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.

Garage Nearly There!

... And, our new dance classes will start in November.

So, September has come and gone and I have been working hard on clearing out our garage. I had no idea we had so much space (now that we've gotten rid of tons of useless stuff we'd forgotten about!)

We are in the midst of the season of the High Holy Days and my garage is still not ready for dance classes. But, we are getting there. I will be holding a garage sale and giving whatever is left or not sold to a local Christian charity.

It's taken a little longer than I had anticipated but I'm excited about dancing in our garage come November.

I'm looking forward to seeing you then!

Dance Camp in Walnut Creek

You are invited to Ralph and Mindy Seta's dance camp that's happening this month in the Bay Area.
When: Monday, August 4th (next week)  from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: 2060 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Suggested entrance donation: $10/person or $20/family

Have fun and be blessed!

NEW! Playlists Available!

I have just created two YouTube playlists to support your dance practice efforts at home. As we learn more dances and add more songs, these playlists will be updated. Also, as we develop more dance categories/levels, new playlists will be created.  I hope these new resources are a blessing to you as you practice and worship at home.

Here are the links to the first two playlists that are available:

1. IFD playlist for levels 1 and 2
2. Playlist of songs sung at Beth Yeshua

Play as listed (Autoplay) or click the Shuffle icon (next to Autoplay) to mix up the songs.

Celebrate Yeshua! Enjoy.

Class Handout 07/16/14

Here is the link to today's dance class handout containing:

• The lyrics to Vayikra Shemo
• A list of some worship songs currently used at BY
• A list of the Israeli Folk Dances (IFDs) we reviewed last month and this month.

Have a blessed week!

Continuing at Joy's

First of all, Carol is back! Yeay. We had a wonderful time of worshipful dancing in June at my (Joy's) place. And since some ladies expressed how much they enjoyed the classes in a cozy home environment, the dance ministry leaders have decided to continue holding the dance ministry classes at Joy's.

Click on the links below for dance notes to the dances we have been practicing in June and July:

• Dance Notes 1-1: Hora, Tzadik Katamar, Od Lo Ahavti Dai, Od Yishama, Sulam Ya'akov, and Hora Medura.
• Dance Notes 1-2: Nigun Atik, Hine Ma Tov (trad.), Ma Navu, Klezmer, and Mizerlu

See you all at my house on Wednesday at 7:00pm.

June at Joy's!

During Carol's absence, from June 11 thru July 9, I (Joy) will be hosting BY dance classes at my home. The schedule remains Wednesday nights, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Contact me here for the address. Please allow for up to two days (max.) to receive the information.

Let's celebrate Yeshua together!

P.S.: We will miss you, Carol!  Come back soon.