Name: Tuesdays Cumbia Classes in San Mateo
Start: 2025-11-26T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Motion Arts Center

**EVERY THURSDAY:**
6:00pm - 7:00pm All Levels Class (ages 18+)

**CLASS LOCATION:**
Motion Arts Center
217 S Claremont St,
San Mateo, CA 94401

**PRICE PER PERSON:**
**New Students Intro Offer 7 Day Unlimited Pass: $65** (Save up to $145 total, compared to purchasing individual classes) or

**Class Drop-ins:**
\- Single Session: $30

[REGISTER HERE](https://motionartscenter.com/jazz-funk/)

\- If you notice you may have any of the COVID\-19 symptoms please stay home for everyone’s safety\.
\- No special clothes are required\, what feels comfortable for you is good\.
\- Online Registration & Booking Required\.

Jazz Dance Meetup Group

Motion Arts Center

Thursdays Jazz Funk Classes in San Mateo

**EVERY MONDAY:**
**7:00PM - 8:00PM** All levels Class

**WHERE:**
Motion Arts Center
217 S Claremont St,
San Mateo, CA 94401

**PRICE PER PERSON:**
**New Students Intro Offer 7 Day Unlimited Pass: $65** (Save up to $145 total, compared to purchasing individual classes) or
**Class Drop-ins:**
\- Single Session: $30
\- Two Sessions Same Day: $55 $Save $5 total$

Welcome to an extraordinary journey into Contact Improvisation, a revolutionary dance form that transforms how we move, connect, and communicate through our bodies. Under the guidance of Heather, you’ll explore this unique practice that combines the spontaneity of improvisation with the discovery of shared physical dialogue.

Contact Improvisation is far more than a dance technique—it’s a philosophy of movement that celebrates the natural intelligence of the body and the beautiful complexity of human connection. In our classes, you’ll discover how to create a seamless conversation through touch, weight-sharing, and mutual responsiveness, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and consent.

**What to Expect in Class**
Each Contact Improvisation class with Heather is carefully structured to build skills progressively while honoring the improvisational nature of the form. Classes typically begin with individual warm-up exercises that help you connect with your own body, find your center, and prepare for the shared exploration ahead.

**Solo Preparation:** We start by developing what Contact Improvisation practitioners call “the small dance”—the subtle, constant adjustments your body makes to maintain balance and respond to gravity. This foundational awareness becomes the basis for all partner work and helps you develop the sensitivity needed for responsive dancing.

**Partner Exercises:** Gradually, we introduce simple partner exercises that teach the fundamental skills of weight-sharing, following points of contact, and maintaining connection while moving. These exercises are designed to build trust and communication skills while developing the physical techniques that make more complex improvisation possible.

**BOOKING INFORMATION:**
Online pre-registration required:
**[REGISTER HERE](https://motionartscenter.com/contact-improv/)**

* **What to wear:** Proper attire is crucial for both safety and full participation in Contact Improvisation. Since this practice involves extensive floor work, rolling, sliding, and physical contact, appropriate clothing like comfortable t-shirts to cover and protect your body and full length pants are recommended.

* **Hair and Jewelry:** Long hair should be secured away from the face and neck to prevent it from interfering with movement or getting caught during partner work. Remove all jewelry, including rings, earrings, necklaces, and watches, as these can cause injury to yourself or your dance partners during close contact.

San Mateo Contemporary & Contact Improv Meetup Group

Contact Improvisation Classes

**EVERY TUESDAY:**
6:00pm - 7:00pm Heels Technique All Levels Class
Classes are for adults ages 18+.

**CLASS LOCATION:**
Motion Arts Center
217 S Claremont St,
San Mateo, CA 94401

**PRICE PER PERSON:**
**New Students Intro Offer 7 Day Unlimited Pass: $65** (Save up to $145 total, compared to purchasing individual classes) or
**Class Drop-ins:**
\- Single Session: $30

[REGISTER HERE](https://motionartscenter.com/heels/)

**Technique All Levels:** This class is designed to lay a strong foundation in the art of dancing in high heels. Each session starts with a comprehensive warm-up, focusing on essential elements such as proper footwork, impeccable posture and alignment. Learn to walk with confidence, creating elegant lines and mastering show-stopping sequences that flow seamlessly with the music.

**No prior experience required; it is designed for newcomers eager to explore the artistry and empowerment of dancing in high heels.**

**What to Bring:**

* **If it is your first time in heels it is suggested to wear stilleto booties open toe between 3.5″ to 4″ heel** to start and work your way to a higher heel. We also suggest heels with strong ankle support.
* Bring an outfit that is comfortable, flattering, and easy to move in; pants, cute little shorts, or leggings are great.
* **Knee pads** so that you can slide around on the floor comfortably. Just make sure that your outfit allows you to move freely and doesn’t restrict your movement in any way.

**Important Information:**
• Face Masks are Now Optional (but Recommended).
• If you notice you may have any of the COVID-19 symptoms please stay home for everyone’s safety.
• Online Registration & Booking Required.

San Mateo Heels Dance Meetup

Heels Technique Class All Levels on Tuesdays

**EVERY TUESDAY**
6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Beginner/Intermediate Level Class (ages 18+)

**CLASS LOCATION:**
Motion Arts Center
217 S Claremont St,
San Mateo, CA 94401

**PRICE PER PERSON:**
**New Students Intro Offer 7 Day Unlimited Pass: $65** (Save up to $145 total, compared to purchasing individual classes) or
**Class Drop-ins:**
\- Single Session: $30

[REGISTER HERE](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=38698&stype=-2&subTab=info)

• Face Masks are Now Optional (but Recommended).
• If you notice you may have any of the COVID-19 symptoms please stay home for everyone’s safety.
• No special clothes are required, what feels comfortable for you is good.
• Online Registration & Booking Required.

San Mateo Hip Hop Dance Meetup

Tuesdays Hip Hop Classes in San Mateo

**EVERY TUESDAY:**
8pm - 9pm Cumbia Beginner Level
9pm - 10pm Cumbia Intermediate Level

**CLASS LOCATION:**
Motion Arts Center
217 S Claremont St,
San Mateo, CA 94401

**CLASS DESCRIPTION:**
Join us for an exciting evening of Cumbia Dance Classes in San Mateo! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, this in-person event is the perfect opportunity to learn and improve your Cumbia skills. Our talented instructors will guide you through the steps and rhythms of this vibrant Latin dance style. Get ready to move your hips, feel the music, and connect with the contagious energy of Cumbia!

**PRICE PER PERSON:**
**New Students Intro Offer 7 Day Unlimited Pass: $65** (Save up to $145 total, compared to purchasing individual classes) or

**Class Drop-ins per person:**
\- Single Session: $30
\- Two Classes Same Day Only $55

**BOOKING INFORMATION:**
Online pre-registration required:

[REGISTER HERE](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=38698&stype=-2&subTab=info)

**MORE INFO:**
[https://motionartscenter.com/cumbia/](https://motionartscenter.com/cumbia/)

If you notice you may have any of the COVID-19 symptoms please stay home for everyone’s safety.
• You can come by yourself or with a partner.
• No special clothes are required, what feels comfortable for you is good.
• Please do come with a pair of smooth sole shoes, either leather or suede will work on the dance floor. Dance shoes available for sale at our dance boutique.
• Online Registration & Booking Required.

San Mateo Latin Dance Meetup

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Hello! We invite you and your friends to join our fun weekly dance classes and events open for all levels students at the Motion Arts Center dance studio in downtown San Mateo! We are Gustavo and Jesica Hornos, dancers, teachers and directors of the studio. We create a very fun and friendly atmosphere for you to learn how to dance. Our mission at MAC is to spread fun, love and healing through the power of dancing, just come and have a good time and experience meeting new people! 

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