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 […]

Learn all the basics of sewing machine operation, and complete a sewing project during this bootcamp program, in a fun bootcamp. Instructor Pia Anderson is an experienced teacher who runs the Marin Sewing Lab. Open to students 15 and older. $150 for this 6-hour class. Students should bring their own scissors, and lunch. For information […]

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.   […]

Private class *This event is a rental and held independently at the community center.  Contact the organizer directly for up-to-date information and questions, COVID policies, etc.  Masks are still required in the common spaces.

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 […]

A Weekly Community Choir in West Marin County, California Our 5-week choir is a joyful, soulful, inclusive space where we sing easy-to-learn, non-religious, community-singing songs in harmony together. At a time when so many of us want to return more resonance and community to our lives, singing has a unique power to connect us to […]

Private meetings *This event is held independently at the community center.  Please contact the organizer directly for up-to-date information regarding the event.

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 […]

This class will be a mix of Balkan and Israeli dances. Folk dancing is proven to be one of the very best ways to both exercise the body and the brain - and it’s just plain fun!   Instructor Carol Friedman loves to dance and to share the dances she loves. She has been teaching […]

Private Use

A FREE developmental playgroup for children 0-3 years of age and their parents, caregivers and families. Provided by a partnership between the Dance Palace and Parent Services Project. Come together to play, learn and prepare your child for success in school and life with intentional, developmentally-appropriate learning experiences. Through these experiences, your child will be […]

Come sing!  Join us after school on Thursdays at the Dance Palace.  All singers 1st-5th grades are invited to join!  Walkdown from the West Marin School (after the Inverness bus arrives) will be supervised by Sarah Cane, who will then direct the choir. Regular rehearsals will be Thursdays, 3:15-4:15pm, at the Dance Palace.  Session registration required; […]

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.   […]

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 children of the Dance Palace kids theater will perform "The Last Wild Witch," an eco-fable by Starhawk. Tickets: $5 per person, at the door. Ticket revenue supports the kids theater program. No one turned away for lack of funds.