Diablo Ballet, created in 1993, is an internationally recognized dance group bringing the art of dance to the community. With 10 professional dancers, the company stages original and classic works, which are designed to engage, inspire and entertain children and adults. These dancers have performed as soloists and in principal roles in distinguished companies around the world. Check the Web site for program schedules, ticket information and ways to donate.
The Contra Costa Ballet School offers ballet and yoga classes to beginners and advanced students. It also stages performances at local venues such as the Lesher Center for the Arts. The school offers a quiet and professional dance education under the auspices of artistic directors, Richard Cammack and Zola Dishong. Families with multiple students enrolled receive a 10 percent discount. Male students ages 7 and up receive a 15 percent discount. Classes are offered in two sessions, fall and spring, but summer intensives are also offered.
This dance studio offers beginner, intermediate and advanced belly dancing classes. Located on Walnut Creek's Boulevard Way, Belly Dance! also sells belly-dancer jewelry, skirts, harem pants, costumes, patterns and finger cymbals. The studio's professional dancers can also be hired for parties, weddings, restaurants and bellygrams.
Voted "Best Butt Kicking Workout" by Diablo magazine three years in a row, The Bar Method's Walnut Creek location offers a workout combining isometrics, dance conditioning, physical therapy and interval training.
New clients can try a 30-day unlimited special for $100, and all summer long they will be offering free childcare.
Ace Dance Academy is for all ages and abilities. The class types range from ballet, jazz and tap to hip hop, liturgical and pilates. Students dance in one of two large mirrored studios. Check out Ace's Web site for pricing, times and testimonials of those who have experienced the programs first hand.
