DANCE CLASSES (Spring 2013)

Dance Classes are open to all UCI students and ARC Members. * Classes do not meet on 5/25, 5/26, and 5/27.
Argentine Tango Dates:  4/2 - 6/4 $40    Instructor:   James Eisman REGISTER NOW
 
Tuesday 9:30pm - 10:20pm Physical Forum
  Learn to dance Argentine Tango, one of the most complex and challenging partner dances. The instructor will guide you through the basics of tango; the posture, embrace, walk, ochos, and molinetes. Returning and experienced dancers will find themselves challenged as they refine their technique while learning increasingly complex figures.
 
Ballroom Dance Dates:  4/3 - 6/5 $40    Instructor:   James Eisman REGISTER NOW
 
Wednesday 8:00pm - 8:50pm Physical Forum
  Learn to dance in any social situation in Ballroom Dance. The instructor will teach you to distinguish and dance to a variety of tempos and rhythms. You will develop a dance repertoire that includes Fox Trot, Waltz, and Tango.
 
Belly Dance Dates:  4/3 - 6/5 $40    Instructor:   Lee Lahann REGISTER NOW
 
Wednesday 7:30pm - 8:20pm Training Zone
  Learn the basic moves and rhythms of this Middle Eastern dance style, while you tone those abdominal muscles. Our staff of exotic instructors will lead you through various dance patterns as you become more proficient in this ancient art.
 
Belly Dance Int Dates:  4/3 - 6/5 $40    Instructor:   Lee Lahann REGISTER NOW
 
Wednesday 8:30pm - 9:20pm Training Zone
  For students with prior experience, you will review the basic moves and rhythms of this Middle Eastern dance style, while you tone those abdominal muscles. Our staff of exotic instructors will lead you through various dance patterns as you become more proficient in this ancient art.
 
Break Dance Dates:  4/3 - 6/5 $40    Instructor:   CHENANIAH UBALDO MELEGRITO REGISTER NOW
 
Wednesday 9:00pm - 9:50pm Physical Forum
  Break Dance teaches participants the basic moves of one of the most exciting dance forms around. The instructor will guarantee you a headspinnin' time in this fun-filled, very physical class.
 
Hip Hop Dates:  4/1 - 6/3 $36    Instructor:   Marc Dizon REGISTER NOW
 
Monday 8:00pm - 8:50pm Training Zone
  Learn this popular style of dance. Workout to popular hip hop hits. Join our energetic instructors as they teach you some new moves.
 
Hip Hop Dates:  4/2 - 6/4 $40    Instructor:   Katherine Au REGISTER NOW
 
Tuesday 7:30pm - 8:20pm Physical Forum
  Learn this popular style of dance. Workout to popular hip hop hits. Join our energetic instructors as they teach you some new moves.
 
Hip Hop Dates:  4/3 - 6/5 $40    Instructor:   Care’n Chato REGISTER NOW
 
Wednesday 8:00pm - 8:50pm Workout Shop
  Learn this popular style of dance. Workout to popular hip hop hits. Join our energetic instructors as they teach you some new moves.
 
Hip Hop Dates:  4/4 - 6/6 $40    Instructor:   Adele Joven REGISTER NOW
 
Thursday 7:30pm - 8:20pm Physical Forum
  Learn this popular style of dance. Workout to popular hip hop hits. Join our energetic instructors as they teach you some new moves.
 
Hip Hop - Pop Diva Dates:  4/1 - 6/3 $36    Instructor:   Jessica Enriquez REGISTER NOW
 
Monday 7:00pm - 7:50pm Training Zone
  Learn the moves and dance combinations of today's hottest pop stars. Our instructor will break everything down to the basics and show you how to choreograph you very own 'Pop Diva' dance routine.
 
House Dates:  4/4 - 6/6 $40    Instructor:   Alison Wong REGISTER NOW
 
Thursday 9:00pm - 9:50pm Training Zone
  House Dance - Do you want to feel free in a house club? Do you want more than 'Shuffling'? Then this class is for you. House is one of the street dance styles which gained great popularity in the East Coast, including New York. This will be a unique opportunity to learn how to House! Don’t miss it!
 
Jazz Dance Beg Dates:  4/7 - 6/9 $36    Instructor:   Care’n Chato REGISTER NOW
 
Sunday 6:00pm - 6:50pm Physical Forum
  Jazz dance as an exciting fusion of many dance styles that is set to popular music, including jazz, show-tunes, and even contemporary hip-hop and R&B. It is loved for its high energy, fun, unique movements, fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns! Beginning Jazz students will learn fundamental steps, and gain strength and flexibility through exercises and basic (yet fun!) choreography.
 
Jazz Dance Int Dates:  4/7 - 6/9 $36    Instructor:   Care’n Chato REGISTER NOW
 
Sunday 7:00pm - 7:50pm Physical Forum
  Jazz dance as an exciting fusion of many dance styles that is set to popular music, including jazz, show-tunes, and even contemporary hip-hop and R&B. It is loved for its high energy, fun, unique movements, fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns! Intermediate Jazz students will learn new steps at a slightly faster pace (building upon the beginning class lessons) through technique exercises and choreography, while becoming more versatile dancers. (Beginning Jazz is NOT a prerequisite, although previous dance experience is recommended).
 
Locking Dates:  4/2 - 6/4 $40    Instructor:   Francis Cailles Cancelled
 
Tuesday 9:30pm - 10:20pm Activity Annex
  Locking is an old school style of funk dance and street dance, which is today also associated with mainstream hip hop. Come learn how to groove and dance to funk music with its unique moves!
 
Lyrical Dance Dates:  4/7 - 6/9 $36    Instructor:   Care’n Chato REGISTER NOW
 
Sunday 8:00pm - 8:50pm Physical Forum
  Lyrical dance: combining elements of ballet, modern, and jazz technique with a focus on expression and emotional connection between music and movement.
 
New Jack Dates:  4/2 - 6/4 $40    Instructor:   Francis Cailles Cancelled
 
Tuesday 8:30pm - 9:20pm Activity Annex
  Popular in the 90's New York Hip Hop club scene, New Jack fuses hip-hop with a touch of dance-pop instrumentation and the urban contemporary sound of R&B. This unique genre of music produced many dance steps in its era such as the 'Running Man', 'Roger Rabbit', and 'Robo Cop'. So come get down and get swinging with New Jack!
 
Popping Dates:  4/1 - 6/3 $36    Instructor:   JR Yonocruz REGISTER NOW
 
Monday 9:00pm - 9:50pm Training Zone
  Commonly mistaken as 'pop-Locking' or 'the Robot' this new class teaches the basics of Popping, Waving, Boogaloo, Ticking, Tutting, and various other funk styles. Learn how to isolate your body in ways you never thought possible!
 
Salsa Dates:  4/2 - 6/4 $40    Instructor:   James Eisman REGISTER NOW
 
Tuesday 8:30pm - 9:20pm Physical Forum
  Salsa is a popular, highly energetic club dance. You will learn the fundamentals, including breaking on the one, turning, cross-body leads and shine. The instructor will teach you to dance to the basic rhythm of salsa with style and fancy footwork.
 


UCI Campus Recreation - Argentine Tango Dance Picture
UCI Campus Recreation - Ballroom Dance Picture
UCI Campus Recreation - Belly Dance Picture
UCI Campus Recreation - Break Dance Picture
UCI Campus Recreation - Hip Hop
UCI Campus Recreation - House Dance
UCI Campus Recreation - Jazz Dance
UCI Campus Recreation - Locking Dance Picture & Video
UCI Campus Recreation - Lyrical Dance Picture & Video
UCI Campus Recreation - Pop Diva Dance Picture
UCI Campus Recreation - Popping Dance Picture
UCI Campus Recreation - Salsa Dance Picture