Adult - Dancing with Barbara
Ballroom Dance
Experience the grace and style of ballroom dancing! Two levels are offered. Both cover basic posture, leading & following techniques, and styling points.

Beginning I: Primary figures of six basic dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Swing, and Cha Cha. Three dances per six week session.

Mondays, 8:00 - 9:00pm
Wednesdays, 8:30 - 9:25pm

Beginning II: Concentrates on one dance per session, building on the material presented in Beginning
I. In addition to the dances listed previously, learn Samba, Polka, Hustle, Nite Club Two Step, and more.

Mondays at 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

East Coast Swing (A.K.A. Jitterbug)
This is the most popular style of swing for all ages.

Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:25pm

Salsa Class
Learn this spicy Latin dance that is so popular today!

Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:25pm

Monday Classes
May 19 - June 23 (5 week session) no class on 5/26
July 7 - August 11(6 week session)
Sept 8 - October 13(6 week session)
Oct 20 - Dec 1(6 week session) no class on 11/17

6 Week Class Fee: $39/$29 resident fee
5 Week Class Fee: $32/$26 resident fee

Wednesday Classes
May 28 - July 2 (6 week session)
July 9 - Aug 13 (6 week session)

6 Week Class Fee: $39/$29 resident fee

Location for all Classes: Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive.
Instructor: Barbara Bates

Call Barbara Bates at 322-5765 or the Greenacres Community Center at 392-2010 for more information..

Adult & Youth - Jamm'n Island Girl Hawaiian Dance

Learn basic hand, body, and foot motions related to graceful Hawaiian dancing. You gain an understanding of body alignment, technique, dance moves, and culture. It's relaxing, fun, and definitely exercise!

Date: Thursdays, Classes are held year round.
Time:  Beginner class 5:30-6:15 (Age 4 and up), Intermediate 6:15-7:00, and Advanced from 7-8pm
Location: Riverview Community Center, 401 Willow
Fee:$25/person, or $40/family.
Instructor: Opal Moreland

Adult & Youth - Mexican Folk Dance
This class is for intermediate & advanced Mexican folk dancers. The focus is on dances from different regions of Mexico. This class is specifically designed to prepare for performances. Younger dancers that are advanced may also join. This class is taught by Dr. Ma Guadalupe C. De La Rosa who has been teaching Mexican Folk Dancing in Bakersfield for over 30 years & has directed and taught many groups.

Date: Fridays, Classes are held year round.
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fruitvale-Norris Building, 6221 Norris Road
Fee: $10 per month, pay instructor at class.
Instructor: Dr. Ma Guadalupe C. De La Rosa

Call Dr. Ma Guadalupe C. De La Rosa at (661) 833-8790 for more information.
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Adult & Youth - Square Dancing
The Joaquin Squares would like to invite everyone to attend their beginning Square Dance lessons.

Come and try the first four lessons for FREE. All you need is a desire to get some excercise and meet new people while having fun. Caller Michael Kellog will keep you moving to the music and singing along. So whether you're an 'empty nest couple', a family with kids looking for a wholesome good time, or just an individual looking for a new hobby, Square Dancing is for you. No experience is necessary.

Thursdays and every 3rd Saturday
Location: Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 East Roberts Lane
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Cost is just $4.00 per class (first four are free)

For more information call 392-2030.