I specialize in making Argentine tango accessible, fun and enjoyable for students of all experience levels and abilities to learn. I feel deeply passionate about this dance and I love to share this with my students. Tango is above all connection - connection to oneself and one's own body, connection to one's partner, connection to the music. Besides learning to dance an elegant and fun dance, through learning Tango you will gain body awareness, improve posture, connect to your partner, and discover many surprises that Tango has to offer along the way! My classes focus on learning connection and technique that are integrated into the whole body. I love helping beginners to discover this dance, and I am equally happy helping intermediate or advanced dancers to find more ease, creativity and freedom in their dance. I also encourage students who are interested to learn both the leader's and the follower's role. My experience has found this to pay off as students gain better technique, balance, and overall understanding of the dance.
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For over 15 years, our studio in West Oakland has provided space for dancers, teachers, choreographers, photographers, musicians and facilitators to gather and work - a community hub for movement artists and others working in the East Bay. Visit bandaloopstudio.com/rental to rent the space for your upcoming off-site, team building retreat, or event! - Studio West: Large Creative Studio with a 38’ x 40’ sprung birch dance floor, 28' ceilings, a state of the art sound system, bright lighting and direct access to gender neutral and ADA accessible bathrooms and changing area. Clean non-scuff shoes ONLY, barefeet/socks/slippers welcome! - Studio East: Large Creative Studio with 25’ x 40’ sprung birch dance floor with 28’ Ceilings, White walls, a State of the art sound system, bright lighting and ADA Accessible dance floors with access to bathrooms via Studio West. Shoes are welcome in Studio East. - Known for its groundbreaking artistry and its culture of safety, BANDALOOP is a leader in off-the-ground and on-the-ground dance education, providing year-round workshops for all bodies. Visit bandaloopstudio.com to take class or rent the space!
Dance training for all ages in hip-hop, modern, and jazz dance. Choreography, performances, show production, and private lessons both in dance and physical fitness.
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Now Offering dance classes for all levels, bodies and learners. Join us in Downtown Oakland! For more than two decades, Kendra Kimbrough Barnes has built a legacy that champions brave and innovative voices in dance, choreography and performance, and reflects the diverse bodies, backgrounds and narratives of the people in her hometown of Oakland, CA.
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Pole Dancing, fitness classes, boot camps, Networking events, Private parties, bacholrette parties, birthday parties, girls night out , pole rentals.
