Welcome to the Kathryn Roszak Children’s Dance program.  For the past seven years we have offered highly trained, enthusiastic teachers in a creative, supportive atmosphere.  The program takes place at Ashkenaz, the largest dance studio in Berkeley for children, with ample opportunity for parents to observe. Creative Movement classes give each child nurturing attention. The Ballet class offers children a chance to be part of a studio performance. Our Spring Recital includes the ballet Coppelia (a magic toyshop ballet to be danced by San Francisco Ballet this season), Swan Lake, and an excerpt form a musical. Read about the Benefits of Dance Study.

Kathryn Roszak trained on Ford Foundation Scholarships at Balanchine’s School of American Ballet in New York and at the San Francisco Ballet School.  She danced as a soloist with the San Francisco Opera Ballet and has choreographed for A.C.T., San Francisco Opera Center and for productions with her own company in New York, Washington D.C., and Copenhagen, Denmark. She has taught children at Marin Ballet, San Francisco Ballet’s Center for Dance Education, and at A.C.T.  Her dance company Danse Lumiere performs and teaches in schools, and in the last five years Ms. Roszak has developed an innovative and exciting dance program for children, which includes a special dance summer camp.  Other instructors: Terese Hoibye: Norwegian National Ballet School, performer Edinborough Festival,  Nancy Skinner: popular Bay Area childrens’ teacher and choreographer.

We provide School Programs and assemblies. We can go to your school or groups can come to Ashkenaz for "Dance Experience" Workshops:  The basics of dance and dance routines for boys and girls with professional choreographers. We can present unique 30-40 minute interactive assemblies with professional dancers at your school. Currently available; Dance - Science Assemblies- with Astronomy and Dance created with U.C. Berkley astronomers and presented by Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley. We've also created workshops and shows for  Richmond Arts Center, The Asian Art Museum and others. Call/e-mail for quotes.

"One of the best dance experiences!"  Eagle Peak School
"Five stars! Great for elementary schools"  Kensington Hilltop School

NEW Children’s Performance Group
is an extended class on Wednesdays and will participate in outside performances. Levels
Please note: All classes fill fast. Please don’t hesitate to call 510-233-5550. Class Policy

Call to inquire about the Winter/Spring 2012 Childeren's Dance Classes(510) 233-5550