Children's Dance Classes

Ballet Folklorico Autlense

This fun and energetic class is offered by Doria Del Rio, who has over 12 years of experience in Mexican folk dance. Learn how to coordinate footwork, skirt work, and choreography. Class performs at local civic events (performance optional). First graders and older. Must have shoes and practice skirt by end of first month in class.

Ballet Folklorico Raices Mexicanas

Ages 8-adult are welcome in this free class taught by Maria Valdovinos. No experience is necessary.

Beginning Ballet

Ages 6-12 learning basic ballet with instructor Beverly Burke-Baker.

Pre-School Dance

Increase physical activity, social skills and rhythm through dance. Ages 3-5 learn beginning steps of dance, including ballet, tap and jazz, from Beverly Burke-Baker.

Tahitian Dance

Get a great workout while learning the art of traditional Tahitian dance. You'll begin with deep conditioning, then move on to learn the basic dance moves of Tahiti! Bring a towel and bottle of water. Ages 5 and up.

Sign up for these and other classes at your local community center or

at the Stockton Community Services (formerly Parks and Recreation) office,

6 E. Lindsay Street.

Click here to print a registration form to mail to:

Stockton Community Services

6 E. Lindsay Street

Stockton, CA  95202

Adult and Teen Dance Classes

Adult Tap: Beginner

This fun class is designed for students ages 16 and up who are ready to learn simple routines through a combination of traditional and Rad Tap techniques. Students will be tapping at the first lesson! Instructor: Susan Sixkiller.

Adult Tap: Intermediate

This is an ongoing intermediate level performance group that welcomes all intermediate students. The class performs at a variety of local civic events

(performing optional). Instructor Susan Sixkiller.

Ballet Folklorico Autlense

This fun and energetic class is offered by Doria Del Rio, who has over 12 years of experience in Mexican folk dance. Learn how to coordinate footwork, skirt work, and choreography. Class performs at local civic events (performance optional). First graders and older. Must have shoes and practice skirt by end of first month in class.

Ballet Folklorico Raices Mexicanas

All ages are welcome in this free class taught by Maria Valdovinos. No experience is necessary.

Ballroom Dance at Oak Park

Come out and learn the basics of ballroom and be a great dancer at any party! Two different rhythms taught in each series. All skill levels welcome. Instructed by Juan Parache.

Clogging

This American folk dance is similar to tap dancing, done to almost any kind of upbeat music. A great form of exercise that develops flexibility, increases endurance and strength, relieves stress, and burns around 400 calories per hour.

Middle Eastern Belly Dancing (Beginner)

Learn the basics of this fun and interesting form of dance. Bring towel or mat. Instructor, Mozelle.

Middle Eastern Belly Dancing (Intermediate)

Register with permission from instructor. Bring towel or mat. Instructor, Mozelle.

Round Dance

Round Dance is couple dancing to choreographed routines, similar in rhythm and dance figures to ballroom dance, but led by verbal prompts from instructor.  Students learn figures and terminology in this basic class. Each series will focus on rhythm development and proficiency in one dance, such as Waltz, Salsa, Cha Cha, Swing and others.

Tahitian Dance

Get a great workout while learning the art of traditional Tahitian dance. You'll begin with deep conditioning, then move on to learn the basic dance moves of Tahiti! Bring a towel and bottle of water. Ages 5 and up.

Sign up for these and other classes at your local community center or

at the Stockton Community Services (formerly Parks and Recreation) office,

6 E. Lindsay Street.

Click here to print a registration form to mail to:

Stockton Community Services

6 E. Lindsay Street

Stockton, CA  95202