BERKELEY

SATURDAYS: 9:00AM-10:00AM
Beginner-Basics
Ashkenaz Music & Community Center (front studio)
1317 San Pablo Ave. (at Gilman)
Berkeley

Description: If you are looking to learn basic Bhangra movements, while getting a good workout, this is a great class for you. Its open to all levels. Unlike the rest of our classes that are taught as monthly workshops, this class is done on a weekly basis so drop-ins and new students are always welcome. You will learn fun simple choreography in combinations of different steps. Each week, we repeat steps from the previous week as well as teach new ones. Drop-ins are welcome.

Rates:  Drop-in Single Session: $13.00 
Five (5) Class Sessions: $55 (expires 4 months from purchase date)
Eight (8) Class Sessions: $80 (expires 4 months from purchase date
NOTE: if you purchase one of the packages for Saturday class, its valid at all locations and can also be used to attend any of the monthly workshops.



THURSDAYS: 7:30PM-8:30PM
Rhythms of Punjab--Monthly Dance Workshops
Beginner to Intermediate
The Works Cooperative
2566 C Telegraph Ave. (at Parker)
Berkeley

Description (Beginner to Intermediate): If you have ever wanted to join the colorful, vibrant, and energetic dance numbers at wedding scenes in Bollywood flicks, or the bouncing joyful circles at Punjabi receptions, or perform at family, friendly gatherings, or just learn an indian inspired dance routine for fun, then come join Dholrhythms inspired fun monthly dance workshops, "Rhythms of Punjab".
  
Format: Workshop will share the energy of the beautiful Punjabi folk dance of Bhangra through fun energetic choroegraphy. The workshop teaches a choreographed Bhangra dance routine to a medley of 1 to 2 Punjabi songs over the course of one month. Through the workshop you will get the music used for this session along with a video of the routine as you learn it so you can practice at home.

At the end of the session, we record a video for fun of the whole class doing the routine one final time together and share it with you and with our online communities. If you are not comfortable being in the video, you can choose to skip it. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will get a video of the final routine.

Berkeley workshops begin on the first Thursday of each month and end on the 4th Thursday.

Above is a video of the type of choreography taught in this workshop.

Rates:  Advanced Signup--($10/session); In Person--$13/session)
To get the $10/session discounted rate, you must sign up online in advance for the whole workshop even if you aren't able to attend all the sessions. You can also pay for the workshop in person one session at a time the drop-in rate of $13/session.

Workshop Schedule: Berkeley workshops begin on the first Thursday of each month and end on the last Thursday.

Next session is from May 3rd-May 30th. There are 4 sessions this month. There is no class on May 17th due to a performance. To Sign up: http://rhythmsofpunjab-brkly-may12.eventbrite.com/

*** For those that bought Dholrhythms gift certificates, SF Gate Deal, Townhog or any other online sale, just bring your printed confirmation to the first session. You do not need to register online.