NOVEMBER 2024 Schedule of Classes

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LOCATION: All classes are at Candela Dance Studio, located at 329 NE Sixth St. in Grants Pass (at 6th and D streets in the same building as Powderhorn)

~ MONDAYS ~

• 4:15 p.m. - Adult Hula (Beginning) - Students learn auana (modern), kahiko (ancient) and Polynesian dances. Open enrollment; no Hula experience necessary. Class is co-ed and taught by Kat & Jay / $7 drop-ins or $25 monthly (paid classes do not transfer to the next month if you miss) / For more info, contact Kat Greene at (541) 890-0515 or greenekat4@gmail.com, or Jay Kaneholani at (808) 631-3709 or jkevents808@gmail.com
• 5:30 p.m. - Bachata with Galeno (all levels) / $45 monthly or $12 drop-in / Text or call (541) 218-7051

• 6:15 p.m. - Beginning Salsa with Melissa / (starts Nov. 4) / $45 monthly or $12 drop-in / Enroll HERE
• 7 to 7:30 p.m. - Latin dance practice party - FREE
• 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Intermediate Salsa with Melissa /  $45 monthly or $12 drop-in / Enroll HERE

~ TUESDAYS ~

• 5:30 p.m. - Cha Cha (Starts Nov. 12) / $35 for the month or $12 for drop-ins / Call or text Jerry and Sue Ames at (541) 787-1948
• 6:45 p.m. - Belly Bolly Fusion with Jarita  / $45 for up to 4 non-consecutive classes or $40 monthly expiring on the 1st of each month / $15 drop-in / All levels / Under 18 allowed with adult / To sign up, call or text Jarita at (541) 200-8480 / Ask about privates & promos

~ WEDNESDAYS ~

• 5:30 p.m. - Beginning West Coast Swing / 6-week series started Oct. 16  / $70 per person (there is also a 4-week option for $45) / Enroll HERE
• 6:30 p.m. - Intermediate West Coast Swing  / $45 for a 4-class card or $12 drop-in / Prerequisite: Beginning WCS / Enroll HERE
• 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. - West Coast Swing Dance Party! / $5 or free with a class
• 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. - WCS Dancers' Practica / For Intermediate+ West Coast Swing dancers ($5 or free with class or social)

~ THURSDAYS ~

• 4:15 p.m. - Adult Hula (Intermediate) - Students learn auana (modern), kahiko (ancient) and Polynesian dances. Class is co-ed and taught by Jay / $7 drop-ins or $25 monthly (paid classes do not transfer to the next month if you miss) / Intermediate students also taking the Beginner class pay $35 monthly for both classes / For more info, contact Jay Kaneholani at (808) 631-3709 or jkevents808@gmail.com
• 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Line Dance with Maryann / $10 drop-in or $35 for 4 classes / Call or text Maryann at (913) 948-0441 or email ldancer56@gmail.com

~ FRIDAYS ~

• 5:30 p.m. - Nightclub 2-Step class with Paul / 1-hour class followed by a half-hour "practica" (open dancing with optional individual coaching from the teachers) / $10 per person: If you bring a partner, the partner is free! / SIGNUP REQUIRED: Email pauldiffendaffer@gmail.com  (no class Sept. 27)
• 7:30 p.m. - Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Robyn - $10 drop-in or $30 monthly (paid classes do not transfer to next month if missed) / Text Robyn for more info: (503) 260-9525 (no class Sept. 27)

​~ NOTES ~
* Classes are one hour unless otherwise noted
* Monthly discounts available for some classes - Ask instructor
* Private lessons available - Inquire with instructor
For more information, text or call (541) 291-7900

NOVEMBER Special Events

November 23 - Candela 10-year anniversary party!
Stay tuned for details...

Class Descriptions

~ BELLY BOLLY DANCE FUSION ~
This class blends East Indian dance styles with traditional and contemporary. Moves include flavors of Bhangra, Bellydance, Hip Hop and more. People have been grooving to these beats over the span of time near and far. Belly Bolly Stars include Dev Patel of Slumdog Millionaire, Miss America 2014, Shakira, and others. Bollywood is hitting the states as one of the most up-and-coming group dances, for all! Channel your inner star in this full-body activity. The beginning of each class starts slow, progressing into routines to keep you fresh and strong with your own dance exploration. No experience necessary. Drop-ins always welcome.

~ COUNTRY 2-STEP ~
A fun partner dance with a "quick, quick, slow, slow" rhythm that's danced in a circle around the room with other couples. Lots of spins and smiles. If you only learn one Country Western partner dance, this should be it; it's a fun dance done to peppy music, a staple of Country music at every dance event! If you can walk, you can country 2 step! NO partner needed to join this class.

~ HULA ~
Students learn auana (modern) kahiko (ancient) and Polynesian dances. Our Halau (School) Hula 'O Nuku 'Āina (A Passage in the Land) started in Grants Pass in 2011 under the direction of Kat Greene. Since then, haumana (students) of all ages have been coming together to explore the music, dances and traditional crafts of Hawaii and Polynesia. Our goal is to share the hula experience throughout the Rogue Valley for enjoyment, education and the support of cultural diversity.  Visit www.HulaKat.com for more information.

~ LINE DANCING ~
Learn to line dance with Maryann! Line dancing teaches dancers how to do basic moves such as a rock step, grape vine, weave, triple step, lock step, musicality, notes, and more. Line dances have grown to include learning steps used in West Coast & East Coast Swing, Latin such as Mambo, Rumba & Cha Cha, Waltz and Polka. Maryann's Line Dance class is for all levels. She creates a very welcoming atmosphere, so don't worry if you feel you have 2 left feet!

~ NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP ~
Smooth, elegant and graceful ballroom dance taught by Paul and Laurie. Can be danced to songs like "Lady in Red" or Michael Buble's "Home." All levels welcome, no partner needed.

~ SALSA ~
This is one of the most fun and energetic dances out there ~ it's great exercise, and easy to learn! Once you know some salsa, you'll have a built-in community of dance friends no matter where you travel in the world! No partner needed.

~ TURN UP DANCE FITNESS ~
The Turn Up is a hip hop-based, dance fitness & HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout. You will burn fat, build muscle, boost metabolism, & scorch some major calories during a 1 hour class - all while shaking that booty! What to bring: WATER No dance experience needed! Ages 16 and older unless authorized by instructor

~ WEST COAST SWING ~
West Coast Swing is a smooth, stretchy dance in which connection, creativity and musicality are priorities! It can be danced to many genres of music, including blues, Motown and contemporary music heard on the radio today. It's great to know for weddings, parties or a night on the town with live music. Once you know the fundamentals, it's easy to "play" within the music and express your own unique style. Beginner classes are 45 minutes long with some practice time afterward.