Adult - Dancing with Barbara
Ballroom Dance
Experience the grace and style of ballroom dancing! Two levels are offered. Both cover basic posture, leading & following techniques, and styling points.

Beginning I: Primary figures of six basic dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Swing, and Cha Cha. Three dances per six week session.

Mondays, 8:00 - 9:00pm
Wednesdays, 8:30 - 9:25pm

Beginning II: Concentrates on one dance per session, building on the material presented in Beginning
I. In addition to the dances listed previously, learn Samba, Polka, Hustle, Nite Club Two Step, and more.

Mondays at 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

East Coast Swing (A.K.A. Jitterbug)
This is the most popular style of swing for all ages.

Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:25pm

Salsa Class
Learn this spicy Latin dance that is so popular today!

Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:25pm

Monday Classes (6 week sessions)
Session I: Jan 5 - Feb 23 (no class 1/19 and 2/16)
Session II: Mar 2 - Apr 6

Wednesday Classes (6 week sessions)
Session I: Jan 7 - Feb 11
Session II: Feb 18 - Mar 25
6 week class fee: $44/$34 residents

Location for all Classes: Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive.
Instructor: Barbara Bates

Call Barbara Bates at 322-5765 or the Greenacres Community Center at 392-2010 for more information..

Adult - Country Line Dancing
Country music has so much energy, it’s an ideal way to improve your fitness while having fun! Dance all the latest line dances and the long time favorites. No partner needed!

Date: Thursdays
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 East Roberts Lane
Fee: $4 per class
Instructor: Ruth Reid

Call 392-2030 for more information..

Adult & Youth - Mexican Folk Dance
This class is for intermediate & advanced Mexican folk dancers. The focus is on dances from different regions of Mexico. This class is specifically designed to prepare for performances. Younger dancers that are advanced may also join. This class is taught by Dr. Ma Guadalupe C. De La Rosa who has been teaching Mexican Folk Dancing in Bakersfield for over 30 years & has directed and taught many groups.

Date: Fridays, Classes are held year round.
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fruitvale-Norris Building, 6221 Norris Road
Fee: $10 per month, pay instructor at class.
Instructor: Dr. Ma Guadalupe C. De La Rosa

Call Dr. Ma Guadalupe C. De La Rosa at (661) 833-8790 for more information.
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Adult & Youth - Square Dancing
The Joaquin Squares would like to invite everyone to attend their beginning square dance lessons starting on January 22, and continuing on January 29, and February 5, 2009. These three nights are free.

All that you need is a desire to get some exercise, meet new people, and have a great time while dancing to music.

The caller, Michael Kellogg, from Los Angeles, will keep you moving to the beat of the music and entertain you at the same time with his great voice.

Therefore, whether you are an "empty nest couple," a family with kids looking for a family activity or just an individual looking for a new passion, square dancing is for you. Why not get together with some of your co-workers, neighbors, relatives or friends and make it a night of friendship.

No experience is necessary, just show up for the introductory classes, and prepare to be addicted to this great activity.

Classes will be on Thursday night at the Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane from 7:30 to 9:30. The cost after the third class is $5. per person per dance night.

For information, please call 399-3658 or 324-1390. Be there and be in a square.

Location: Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 East Roberts Lane
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM