Imagine a moonlight night, great music and dance lessons with top-notch instructors—for free.
Soundwaves is a series of weekly live local music performances at Jack London Square’s waterfront every Thursday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. through June 16.
Published: June, 2011
Imagine a moonlight night, great music and dance lessons with top-notch instructors—for free. Well, all this is available to you this summer at Jack London Square. Back by popular demand, Dancing Under the Stars returns each Friday night at 8:30 p.m. beginning June 3 and running through August 26.
Jack London Square will welcome back the dance instructors from Linden Street Dance Studio. Each week will feature a lesson on a different style of dance along with a dance party to follow. It’s a terrific way to finish a week and enjoy the magic under the moonlight by the water.
Novices and experienced dancers are all welcome to spend the evening dancing outdoors on Oakland’s celebrated waterfront. No reservation neccessary, all ages are welcome, and no dance partner is required.
Linden Street Dance Studio — located just blocks from Jack London Square — has been offering classes in social and ballroom dance to beginning and advanced students since 2006. The staff of professional instructors will guide students through each step with personalized attention. Experienced dance hosts will be on hand at each session to partner with participants.
This summer, Dancing Under the Stars will cover salsa, cha-cha, rumba, swing, hustle, merengue, waltz, American tango, fox trot, samba, and Argentine tango. Plus, each lesson will end with a dance party that lasts until 10 p.m. On August 26, the final Dancing Under the Stars will feature lessons as well as a live salsa band.
For those looking for additional live music, especially at the end of a workday, Jack London Square has launched Soundwaves, a live weekly musical performance on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. On June 2, Soundwaves hosts Lava, a Latin rhythms musical ensemble featuring musical director Andres Soto and reknowned percussionist Mio Timbalero Flores.
Award-winning Bay Area jazz and blues icon Faye Carol will perform on June 9. A truly unique musical happening will occur on June 16 when the Shotgun Wedding Quintet (Jazz Mafia) takes the stage with its combination of R&B and soul.
For those who work up an appetite on the dance floor or listing to the music, there are many opportunities for fine dining at Jack London Square. Cocina Poblana, Miss Pearl’s Jam House, Scott’s Seafood, Il Pescatore, Kincaids and Hahn’s Hibachi offer a variety of dining experiences with fresh local and seasonal ingredients.
