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Welcome to The Works Exercise & Dance Studio
We offer quality classes and provide certified professional instructors
so that we can give you a great workout every time!
We welcome men and women to our studio.
Our
schedule and
description of classes
and rates will
give you all the information you need to get started. Click here
for a
peek into the studio.
Our studio is available for rentals, either on a single
or long term basis. For more information on rentals see our
rental page.
The person sweating next to you in class is probably the "owner" (well, one of them, at least). We have been owned by member students since 1999. That means we operate with no Corporate Ownership. Every cent that we collect is invested back into keeping this wonderful studio alive and thriving. The fascinating authors, academics, artists and otherwise ingenious people who populate The Works are part of something bigger than themselves, and now you are too — every time you walk through the doors. Doesn't that feel good?
Who comes to The Works?
. . . for Works Coop classes: Sophisticated Berkeley/Oakland residents interested in a grown-up version of Pilates Mat, Yoga with a focus on Balance, Iyengar Yoga, Cardio and Strength training with Intervals, and the pure fun of Cardio Dance. Use your Works class card for any class on the schedule with a PINK BOX.
. . . for Dance/Acting Classes: Works Instructors attract students from all over San Francisco Bay cause they are HOT, HOT, HOT! And their classes are addictive (in a good way). Samba, Salsa, Bhangra, Cuban, Hip Hop, Indian Classical, even Improv Acting!
. . . for more Exercise options:
Those who want even more options can check out Shola's Body Sculpt, White Crane Silat's Kung Fu, Carrie's Sharqui, and Shakti's Yoga.
The Works Thanksgiving Week Schedule
Pilates
11/28 @ 8am Thanksgiving class with ERIN is OFF. See you next week!
Cardio Dance
12/3 @ 9:30am with Chrissy
Yoga + Balance - as scheduled
11/27 @ 9am with Alan
Total Body Conditioning — Intervals
11/28 CLASS HOLIDAY — HAPPY THANKSGIVING
12/1 @ 9:30am with Karen
One-day event: Foundations of Flight
Foundations of Flight holiday kick-off!
Sunday, December 8, 12:30–3pm
Inspired by the concepts of contact improvisation and Annie Loui, the Foundations of Flight workshop will bridge the gap between acting and movement. Use energy exchange techniques to work better with your scene partners. Expand your text exploration through movement. Become available in the face of uncertainty. Connect your body to what you're doing on stage. Cultivate stage presence. Fly!
Anika Solveig has a Master's degree from UC Irvine and is a member of Counter-Balance Theater. Soren Santos has a BA in Drama from UC Irvine and is a member of Counter-Balance Theater and Ragged Wing Ensemble.
