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Music & Dance Programs
Over the last the few years, the JCCCNC has extended its music
and dance offerings. We now offer many classes and activities
in a variety of music and dance styles, in addition to our traditionally
popular odori and taiko classes.
    
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Ballroom
Dance
Thurs 7:30-9:00pm
Instructor: Mary Yoshitomi
Learn traditional steps that never go out of style and meet
great people who love to dance!
Member Fees: $12/month
Non-member Fees: $15/month
How do I sign up?
Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents
or inquire with our online
form.
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Cuban
Conga Drum & Afro-Cuban Percussion
Level 1: Sundays
10:00-11:00am
Level 2: Sundays 11:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Gary Ceralde
Bay Area percussionist Gary Cerald demonstrates and teaches
the proper approach and techniques for playing Conga Drums
and Afro-Cuban percussion instruments.
Instruments are provided.
Member Fees: $50/month
Non-member Fees: $60/month
Drop-in Fees: $20/class
How do I sign up?
Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents
or inquire with our online
form.
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Hawaiian Expressive Singing
Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm
Instructor: Ka'ala Carmack
The emphasis of the class will be primarily on Hawaiian song traditions, but other vocal styles and repertoire are welcome. The class will cover breath support, body posture, tonal placement, issues of tonal resonance and range extension, diction, phrasing and stylistic elements including leo kiekie (Hawaiian falsetto).
Member Fees: $75
Non-member Fees: $100
Drop-in Fees: $35/class
How do I sign up?
Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents
or inquire with our online
form.
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Hula
Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm (Adults)
Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm (Keiki and Adults)
Instructor: Ron Puamaikalani Patroncinio
Learn both Auwana (modern) and Kahiko (ancient) hula. You will experience anaerobic (lower impact) exercise while learning to dance hula as well as make friends.
Member Fees: $25/month Adults, $35/month Keiki
Non-member Fees: $30/month Adults, $40/month Keiki
How do I sign up?
Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org
or inquire with our online
form.
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Kirakiraboshi Choir (Japanese
Children's Songs)
Ages 5-10: Mon 4:00-6:00pm
Ages 3 1/2 - 4: Wed 4:00-5:00pm
Instructor: Kaori Nakano
Learn Japanese Children's songs and be introduced to language,
culture, and folklore. Develop basic music skills and learn
how to play rhythm instruments.
NOTE: Private piano lessons also available. Call for details.
Member Fees: $30/month
Non-member Fees: $40/month
How do I sign up?
Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents
or inquire with our online
form.
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Minyo & Hauta (Japanese Singing) and Shamisen
Sun 9:00am-4:00pm (2nd & 4th Sun. of the month)
Improve your voice, tone, and projection while cinging contemporary
Japanese popular songs.
Member Fees: $25
Non-member Fees: $35
How do I sign up?
Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents
or inquire with our online
form.
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Odori
Mon 3:30-6:30pm
Instructor: Michiya Hanayagi
Learn a beautiful part of Japanese culture through dance!
Students will develop rhythm, poise, self-confidence and learn
kimono etiquette and basic dances.
Children and adults welcome!
Member Fees: $35/month
Non-member Fees: $45/month
How do I sign up?
Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents
or inquire with our online
form.
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SambAsia
Saturdays (Please call for times)
Instructor: Mas Koga
Learn Brazilian samba percussion instruments in an ensemble
format with an emphasis on correct rhythmic development, instrument
technique and feel.
Member Fees: $50/month
Non-member Fees: $60/month
Drop-in Fees:$15/class JCCCNC members $20/class non-members
How do I sign up?
Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents or inquire with our online form
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Taiko
Mon-Sat (Please call for times)
Instructor: Melody Takata
Taiko is an ideal way to combine the excitement and exercise
of athletics with the discipline of learning a traditional
art form.
The Beginning classes focus on drumming fundamentals
including: Traditional Japanese Sensei/ Gakusei (Teacher/Student)
etiquette, proper playing stances and forms and discipline
and harmony of mind, body and spirit.
How do I sign up?
Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents
or inquire with our online
form.
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Ukulele/Singing
Class
Beginning: Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm,
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm
Intermediate: Saturdays 9:30-10:30am
Advanced: Wed 6:00-7:00pm
Instructor: Ka'ala Carmack
Originally from Honolulu, C. Dee. Ka'ala Carmack brings his
love of Hawaiian music and ukulele playing to the JCCCNC.
Member Fees: $60/month
Non-member Fees: $80/month
Drop-in Fees: $25/class
How do I sign up?
Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents
or inquire with our online
form.
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