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Lake Merritt Dance Center, Inc. at 200 Grand Avenue Oakland CA 94610 corner Harrison, is a 501 (c) 3 non profit corporation dedicated to promoting a wide variety of dances and dance classes for adults of all ages. LMDC Inc. sponsors weekly dances and collaborates with other non-profits, commmunity groups and dance instructors to offer a varied dance program Our normal hours of operation are Monday - Friday: 5:00 p.m. - Midnight Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - Midnight Rental space Now available on Saturdays 12:00 p.m. to Midnight Email Address: lakemerrittdancecenter@gmail.com For rental contact: Gloria Anderson, Program Director, 510 504-2176 For rental information click here |
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The premiere night of Ballroom Blitz is coming Saturday Night, September 4th!
Beginning/Intermediate Waltz lesson - 8:00 p.m.
Get all dolled up in your ballroom best and enjoy an elegant evening of dancing and entertainment
The Lake Merritt Dance Center is one of the treasures of the Bay Area
With the very best in classic ballroom dance music, dance contests, |
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Class Cancellation Notices Monday - Trip The Light Fantastic - Canceled until Sept 13th Sunday - Dancing with the Queers - Canceled until Sept 12th
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Notice Regarding Alcohol Sales LMDC will not permit the sale of alcohol on the premises Notice Regarding Rental Policy Please bring your own microphone - we do not provide them Please bring a tablecloth for your table(s) if you are serving refreshments Signs may not be affixed to our ballroom doors (this includes taping, nailing, and tacking) |
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For Our LMDC Sponsored Dances on Wednesday Nights, Friday Nights, and Third Saturday Nights, you don't need a partner. Come dance with our LMDC Hosts |
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| DAY | DANCE | TIME | ROOM | CLASS INFO and CONTACTS |
| Mon |
West African Guinea Dance Class |
6:30 | Hall 1 |
Instruction by M'Mah Toure of Guinea's Les Ballets Africains 6:30 - 8:00 p.m Email: mmahguineadance@yahoo.com Phone: 510 927-5986 |
| Mon | Trip the Light Fantastic | 6:30 | Ballroom |
Trip the Light Fantastic Canceled until Sept 13th 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Email: Zoe Balfour zoebalfour@yahoo.com |
| Mon | Salsa with Juan | 7:00 | Hall 3 |
7:00: Pre-Advanced Level 2.5 8:00: Advanced Level 3 Web: www.salsawithjuan.com Phone: 510 860-1957 |
| Mon | Biodanza with Zora | 7:00 | Hall 2 |
Biodanza with Zora Intermediate Class 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Newcomers, contact Zora) Web: www.biodanza.us Email: Zorarise@yahoo.com Phone: 510 904-2297 |
| Mon | Bavarian Dance | 7:00 | MPR |
Bavarian Dance 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Email: almenrausch1971@yahoo.com |
| Mon | Argentine Tango Lessons | 7:30 | Lounge |
7:30 - 8:15 p.m. - Beginners 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Intermediate 9:30 - 10:30 p.m.- Practice Email: Gene & Jeanne genejeanne@comcast.net Phone: 925 283-0191 |
| Mon |
Salsa Rueda |
8:30 | Hall 1 |
Salsa Rueda with Karen and Michael 8:30 - 9:30 p.m - Beginning / Intermediate Class Web: www.salsarueda.info Phone: 510-234-1075 |
| Tue | Mind, Body & Soul Dance | 6:00 | MPR |
Mind, Body & Soul Dance with Judith Kajiwara 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Email: aimajk@yahoo.com |
| Tue | Salsa with Juan | 6:30 | Hall I |
7:00: Beginning Level 1 8:00: Pre-Intermediate Level 1.5 9:00: Intermediate Level 2 Web: www.salsawithjuan.com Phone: 510 860-1957 |
| Tue | Waltz with Persephone | 7:00 | Lounge |
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Beginning Waltz (all levels welcome) 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Intermediate Vintage Dances (returning students only) 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Practice Web: www.VintageWaltz.com Phone: 510 535-9760 |
| Wed | Wednesday Night Dance (LMDC Dance) |
7:00 | Ballroom/Lounge |
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Lessons by Steve Randall 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dance with Music by DJ Al Rowley September - West Coast Swing Cost: Lesson and Dance $5.00 per person |
| Wed | Salsa | 7:00 | MPR |
Salsa Group Lessons with Joe and Tiffany 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.- Beginning Salsa 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.- Pre-Intermediate Salsa Web: www.foreversalsatango.com Email: foreversalsatango@gmail.com Phone: 510 387-2254 |
| Wed | Argentine Tango | 7:00 | Hall 3 |
Warren and Gigi Jensen Argentine Tango w/Pampa Cortes 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.: Intro to Argentine Tango: (Intro is Free for first time attendees only) 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Beginning Argentine Tango: 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Intermediate Argentine Tango: 9:30 - 10:00 p.m.: Practice One class $12 per person drop in /both classes $20 Discount for 4-class package available Email: info@tangoandmore.org Phone: 510 326-6415 |
| Wed | Lindy Hop |
7:30 | Hall 1 |
Lindy Hop Level 1 with Persephone 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Web: www.ZootSuitSwank.com Phone: 510 535-9760 |
| Thu |
West African Guinea Dance Class |
6:30 | Lounge |
Instruction by M'Mah Toure of Guinea's Les Ballets Africains 6:30 - 8:00 p.m Email: mmahguineadance@yahoo.com Phone: 510 927-5986 |
| Thu | Salsa with Juan | 6:30 | Hall 2 |
7:00: Beginning Level 1 8:00: Pre-Intermediate Level 1.5 9:00: Intermediate Level 2 Web: www.salsawithjuan.com Phone: 510 860-1957 |
| Thu | Balboa Swing | 7:00 | Hall I |
Balboa Swing 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Intermediate 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Beginning Web: www.200grand.com Email : Jeff Dance@200grand.com Phone: Jeff 510 917-3499 |
| Thu | Passion Dance | 8:00 | Ballroom |
Passion Dance Class 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Cost: $15.00 Web: www.PassionDance.com Email: Info@PassionDance.com Phone: 415 424-4343 |
| Fri | Friday Night Dance (LMDC Dance) |
7:00 | Ballroom & Lounge |
Free Dance Lessons by Bill Blankenship - 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. September - TBA 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Warmup DJ Music 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dance with Nob Hill Sounds Band Cost: $10.00 per person Email: dancing@lakemerrittdancecenter.org |
| Fri | Salsa | 7:00 | MRP |
Group Lessons with Joe and Tiffany 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.- Beginning Salsa 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.- Pre-Intermediate Salsa 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Salsa Web: www.foreversalsatango.com Email: foreversalsatango@gmail.com Phone: 510 387-2254 |
| 1st Fri | Same Sex Women's Dance | 8:00 | Hall I |
Country Dance w/ Joanna Gritz & Laura Tow September 3rd 8:00 - Midnight Phone: 925 980-3842 Email: countrynightsdance@sbcglobal.net |
| 4th Fri | Salsa with Juan | 7:00 | Hall 2 |
Social Dance Party September 24th 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Web: www.salsawithjuan.com Phone: 510 860-1957 |
| 1st Sat | Ballroom |
8:00 | Ballroom/Lounge |
Jeff Chandler presents BALLROOM BLITZ 8:00 - Midnight September 4th |
| 1st Sat |
Argentine Tango |
8:30 | Hall 1 |
Argentine Tango Party 8:30 p.m. - Midnight September 4th Email: tangouniverse@yahoo.com.ar Phone: 415 370-6045 |
| 1st Sat | East Bay Waltz | 7:00 | Ballroom |
East Bay Waltz September 4th 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Cross Step Waltz (Bob) 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Polka (Todi) 9:00 - 11:45 p.m.: Social Dance – Music by DJ MacKenzie Web: www.eastbaywaltz.com Email: brookswift@gmail.com Phone: Christophe Taylor - 510 863-4468 |
| 3rd Sat | Saturday Night Dance | 7:00 | Ballroom & Lounge |
Dance sponsored by Lake Merritt Dance Center September 18th 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - TBA 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Dance with DJ Geri Foley Cost: $5.00 per person Email: dancing@lakemerrittdancecenter.org |
| 3rd Sat | Argentine Tango |
8:00 | Hall 1 |
Argentine Tango Party 8:00 p.m. - Midnight September 18th Email: tangouniverse@yahoo.com.ar Phone: 415 370-6045 |
| 4th Sat | Argentine Tango |
8:00 | Hall 1 |
Argentine Tango Party 8:00 p.m. - Midnight September 25th Email: tangouniverse@yahoo.com.ar Phone: 415 370-6045 |
| Sun | Dancing with the Queers | Noon | Hall 1 |
International Standard & Latin Ballroom Dancing Canceled until Sept 12th 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Web: www.dancingwiththequeers.com Phone: Zoe or Citabria 510 763-1343 |
| Sun | Argentine Tango | Noon | Hall 2 |
Argentine Tango with Mat Ma Moody 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Web: www.tangonation.com Email: tangolesson@gmail.com Phone: 510 847-8596 |
| Sun | Brazilian Dance Class | 3:00 | Hall 2 |
Brazilian Dance Class with Danilo Macarrao 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $10 - all levels welcome Email: TheBayBrasil@earthlink.net |
| Sun | Salsa with Juan | 3:30 | MPR |
Salsa with Juan 4:00: Beginning Level 1 5:00: Pre Intermediate Level 1.5 Web: www.salsawithjuan.com Phone: 510 860-1957 |
| Sun | Lindy Hop & East Coast Swing | 6:00 | Hall 1 |
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Beginning and Intermediate Classes with Belinda and Chuck 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dance Web: www.belindyhop.com Phone: Belinda 510 893-4l05 |
| Sun | Ballroom Dance | 6:00 |
Lounge/Hall 2 |
Ballroom Dance: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Lounge - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sundays Hall 2 - 4th, 5th Sundays Lessons with Steve Randall - West Coast Swing 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Cost: $10 / 4 Lessons Phone: Steve Randall 510 303-1035 |
| 3rd Sun | Big Band Swing | 7:00 | Ballroom |
Swing Dance with Class Act 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dance Only - $5.00 Dance with Lesson at 6:00 p.m. - $10 (Lesson is held in Hall 1) Phone: Roy 510 693-9885 |
| 4th and 5th Sun | Lakeside Swing | 6:00 | Ballroom & Lounge |
Mike Pyle Lakeside Swing September 26th 6:00 - 11:30 p.m. Web: www.lakesideswing.com |