INSTRUCTOR: Peggy Bascou

DATE: Sunday, October 25th

TIME: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $25

DESCRIPTION:

FULL MOON IN TAURUS:

DEEP REST & NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET

Sound Bath

Peggy Bascou, MSN, RN

INTEGRATIVE SOUND PRACTITIONER • REIKI MASTER

CLEAR MIND & HOLISTIC RESET

The October Full Moon in the grounded sign of Taurus invites us to step out of our busy minds and drop deeply into the physical body.

Led by Peggy Bascou, an MSN, Reiki Master, and Sound Bath Practitioner, this specialized session bridges holistic energy healing with a clinical understanding of the nervous system. Through an immersive landscape of sound, you will be gently guided out of a busy mind and into a meditative, parasympathetic state where true cellular restoration happens.

Come ready to anchor your energy and rest deeply.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

VIBRATION • SOUND • CONNECTION

YOGA • SOUND • WELLNESS

INSTRUCTOR: Eliza Veta

DATES: October 24th

TIME: 10:00 am- 11:30 am

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $45

BIO: Eliza Veta is a postpartum doula and prenatal/postnatal yoga teacher, and the founder of MATA, an Ayurvedic postpartum wellness brand. She's a 500-hour registered yoga teacher and a Certified Ayurvedic Postpartum Care Specialist, and works with new mothers locally to support their recovery through the fourth trimester. Her approach blends the wisdom of Ayurveda with the lived experience of her own postpartum journey, helping mothers feel nourished, grounded, and supported as they step into this new chapter.

INSTRUCTOR: Renee Menard

DATE: Wednesdays starting October 21st!

DATE: 6:45 pm- 7:45 pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $22 drop in/class passes & memberships apply

BIO:

Renée is a life long mover, dancer and performer. Her love of dance and performing was started at an early age through children’s theatre. Her passion for dance and fitness continued to flourish in college at both Cabrillo College and UCSC in Santa Cruz where she studied Modern dance, Ballet and Jazz.

In 1997 Renée discovered Samba as well as many cultural dance styles of the African Diaspora such as; Afro Brazilian, Latin Salsa, Afro Cuban, Dancehall, Soca and more. For nearly a decade Renée had the pleasure of dancing and performing in several dance companies as well as performing on stages across the country with the Brazilian band SambaDa. She has been teaching fitness and dance classes in Santa Cruz to both adults and children for over 20 years.

Renée has been a certified Zumba instructor since 2007. Her love and passion for dance shines through each class with her dynamic, high energy, original choreography. Renee is also a Certified Pilates instructor as well as a Certified Xtend Barre instructor. She loves to use these principals in all of her classes and believes that core strength is the foundation that allows us to move freely and joyfully in our bodies. Renée is a forever student of dance and can be found dancing in classes all over town!

INSTRUCTOR: Kelsey Lettko

DATE: Wednesdays

DATE: 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $22 drop in/class passes & memberships apply

INSTRUCTOR: Audrey Stanley

DATE: Tuesdays starting October 20th!

DATE: 6:45 pm- 8:00 pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $22 drop in/class passes & memberships apply

INSTRUCTOR: Renee Menard

DATE: Tuesdays starting October 20th

DATE: 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $22 drop in/class passes & memberships apply

BIO:

Renée is a life long mover, dancer and performer. Her love of dance and performing was started at an early age through children’s theatre. Her passion for dance and fitness continued to flourish in college at both Cabrillo College and UCSC in Santa Cruz where she studied Modern dance, Ballet and Jazz.

In 1997 Renée discovered Samba as well as many cultural dance styles of the African Diaspora such as; Afro Brazilian, Latin Salsa, Afro Cuban, Dancehall, Soca and more. For nearly a decade Renée had the pleasure of dancing and performing in several dance companies as well as performing on stages across the country with the Brazilian band SambaDa. She has been teaching fitness and dance classes in Santa Cruz to both adults and children for over 20 years.

Renée has been a certified Zumba instructor since 2007. Her love and passion for dance shines through each class with her dynamic, high energy, original choreography. Renee is also a Certified Pilates instructor as well as a Certified Xtend Barre instructor. She loves to use these principals in all of her classes and believes that core strength is the foundation that allows us to move freely and joyfully in our bodies. Renée is a forever student of dance and can be found dancing in classes all over town!

INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Charlton

DATE: Mondays & Wednesdays

DATE: 4:00 pm- 5:10 pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $22 drop in/class passes & memberships apply

BIO:

Elizabeth has been a dancer for as long as she can remember. She began her journey at the age of five, taking ballet, tap, and gymnastics classes, and she has continued dancing ever since.
With 33 years of experience as a public-school educator, Elizabeth was able to incorporate dance into her teaching. She became certified in Zumbatomics for kids and taught it as part of her physical education curriculum. This experience led her to
teach Zumba to adults for 12 years until a knee injury prompted
her to explore new avenues.

Elizabeth has always loved Pilates. She became certified in Mat Pilates in 2015 and later added a POP Pilates certification. She enjoys blending classical Pilates exercises with choreographed routines, creating a dynamic mix of both styles. She also
incorporates props—balls, rings, bands, and weights—to keep every class fresh, challenging, and engaging.

Elizabeth credits Pilates with helping her recover from a knee injury, building strength, improving flexibility, and enhancing her overall well-being. She is eager to share her passion for Pilates
with others, drawing on the teachings of Joseph Pilates, the importance of breathwork, the mind-body connection, and her love of dance and movement.

INSTRUCTOR: Sidney Nicol

DATE: Saturday, October 17th

DATE: 5:00 pm-7:30 pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $40 Early Bird / $45 Day of Event

DESCRIPTION:

The unique healing modality of Thai Massage includes body positions similar to yoga combined with massage which follow a system of energy lines throughout the body. Benefits of Thai Massage include increased flexibility and range of motion, deep release of muscular tension as well as a space to practice mindfulness, sacred connection and breath awareness.

In this workshop you will learn how to:

• Give massage effortlessly using your whole body

• Use proper body mechanics, body weight & rhythmic compression

• Move & be moved into delicious assisted stretches

• Gain communication skills of giving & receiving feedback

• Co-create a safe environment for connection & playfulness

Everyone Welcome! Useful skills will be learned for ALL levels of experience. ALL gender, sexuality, ethnic, LGBTQ+ identities are welcome. Although no partner is needed, this is a fabulous experience to share with loved ones. Because Thai Massage is practiced on a floor mat and received clothes on you can easily share these techniques throughout your life within any casual setting.

Please note: There is a moderate level of effort and flexibility needed to give Thai massage. We will be moving another person's body with some light lifting, kneeling and balancing. Modifications will be given to help accommodate your ability.

Attire: Please dress in comfortable clothing allowing for ease of movement and flexibility.

Instructor BIO: Sidney Nicol is the founder of The Temple of Touch, a body of playfully curated education for non-professionals to explore the healing traditions and modern practices of Yoga asana, Thai Massage, Qigong and interactive group and partner connection exercises. Teaching massage techniques while weaving in tools for communication and mindfulness is Sidney’s mission in sharing the gift of conscious touch. She has brought Thai Massage workshops to Stanford University, various yoga studios throughout the Bay Area, private events and 1on1. Certified as a Massage Therapist in 1999, Sidney’s focus broadened to Thai Massage since her first training in 2006 at the Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok, Thailand. Further study and apprenticeship at Twin Lakes College of Healing Arts and Spirit Winds School of Thai Massage.

See more from Sidney:

https://www.facebook.com/thetempleoftouch

https://www.instagram.com/thetempleoftouch/

INSTRUCTORS: Jordan Loder & Madison Strohauer

DATE: Monday October 12th

TIME: 7:30 PM-9:00 PM

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: By donation (suggested $25) or use your Pleasure Point class pass.

No one turned away for lack of funds—come sing!!

DESCRIPTION:

Jordan Loder is a touring bhakti artist who has devoted his life to spreading the joy of inner peace through the power of music.  After nearly a decade on the road supporting beloved artists Snatam Kaur, Deva Premal & Miten, Ajeet, Simrit, & Adam Bauer, he now carries that living tradition forward.

His unique kirtan is known for its tender, authentic, and introspective quality, igniting an experience of profound healing and a genuine sense of community connection.  Although we dig all the way down to the bottom of our hearts, we never take ourselves too seriously, and the entire event unfolds with an effortless lightness of being, and a childlike spirit of wonder.

He travels with professional sound, ambient lighting, and projected lyrics so every voice in the room can join in. Upcoming dates include the US, Canada, Hawaii, Mexico City, Europe, and Sivananda Ashram in the Bahamas.

"A true Bhakti yogi — his kirtan transmits unconditional love & devotion and delivers us to an ecstatic experience of the Great Universal Spirit." — GuruGanesha, Founder, Spirit Voyage Music

Don't miss this special opportunity to open your heart and reconnect — through music and community.

www.JordanLoder.com

www.Facebook.com/JordanLoderMusic

www.Instagram.com/JordanLoderMusic

INSTRUCTOR: Ana Saroj

DATE: Saturday, October 10th

TIME: 10:00am - 11:00am

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $22 Drop In / Class Passes Apply

DESCRIPTION:

Join Ana Saroj for a Salsa Cubana Pop Up Class—a fun, all-levels class focused on solo footwork (salsa suelta), body movement, and authentic Cuban flavor. With over 20 years of international teaching and performing experience, plus deep training in Cuba, Ana brings her passion for dance straight to the Santa Cruz community. No partner needed—just bring your joy and love for music and dance!

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Ana Saroj is a seasoned dancer with over 20 years of experience dedicated specifically to salsa and other Latin dances. She is known for her vibrant presence, deep musicality, and commitment to authentic Cuban dance. While based in the San Francisco Bay Area and later in Miami, Ana traveled the world teaching and performing, sharing her passion and expertise with dancers across continents.

In recent years, she has deepened her connection to the roots of Cuban dance by traveling regularly to Cuba to study with some of the island’s most respected masters in folkloric dance, salsa, and son.

Ana’s classes are fun, welcoming, and focused on solo movement—known in Cuba as salsa suelta—with no partner required. She emphasizes body movement, rhythm, and connection to the music, helping dancers of all levels experience the joy and richness of Cuban dance.

INSTRUCTOR: Gisella Ferreira

DATE: Wednesday, October 7th

TIME: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $22 Drop In / Class Passes Apply

DESCRIPTION:

Vibe Brazil: Brazilian Dance + Fitness

INSTRUCTOR: Emily Perry

DATES: October 4, November 1, December 13

TIME: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $33

MANIFEST NOW with Emily Perry

A monthly gathering to become more magnetic, expand your capacity, and create from the version of you who knows it’s possible.

Your desires aren’t just something to think about. They’re something you become available for.

Join us each month for an intentional in-person gathering designed to help you clear what’s in the way, expand your capacity, and activate the energy of what you’re calling in.

• A NEW MONTHLY THEME — Each gathering explores a different aspect of manifestation, from self-worth and receiving to money, love, visibility, purpose, and more.

• MAGNETISM — Shift the energy, beliefs, and patterns that influence what you attract and allow into your life.

• CAPACITY — Expand your ability to receive, hold, and sustain the things you say you want.

• THE PURPOSE HABIT™ MANIFESTATION METHOD — Move beyond simply visualizing your desires and into the practices, identity shifts, and aligned action that make manifestation a way of life.

• AN INTENTIONAL ARC — Each month builds on the last, creating an ongoing journey of clearing, alignment, activation, and embodied manifestation.

• PRACTICE + REFLECTION — Guided exercises, journaling, mindset work, visualization, and experiential practices to help you move from wanting to becoming.

• COMMUNITY + CONNECTION — A space to gather with like-minded people, share what's unfolding, and be witnessed in your expansion.

Come with a desire. Leave with a practice.

Bio:

Emily Perry is a Speaker, Manifestation and Mindset Expert, founder of The Purpose Habit™, and host of the Rock Your Purpose Podcast.

With more than 30 years in personal growth—and plenty of her own trial and error—Emily has spent the last 15+ years teaching yoga, meditation, breathwork, and embodied practices. She is an experienced yoga teacher and teacher of teachers, and the founder and developer of Embodied Breath™ Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training, where she has helped guide others in bringing these practices into their own lives and work.

That experience taught her something simple: manifesting your BIG YES life is about more than vision boards, positive thinking, or wishing harder. It’s about capacity—the ability to actually receive, hold, and sustain what you’re asking for.

INSTRUCTORS: Kayla Copeland + Guest Teachers & PPY Faculty

DATES: October 2026 - March 2027

• October 2-4 (opening weekend)

• November 6-8

• December 4-6

• January 8-10

• January 29-31

• February 19-21

• March 19-21 (graduation)

TIMES: All training sessions meet Friday 6-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am - 6pm in studio.

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $3,300

$500 Non-Refundable Deposit to Secure your spot ~ Playment Plans Available

DESCRIPTION:

The Embodied Breath in-person 200hr Yoga Teacher Training curated and led by Lead Teacher, Kayla Copeland and Pleasure Point Sanctuary Staff.

Yoga and breathwork have changed your life, and now it’s time to share that gift with the world.

And, as you might have noticed, this isn’t any ordinary yoga teacher training.

Our 200 Hour Yoga and Breathwork Certification program takes you deep into the aspects of this sacred and ancient practice that create authentic healing and transformation, including:

• Embodiment Practices

• Transformational Breathwork & Meditation Tools

• Yoga Postures & Techniques

• Chanting & Mantra

• Yoga History, Philosophy & Yoga Sutras

• Embodied Ayurveda (sister science to Yoga)

• Yoga Ethics, Social Justice thru the lens of the Gita

• The Science of Yoga & Pranayama (Breath Control)

• Functional Yoga for all beings (over aesthetic yoga)

• Roots of Yoga, Storytelling, and the Dieties

This training is steeped with resident experts in their field of yoga

More than anything, you will connect deeply to your personal practice and have a personal relationship to Yoga in your everyday life! Yoga is so much more than the poses and THIS training facilitates self-study and how to live your yoga!

But at its heart, this program is about stepping into your gifts as a leader and yoga teacher.

Welcome to the next step in your journey.

INSTRUCTORS: Rob & Melissa

DATE: Monday September 21st

TIME: 7:30 PM-9:00 PM

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: By donation (suggested $25) or use your Pleasure Point class pass.

No one turned away for lack of funds—come sing!!

DESCRIPTION:

Rob and Melissa are devotional musicians and Bhakti Yoga teachers known for their soulful, heart-opening kirtan. Their music has been described as “joyful medicine” and “love and devotion materialized.”

Their roots are in Seattle, but they’ve shared their music across the U.S., India, Europe, and Central America—leading kirtans, hosting retreats and appearing at festivals like Bhakti Fest, Shakti Fest, and the Northwest Yoga Feast. Their discography includes Tejase, Breathe, five mantra singles produced by Ben Leinbach, and their latest mythic concept album The Story of Sita and Ram, produced by GIRISH.

Rob and Melissa are heartfelt guides into sacred sound, creating spaces where every voice is welcome, and devotion becomes a shared experience.

Learn more at www.robandmelissa.com

INSTRUCTOR: Sidney Nicol

DATE: September 19th

DATE: 5:00 pm - 7:30pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $40 Early Bird / $45 Day of Event

DESCRIPTION:

The unique healing modality of Thai Massage includes body positions similar to yoga combined with massage which follow a system of energy lines throughout the body. Benefits of Thai Massage include increased flexibility and range of motion, deep release of muscular tension as well as a space to practice mindfulness, sacred connection and breath awareness.

In this workshop you will learn how to:

• Give massage effortlessly using your whole body

• Use proper body mechanics, body weight & rhythmic compression

• Move & be moved into delicious assisted stretches

• Gain communication skills of giving & receiving feedback

• Co-create a safe environment for connection & playfulness

Everyone Welcome! Useful skills will be learned for ALL levels of experience. ALL gender, sexuality, ethnic, LGBTQ+ identities are welcome. Although no partner is needed, this is a fabulous experience to share with loved ones. Because Thai Massage is practiced on a floor mat and received clothes on you can easily share these techniques throughout your life within any casual setting.

Please note: There is a moderate level of effort and flexibility needed to give Thai massage. We will be moving another person's body with some light lifting, kneeling and balancing. Modifications will be given to help accommodate your ability.

Attire: Please dress in comfortable clothing allowing for ease of movement and flexibility.

Instructor BIO: Sidney Nicol is the founder of The Temple of Touch, a body of playfully curated education for non-professionals to explore the healing traditions and modern practices of Yoga asana, Thai Massage, Qigong and interactive group and partner connection exercises. Teaching massage techniques while weaving in tools for communication and mindfulness is Sidney’s mission in sharing the gift of conscious touch. She has brought Thai Massage workshops to Stanford University, various yoga studios throughout the Bay Area, private events and 1on1. Certified as a Massage Therapist in 1999, Sidney’s focus broadened to Thai Massage since her first training in 2006 at the Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok, Thailand. Further study and apprenticeship at Twin Lakes College of Healing Arts and Spirit Winds School of Thai Massage.

See more from Sidney:

https://www.facebook.com/thetempleoftouch

https://www.instagram.com/thetempleoftouch/

INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Yates

DATES: September 19th

TIME: 12:30 pm - 1:45pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $22 drop in/class passes apply

BIO:

Deborah Yates, Veteran Fitness Pro and National Aerobic Champion, has been sharing her love for dance based fitness for over 30 years. Yikes! That’s a long time!

“I love combining my dance training with fitness and will continue as long as possible”.

Having spent the last several years managing Group Exercise programs for Silicon Valley Sport Resort Clubs, Mama Yates has returned to the life of a full time instructor. Certified in several formats spanning the field from Strength to Barre, Deborah finds her true heart while dancing and sharing that love with like minded humans.

INSTRUCTOR: Govind Das

DATE: Monday, September 7th

TIME: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $30 - No one turned away due to financial hardship

DESCRIPTION:

Join Govind Das in the uplifting and heart opening practice of Kirtan. Kirtan is an ancient bhakti yoga practice using mantra and music as an expression of devotion and prayer. The literal translation of kirtan is "to praise.” Kirtan is described as a "jewel of a spiritual practice" because of its joyful, open-hearted, meditative, and communal feeling. Come sing, dance, and enjoy spiritual community. For the new people to kirtan/chanting, just bring yourself, no special clothes or yoga mat needed.

BIO:

Govind Das is the co-director/owner of Bhakti Yoga Shala. He just finished a world kirtan tour and is happy to be back in his home state of California. He is a kirtan leader and teacher in the path of Bhakti Yoga.   His inspiring kirtan and Bhakti Yoga teachings encourage the opening of the heart and developing a personal and intimate connection with Source.  He leads programs of kirtan, bhakti yoga workshops, and transformational retreats throughout the world. His lastest celebrated kirtan cd, "LUNAR MANTRAS"  spent many weeks at #2 on the Itunes World Music chart.  http://bhaktiyogashala.com instagram: @bhaktiyogashala @govind.das.108

INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Yates

DATES: September 6th

TIME: 12:30 pm - 1:45pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $22 drop in/class passes apply

BIO:

Deborah Yates, Veteran Fitness Pro and National Aerobic Champion, has been sharing her love for dance based fitness for over 30 years. Yikes! That’s a long time!

“I love combining my dance training with fitness and will continue as long as possible”.

Having spent the last several years managing Group Exercise programs for Silicon Valley Sport Resort Clubs, Mama Yates has returned to the life of a full time instructor. Certified in several formats spanning the field from Strength to Barre, Deborah finds her true heart while dancing and sharing that love with like minded humans.

INSTRUCTOR: Kirsten Cohen

DATE: Tuesdays

TIME: 9:00am - 10:00am

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $22 Drop In / passes apply

DESCRIPTION:

WHAT IS SALSA RUEDA?

Salsa Rueda is a dynamic Cuban partner dance where dancers form a circle, follow calls and hand signals, and continuously rotate partners.

It's social. It's playful. It's challenging. And it's SO MUCH FUN.

NEW TO RUEDA?

You're welcome!

This class is a great introduction to Salsa Rueda, and Kirsten breaks down the patterns and calls so you can build confidence and practice your fundamentals.

Because we dance in partners and the class builds on Salsa fundamentals, we do recommend that new students already have some basic Salsa experience—including the basic steps and rhythm, even if you've only practiced suelta (solo).

No Rueda experience necessary!

ALREADY DANCING CUBAN SALSA?

Come join us!

If you're taking Ana's Cuban Salsa class, this is a wonderful opportunity to take those Salsa fundamentals into a whole new format—and practice them with a community of dancers.

And for our returning Rueda dancers...

We're so happy you're continuing to grow this circle with us!

Come dance with us, learn something new, and become part of the growing Santa Cruz Salsa Rueda community.

The circle is waiting for you.

Kirsten Cohen has been dancing since an early age, but once introduced to Salsa Rueda, she was hooked.  She has been dancing and teaching Salsa Rueda in Santa Cruz ever since.  She is very excited to meet you and to welcome you to the growing salsa rueda community.

INSTRUCTOR: Joy Smith

DATE: Saturday, August 22nd

TIME: 10:00am - 12:30pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $35

DESCRIPTION:

IN THIS PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP, Joy will be teaching us a polished and stylish dance routine that we will be performing at Dancing in the Streets in September. This is for those who either want to learn sensational dance routing and / or know they will want to perform with us OR are almost performance ready and want to dig deeper into the refinement of a polished dance routine. 

Please consider attending her classes ahead of time to familiarize yourself with her stylish choreography:
✨Mondays 10:15-11:15am : Hip Hop & Zumba Basics
✨Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 am : Cardio HH & Zumba

INSTRUCTOR: Makenna Brown

DATES: August 17th

TIME: 9am - 10am

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: FREE

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz
DANCE STUDIO

FREE Community Barre Fusion

Taught by our graduates of our Barre Fusion Teacher Training and Coaching Program

Total Body Expression Workout with elements of Ballet, Pilates, Fitness, & Flow

Lengthen, strengthen, tone, and revive with this class that combines ballet, Pilates and fitness for a full body expression of self care. Increase strength, balance and core stability while moving joyfully to music.

Barre Ballet Core Fitness Fun!

We have both Wall & Portable Barres AND 2.5lb & 5lb Dumbbells, Sliders, Bands, & Balls.

Come for a Core Blast!!

DATE:

• 08/16/26 with Kayla Copeland

TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: FREE!

DESCRIPTION:

✨ Curious about Yoga Teacher Training?

Join us this Sunday for a FREE Yoga Teacher Training Information Session and discover whether one of our upcoming programs is the next step in your journey.

Meet Your Guides

Kayla Copeland
Lead Teacher, The Embodied Breath™ 200-Hour Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training

Kayla brings together yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, and psychology into a teaching style that is both grounded and deeply transformational. With decades of study and practice, she creates spaces where students feel supported to grow with authenticity, curiosity, and confidence.

Jessica Weitzenhoffer
Co-Lead Teacher, 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

Jessica is known for her intelligent sequencing, embodied alignment, and wholehearted approach to teaching. Drawing from years of dedicated study, practice, and service, she inspires students to teach from lived experience while honoring the depth and tradition of yoga.

🗓️ Sunday

🧘 Strong Bhakti Flow
10:00–11:30 AM
Co-taught by Kayla Copeland & Jessica Weitzenhoffer

☕ FREE Information Session
12:00–1:00 PM

Come experience the teaching, meet the faculty, ask your questions, and learn more about both of our Fall programs:

🌿 The Embodied Breath™
200-Hour Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training

✨ 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

Whether you're considering your first certification or continuing your path as an experienced teacher, we'd love to connect with you.

💛 Special for attendees:
Anyone who attends Sunday's Info Session and enrolls will receive Early Registration Tuition.

No pressure.
Just community, conversation, and the opportunity to explore what's possible.

We'd love to see you there.

Things you might learn: 

What you will learn

What's Inside the Training Modules

Who are the Guest Teachers

What you will walk away with

Who the training is for

What are the requirements

INSTRUCTOR: Joy Smith

DATE: Sunday, August 16th

TIME: 10:00am - 12:30pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $25

DESCRIPTION:

IN THIS PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP, Joy will be teaching us a polished and stylish dance routine that we will be performing at Dancing in the Streets in September. This is for those who either want to learn sensational dance routing and / or know they will want to perform with us OR are almost performance ready and want to dig deeper into the refinement of a polished dance routine. 

Please consider attending her classes ahead of time to familiarize yourself with her stylish choreography:
✨Mondays 10:15-11:15am : Hip Hop & Zumba Basics
✨Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 am : Cardio HH & Zumba

INSTRUCTOR: Meg King

DATE: Saturday, August 15th

TIME: 11:00 am-12:30 pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $25

DESCRIPTION:

The Lovely and Sensational Meg King is going to teach our dancers the routine she prepared for her daughters bridesmaids wedding party dance - that we will perform at Capitola Art & Wine! It's FIRE! Inspired by the Dallas Cowboy's Cheerleaders Netflix series! And has both Brazilian Samba meets ACDC's Thunderstruck Cheerleader flare!!

INSTRUCTOR: Makenna Brown

DATES: August 14th

TIME: 11:45 am - 12:45pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: FREE

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz
DANCE STUDIO

FREE Community Barre Fusion

Taught by our graduates of our Barre Fusion Teacher Training and Coaching Program

Total Body Expression Workout with elements of Ballet, Pilates, Fitness, & Flow

Lengthen, strengthen, tone, and revive with this class that combines ballet, Pilates and fitness for a full body expression of self care. Increase strength, balance and core stability while moving joyfully to music.

Barre Ballet Core Fitness Fun!

We have both Wall & Portable Barres AND 2.5lb & 5lb Dumbbells, Sliders, Bands, & Balls.

Come for a Core Blast!!

INSTRUCTOR: Crystal Silmi

DATE: Sunday, August 9th

TIME: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $35

DESCRIPTION:

This special workshop is designed for dancers who attend the Beginning Belly Dance Workshop on July 19th. Building on the foundational techniques learned in class, participants will put their skills into practice while learning a complete beginner-level belly dance drum solo choreography. This workshop is a fun opportunity to develop musicality, improve performance skills, and experience the excitement of dancing a full-length routine.

BIO: Crystal is a San Francisco–born belly dance and fusion artist known for her dynamic style, blending classical Middle Eastern dance with modern influences. Drawing from her Arab American roots, she brings rhythm, athleticism, and cultural depth to the stage. A longtime student of Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour, she performed with both the Suhaila Dance Company and Bal Anat before founding her own troupe, RaksArabi, in 2006. Crystal spent nearly a decade in Madrid, Spain, where she taught, performed, and directed the student group Dance Junkies. Now based in Washington, DC, she teaches weekly classes locally and online, and performs regularly. Crystal is also a certified yoga instructor and holds a BA in Cultural Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz.

INSTRUCTOR: Joy Smith

DATE: Sunday, July 26th

TIME: 10:00am - 12:30pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $35

DESCRIPTION:

IN THIS PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP, Joy will be teaching us a polished and stylish dance routine that we will be performing at Dancing in the Streets in September. This is for those who either want to learn sensational dance routing and / or know they will want to perform with us OR are almost performance ready and want to dig deeper into the refinement of a polished dance routine. 

Please consider attending her classes ahead of time to familiarize yourself with her stylish choreography:
✨Mondays 10:15-11:15am : Hip Hop & Zumba Basics
✨Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 am : Cardio HH & Zumba

NEW CLASS ADDED!

INSTRUCTOR: Ana Saroj

DATE: Thursday August 9th

TIME: 10:00am - 11:00am

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio

COST: $20 Drop In / Class Passes Apply

DESCRIPTION:

Join Ana Saroj for a Salsa Cubana Class—a fun, all-levels class focused on solo footwork (salsa suelta), body movement, and authentic Cuban flavor. With over 20 years of international teaching and performing experience, plus deep training in Cuba, Ana brings her passion for dance straight to the Santa Cruz community. No partner needed—just bring your joy and love for music and dance!

INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Ana Saroj is a seasoned dancer with over 20 years of experience dedicated specifically to salsa and other Latin dances. She is known for her vibrant presence, deep musicality, and commitment to authentic Cuban dance. While based in the San Francisco Bay Area and later in Miami, Ana traveled the world teaching and performing, sharing her passion and expertise with dancers across continents.

In recent years, she has deepened her connection to the roots of Cuban dance by traveling regularly to Cuba to study with some of the island’s most respected masters in folkloric dance, salsa, and son.

Ana’s classes are fun, welcoming, and focused on solo movement—known in Cuba as salsa suelta—with no partner required. She emphasizes body movement, rhythm, and connection to the music, helping dancers of all levels experience the joy and richness of Cuban dance.

INSTRUCTOR: Alison Chesley

DATE: Sunday, August 2nd

TIME: 10:30 am-11:45 am

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $25

DESCRIPTION:

CARDIO FUNK is a high energy all level choreography dance class to upbeat music where we build a fun and accessible dance routine over the hour for some serious satisfaction by the end. Starting with a warm-up then breaking down moves with a continuous cardio flow that includes some gut and ab toning, Alison’s clear and experienced style makes dancing our way to wellness AWESOME and available to all levels with no dance experience necessary!

Please consider attending her classes ahead of time to familiarize yourself with her stylish choreography:

✨Mondays 5:30pm - 6:30pm : Cardio Funk

INSTRUCTOR: Joy Smith

DATE: Sunday, July 26th

TIME: 10:00am - 12:30pm

LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio

COST: $35

DESCRIPTION:

IN THIS PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP, Joy will be teaching us a polished and stylish dance routine that we will be performing at Dancing in the Streets in September. This is for those who either want to learn sensational dance routing and / or know they will want to perform with us OR are almost performance ready and want to dig deeper into the refinement of a polished dance routine. 

Please consider attending her classes ahead of time to familiarize yourself with her stylish choreography:
✨Mondays 10:15-11:15am : Hip Hop & Zumba Basics
✨Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 am : Cardio HH & Zumba