Zohar Update 6.15.2026

[Vivian Sam]

Hello Zohar Community,

TAP with LEE ANN PAYNE

• Class tonight is with Joan Walton @ 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• Joan's high-energy teaching style and ability to communicate concepts to all levels of learners have become well known at universities and dance studios across the country. She has deep knowledge of Vintage, Historical and Social Dance, Tap Dance, Musical Theatre Choreography and Theatredance Styles. She has been teaching at Vintage and Historical dance workshops nationally and internationally since 1991. Her work encompasses choreographing for musicals and operas at the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, six of them winning 1st place at the National Opera Awards.

BALLET with KRISTINE ELLIOTT

• Tuesday/Thursday, 6/16 & 6/18 @ 10:30am will be taught by Brooke Wertwijn
• Wednesday, 6/17 @ 6:00 pm will be taught by Amrita

NO MODERN FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE & JULY

VINYASA FLOW YOGA with TRACY FULLER

• Tracy will be teaching the yoga class on Thursday, 6/18 @ 9:00am. 
• Tracy is a certified Vinyasa Flow yoga instructor. Come and join in on this class to start your day.
• The class fee is $15, payable through MindBody. If you have a dance class card, you're still welcome to join, just keep in mind that price adjustments are not available for this class. 
• To register: https://zohardancecompany.org/vinyasa-yoga-pop-up

DANCE AUDITION WORKSHOP SERIES: NEW!!! 

• The audition room doesn't have to be intimidating, it can be where you shine.

• Zohar's Audition Workshop Series is designed to give dancers the tools, confidence, and real-world experience needed to walk into any audition and stand out. Over three dynamic sessions, you'll train with three celebrated Bay Area choreographers, each bringing their own unique style and approach — giving you the versatile edge casting directors are looking for.
• What You'll Gain: Work through accelerated choreography to sharpen your movement memory and quick-pick-up skills. Discover how to stay adaptable under pressure, apply corrections on the spot, and make every moment count on the floor. Each session culminates in a mock audition with personalized feedback — so you're not just practicing, you're preparing to be cast.

• Meet Your Choreographers:

  • June 21st | 1:30 – 2:30 PM Adrienne Foley
  • June 27th | 1:30 – 2:30 PM Christine Baker
  • July 11th | 1:30 – 2:30 PM Lee Ann Payne
• All three sessions: $45; Single Session: $20 Register via Mindbody and we recommend you use Zohar's website to register. Link: https://zohardancecompany.org/dance-audition-series (please use the Zohar website to register)

BALLET with CHARLES

• Wednesday, June 24th - NO Floor barre. Instead, Ballet Class will begin at 10:00 am 

MOVEMENT LAB SERIES by CLAIRE ALEXANDER SESSION (2 sessions left)

• Zohar is thrilled to have Claire back to teach her movement workshop! 

• Choreographer and Teaching Artist Claire Alexander returns to Zohar for a three-session series built around one idea: what happens when a room full of people makes something together in real time?

• Each session is its own complete world. Come to one, come to all three. One can sign up for them separately.

• Dates: Sundays - June 28, July 12

• Time: 1:15p - 4:15p 

• Link: https://zohardancecompany.org/artist-in-residence  Because this is a workshop, we recommend you register via a laptop/desktop rather than a smartphone.  

FREE EVENT - THE REGENCY ERA ROYAL BALL (ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCES)

• Taught by Kayvon Kordestani on Sunday, July 19th @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm
• During this gathering, attendees will learn the history and customs of the Regency ballroom, master authentic dance steps of the era, and enjoy a lively English country dance combination inpsired by the beloved worlds of Bridgerton and Pride & Prejudice.
• Link: https://zohardancecompany.org/free-event
• Space is limited so sign up now!!!

2ND ANNUAL ZOHAR GETAWAY 2026

• Zohar's 2nd Annual Getaway 2026 is here!
• This October, join us for an unforgettable long weekend in New York City — Broadway shows, world-class dance, incredible food, and a like-minded community who loves it all as much as you do.
• Dates: October 1-4
• Stay: 3 nights at the Row NYC, a 4-star hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan
• What's included:
  • - Welcome Cocktail Reception
    - Hosted Dinner
    - Hosted Brunch
    - 2 Broadway Musicals (including Schmigadoon! and Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
    - 2 Dance Performances (Fall for Dance Festival & New York City Ballet)
    - Walking Food Tour
    - An exclusive backstage moment after Schmigadoon! Meet a Two Time     Tony Award Nominee who will be giving the group a backstage tour. 
• ONLY 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE — and they will go fast.
• Secure your spot with a $500 deposit. Single room: $4,850 | Double occupancy: $8,800 ($4,400 per person)
• email zohar...@gmail.com to reserve your place!
• Link: https://zohardancecompany.org/nyc-getaway
• Broadway shows. World-class dance. Incredible food. An exclusive backstage moment after Schmigadoon! And a like-minded community ready to share it all with you.

Have a lovely week!!!!!

With gratitude,

Vivian Sam & Daynee Lai-Krauss

[Vivian Sam]

Apologies: There are Modern Dance Classes for all Saturdays; however, no physical Modern Dance on Thursdays for the month of June / July. There is a Modern Stretch/ Barre class via Zoom only on Thursday mornings @ 8:15 am - 9:00 am (register via Mindbody).