We practice outside, behind the Dance Palace.  Warm-up and practice of Tai Chi set as taught by Sifu Kuo Lien Ying, who certified Ellen to teach in 1978.  Shaolin and weapons sets for advanced students.  New students are taught individually.  Please contact Ellen at serber@mac.com before attending.  $45 monthly *Instructor led classes are held independently at the […]

Marin Shakespeare's Teen Touring Company presents William Shakespeare's Hamlet, a tale of ghosts, grief, identity, and taking action in the face of insurmountable odds. TTC is an ensemble of committed young actors, 12 and up, who perform their abridged productions for schools and community venues around Marin. Directed by Education Director Elana Kepner.  This is […]

Stretching and strenghtening the body. Balancing.  Gaining range of motion in the joints. Practicing awareness.  Joining together, once more, to breathe and let go of stress.  Ellen has been teaching since 1970.  She was certified in the Iyengar tradition and has also studied for many years with Ramanand Patel.  Her years in dance and Tai […]

Kids Theater leads elementary school-aged children through a journey into the world of theater. Students develop acting skills through theater games, scene work, storytelling, creative movement, music-making, and character exploration. They will prepare to perform a play titled “The Last Wild Witch," an eco-fable by Starhawk. Students find their voice, build self-confidence, and discover the joys of performance through collaboration.   […]

Aikido is the only martial art that seeks to resolve conflict without harming the attacker. Children find that aikido helps them learn to get along, build self confidence, develop focus, good manners, and calmness. Training develops physical coordination and balance as children run, roll, jump, and fall. Contact instructor Ruth Lopez at kangaruth17@gmail.com for more information or […]

Aikido is a non-aggressive form of self-defense that emphasizes the control of the self as the path to control of a situation.  Wear loose clothing or martial arts gi.  Cost $5 mat fee per session. Sensei is Bruce Fox, Godan in Seidokan Aikido.   Ongoing Tuesdays, 5:30pm – 6:45pm For more information, contact Bruce Fox. *Instructor […]

The Dance Palace Board meetings the third Tuesday of every month.

A multicultural art program taught at the Dance Palace for children ages 7-12. Artists of many cultures will be invited to participate. The children will use two- and three-dimensional media—painting, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles— to develop their own unique expressions. Visits to local galleries are included. A snack is provided before class. Enrollment is […]

Fun with Code provides a fun way for students to learn how to develop games or apps from the ground up! We have a variety of awesome projects, including race cars, pixel art, GoalieMania!, animation and music, Whack-A-Mole, and more! For grades 3-8. Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5:00pm January 18 - March 29; no class on February 22 […]

Deep Flow Yoga with TrishnaWednesdays 6:00-7:30 pm Please follow this link to sign up by the month or for individual classes. In this Community Class offering we practice in the spirit of generosity or Dāna (Saṃskṛta).Essentially, by donation! Even if you will not pay online, please follow the above link for your first class with me so […]

ZUMBA with Gina Tanner and Chrissy Costello ZUMBA is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves.  Zumba routines incorporate interval training, alternating fast & slow rhythms, and resistance training.  We absolutely love teaching Zumba classes.  The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! We are currently licensed to […]

The NEW Little Ones Music Class gives children ages 3-6 an opportunity to learn songs, develop their imagination, and connect with new friends in a supportive community. Young, creative minds are encouraged to open up by an experienced, child-focused teacher who knows how to capture their attention and nurture their imagination. Each week children might engage in singing songs (in English […]