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# The Beat

Berkeley Performing Arts

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- [Home](https://thebeatberkeley.org/) - Come Dance With Us! Our non-profit organization provides an all-encompassing program of dance as a vehicle for cultural creativity and artistic expression - including Rhythm Tap, Salsa, Tango, Yoga, Afro Cuban, Brazilian Dance, Swing Dance, Jazz, Samba, Haitian Folkloric, Ballet, Broadway Dance and Ballroom Dance. Please join us in studio, online or outdoors for fun
- [Tap Dance Basics](https://thebeatberkeley.org/tap-dance-basics/) - Adult & Teen Tap Dance Basics Series One Series for $96 Both Series for $180 Each series level covers 6 sessions Tap Dance Basics Held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays Students should take series in their progressive order; Instructors will recommend when to advance to the next series level. Intro to Tap Dance Basics 1
- [Jazz, Swing & Lindy](https://thebeatberkeley.org/jazz-swing-lindy/) - Jazz Blues with Nina Cooper Thursdays, 10.30am-12noon Nina's Jazz Blues class has a lyrical style that celebrates the intimate relationship between music and movement. Some technical dance training in ballet, modern or jazz technique is recommended. The class begins with a choreographed set of warmups that allows you to immerse yourself in dance immediately. Across the floor exercises
- [House](https://thebeatberkeley.org/house/) - Our House Instructors Beth Ellis-DicksonYouth Modern / Jazz Beth has been teaching in the East Bay since 2010. She has trained professionally in tap, jazz, ballet, and theater dance. She is honored to have worked for the Alvin Ailey Dance Camp at Cal Performances for two summers where she assisted middle school students in learning
- [Timba & Latin](https://thebeatberkeley.org/timba-latin/) - Brazilian, Cuban, Haitian, Latin Afro Cuban Dance with Susana Arenas Timba / Afro Salsa Suelta Fridays, 6:00-7:15pm Susana's classes include an invigorating warm-up and instruction in traditional Afro-Cuban folkloric genres, including Orisha styles and secular dances of Cuba. Latin & Salsa Dance with Luz Mena Latin Dance: Technique, Style & Musicality (Intermediate/Advanced Level) Mondays, 12:10PM-1:10pm
- [Partner Dance/Ballroom](https://thebeatberkeley.org/ballroom/) - Partner Dance/Ballroom with Danielle & Doug Get Your Kicks in 2026 ~ Sundays 5-6:30pm Single Drop In for Two People ~ $40 Berkeley Ballroom with Danielle & Doug February 1, 8, 15 ~ Merengue & Foxtrot March 1, 8, 15 ~ Rhumba & Hustle April 12, 19, 26 ~ Waltz & Samba May 10, 17,
- [Prices for Classes](https://thebeatberkeley.org/prices-for-classes/) - Prices for Classes and Workshops (New Pricing Effective January 1, 2023) Please Note: All class cards, class packages and class series have an expiration date following their activation with first use. Single drop in class purchases expire one year following the date of purchase. Expired multi-class cards and packages may be extended for 3-4 weeks
- [Ballet and Yoga](https://thebeatberkeley.org/ballet-yoga/) - Yoga Yoga Spark - Body & Soul with Kathryn Golden Tuesdays, 12:15-1:15pm With its fluid pace, improves posture, balance and grace. Kathryn combines breathing techniques and movement through a series of yoga poses to open the hips, strengthen the core and extend the spine: important links to movement in class and in daily life. All
- [Mission / Goals](https://thebeatberkeley.org/mission-goals/) - About the Beat The Mission The Beat, Berkeley Performing Arts (BPA) is a non-profit educational and public benefit organization focused on using dance, music and other vehicles of creative expression as a means for community and leadership development. The Beat-BPA offers the East Bay community at large, young people, adults, seniors, children and families the
- [Gregg Geoffroy Classes](https://thebeatberkeley.org/gregg-geoffroy/) - Gregg Geoffroy / Adult Tap Series A Few Words from Gregg Regarding His Classes A NOTE ABOUT LEVELS We are motivated to help you learn in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Part of that comfort and success will come from being honest with yourself in selecting a level that's appropriate for you. Don't get caught
- [Salsa & Tango](https://thebeatberkeley.org/salsa-tango/) - Tango with Homer & Cristina Ladas Questions? Please contact Homer at homertango@gmail.com All Activities $20 *** Shoes Optional Our Philosophy The Organic Tango Philosophy is composed of the following ideas collected over the years: Tango is a social-form and an art-form Tango has historical and cultural roots, however, no individual or group owns the tango
- [Afro Brazilian](https://thebeatberkeley.org/afro-brazilian-afro-samba/) - Brazilian, Cuban, Haitian, Latin Afro Brazilian Dance with Nives Wetzel de Cediel Wednesdays, 7:30-8:45pm Nives, aka Profesora Sambambaia, will instruct you in the technique and art of Afro Brazilian samba no pé, samba de roda, samba reggae, afoxé, axé, puxada de rede. She will also delve into particular music and dance forms of the US,
- [Micah St Clair Classes](https://thebeatberkeley.org/micah-st-clair/) - Micah St. Clair Sallid / Adult Tap Series Beginning/Intermediate Tap Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm This class focuses on building upon what students have learned in the past from their previous instruction in tap and expanding on that. There is a focus on developing their style and knowledge in Hoofing/ Rhythm Tap. The class will work on finding
- [Youth Classes with Chi Chi Okonmah & Tracee Henson](https://thebeatberkeley.org/youth-classes/) - Youth Classes with Tracee Henson February 18 - April 22, 2026 ~ CLOSED Whole session (10 classes) $150 $10 sibling discount ($140 per additional sibling) Next Series: May 6 - June 10, 2026 ~ REGISTRATION OPEN Whole session (6 classes) $90 $6 sibling discount ($84 per additional sibling) Trial class on 1st or 2nd class
- [Studio J Tap Program](https://thebeatberkeley.org/studio-j-tap-program/) - Studio J Tap Program Ongoing Teen/Adult Classes with Gregg and Micah NEW PRICING EFFECTIVE 01 NOVEMBER 2025 20 Sessions for $320 ($16/Class) 10 Sessions for $180 ($18/Class) Single Class for $20 3 Session Tap Gumbo Sampler for $45 ($15/Class) - NEW STUDENTS ONLY Packages interchangeable between instructors and active for three months from first use.
- [Giving Tuesday](https://thebeatberkeley.org/giving-tuesday/) - Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday is here, and we'd love for you to celebrate with us. There's a lot happening at the Beat, and we could use your support to accomplish everything we'd like to do: Renovating our check-in area Re-painting our studios Upgrading our sound systems Replacing outdated IT systems Creating a new foundation to
- [Events](https://thebeatberkeley.org/events/) - About the Beat The quick, brown fox jumps over a lazy dog. DJs flock by when MTV ax quiz prog. Junk MTV quiz graced by fox whelps. Bawds jog, flick quartz, vex nymphs. Waltz, bad nymph, for quick jigs vex! Fox nymphs grab quick-jived waltz. Brick quiz whangs jumpy veldt fox. Bright vixens jump; dozy
- [Youth Programs](https://thebeatberkeley.org/youth-programs/) - Youth Programs (on hiatus) Creative Movement Ages 5-7 Tuesdays, 3:45-4:30pm Creative Movement is a fun, new dance class designed for younger students to learn basic technique movements. They will also learn how to connect with music while exploring their own creativity. This 45-minute class will pack it all in! Technique, creativity, and fun! Register Here
- [Afro Cuban & Haitian](https://thebeatberkeley.org/afro-cuban-haitian/) - Brazilian, Cuban, Haitian, Latin Afro Cuban Dance with Susana Arenas Afro Cuban Dance & Technique (All Levels) Saturdays, 12:15-1:30pm with live music Afro Cuban Dance (Intermediate/Advanced) Saturdays, 1:30-2:45pm with live music Susana's classes include an invigorating warm-up and instruction in traditional Afro-Cuban folkloric genres, including Orisha styles and secular dances of Cuba. With live drumming.
- [Contact Us](https://thebeatberkeley.org/contact/) - If you have questions or comments, please contact us below, or call 510-843-2328. For questions about studio rental, please click here. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! 2560 Ninth St., Unit 119 Berkeley, CA 94710
- [Specialty](https://thebeatberkeley.org/specialty/) - Our Specialty Instructors Special Dance and Fitness Styles Danielle & DougBallroom Danielle grew up on cruise ships, in the days when the only entertainment after dinner was a band and a dance floor. She wants to recreate a world in which people can: (1) recognize which dance goes with which song; (2) get up and
- [Studio Rental](https://thebeatberkeley.org/mission-goals/studio-rental/) - About the Beat Our spaces are available for rent at reasonable rates. We offer hourly, temporary, short term and long term options. Please contact Roger Dillahunty using this form. Thank you.
- [Youth Contemporary](https://thebeatberkeley.org/youth-contemporary/) - Youth Programs Youth Contemporary Ages 9-13 Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm We'll focus on all the proper techniques of jazz, lyrical, modern and ballet dance (jazz walks, pirouettes, jumps, etc) -- contemporary dance styles. This is a great class for youth who want a bit less structure than ballet but more technique than hip-hop. Most students are barefoot,
- [Creative Movement](https://thebeatberkeley.org/creative-movement/) - Youth Programs Creative Movement Ages 5-8 Tuesdays, 3:45-4:30pm Creative Movement is a fun, new dance class designed for younger students to learn basic technique movements. They will also learn how to connect with music while exploring their own creativity. This 45-minute class will pack it all in! Technique, creativity, and fun! Register Here About Beth
- [West African Dance](https://thebeatberkeley.org/west-african-dance/) - West African Dance with Naby Bangoura In these classes you will experience the traditional rhythms, dances, and songs of Guinea. You will also explore Guinean culture through West-African rhythms. Some of the rhythms/ dances we will explore are used for weddings, baby naming ceremonies, and circumcision rituals. The class begins with a warm-up, followed with
- [Guest](https://thebeatberkeley.org/guest/) - Our Guest Instructors
- [The Revenge of the Shim Sham Shimmy](https://thebeatberkeley.org/shim-sham-shimmy/) - The Revenge of the Shim Sham Shimmy Irina Semenova Limited Series: Thursdays, April 20 - May 25, 2023 6:30-7:30pm Celebrate National Tap Dance in style with our thrilling 6-class series! Join us as we delve into the history of this iconic dance form and learn the legendary Leonard Reed final dance, "The Revenge of the
- [Bodyweight Flow](https://thebeatberkeley.org/bodyweight-flow/) - Bodyweight Flow with Samara ON HIATUS Samara will have your heart rate up while you move through a variety of different movements at your own pace. Each session will work your heart and lungs and give almost every muscle in your body a workout. Sessions involve a warm-up and cool-down, bodyweight exercises, running and stretching.
- [Aerial Warm Ups](https://thebeatberkeley.org/aerial-warm-ups/) - Info to come
- [Pilates (Mat)](https://thebeatberkeley.org/pilates/) - Info to come
- [Youth Program](https://thebeatberkeley.org/youth-program-creative-movement/) - Creative Movement (Ages 5-8) Creative Movement (Ages 5-8) Tuesdays, 3:45-4:30pm Creative Movement is a fun, new dance class designed for younger students to learn basic technique movements. They will also learn how to connect with music while exploring their own creativity. This 45-minute class will pack it all in! Technique, creativity, and fun!. Register Here
- [Classes with Live Music](https://thebeatberkeley.org/live-music/) - Classes with Live Music 8 Class Package for $100 ($12.50/Class) 5 Class Package for $75 ($15/Class) 3 Class Package for $48 ($16/Class) Single Drop In for $18 Packages interchangeable between instructors and active for two months from first use Afro Cuban Dance with Susana Arenas Timba / Afro Salsa Suelta Fridays, 6:00-7:15pm Afro Cuban Dance
- [Youth & Adult](https://thebeatberkeley.org/youth-adult-series/) - Youth Dance Series Intermediate Tap for Kids Ages 10-18 with Irina Semenova Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Winter/Spring Series January 11 - May 24, 2023 20 Sessions for $240 10 Sessions for $130 No Drop Ins This class is for advanced beginner/intermediate level students with prior experience and knowledge of tap basic vocabulary. We will refine tap technique,
- [Open Rehearsal with Big Moves](https://thebeatberkeley.org/big-moves/) - Specialty Dance with Jessica Erin Judd and Matilda St. John Most First and Third Saturdays of the Month, 12:15-1:45pm $15 Drop In / $20 for the Month (PLEASE GIVE PAYMENT TO INSTRUCTOR) Open rehearsal is an opportunity to learn new dance skills and explore new dance styles in a fat-positive, beginner-focused, class-like format alongside the
- [Yoga Spark – Body & Soul](https://thebeatberkeley.org/yoga-spark/) - Youth Dance Series Intermediate Tap for Kids Ages 10-18 with Kathryn Golden Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Winter/Spring Series NEW PRICING EFFECTIVE 01 JANUARY 2023 20 Sessions for $220 before 12/31; $240 after 12/31 10 Sessions for $120 before 12/31; $130 after 12/31 No Drop Ins This class is for advanced beginner/intermediate level students with prior experience and
- [The Joan Flint Foundation](https://thebeatberkeley.org/the-joan-flint-foundation/) - Info to come
- [Schedule](https://thebeatberkeley.org/schedule/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger
- [Outdoor Classes](https://thebeatberkeley.org/events/outdoor-classes/) - Outdoor Classes & Workshops All classes and workshops are held only when weather and air quality permit. Face covering optional for those fully vaccinated. Face covering required for those not vaccinated. Afro Cuban Dance with Live Music with Susana Arenas Saturdays, 12:00-1:15pm Click here to register. Please bring exact change to tip the drummers. Haitian
- [Special Services](https://thebeatberkeley.org/mission-goals/special-services/) - About the Beat Debi Ann Stone, RCSTCertified Advanced Rolfer and Biodynamic Craniosacral Practitioner. Debi has been in practice since 1990 and has locations in both Berkeley and Petaluma.Rolfing is deep tissue bodywork that lengthens and softens the fascia or connective tissue. Benefits of this process are improved posture, structural alignment, and relief from chronic pain
- [What Our Students Say](https://thebeatberkeley.org/our-reviews/) - Our Guest Instructors "She is a fabulous dancer and teacher. She gives great feedback, so we improve individually. She shares her knowledge of the dance... love her" "Gregg is a wonderful instructor who is always ready to answer questions!" "Detailed and joyful instruction encompassing historical context of dance moves from Afro Cuban diaspora. I'm so
- [Looking Forward](https://thebeatberkeley.org/events/looking-forward/) - About the Beat All Night Milonga 9:30-10:30p Tango Class (All Levels) 10:30p-Early Dawn Milonga Come join us every 4th Saturday for an outstanding night of dancing and sleep deprivation! This event started in January 2000 and is the longest running North American All-Nighter. Help us keep it going, and going, until the wee hours of
- [Looking Back](https://thebeatberkeley.org/events/looking-back/) - About the Beat 2017 Summer Showcase 2016 Dance Showcase 2015 Dance Showcase
- [Visiting](https://thebeatberkeley.org/visiting/) - Visiting Instructors Special Workshops to be Announced