Golden West College Dance Department

Looking for a fun way to move, build strength, and support your overall well-being? Join our Strength & Stretch, Pilates, and Barre for Dancers course at Golden West College for Fall 2026!

Whether you’re a dancer, athlete, fitness enthusiast, or complete beginner, this class is designed to help you work toward your individual fitness goals in a supportive and welcoming environment. Improve your strength, flexibility, balance, posture, and body awareness while learning techniques inspired by Pilates, barre, and dance conditioning.

✨ All experience levels are welcome!
✨ Focus on your personal goals
✨ Build strength and mobility
✨ Support your physical and mental wellness

📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:35 PM

Come move with us, challenge yourself, and be part of an inclusive community that celebrates every body and every fitness journey!

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Join our Choreography Class and explore the art of creating dance in a supportive, welcoming environment. Whether you’re new to choreography or have years of experience, all levels are encouraged to participate and all dance styles are welcome.

In this class, you’ll:
🩰 Learn choreographic tools and creative processes
🎵 Explore and develop your unique artistic voice
🤝 Collaborate with fellow dancers and creators
🌟 Gain opportunities to perform and showcase your work
💡 Experiment, take risks, and grow as an artist in a supportive community

No matter your background or experience level, there’s a place for you here.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 12:50–2:20 PM

Come create, connect, and discover what inspires you!

Enroll in Ballet This Fall 2026 Semester!

Discover the beauty, strength, and artistry of ballet in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you’re stepping into a ballet class for the first time or returning to refine your technique, this course is designed for dancers of all experience levels.

Build strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence while exploring the foundations and artistry of ballet. Our inclusive classroom encourages personal growth, creativity, and a love of movement.

All levels welcome!
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 12:50 PM – 2:25 PM

Join us and experience the joy of dance while earning college credit. We can’t wait to dance with you!

Join us for Jazz Dance at GWC this semester!

Build your fitness, improve your technique, and learn current jazz dance styles set to contemporary music in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment. Whether you’re brand new to dance or have years of experience, all levels are encouraged to join!

📍 Jazz Dance
🗓 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 11:10 AM–12:40 PM

Join our Hip Hop Dance Class at GWC this Fall semester!

Build confidence, improve cardio, get moving, and learn fun current styles set to popular music in a supportive and welcoming environment. Whether you’re brand new to dance or have years of experience, all levels are encouraged to join!

Hip-hop Dance at GWC
Tues/Thurs 11:10-12:50

Thank you to everyone who made mind.body.movement a success.

To our student dancers and choreographers, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and dedication.

To our dance faculty, thank you for helping our dancers reach their highest potential

To our theater crew and design team, thank you for supporting our production and making things run smoothly.

And to our friends and family in the audience, thank you for joining us and supporting the arts at Golden West College.

We are grateful to everyone who helped bring this concert to life.

Explore World Dance and Cultures at GWC!

This class is fully online and meets from April 9 through May 30.

Visit goldenwestcollege.edu to register

Join us for the GWC Spring Dance Concert, featuring bold new works created by Golden West College dance students and faculty.

📍 GWC Mainstage Theater
🗓 May 15 at 7:30 PM
🗓 May 16 at 2:30 PM

Come support our dance department and enjoy an evening of dance and movement.

Tickets available now at www.gwctheater.com

Modern Dance with Jessica Torres provides instruction and practice in fundamental modern dance techniques, improvisation and composition and promotes the development of an understanding and appreciation of modern dance as an art form.

This course meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:10-12:40pm.

Visit goldenwestcollege.edu to register and enroll!