Shawl-Anderson Dance Center

Name: Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
Address: 2704 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705, US
Telephone: (510) 654-5921
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Shawl-Anderson Dance Center: A welcoming, community-driven space for lifelong dance with live accompaniment.

5(5 reviews)

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Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, located at 2704 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, is a community-driven studio with a warm, non-competitive vibe and live musical accompaniment. The diverse program spans modern, ballet, belly dancing and more, welcoming adults and all ages from beginner to pro. Reviews praise skilled teachers, an intergenerational, inclusive space, and the belief that Everyone Can Dance in a supportive setting.

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2704 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

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2704 Alcatraz Avenue

Berkeley, CA, 94705

(510) 654-5921 www.shawl-anderson.org/

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Services

Adult Dance Classes

Beginner to advanced classes in modern, ballet, belly dancing, and more for all ages and skill levels.

Live Accompaniment Sessions

Classes featuring professional live musicians to enhance the dance experience and rhythm.

Introductory Series

Structured courses like Intro to Modern and Intro to Ballet for new dancers to build foundational skills.

Community Events

Workshops, performances, and social gatherings that foster connection and artistic exchange.

Intergenerational Programs

Classes and activities designed to bring together dancers of different ages in a supportive environment.

5.00 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Sally Picciotto

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· 1 year ago

This dance studio is my second home, and I would give it 10 stars if I could. Shawl-Anderson has a unique combination of excellent teachers in every style, a completely non-competitive vibe, a supportive community, and a commitment to the credo that Everyone Can Dance. Although it was founded with a focus on modern dance, there are offerings in many dance genres for all ages (you are never too old!) at all skill levels from absolute beginner to professional. All body shapes are welcome. The emphasis is not on looking a certain way but on learning and growing as a mover. I have made so many friends there, as well as getting to explore dance under the guidance of many incredible teachers. SADC does what every dance studio should aspire to do: bring together and support a community of artists, audiences, and students at every stage.

Julian Pham

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· 1 year ago

Shawl-Anderson is the best! I've been coming here for more than 16 years and have met many important people in my life here. The center creates a very welcoming and encouraging community environment. The space is intimate, which is nice and offers a lot of different types of classes with great teachers.

Elizabeth Du Val

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· 1 year ago

Shawl Anderson is one of those rare dance studios that manages to be community driven, friendly, and provide good classes in a wide variety of dance styles. As a retired dancer, dance is vital to my well being, and i choose the location of my home in part by what dance studio is available to attend. These days, it is hard to find good ballet classes with live accompaniment, but Shawl's has them. As well as modern, belly dancing and other forms. In all honesty, attending class at Shawl's is one of the main things that keeps me in the East Bay! It is a local treasure.

Steve Siegelman

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· 1 year ago

Shawl-Anderson has been my dance home for decades! The teachers are outstanding, the live accompaniment is superb, and the school and administration are warm, welcoming, kind, inclusive and excellent! This is a great place for adults to dance all through their lives.

Janney Lockman

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· 2 years ago

As an adult learner, Shawl-Anderson has been a wonderful and welcoming place to begin taking dance classes. The Intro to Modern and Intro to Ballet series have been life-changing. The instructors are incredibly skilled teachers and dancers, warm and willing to answer questions and meet students where they are at. It's amazing having the opportunity to dance in a diverse and intergenerational environment, and I am continually inspired by the other students in my class. Even though I started taking dance less than a year ago, I already feel like a member of the Shawl-Anderson community, and am excited to nurture what I hope will become a lifelong dance practice in this space.

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