Dancing

Dance Calendar

This is a list of regularly scheduled Dancing events in and around Davis, organized by day and style. Note that Bay Area and Sacramento events are also listed, as the best dance venues for certain styles of dancing are located outside of Davis (but within driving range). Many Davis residents frequent these venues as well.

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Dance Studios

These Dance Studios offer Dance Classes and training in Dancing

• Momentum Dance and Fitness is located at the Davis Commerce Park on 2nd Street and provides a wide variety of dance classes for adults and children, as well as cardio fitness classes and one-time dance workshops with visiting instructors. Like on Facebook to stay notified of new classes and workshops
• Applegate Dance Studio
• Blueprint Dance Company
• Aalim Middle Eastern Dance is a new Middle Eastern dance academy that is originally from London, then St. Louis and now right here in Davis. It teaches the various "cabaret" styles of Raks Sharki/ Oriental dance #bellydance# as well as folkloric styles from many different countries. Classes are taught by Lili who has 10 years of performing experience in St. Louis, MO as well as San Juan, PR as well as 4 years of teaching experience with Aalim Dance Co. Classes are for all ages, shapes and sizes and are meant for both total beginners and those that have already had some experience with bellydance. Classes are held independently at Barbara's Dancing Tonight Studio on Sundays from 8:30-9:30pm. Classes cost 6 for $50 #$8.33/ class# or a drop-in rate of $10/ class. Private lessons also available. You can contact LILI at [email protected]. (this dance company no longer exits in Davis as of July 2015)
• STAGES "Where Ideas Move" Jazz - Tap - Ballet - Children Classes to Adult - All Levels Welcomed! Visit STAGES or "Like" us on Facebook to unlock the possibilities! Stages Dance Studio
• Dance Baby Dance
• Dance Daze Davis offers curriculum-based dance education for children as young as the age of 2. The Dance Daze program was founded by Saumirah McWoodson in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2010. Seasonal sessions of creative movement, classical ballet, and hip hop/jazz classes are offered on Saturdays at El Macero Country Club. Though the club is private, Dance Daze classes are open to the public. An online registration form is required for all program participants. Free gifts, such as dance bags and water bottles, are provided to students who become members of the Dance Daze program. Learn more: http://dancedazedavis.com/
• The Davis International Folk Dancers are an informal group of people that enjoy getting together to do popular dances from many countries around the world.   Whether you are a beginning or experienced dancer you are welcome to come and dance.  The group meets Sunday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Mirror Image Dance Company, 
  2121 2nd St A-106, Davis, CA 95618.
• Fiesta DanceN' Fitness also known as FDF, is a dance studio, fitness gym, holistic health club and multi-cultural arts center. It is a space where students and instructors can come together to share common interests in promoting complete health, developing physical fitness, sharing music, studying international dance, and appreciating cultural diversity. Fiesta Dance N’ Fitness; mission is to encourage fun fitness for overall well-being, and to also promote respect for other cultures through World Arts Education. Check the online schedule http://fdfcenter.com/fdfschedule.php for updates on classes, workshops and seminars. (Fiesta Dance N' Fitness is now Synrg Arts & Wellness)
• Spotlight Dance & Fitness - A ballroom, latin, and swing dance studio in West Sacramento. About a 10 minute drive from Davis, with a very friendly and supportive group of students and staff. The instructors here are all professional dancers and instructors, so whether you are a complete beginner, or a seasoned veteran, you are sure to get a quality dance education at Spotlight. Many Davisites and UCD students take classes here.
• Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop and Performing Arts Center offers a variety of classes, including Modern/Contemporary, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Dance Team, Belly Dance, Fire Dance, Zumba, and Classes for children ages 4-6, and more. It is the school for the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre. The experienced, thirteen member, faculty brings both breadth and depth to a dancer's training. In addition to ongoing technique classes, the Dance Workshop also offers a wide range of summer dance intensives. For more information, visit our web site at http://www.trokanski.com.

Dance Classes

These are Dance Classes in Davis. Some are held at Dance Studios and others at a variety of other locations.

• Dance troupe Kanz al-Sahara is teaching belly dance classes at the Davis Arts Center Summer 2014 on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm Link for more info
• Aalim Middle Eastern Dance is a new Middle Eastern dance academy that is originally from London, then St. Louis and now right here in Davis. It teaches the various "cabaret" styles of Raks Sharki/ Oriental dance (bellydance) as well as folkloric styles from many different countries. Classes are taught by Lili who has 10 years of performing experience in St. Louis, MO as well as San Juan, PR as well as 4 years of teaching experience with Aalim Dance Co. Classes are for all ages, shapes and sizes and are meant for both total beginners and those that have already had some experience with bellydance. Classes are held independently at Barbara's Dancing Tonight Studio on Sundays from 8:30-9:30pm. Classes cost 6 for $50 ($8.33/ class) or a drop-in rate of $10/ class. Private lessons also available. You can contact LILI at [email protected]. THIS EMAIL DOESN'T WORK, PLEASE POST A WORKING ADDRESS, I TRIED TO CONTACT YOU :)
• The ARC is now offering all sorts of dance classes, from Ballroom and Salsa to Bellydancing and Ballet. They are offered each quarter and are taught by a very knowledgeable group of instructors. Check the quarterly Recreation Guide (or the ARC website) for more information.
• Argentine Tango with Miguel Taillant-Miguel Taillant, a native of Argentina, has been teaching tango for over 35 years. Classes Spring 2013 quarter are at South Silo on Sundays from 3 to 5 pm. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
• Barbara's Dancing Tonight teaches a variety of dance styles from hip hop to swing and ballroom. Barbara usually offers a few of her more popular introductory courses at a very low rate through Davis Parks & Community Services. This is a good way to find out if you like her style as well as a particular dance style; Barbara also employs other instructors who specialize in different dance styles. If you choose to sign up for classes through the dance studio, you can purchase these on a drop-in basis for greater flexibility.
• Davis Ballroom Dance Club - We are a new student run organization with the goal of bringing ballroom dance to the Davis community. We will be holding weekly meetings with lessons followed by social dancing. This club is open to all levels from beginners to advanced dancers to learn new skills and practice their moves.
• Dance Daze Davis offers curriculum-based dance education for children as young as the age of 2. The Dance Daze program was founded by Saumirah McWoodson in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2010. Seasonal sessions of creative movement, classical ballet, and hip hop/jazz classes are offered on Saturdays at 1403 5th Street, Suite D, Davis, CA. An online registration form is required for all program participants. Learn more: http://dancedazedavis.com/
• Davis STAGES offers jazz, tap, and ballet for children and adults - All Levels Welcomed! Stages Dance Studio

• The Davis International Folk Dancers are an informal group of people that enjoy getting together to do popular dances from many countries around the world. Whether you are a beginning or experienced dancer you are welcome to come and dance. The group meets Sunday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Mirror Image Dance Company, 2121 2nd St, A-106, Davis CA 95618.

• Davis Israeli Dancing is for dancers of all ages and all levels of experience. Open to the public, Davis Israeli Dancing is held on the first and third Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 pm at Congregation Bet Haverim social hall.
• Davis Parks & Community Services offers dance courses through their Recreation Program. These classes are very reasonably priced, and instruction is typically by professional dance instructors.
• Davis Swing Dancers - Free Drop-In Lesson. Affordable Classes: Lindy hop, Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and more!
• Dynamic Dancing with Yvette - Yvette teaches a variety of dance styles including: Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and Bellydance. Classes are taught at three Davis locations and in Woodland.
• The English Country Dance Club, also known as the Renaissance Dancers, teaches English folk dance from the 1500s-1600s every Thursday and performs at Renaissance Faires and occasional campus events.
• Experimental College regularly offers a variety of dance styles at reasonable prices, including salsa, capoeira, and sometimes samba. Be sure to check the EC Guide at the start of each quarter to find out when classes will be held. In Spring 2010 Davis Ecstatic Dance is offered.
• The Graduate and many other dance clubs often offer a free 30 minute or hour long lesson with your cover charge before they begin spinning beats. This is particularly true of certain styles such as country line, swing, and salsa... you're not likely to get an intro to hip hop at any club!
• Hanneke Lohse teaches all-ages ballet at the Davis Art Center six days a week, and her dance group performs at the Veterans Memorial Theatre twice a year
• The International Social Dance Club is a new student organization that will be starting up in Fall 2008. Like the Davis International Folk Dancers they will do a wide variety of dances from around the world, but with a greater emphasis on western European partner dances (waltz, polka etc.) and more regular teaching. The club meets Wednesday nights from 8-10 in the ARC Pavilion. When you enter the Pavilion from the ARC side, follow the signs to the club.
• Irish Dancing is taught at the Davis Art Center for kids, teens, and adults of various skill and energy levels.
• Visit Nataraja Dance Academy to learn and have fun dancing Bollywood!. Kathak lessons also offered. Kathak is one of the Indian classical dances and join to learn more about this beautiful dance form. Contact at : 530-574-9231 or email to [email protected]
• Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop and Performing Arts Center offers a variety of classes, including Modern/Contemporary, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Dance Team, Belly Dance (both Traditional Cabaret Style and American Fusion Style,) Fire Dance, Cheer Dance, Zumba, Dance Improvisation and Body Conditioning Classes for Dancers. The Dance Workshop also runs FREE Dance for Parkinson's classes, which are classes specifically geared for people with Parkinson's Disease. During the summer, the Dance Workshop also offers a wide range of week long dance camps and intensives ranging from dance camps that offer younger dancers an experience with multiple dance forms to intensives that focus on technique, repertory, and performance, both live and for DVD audition choreography. It is the school for the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre. The experienced, thirteen member, faculty brings both breadth and depth to a dancer's training. Visit our web site at http://www.trokanski.com.
• Popping Club @ UC Davis teaches popping, a funk style, at the ARC Pavilion or ARC Dance Studio four days a week (Monday - Thursday) and is open to all skill levels. Check the official website calendar for more information regarding lessons and open sessions.
• Spotlight Dance & Fitness - A ballroom, latin, and swing dance studio in West Sacramento. About a 10 minute drive from Davis, with a very friendly and supportive group of students and staff. The instructors here are all professional dancers and instructors, so whether you are a complete beginner, or a seasoned veteran, you are sure to get a quality dance education at Spotlight. Many Davisites and UCD students take classes here
• The Sacramento Country Dancing Society puts on a Contra Dance every 3rd Friday at the Davis High School Dance Room from 8-11pm with a beginner's workshop at 7:30pm. The cost is $5 for students and $10 for adults, with a maximum of $25 per family.
• SynRG Arts & Wellness - A studio in Downtown Davis offering Zumba, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Tango, Salsa, Kizomba, Capoiera, and Children's dance classes. Starting in May 2016, Blues, Fusion, West Coast Swing, Bachata, and Social Ballroom will also be offered.
• West Coast Swing Club - Weekly West Coast Swing and Blues Fusion lessons in Hoagland Hall on Mondays 8 - 9 PM, with social dancing from 9 to 11