
Music and Dance
Yosakoi Dancing with Ito Yosakoi Dance Group
All yosakoi classes currently held virtually on Zoom
Fridays 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Ito Yosakoi Dance Group
Join the Ito Yosakoi Dance Group's weekly classes to learn the lively, energetic dance style of Yosakoi dancing! Yosakoi dancing features choreographed group dances with traditional movements mixed with modern, uptempo music to make for a captivating dance style that is growing in popularity in Japan and abroad! No dance experience is necessary. Class members have the option of dancing with the class recreationally, or learning the group's repertoire to perform in public, including at local festivals like Cherry Blossom Festival and the Center's annual Children's Day Festival!
- Please wear comfortable clothing and have water on hand.
- Please give yourself enough space to move around.
- If you are comfortable, please turn on your video, as it is helpful for the instructors to see participants to adjust the class’ pace. If you do not want to turn on your video for any reason, that is okay too.
Member Fee: $12/month or $3 dropin
Non-Member Fee: $17/month or $5 dropin

Community Karaoke
2020 Schedule: TBA
For any of you who love singing your hearts out, we’ll be holding quarterly community karaoke and potluck night at the Center! Songs can be sung in either English or Japanese. Your ticket will include one song request, with additional song requests available for $1.
Our Community Karaoke night is a potluck, so be sure to bring a potluck dish, snacks and/or beverages to share with everyone! The event is family-friendly, so please drink responsibly. We hope you can join us!
Member Fee: $3
Non-member Fee: $5
Additional Song Requests: $1

Line Dancing
Tuesdays and Fridays,
12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Instructor: Alan Kitashima
Practice your smooth moves to R&B and pop music while keeping in shape and making new friends. This fun, low-impact class is open to all, no dance experience required.
Member Fee: $4/drop-in
Non-member Fee: $5/drop-in

Chorale May
Tuesday (2nd and 4th),
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Ruriko Miura
Be part of an all male chorus group and sing a wide variety of songs, mainly in Japanese and English.
Member Fee: $25/month
Non-member Fee: $31/month

Ensemble Shiki
Tuesday (1st, 3rd and 5th),
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Instructor: Ruriko Miura
Be part of a mixed chorus group and sing a wide variety of songs, mainly in Japanese and English.
Member Fee: $25/month
Non-member Fee: $31/month

Hula- Beginning
1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays each month
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Denise Teraoka and Alice Jeong
Learn basic hula techniques and movements while getting an anaerobic (low impact) workout at this beginner Hula class
Member Fee: $32/month
Non-member Fee: $48/month

Hula- Keiki (Children)
Saturdays,
10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Mary Leong
Learn both Auwana (modern) and Kahiko (ancient) hula. You will experience anaerobic (lower impact) exercise while learning to dance hula. For children age 5 and up.
Member Fee: $30/Month
Non-member Fee: $40/Month
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Hula- Gracious Ladies (Adults)
Thursday (1st and 3rd)
5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mary Leong
Learn both Auwana (modern) and Kahiko (ancient) hula. You will experience anaerobic (lower impact) exercise while learning to dance hula and practicing for performances.
Member Fee: $60/Month, $45/Month for Saturdays Only
Non-member Fee: $75/Month, $55/Month for Saturdays Only

Hula- Kupuna (Seniors)
Saturday
9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.
Instructor: Mary Leong
Learn both Auwana (modern) and Kahiko (ancient) hula. You will experience anaerobic (lower impact) exercise while learning to dance hula and practicing for performances.
Member Fee: $45/Month
Non-member Fee: $55/Month

Taiko
Monday-Saturday
(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. Learn more about Sensei Takata and Genryu Arts.
Member Fee: $55/month
Non-member Fee: $65/month
To register email: info@genryuarts.org
Ukulele - Advanced
Thursdays
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Don Sadler
Emphasis of the class will be primarily on Hawaiian song traditions. Approach to playing the ukulele focuses on the basic chords and rhythmic strumming technique.
This class is open to all levels.
Member Fee: $60/month
Non-member Fee: $80/month

Ukulele - Intermediate
Saturdays
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Don Sadler
This class is designed for ukulele players who have advanced past our Ukulele 101 classes or who have prior experience and basic ukulele skills. Instruction begins with basics such as tuning and simple chords and progresses to learning songs and strums.
Member Fee: $60/month
Non-member Fee: $80/month

Ukulele 101 - Virtual 4-week Workshop for the True Beginner
Saturdays, September 5 - 26, 2020
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Don Sadler
This 4-week class is for new ukulele players looking to get started and to prepare to join our ongoing Beginning Ukulele class held on Saturdays. Absolutely no prior experience with music or with the instrument is required. The two hour introductory classes begin with basics such as tuning and simple chords and strums. The class is open to adults only.
Member Fee: $90
Non-member Fee: $110
