Music & Dance Programs

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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