Salsa in Tsukuba: March 2008
There is an active Salsa club in Tsukuba (appropriately named "Salsa en Tsukuba") and it offers classes and/or workshops almost every week. Here is the schedule for March 2008.
Saturday, March 8
Salsa Class
6:30pm to 21:30pm
Kasuga Kominkan
Sunday, March 16
Salsa Party
7pm to 10pm
Backyard Cafe and Antique
Saturday, March 22
Salsa Class
6:30pm to 21:30pm
Kasuga Kominkan
Sunday, March 23
Salsa Workshop by Ken
1pm to 3pm
Kasuga Kominkan
Salsa Class
3pm to 5pm
Kasuga Kominkan
These events are open to people of all nationalities, ages, and levels. Absolute beginners are welcome, as are veterans. Classes are held on the second and fourth Saturdays at Kasuga Kominkan. Also, a salsa party is held on the third Saturday (usually at El Torito or Backyard Cafe).
For more information:
salsa-tsukuba[AT]104.net
http://blog.so-net.ne.jp/salsa-en-tsukuba/
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Tap Dancing Classes in Tsukuba
I finally found some information about tap dance classes in Tsukuba!
There is a group called "Planet-N" that meets on the first through fourth Mondays of the month at a studio called "Gallery Yuu" (see map links below) in the Sakura area of Tsukuba. The classes on the first, third, and fourth Mondays are held by a teacher who comes in from Tokyo. The class on the second Monday is for individual practice. There is no class on the fifth Monday. Classes start at 7pm and officially go until 8:30pm, but apparently they tend to go past 9pm on a regular basis. They accept newcomers at anytime.
The lessons cost 9500 yen per month. It is possible to take a trial lesson for 2500 yen (only available once). You can also observe the class once for free.
Location:
Gallery Yuu
Ueno 700-5, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0002
029-857-5629
Google Map, Mapfan Map
Directions: Go to Sakura Technopark. At the first intersection past Kawachi and Yuuhodo Bookstore (the intersection with the eyeglasses store on the left), turn left. At the fifth intersection, turn right. Go up a little hill and you will see the studio on your left. (Look for the sign that says ギャラリー遊.) It is in a house that is set back from the road. Parking is available on the right.
This information is from the Tsukuba Piazza bulletin board. If you are interested in finding out more information about the classes, please respond to the person who posted the original message (or contact TsukuBlog and we will put you in touch with the teacher).
I went to observe the class last night and it looks fun. The teacher is really energetic and enthusiastic and he is happy to accept absolute beginners. If you are looking for a way to get some exercise and learn a new skill, this might be an activity to consider.
Happy dancing!
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Tsukuba dancers to perform in a dance event
Tsukuba dancers to perform in a dance event called Dance Souseiki 2008 on May 21, Wednesday. Yuriko Arima and one of her students who goes to the city elementary school will be performing.
Project Nao Presents
Dance 創世記(Souseiki or “Genesis”) 2008
When:
May 21, Wednesday
First performance starts at 3pm (doors open at 2:30pm)
Second performance starts at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Venue:
Kitazawa Town Hall in Kitazawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
Tickets:
4500yen (advance ticket: 4000yen )
Contacts:
Project Nao at 03-3476-0526 or you can call Yuriko Arima at 029-850-3667. She speaks fluent English. Advance tickets are available at R-Dance Club, Yuriko's school, in Inarimae (MAP).
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Tsukuba Square Dance Club: Beginner’s Class 2008
I joined the Tsukuba Square Dance Club last April and found it to be really fun. The club is going to start its beginner class again in April of this year and they have asked me to announce the class to the foreign members of the community. The Tsukuba Square Dance Club has been in existence since 1981 and it is an extremely well-organized group.
I can personally vouch for the classes being a lot of fun. The members are extremely kind-hearted and welcoming, and they are always delighted when a member of Tsukuba's foreign community joins. Most of the current members are Japanese, but the square dancing calls are all in English, and some of the members have excellent English and will offer to help you if you can't understand what is happening. I think that most people have the impression that square dancing can only be done to country and western music, but that is not the case. The callers can choose whatever kind of music they like, so we get a range of music styles including oldies, dance music, celtic music, and even enka!
If you don't have any plans on April 5th, please come and join us for your first square dance lesson in Japan!
Here is the information on the classes.
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Tsukuba Square Dance Club offers an American Square Dance beginners' class every April. Square dancing is a lot of fun, involving both rhythmic movement and a bit of puzzle-like brain work. It was originally an American folk dance, but in the last 30 years it has been considerably altered to its modern form, which is now quite popular all over Japan, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.
Come on and join the class!!
* Period: April 5 to mid-July, 2008
* Time: Saturday evenings from 7pm to 9pm
* Place: Takezono Kominkan (Takezono Public Hall)
* Fee: 2,000yen (single), 3,000yen (couple) for 4 months
* Bring: Indoor-only shoes
* Contact: HANDA: hank[AT]olive.ocn.ne.jp, KUDO: kkudo[AT]sannet.ne.jp
See also:
Tsukuba Square Dance Club website
My impressions from the first time I attended a square dance class in Tsukuba
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