DanceVersity - World Dance for Youth
Reflecting the diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area, DanceVersity provides education in dance, music, and cultural appreciation, including Afro-Peruvian, Haitian, Turkish Roma (Gypsy), Bollywood, Hip hop, Guinean, Native American, Parisian, Hawaiian, Samba, Contemporary, Flamenco, Moroccan, Polish, Korean, Balinese, Azeri, and much more.
DanceVersity After-school Classes
Marin Dance Classes
New for 2012 with DanceVersity Director Hannah Romanowsky,
for kids aged 6 to 12
Poetry
in Motion: Dances of Persia and Central Asia – Come
explore the ancient cultures of the Silk Road, where long ago
camels and caravans carried spices, silk, and other treasures
from China to Europe, and stories, music, and dance were
shared along the journey. Students will learn a charming
suite of dances from Persia and Central Asia, delightfully
prance with peacock feathers and sparkling scarves through a
canopy of silk, and learn about the rich folklore, mythology
and languages of these far-away lands.
Desert
Winds: Dances of North Africa - Get ready to jingle
coin scarves, balance tea trays on heads, twirl canes proudly
in the air, and groove to the infectious rhythms of Morocco,
Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt! Students will be swept away by
the warm Sahara winds as they learn about the vibrant cultural
traditions of North Africa, and experience how dance and music
play an important role in family and community celebrations.
More info on Marin Dance Classes
Berkeley
Turkish Roma (Gypsy) Dance with Hannah Romanowsky Session 3, January 9 to February 13, 2012 ( Register online or contact us)
The Roma, or Gypsies, are known for being exceptional dancers, musicians, and singers. Their dance, often performed spontaneously in the spirit of joyful self-expression, is full of cheeky humor, enthusiastic delight, and engaging theatrics. In this class series, students will explore the essential qualities of Romani dance while learning about their unique culture and history. Get ready to swish your skirts and snap your fingers to the exciting and energetic music of the Roma!
Bollywood Dance with Julie Marques- session 4, February 27 to April 15, 2012 - register online
Hip-hop Dance with Karen Guzman - session 5, Monday, April 23 to June 11, 2012 - register online
Checks also accepted - for info, send email to info@danceversity.com
See more about Berkeley afterschool dance classes...
Summer
Dance Camp 
DanceVersity World Dance Camp 2011 was fantastic! What a great group of teachers and students!
We have some great summer camp photos on our pictures page, on Flickrand at Facebook. We'll be uploading more pictures and videos as we have the time. If you have photos or videos to share, please contact info@danceversity.com, thanks!
Summer Dance Camp Faculty Listing
Most Recent Photo Galleries!
SolanoStroll 2011 slide show with music on Flickr:
Solano Stroll 2011 photos on Facebook / Berkeley University Village Show - September 10, 2011 Facebook photo gallery
See Us Dance - photos and videos of DanceVersity
Adult Dance Classes
Hannah Romanowsky, DanceVersity director offers adult dance classes and workshops
