Social Dance Lessons

this Fall in Palo Alto

organised in collaboration with

MIT Club of Northern California and more

For beginners, taught with pointers from dance pedagogy, science & philosophy to make dance easy, interesting & fun to learn!

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Program


Waltz Foundations - I
(for beginners)

Tango Foundations - I
(for beginners)


Tango foundations - II
(for intermediate beginners)


Sundays, Oct 20th to Nov 24th
12:30 to 5:30pm
Oshman Family JCC
Palo Alto

Beginner Friendly

No previous dance experience is required

No partner needed

Just show up. Partners typically rotate

Open to all ages

Make friends from different backgrounds

Comfortable Attire

Dress comfortably. Dance shoes are recommended

Combined Pricing

Take two or more series this Fall

Waltz Foundations - I


6 Sundays led by Karn Verma & Rachel Grant

Time: 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
Dates: Oct 20th to Nov 24th
Venue: Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto

Prerequisites: No waltz or social dance experience needed

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Abstract

Cross Step Waltz, inspired by the graceful Valse Boston of the 1920s, combines the elegance of traditional waltz with foxtrot-inspired cross-steps. Revived in 1995, it captivates dancers with its flowing, adaptable movements and is danced to slower waltz music, inviting creativity and modern improvisation.

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Teachers


Karn, founder of Feeling Flow, has taught at Stanford's Bechtel International Center, Jikoji Zen Center, Friday Night Waltz, and the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto. He led the first MIT-CNC and Stanford Alumni workshops and hosts community classes and world-class artists at Tea & Tango. Teaching social dance since 2017, Karn blends engineering and meditation into his philosophy, making dance easy and fun. You can read more about him here www.feelingflow.org/founder


Hearing how much her friends enjoyed social dancing, Rachel attended a free waltz class in 2018 ahead of a big event called the Viennese Ball. She fell in love with dance, went on to take more classes, and soon found herself performing at the same Ball where she took her first steps. Talk to Rachel for encouragement to dance, biology fun facts, poetry snippets, and strength training tips. Better yet, ask her to dance!
Viennese Ball: https://tinyurl.com/2xuxz82x

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Drop-In

$20/person
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    Waltz Foundations - I with
    Karn & Rachel

    $99/person
    • Six 75 min lessons
    • Six 15 min practice periods
    • Notes & Recap
    Register

    Tango Foundations - I


    6 Sundays led by Karn Verma & María GH

    Time: 2:15 to 3:30 PM
    Dates: Oct 20th to Nov 24th
    Venue: Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto

    Prerequisites: No tango or social dance experience needed

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    Abstract

    Embark on a captivating dance adventure with this series designed especially for individuals with no prior dance experience or recently minted tango dancers.

    And, get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Argentine tango and unlock the secrets of this compelling dance. Combine your learning with a flow concept every week to add another dimension to your learning experience.

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    Teachers

    Karn, founder of Feeling Flow, has taught at Stanford's Bechtel International Center, Jikoji Zen Center, Friday Night Waltz, and the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto. He led the first MIT-CNC and Stanford Alumni workshops and hosts community classes and world-class artists at Tango Saturdays. Teaching tango since 2017, Karn blends engineering and meditation into his philosophy, making tango easy and fun. Inspired by Richard Powers and mentored by Pablo Veron, you can hear from his students at www.feelingflow.org/tango-testimonials

    María took her first tango steps 17 years ago in Nora Dinzelbacher’s weekly class. Over the years she participated in numerous festivals, encuentros, milongas, and workshops from renowned teachers. In Buenos Aires she learned primarily from Facundo Piñero and Vanesa Villalba, but also from other great maestros. She currently gives private tango lessons in her studio in San Jose.

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    Scroll down for combined pricing

    Drop-in

    $20/person
      Register

      Register

      Tango Foundations - I with
      Karn & Maria

      $99/person
      • Six 75 min lessons
      • Six 15 min practice periods
      • Notes & Recap
      Register

      Tango Foundations - II


      6 Sundays led by Karn Verma & Mila Salazar

      Time: 3:45 to 5:00 PM
      Dates: Oct 20th to Nov 24th
      Venue: Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto

      Prerequisites: Tango Foundations I or equivalent experience

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      Abstract

      Move onto the next stage of tango foundations with six new figures that relate to and build upon the ones covered in Tango Foundations - I. During this series great care and emphasis will be given to mastering of the basics and finding the natural flow of your dance.

      Gain a deeper understanding of the psychological state of Flow by learning and applying concepts from physiology, eastern aesthetics & meditation

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      Teachers

      Karn, founder of Feeling Flow, has taught at Stanford's Bechtel International Center, Jikoji Zen Center, Friday Night Waltz, and the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto. He led the first MIT-CNC and Stanford Alumni workshops and hosts community classes and world-class artists at Tango Saturdays. Teaching tango since 2017, Karn blends engineering and meditation into his philosophy, making tango easy and fun. Inspired by Richard Powers and mentored by Pablo Veron, you can hear from his students at www.feelingflow.org/tango-testimonials


      Mila Salazar, a Bay Area resident, is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer deeply rooted in Tango. Working in Dance Movement Therapy, she explores its physiological and psychological dimensions. With a passion for sharing Tango's magic, she aims to expand its horizons beyond tradition, having met her partner through tango and raising her daughter in the dance.

      Check Syllabus

      Scroll down for combined pricing

      Drop-in

      $20/person
        Register

        Register


        Tango Foundations - II with
        Karn & Mila

        $99/person
        • Six 75 min lessons
        • Six 15 min practice periods
        • Notes & Recap
        Register

        Combined Pricing


        Oshman Family JCC has a beautiful campus with cafeteria. You are welcome to take more than one series.

        Two Series

        Any two of the three

        $149/person
          Register

          All Three Series

          $199/person
            Register

            Venue

            The main dance studio at the Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto

            Oshman Family JCC3921 Fabian WayPalo Alto, California 94303

            Doors open 15 minutes before class.

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            Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, California 94303, United States

            Contact Us

            or email: teacher@feelingflow.org

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