New Dance Class Schedule

After the busy-ness of our congregation moving to a new location and of holding the first Passover Seder in our new space, it is time to start our dance classes again!

Please note that we will no longer have our dance class on the 2nd Shabbat of the month. Instead, and starting May 2018, our dance class will be held on the FIRST Shabbat of each month immediately after the worship service.

Our first dance class at our new location will be on Oneg Shabbat, May 5th, from 1pm to 1:30/1:45pm, in the sanctuary.

Our new address is:
Beth Yeshua Messianic Congregation, 5801 2nd Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817

In closing, please take the Poll in the top section of the navigation bar on the right to help me find out when you prefer to have dance classes. Thank you.

Dance Ministry Latest Update

Oops!!

At the beginning of the video, I mention my previous uploads happening "two weeks ago." But now I realize it was only one week ago!! I guess I was busy researching and learning so much that I thought two weeks had already passed.

Hmmm, things are not always what we think.

Remember, you may REQUEST A DANCE in the comments below!

New Schedule Has Begun

Yes! The new Pre-Alef (Introduction) class started yesterday Shabbat, February 13, just a little after noon and we had a great time. Around 10 people attended the class and most learned their very first Israeli dance for worship. After the Introduction class, advanced dancers also enjoyed a dance practice time. It was a blessed time in the Presence of our God.

Info for New Dance Class Students:

I want to welcome all those who attended the class and encourage you to continue coming. Also, please remember to SIGN UP to 'Get Announcements by Email.' In addition, I need you to fill out the very short Intro Class Free Registration form asap.

As a reminder, I think it will be helpful if I mention here how to navigate the Pre-Alef online resources:

1. In the navigation bar on your right, scroll down to the section titled 'ClassZone' and click on the 'Pre-Alef / Introduction' link to enter the class page.
2. Under the page title, you will see a small list of resources that are available to you. The first important thing on this list is the Online Syllabus where you will find, among other things, my contact info and--on the second page--the Class Outline listing the dances in the order I will be teaching them. 
3. The next important thing in this section are the Dance Notes, where you will find short choreography notes to the dances you have learnt or will learn, also in the order I will teach them. The codes used are simple and meanings are listed at the bottom of the page and at the end of the second page.
4. After these resources, you will see the 'List of Pre-Alef Level Dances in Alphabetical Order.' After each song name there is a link you can click on to hear that song. You can use this to practice the dance to music.

Finally, I want to remind you that if you need me (or Ali, whoever is available) to quickly review a dance with you on the off week (the Shabbat between classes,) then just let us know.

New Year, New Schedule

First off--I wish you all a 2016 full of Yeshua's love, grace, peace, joy and victory!

As you may have noticed, it's been a long time since I've posted to this blog. I have been (and still am) busy with a huge landscaping project at my home, and have had to stop classes because our garage is full of landscaping materials.

But there is good news! Starting this month of February, I will be teaching a 45-minute PRE-Alef  (Introduction to Israeli Dance for worship) class right after the Shabbat service. Also, if there is interest, an Alef (Beginner Israeli Dance for worship) class following on the heels of the Introduction class.

Our New Class Schedule:

• EVERY second and fourth (2nd and 4th) Shabbats of each month.
• February dates: 13th & 27th

• Introduction/Pre-Alef Class: (Nearly) Immediately after the Shabbat service; for 30-45 minutes.
• Dance Level 1 / Alef Class: Immediately after the Introduction Class; for 20-30 minutes.

Come join us twice a month and let's praise Yeshua in the dance!

Schedule Update

Our Thursday evening Pre-Alef class has moved to Wednesday evening and is a full hour. Our new class schedule is: Mondays, 7:00pm-8:15pm: Accelerated Alef Class Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm:  Rikud Pre-Alef Rikud Pre-Alef is open to BY members and regulars who would like to visit. Just contact Joy, here. If you have checked out our Dance Classes page and are considering taking a class, please fill out this form.

No New Classes

At the beginning of the month I posted a blog to see who might be interested in starting a new class and I received a couple of responses from people who decided to join classes that were already on the schedule.

This means that currently we do not have new class times.

Our existing class schedule:

• Mondays  7:00pm-8:15pm:  Accelerated Alef Class
• Thursdays 6:30pm-7:15pm:  Rikud Pre-Alef

Thank you and a warm welcome to those who joined the classes this month.

Don't Miss Orientation

New classes are starting next week. Yes, it's the first week of the new Fall 2014 schedule. It is important that you be there because we cannot use valuable dance class time to address the information I need to share with you. You must complete orientation to remain in your dance class.

Here is the schedule for the Orientation / Introduction Classes:

PRE-Alef: Class:               November, Thursday 13, 2014
Alef 1a Monday Class:     November, Monday 10, 2014
Alef 1a Thursday Class:   November, Thursday 13, 2014

These are the only class times that have received the minimum required signups for them to take place. Those of you who have already signed up online, and visitors, will also receive an email confirming your class time and providing the address.

If you have filled out the Dance Class Interest Form and are still planning to take a class but have not yet signed up for one, please fill out and submit this Class Signup Form right now. If the rest of the people sign up, we may have one or two more class times available. It all depends on who signs up for when.

For more information about the different dance levels, check our Dance Classes page. 

I am so looking forward to worshiping with you in the dance!

Garage Ready for Dance

Great news! My garage has been cleaned out and de-cluttered and now a nice sized dance space is available.

New classes start in the week of November 10 thru 14. To participate, you must have signed up online for a class. Your first class (11/10-11/13) will be an orientation class. BY visitors who have filled out a dance interest form are also welcome to the orientation.

We are going to have some wonderful times of learning, exercise and worship. I look forward to seeing you in class!

New Fall 2014 Class Schedule

I've received back enough replies to establish a new class schedule. Awesome!

Anyone who signs up for a dance class is required to sign up to "Get Announcements by Email." This is the only way you will find out about any updates/changes/cancellations, etc., that have been posted to the blog.

So, beginning in November (exact date TBA) our dance class schedule will be as follows:

Kita PRE / Pre-Beginners:      Thursdays 6:15pm-7:00pm  (Weekly)
Kita Alef  / Beginners 1a:        Mondays 6:15pm-7:15pm  (Every other week)
Kita Alef  / Beginners1a:         Thursdays 7:00pm-8:00pm  (Every other week)
Kita Beit  / Intermediate 2b:     Mondays 7:15pm-8:30       (Weekly)

In addition, a few schedules are not definite; they need one or two more students (otherwise they will be cancelled):

Kita Beit  / Intermediate 2a:     Mondays 6:15pm -7:15pm (Every other week)
Kita Beit  / Intermediate 2a      Wednesdays 7:15pm-8:15pm  (Every other week)
Kita Beit  / Intermediate 2a:     Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm  (Every other week)
Kita Beit  / Intermediate 2a      Thursdays 7:15pm-8:15pm (Every oher week)

To sign up for any of these classes, please fill out and submit this Class Signup Form.

For more information about the different dance levels, check our Dance Classes page.