SPECIALTY DANCE SERIES

Specialty Dance Series offers patrons opportunities for deeper instruction for their favorite dance forms. Progressive in nature, these classes start with fundamentals and work towards more complex maneuvers.

The classes on this page require pre-registration, and are open to all levels of fitness and dance experience. Classes will take place in the Recreation Center Dance Studio. Refunds will not be given unless a class is cancelled by the Recreation Center.

Spring 2010

• Middle Eastern Belly Dance II
• Social Dance Classes and Events

Middle Eastern Belly Dance Series II with Kristina Koutsoudas

Back by popular demand! Get your slinky groove on in this master class series. Learn new moves that include drops, lifts, shimmies and twists. Intermediate and advanced level dancers are welcome.

Date: Mondays, March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Dance Theater
Cost:
Recreation Center Members: $20
Non-Members: $28
Registration: Register at the Recreation Center Operations Desk (No Drop-ins Allowed)

 

Social Dance Classes and Events

• Argentine Tango
• Private Lessons

Argentine Tango with Roberto and Adriana Bertolusso

Tango dance lessons with Argentine Tango dancers Roberto and Adriana Bertolusso. Learn the basics of tango or improve your skills. All levels are welcome – beginners to advanced. 
Date: Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22, 2010
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: RECREATION CENTER SOCIAL DANCE STUDIO
Cost:
Recreation Center Members: $50
Non-Members: $70

*Drop-ins are now allowed at the rate of $5 for Recreation Center Members and $7 for Non-members. For those who wish to register for the entire class, prorated rates are available.

NEW!!  PRIVATE / SEMI PRIVATE SOCIAL AND BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS

Social Dance Coordinator Jill Banta will be offering private and semi-private (groups up to 4 people) ballroom and social dancing lessons at the Rice Recreation Center’s Social Dance Studio. Lessons will be offered from January 25 - April 12, 2010 during the following hours and are by appointment only:
Day/Time: Mondays 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:05 - 12:55 p.m.
Cost: One hour lessons: $ 15 Recreation Center Member/ $20 Non-members
Half hour lessons: $10 Recreation Center Members/ $15 Non-members

For information about Dance Lessons, please contact the Social Dance Coordinator, Jill Banta at: Jill.B.Banta [at] rice.edu.

 

For information contact:

• Dr. Elizabeth Slator
  Associate Director
  Phone: (713) 348-4078
  E-mail: eslator [at] rice.edu

 

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