Published: March 2009 Dance

Advanced Line Dance Workshops with Hedy McAdamsCubberley Auditorium, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo AltoPhone: 650-325-3371Fax: 650-325-3371Web: DanceAdventures.comE-mail: , April 4 through may 3. 11:50 a.m.-12:35 p.m. for experienced line dancers. Enhances memory skills, resilience, and technique while maintaining and building dance-floor styling and poise. two years of line-dance experience or with permission of instructor. $12 per class or $65/$75 (resident/nonresident of Palo Alto) for eight-week series.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church555 Waverley Street, Palo AltoPhone: 650-325-3371Web: danceadventures.comE-mail: “Honky Tonk Special,” taught by Hedy McAdams. Learn the basics (beginning section) and more (intermediate section) of the most popular line and couples dances, in a relaxed, fun, no-fail setting, featuring an optional no-host “field trip” to a real Honky Tonk. Eight-part Tuesday-evening series begins Jan. 27.Basic/begining section 7:05-8:20 p.m. -Intermediate section 7:50-9:15 p.m . Open dancing 7:50-9:15 p.m. for both sections.

Beginning & Intermediate Classic Line Dancing with Hedy McAdamsCubberley Auditorium, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo AltoPhone: 650-325-3371Fax: 650-325-3371Web: DanceAdventures.comE-mail: mornings, April 4-May 30. Basics: 10-10:45 a.m., Intermediate: 10:55-11:40 a.m., Advanced: 11:50-12:35 p.m. Cost: $65/$75 per session, two sessions for $98/113. for active adults of all ages; no partner necessary.

Brazilian DanceLucie Stern Community Center Ballrom, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo AltoPhone: 650-463-4940Web: cityofpaloalto.org/enjoyBrazilian dance for ages 16-99 with Anita Lusebrink. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thirteen-week session for $130. Drop-in cards available.

Dance Connection4000 Middlefield Road, L-5, Palo AltoPhone: (540) 322-7032Web: danceconnectionpaloalto.comE-mail: Connection offers graded classes for ages 3 to adult with a variety of programs to meet every dancerÕs needs. Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, boys program, lyrical, pilates and combination classes are available for beginning to advanced levels. Find information and download registration from the Web site.

DanceVisions4000 Middlefield Road L3, Palo AltoPhone: 650-858-2005Web: dancevisions.orgE-mail: , a unique nonprofit community dance center, offers classes from age 3 to adult. Classes range from modern to hip hop, lyrical, pilates, jazz, ballet, and contact improvisation, as well as providing a performance showcase. Check Web site for details about classes and schedules.

Friday Morning Classic Line Dance with Hedy McAdamsCubberley Auditorium, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo AltoPhone: 650-463-4900Fax: 650-321-5612Web: DanceAdventures.comE-mail: line dances. Ten-part series features three skill levels (sections): Basics/beginning 10-10:45 a.m., easy/intermediate 10:55-11:40 a.m., intermediate/advanced 11:50-12:35 p.m. Make new friends while you energize mind, body & spirit. $82 residents/$94 nonresidents, per section; $123 residents/$141nonresidents for two sections. Drop-Ins: $12/section. for active adults of all ages, no partners necessary. Sept. 12-Nov. 21.

Int/Adv Social Dance for Couples – part 1All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley Street, Palo AltoPhone: 650-325-3371Web: DanceAdventures.comE-mail: -private couples dance instruction with Hedy McAdams and Rick Evenskaas for experienced couples dancers who want to build memory skills, resilience, technique and composure on the dance floor. Tuesdays, 9:05-9:50 p.m. $15 per class, with required commitment to three classes. Offered are two three-part series: part 1: Sept.16-30.

Int/Adv Social Dance for Couples – part 2,All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley Street, Palo AltoPhone: 650-325-3371Web: DanceAdventures.comE-mail: -private couples dance instruction with Hedy McAdams and Rick Evenskaas for experienced couples dancers who want to build memory skills, resilience, technique and composure on the dance floor. Tuesdays, 9:05-9:50 p.m. Minimum two, maximum eight students. $15 per class, with required commitment to three classes. part 2: Nov. 4-18.

International School of the Peninsula151 Laura Lane, Palo AltoPhone: 650-251-8519Web: istp.orgE-mail: -school programs for preschool, elementary and middle school students. Classes include: French cooking, Asian cooking, chess, science, robotics, Chinese dance, art & craft, watercolor, gymnastics, soccer and multi-sports. for a complete list of classes available visit istp.org under the heading ÒLanguage ClassesÓ or contact to learn more.

L’Ecole de DanseCubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo AltoPhone: 365-4596Web: lecolededanse.netLÕecole De Danse (School of Ballet) — Vaganova and Cecchetti styles. Creative dance, pre-ballet and full curriculum for all levels starting at age 5. Adult classes include beginning, intermediate and advanced. Please call for more information.

Lucie Stern Community Center1305 Middlefield Road, Palo AltoPhone: 650-854-7535Fax: 650-321-5612Web: DanceAdventures.comE-mail: 2 through Aug. 20. Classic line dances taught by Hedy McAdams. Seven-part series features three skill levels (sections): Basics/beginning 10-10:45 a.m., Easy/Intermediate 10:55-11:40 a.m., Advanced 11:50-12:35 p.m. $57 residents/$66 non-residents, per section; $86 residents/$99 non-residents, for 2 secions. Drop-Ins: $12/section. See website for full details. for active adults of all ages, no partners necessary. Register at 650-463-4900,

Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain ViewPhone: 940-1333Web: mvlaae.netThe MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. be fit. Offering: Ballet, belly dance, ballroom, Hula and salsa dance.

Palo Alto Adult School50 Embarcadero Road, Palo AltoPhone: 329-3752Web: nashwabellydance.comE-mail: classes in Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Classes available through both Palo Alto Adult School and Sequoia Adult School. Mondays in Menlo Park in air-conditioned studio at Little House Community Center. Tuesdays in mirrored, well-floored Paly dance studio. Everyone is welcome. Have fun at any weight or age learning the art of Middle-Eastern bellydance. Develop grace, gain strength, burn calories and laugh.

Sequoia Adult SchoolLittle House Community Center, Menlo ParkPhone: 306-8866 Web: adultschool.seq.orgE-mail: dance classes in Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Community sponsored means only approx. $8 per class. Palo Alto Adult School/Sequoia Adult School. Mondays in Menlo Park in studio at Little House Community Center. Tuesdays in mirrored, well-floored Palo Alto High School dance studio. all welcome. Have fun at any weight or age learning the art of Middle-Eastern belly dance. Develop grace, gain strength, burn calories and laugh.

Sequoia Adult School800 Middle Ave. , Menlo ParkPhone: 306-8866Web: adultschool.seq.orgE-mail: classes in Menlo Park through the Sequoia Adult School. Everyone is welcome. Have fun at any weight or age learning the art of Middle-Eastern bellydance. Develop grace, gain strength, burn calories and laugh. Monday evenings. Classes at Little House Dance Studio and at Menlo-Atherton High School Dance Studio.

Stern Ballroom, Lucie Stern Community Center1305 Middlefield Road, Palo AltoPhone: 650-463-4900Fax: 650-321-5612Web: DanceAdventures.comE-mail: & contemporary line dance, three skill levels, taught by Hedy McAdams. Nine-class, Thursday morning series begins Jan. 22. Section A : Basics, 10-10:45 a.m . Section B: Intermediate, 10:55-11:40 a.m. Section C: Advanced 11:50 a.m.-12:35 p.m. first class free. Singles and couples welcome; no partners needed.

Summer 09 ~ Tuesday Evening ÒHonky Tonk SpecialÓ with Hedy McAdamsAll SaintsÕ Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley Street, Palo AltoPhone: 650-854-7535Fax: 650-321-5612Web: DanceAdventures.comJune 30-Aug. 25. Series features a no-host class field trip to a real ÒHonky Tonk,Ó on a Friday or Saturday night.Ê Eight-part series includes two skill levels with time for open dancing and practice.Ê Basics/beginning section 7:05-8:20 p.m., Intermediate section 7:50-9:15 p.m., open dancing 7:50-8:20 p.m.ÊÊCost for series:Ê $99/section, $170 for both sections. Singles and couples welcome; no partners necessary.Ê first class is free.

Tuesday Evening Classic Couples & Line Dancing with Hedy McAdams All Saints Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley St., Palo AltoPhone: 650-325-3371Fax: 650-325-3371Web: DanceAdventures.comE-mail: -part series features classic line dancing and the most popular couples dances in an environment designed to relax and energize. Tuesday evenings: Basic Line Dance 7:15-7:45 p.m., Basic Couples 7:45-8:15 p.m. Intermediate Line Dance 8:15-8:45 p.m., Intermediate Couples 8:45-9:15 p.m. $48 per section. first class is free. Drop-ins $15, permitted for couples sections only.

Tuesday Evening LineDancePlus with Hedy McAdamsAll Saints’ Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley Street, Palo AltoPhone: 650-325-3371Web: DanceAdventures.comE-mail: and contemporary line dance with Hedy McAdams features beginning and intermediate sections, with half of class for open-dancing and practice. Beginning line dance includes some basic couples frame and rhythm, by class request. Basics/beginning 7:05-7:50 p.m., intermediate line dance, 8:20-9:05 p.m., Open dancing 7:50-8:20 p.m. No partners necessary. Drop-In: $10/one section, /$15/both sections, or register for nine-part series: $99/sec, $170 both sections. Sept. 16-Nov. 18,

Zohar Dance Company4000 Middlefield Road, L4, Palo AltoPhone: 650-494-8221Web: zohardance.orgE-mail: Trounson teaches ballet at Zohar Dance Studio. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Classes are ongoing.