who dances?
adults of all ages: 18-65+ years (performers in videos are 27-65+)
people with diverse backgrounds: Accountants, Caregivers, College Professors, Award-winning Pianists, Doctors, Engineers, Legal Professionals, Martial Arts Instructors, Mixed Martial Arts Competitors, Massage Therapists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Realtors, Retirees, Social Workers, Super Moms/Dads/Grandmas, Teachers, Zumba Instructors...and more!
fun facts: One of us never danced before Dance Therapy (no school dances, no dancing at parties, nothing!). One of us is deaf in one ear. One of us lives in San Mateo. One of us got a full scholarship to play basketball for Cal. One of us performed martial arts with Jackie Chan. One of us swam among manatees (13' long and 3,500 lbs). One of us is a published poet. One of us performed for 17,000 people. One of us has 4 sons(!!). One of us has 5 children (birthed 4 at home!) & home schools...definitely the most accomplished of all! 😊
Come to Dance Therapy to meet all of us!
Although we are a diverse group, we have one thing in common: happy feet!!
...and 80% of us have pets...dogs, cats, chickens, & even shrimp!
what do students say?
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DT's feelin' the ❤️! Thanks to our students!
This class is great!...I love the idea of dancing and exercising my body all at the same time. I am hooked! Pam is a great teacher, very patient with a beginner such as myself..."
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For some time now I have been looking for a dance exercise class that strikes a proper balance between dance and exercise i.e. not just a series of repetitive steps one can master in their sleep. What goes on in this class is very similar to what I used to experience when I took dance classes in the city from professional choreographers. First of all, I can tell Pam has spent hours of outside time preparing for this class. Unlike some community dance classes I have tried out where they are actually using class time to "figure out" some choreography....Pam has her choreography for the entire dance completely finished and just makes us move-move-move to learn what she has already worked out ahead of time. Like a REAL dance class, Pam teaches larger sections of a dance, then moves on to another larger section of a dance so that the brain as well as the body is challenged. When one hour has passed by we have already learned half a dance or close to 2 minutes of music. This makes for a very interesting class that keeps us dancing with little time wasted stopping and standing. Anyone would feel comfortable in this class as Pam continually mentions to make modifications where necessary for those who cannot physically do certain moves.
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Although rhythm is difficult for me, I've always wanted to dance. And here I found just the right class. I am amazed to discover that I do have some grooves! Pam is a wonderful teacher, patient and attentive to her students, especially with beginners like me. Her instruction is clear and easy to follow.... Her choreography is lively, energetic, and cool! It's a great way to exercise and have fun at the same time. I improve strength and flexibility with all the movement and stretching....Hooray! I can dance after all!!!
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I had never taken a dance class before, and I'm totally hooked! This class is an amazing combination of fun and exercise. It's my favorite work out class ever!
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DT has greatly contributed to my mental well being through dance...this is something that I will cherish for a lifetime!!
This class is wonderful!!! As a guy who joined in, I was totally impressed and had a great time. Pam is an excellent instructor and great motivator. Her choreography varies and keeps things fresh, at the same time giving you a great workout no matter what level of dancer you are. If you like to dance, I highly recommend this class.
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I have found a new love for Dance Therapy class... It is the best workout EVER...I always feel rejuvenated and like I can conquer anything. I have to be TOTALLY honest. When I first took the class, I didn't know what to expect and what was in store. I'm impressed with how Pam does EVERYTHING. She made me and my friend feel really, really welcome when we joined...I love the choreography, it is the BOMB....She makes dancing look so fun and easy. I really look forward to Saturdays...There is not one thing that I dislike about DT class. Even the stretches at the end of the class are detailed and specific. She is very professional about everything. With such great music playing, you can't help but to keep on moving. My friend and I had that discussion last week after class. She was surprised by the great selection of music too. Great warm up music, great routine music and great stretching music. What a special gift! The gift of music selection and the wonderful gift of dance!! Thank you Pam. You inspire us ALL at Dance Therapy!!
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I have heard about this Dance Therapy class for a while...Pam taught a hip-hop routine that was fun, challenging, and a wonderful workout. It had a nice combination of hard and not-so-hard choreography that left me wanting more. I left the class feeling energized and full of endorphins....(I) moved all parts of my body, had a blast--and felt skinnier and stronger the next day...
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Great class, great instructor! If you're looking for a different and fun way to get your heart rate up, don't miss Dance Therapy. Pam's well cued, hip-hoppish choreography is easy to follow and challenging enough to keep you interested. Good music, great for all skill levels, fairly priced, convenient times and location. 5 starts! :)
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Dance Therapy is just that! Complete conditioning for the body! It's a fun, moving, energetic class with crazy cool music that gets you bending, shaking, moving, and singing. You completely forget that you're in class exercising!
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