Tannery World Dance was founded by Cat Willis and is located on River Street, a few steps away from the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz. This unique institute offers a plethora of diverse dance forms to learn. Armed with a staff of professional dancer teachers belonging to different genres like cotemporary, ballet, folk, jazz and much more. Apart from these classes for children as well as adults, Tannery World also offers an array of dance performances and cultural programs throughout the year. The well-maintained facility is often rented out for recitals, performing arts other than dances and other cultural programs; check the website for more details.
Find all the guidance+polewear+heels+ PLUS SIZES you’ll need to build an informed practice at Ohana! Find your secret sauce to movement quality; find Art-Athleticism-Play-Community. Reach beyond brute force to understand no-nonsense, functional, practical lessons for life. Learn fitness techniques you can use immediately to amplify your practice, start anew, prep for competitions & performances. Ohana programs mean content is individually curated for you, the way safe & scalable movement education should be built to meet you where you’re at! We welcome intros thru advanced in very small sessions. Our team of experienced, educated & passionate learners are STEM nerds who thrive in merging science+art into magic! SERVICES: Certified pole instruction & certified FRC-rich focus on: **Movement concepts (pole technique, mobility, flexibility, conditioning, strength, coordination, neural pathways) **Sustainable movement in daily life (brain health, bone building, joint stability, musculoskeletal coordination, practical circuits) **Creative projects (pole competition, performance prep, video/photo/sketch, light painting, artistic crossovers, multi-media engagement) **Cross-training for up-ranged stability, power, mobility **Pole goals! (to L4+) Sessions: **PoleTech/Dance/HIPHOP/Chair/HIIT/Mobility/Flexibility/Coordination-building **MENOPAUSE Boss (No-nonsense nutrition, sturdy solidity, fluid fascia, springy slings) **Soft ACRO+Contact Improv **Parties/Jams **Community Craft
Wedding First Dance Lessons & Choreography. Planning a special moment for your big day? Let us help you create a memorable, stress-free first dance. Whether you want a simple, elegant sway or a fully choreographed routine with swing flair, we’ll work with you to design something that feels authentic and fun. What We Offer: • Personalized choreography based on your song, style, and comfort level • Coaching on posture, connection, and musicality • Rehearsal support to make sure you feel confident and ready Wedding Dance Pricing: • $120–$220 per hour (sliding scale) (Non Wedding) Private Dance Lesson Sliding Scale Pricing: • $60–$120 per hour for one person • $75–$135 per hour for two people
Raízes do Brasil Capoeira offers capoeira classes for both children and adults! Capoeira is a fantastic opportunity to be exposed to a unique blend of martial arts, music, culture and camaraderie. Students of all ages can benefit from the fun and friendly atmosphere that not only provides a challenging aerobic and acrobatic workout, but helps develop confidence and self esteem. Capoeira involves movement utilizing the entire body developing strength, coordination and flexibility. The academy also offers dance and music classes!
Dancenter
We offer dance classes at our centrally located studio in pre school dance, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Latin dance, belly dance, modern and contemporary dance. Classes are for all ages and abilities.
