe area, ample free parking in a well-lit parking lot.
