Drop-In Dance Classes

Welcome to the Rice Dance Program Drop-In Dance page. Please visit this site often to get the most up-to-date information on our classes and offerings.

All drop-in dance classes take place in the Recreation Center Dance Studio.

Fees

 

Class DEscriptions/Schedules

Pilates and Classical Movement Conditioning

*The Pilates and Classical Movement Conditioning Class has been cancelled for the semester.

 

Latin Lunch Moves

Join Social Dance Coordinator Jill Banta for Latin Lunch Moves dance class. Learn basic body movements essential to Latin dancing, including sultry moves that will raise your heart rate and tighten and tone your core at the same time. Latin Lunch Moves is a fun and fast moving dance experience guaranteed to give your whole body a workout.

Thursdays 12:05 - 12:55 p.m.
September 10 - November 19, 2009

 

Gyrokinesis Movement Classes

Gyrokinesis is a 25-year old mind/body exercise format that integrates low impact fluid movements with rhythmic breathing. The primary aim of this class is to improve fitness, flexibility and strengthen core muscles. Exercises are performed on yoga mats and chairs. Classes are taught by Joe Modlin, a certified Gyrotonic and Pilates instructor.

Thursdays 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
October 1 - November 19, 2009

 

Keep On Dancing

Keep On Dancing is for those who love to dance and who wish to make a place for movement in their lives. Classes will be taught by Leslie Scates and Jacqueline Nalett and will utilize a unique combination of jazz, modern dance techniques, and appropriate strengthening and toning exercises. You will learn new dance moves, while focusing on fun and fitness. 

Fridays  12:05 - 1:00 p.m.
August 26 – December 4, 2009

*Wednesday classes have been cancelled due to low attendance.

 

Hip Hop Dance

*Class has been cancelled due to low attendance.

Fall Fees 2009 (Valid August 24 - December 4, 2009)

How to Participate

Participants can attend any drop-in dance class on our regular schedule. To attend a class, please stop by the Operations Desk, just inside the Recreation Center front doors, and purchase a single, or 5-class card. Specialty Dance Series will still require a separate registration at the Operations Desk.

	Students*	Faculty/Staff
One Class	$5	$6
Five Classes	$20	$25
Please note: Graduate student, faculty and staff holders of dance cards must purchase a membership to the Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center in order to continue to use the card after the new recreation center opens. If you do not intend to become a member of the new facility, please purchase your card amount accordingly. No refunds are given for unused classes.

*Students will be asked to show verification of student status.
**The Recreation Center is not responsible for lost or stolen cards.
***Cards are valid for the current semester only

 

For information contact:

• Leslie Scates
  Assistant Director for Dance Programs
  Recreation Center
  Dance office: 713-348-5773
  lscates [at] rice.edu

 

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