THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a “Hoop Dance Fusion” class through Dec. 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall, Pismo Beach. Cost is $30. A “Hoop Dance Fitness Class” is through Dec. 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Spyglass Park, Pismo Beach. Cost is $30. Info: 773-7063.
WORTH THE DRIVE
THE CENTRAL COAST FOLLIES host dance lessons for those aged 55 to 70 with Jason Sumabat on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Dec. 13 at the Dellos Dance Studio, 1030 Huston, Grover Beach. Info: 474-1525 or dixiep@sbcglobal.net.
THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a “Hoop Dance Fusion!” class on Thursdays through Dec. 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Pismo Veteran’s Hall, Pismo Beach. Cost is $30 to $40 per month. A “Hoop Dance Fitness” class meets Saturdays from 2 to 3 p.m. through Dec. 19 at Spyglass Park, Pismo Beach. Cost is $30 to $40 per month. A “(Salsa) Latin American Dance” class is Mondays from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. through December at the Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall. Cost is $10 per class. A “Ballroom Dance” class is Mondays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. through December at the Pismo Beach Veterans Center. A “Hula/Ori” class is Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. through December at the Shell Beach Veterans Hall. Cost is $5 per class. A “Tap Dance” class is Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. through December at the Shell Beach Veteran’s Hall, 230 Leeward, Shell Beach. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.org.
ONGOING
EVERYBODY CAN DANCE offers classes in ballet dance for ages 3 to adult. Call for schedules. Boys and men receive full scholarships. The studio is located at 800 S. Broadway. Info: 937-6753 or everybodycandance.webs.com.
COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE CLASSES by Jeannette and Henry are Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. for country two-step lessons and from 8 to 9 p.m. for a nightclub two-step; Sundays from 2 to 3 p.m. for line dance lessons and from 3 to 5 p.m. for a line dance social at Kings Ballroom and Dance Studio, 2601 Skyway Dr., suite C, Santa Maria. Info: 928-7015 or kingsdancestudio.com.
THE DANCE STUDIO offers dance classes in Santa Maria in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Dance Team. Info: 349-9016 or 931-0444.
KENNEDY CLUB FITNESS in Arroyo Grande offers swing dancing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Classes are free for members and $5 for guests. Kennedy Club Fitness is located at 1299 James Way, Arroyo Grande. Info: 481-2888.
LINE DANCING is offered Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Luis Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Old Orcutt. Info: 937-9750.
LINE DANCING is offered Thursdays for beginners from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays for intermediates from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 E. Park Ave. Cost is $22 for city residents; $27 for non-residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.
MUSSELL SENIOR DANCES with Charlie Bee and Terry Nunez are the first and third Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 E. Park Ave., Santa Maria. Cost is $5 per person, refreshments included. Info: 925-3775 or 348-9234.
MY FIRST DANCE/BEGINNING BALLET AND TAP CLASSES teaches kids basic dance steps in ballet and tap designed to develop coordination skills. Registration is required no later than three days before the first class. Ages 3-4 meet from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Ages 5-12 meet from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Cost for the four-week session is $26, $21 for city residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.
NIPOMO DANCE offers classes for all levels, ages 2 to adult, in jazz, tap, tumbling, hip hop, break dancing, modern, and lyrical dancing. Info: 929-5437 or nipomorecreation.org.
ROUND DANCE CLASSES presents an international ballroom dance step class weekly in Santa Maria. New classes for beginner and advanced students start every three months. Cost is $4 per class. Info: 733-1666 or gardnvariety@earthlink.net.
SALSA AND SWING dance classes are Mondays for salsa and Tuesdays for swing, at 7 p.m., at Garibaldi’s Mexican Restaurant, 229 Town Center West, Santa Maria. All ages welcome. Info: 937-1574 or visit centralcoastswingdance.com.
SANTA MARIA FOLK DANCE CLASS teaches dances from different cultures and countries. It meets every Monday, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Building Community Center, 313 W. Tunnell St., Santa Maria. Cost is $15, $12 for city residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.
SENIOR DANCE GROUP meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo. Info: 489-5481 or dg17@juno.com.
SENIOR STRUTTERS teaches participants 55 years and older how to dance like professionals and routines are performed for the community. Classes meet every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Elwin Mussel Senior Center, 510 E Park Ave., Santa Maria. Cost is $22 for city residents, $27 for non-residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.
THE STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS offers classes in dance, drama, choir, and tumbling. The first class is free. The studio is located at 116 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-0377 or thestudioofperformingarts.com.
SQUARE DANCING happens on various evenings throughout Santa Maria, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles. Cost ranges from $6 to $8. Call for dates, times, places, and new classes. Info: 541-2386 or ccsda.net.
SWING, BALLROOM, AND SALSA SOCIAL DANCE are offered by the Kings of Swing every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $10. Country Line Dance is every Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. for lessons, and a social dance from 3 to 5 p.m. Cost is $5 for each. “Just Latin” social dance is the fourth Saturday of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. cost is $10. The King’s Ballroom and Dance studio is located at 2601 Skyway Dr., Santa Maria. All levels welcome. Partners encouraged but not necessary. Info: 928-7015.
YMCA OF SANTA MARIA offers Yogacize Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free to members. The YMCA is located 3400 at Skyway Dr., Santa Maria. Info: 937-8521.
This article appears in Dec 10-17, 2009.