
Kaleidoscope
Dance Space
Our Classes
Alphabetical List with Descriptions

1-Wall Line Dance
Trudy Sherman
Low impact, no turning, dances done to fun pop music from throughout the decades.
• These line dances are designed to be safe for the joints and fun to do. Modifications are provided whenever needed.
• Dancers always face forward so they can see and hear the instructor and do not get disoriented.
• Moves are taught and practiced before doing the dance to music.
• No memorization is required. Moves are called out in advance of doing them.
This class is great for all ages and abilities.
Available live on Zoom
Tuesday 6:00 - 6:55 pm
Thursday 9:15 - 10:10 am
Saturday 10:30 - 11:25 am

Ballroom STEP 1: Steps & Timing
Trudy & Kevin Sherman
STEP 1 classes focus on learning the steps and timing of a dance style without a partner. Dancing without a partner facilitates mastery of the steps, increases balance, and improves posture while building self-confidence. Partners are welcome but will dance on their own.
Wednesday 6:15 - 7:10 pm

Ballroom STEP 2: Partner Dancing
Trudy & Kevin Sherman
STEP 2 classes focus on learning the steps and timing of a dance style with a partner. In addition to learning steps, couples will learn correct frame, lead and follow techniques, and modifications to accommodate physical needs such as height difference and joint limitations.
Tuesday 7:15 - 8:10 pm
Wednesday 7:15 - 8:10 pm

Gentle Tai Chi - Qigong
Trudy Sherman
Gentle Tai Chi-Qigong consists of gentle Qigong (Chee gung) stretches and Tai Chi (Tie chee) movements that help improve circulation and release stress. It was developed specifically for Parkinson's patients. Balance aids such as the back of a chair or a walker can be used, if needed. Gentle Tai Chi can also be done sitting.
Available live on Zoom
Friday 1:00 - 1:55 pm

Israeli Folk Dance Practice Beg-Int
This is an Israeli Folk Dance group practice. It is for:
* Newcomers
* Those who danced once upon a time and want to get re-introduced to Israeli dancing
* Those who prefer the simpler Israeli dances (Beginner / Pioneer / Nostalgic)
Instruction or review of the dances are provided as needed. Call the studio for more information.
Thursday 10:30 - 11:25 am

Israeli Folk Dance Practice Int-Adv
Israeli Folk Dance: open dancing. The dances are intermediate to complex.
Anyone is welcome who has the ability to ‘follow’ a dance, or an interest in attempting to follow, or simply wants to enjoy Israeli music. Dances on occasion are taught/reviewed. Call the studio for more information.
Various experienced dancers lead different dances.
Thursday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Performance Dance Team
Mona Brandt
This is a dance team for all ages & levels. Men & ladies are welcome. No partner is necessary. We are starting a new routine for the 2023 Dance year. We will perform in shows and showcases, and also at the Arizona Dance Classic in August. We will teach you the steps you need to know. The routine will consist of several parts that will be danced to a medley featuring "The Jersey Boys" Frankie Valli tunes. Dances will include Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Night Club & Line Dance. We will do individual and some partner dancing. You do not need to learn all of the parts of the dance or perform at all of the performances.
Available live on Zoom
Sunday 2:30 - 3:25 pm

Sound Meditation with Qigong
Jennifer Sherman
This class focuses on a combination of guided and solo meditation, intertwined with music from singing bowls and other instruments. It incorporate Qigong (chee-gung) by engaging the body in gentle mindful stretches. Beginner friendly. No previous experience necessary!
4th Thursday 7:30-8:45 pm