05.01.24 Newsletter
Friend, I’d love to see you this week to Groove and celebrate!
Do you love the month of May? I do because it feels like the true beginning of spring — plus it’s my birthday month. The best celebration is dancing together, so I hope you’ll join me for one or both classes: Tomorrow/Thursday May 2 in person in Oakland. Or for for my bday Groove this Sunday, May 5 on Zoom.
Thursday, May 2, 6:30 - 7:15 PM in our light and spacious Glenview studio in Oakland. RSVP here to let me know you’re coming. Bring a friend - their first class is free!
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood.
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four consecutive classes Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class.
Sunday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. PDT, 1 PM EDT on Zoom - Please do RSVP to sign up. Bring a friend or family member to the party!
Zoom link here to join the class. Passcode: Groove.
$10 per person Venmo @karen-wertman or PayPal.
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
04.18.24 Newsletter
Friend, whether you’re feeling social, shy, sassy or sweet — bring yourself, be yourself and dance!
You get to be exactly who you are on the Groove dance floor. So plan to enjoy a fun creative workout in our warm, welcoming community. I’ve got some wonderful new songs to share and it’s our last, in-studio class this month so you won’t want to miss it!
Join us this Thursday, April 18, 6:30 - 7:15 PM in our light and spacious Glenview studio in Oakland. RSVP here to let me know you’re coming. And why not bring a friend? Their first class is free!
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood.
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four consecutive classes Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class.
Note: No class on Thursday, April 25 - back May 2!
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
04.09.24 Newsletter
Tap into YOUR joy this week when you come and Groove!
I recently saw the Alvin Ailey Company perform, and was blown away by their talent and artistry. But what truly struck me was the palpable joy and exuberance radiating from the dancers. You don't need to be a professional dancer to access that same joy!
At Groove, you'll find freedom, fun, and the support to be completely yourself on the dance floor. And when that’s there, the joy follows.
Whether it’s your first time or fiftieth, taking a dance class can feel intimidating. But isn't the chance to feel joy and comfortable in your own skin worth it?
Come dance with us this Thursday in person in Oakland, or Sunday on Zoom (or both, if you can!) I invite you to approach it with curiosity: ‘How is this for me now?’ Because every class is a new chance to tap into the joy of dancing and being yourself.
Thursday, April 11, 6:30 - 7:15 PM in our spacious Glenview studio in Oakland. Register here to let me know you’ll be there! Bring a friend, their first class is free!
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood.
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four consecutive classes Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class.
Sunday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. PDT, 1 PM EDT on Zoom - Please RSVP to sign up. Ask your friend or family member to join the fun!
Zoom link here to join the class. Passcode: Groove.
$10 per person Venmo @karen-wertman or PayPal.
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
04.02.24 Newsletter
Imagine a dance class where mirrors are swapped for smiles, and comparisons replaced with connection…
Welcome to Groove, a vibrant space where you can discover the joy of moving with others, no matter your age, shape, or dance experience!
You know that voice in your head whispering criticisms as you glance at the mirror in a technical dance class? Ditch that! At Groove, it's all about celebrating the joy of moving your body and connecting with others and having fun. As one of our amazing Groovers recently said: “We're a mix of skill levels, fitness levels, and ages and Karen makes it a beautiful experience for all of us.” Wow and thank you! I believe in celebrating your unique way of moving. It makes me so happy to see the smiles on your faces and watching this community grow.
Why do I love Groove so much? Because it's more than just learning steps (although we do some of that too!) It's about the magic that happens when we move together in our own unique way. Science says that social connection makes us happier, but here it's about the smiles, the shared energy, the feeling of belonging to something bigger.
Feeling a bit shy? We all do sometimes! But at Groove, we leave self-consciousness at the door. We laugh, we move freely, and we revel in the pure, unadulterated joy of dance. It's a creative workout, sure, but it's so much more. It's about feeling the music (all kinds!) and authentic connection with the people around you.
Ready to bust a move and find your groove? Join our vibrant dance community in person or online and experience the transformative power of moving together. See you on the dance floor!
This Thursday, April 4, 6:30 - 7:15 PM in our spacious Glenview studio in Oakland. Register here to let me know you’ll be there! Bring a friend, their first class is free!
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood.
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four consecutive classes Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class.
This Sunday, April 7, 10:00 a.m. PDT, 1 PM EDT on Zoom - Please RSVP to sign up for our online class. Ask your friend or family member to join the fun!
Zoom link here to join the class. PW is Groove
$10 per person Venmo @karen-wertman or PayPal.
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
03.05.24 Newsletter
Friend, does being a grownup feel like a lot sometimes? What if feeling like a kid again would make it easier?
That’s what Groove can do!
When you get to dance to music in your own authentic way it does so much for for your body, brain and your mood.
That childlike feeling of freedom and joy is a powerful way to recharge your battery. And that makes it easier to fully show up for yourself and others.
So plan for some joyful dancing in our Groove class this week - in person or online - and feel like a kid again. Because that kind of fun may be just what your grownup self needs right now!
This Thursday, March 7, 6:30 PM in our spacious Glenview studio in Oakland. Register here to let me know you’ll be there! Bring a friend, their first class is free!
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood.
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four consecutive classes Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class.
This Sunday, 3/10, 10:00 a.m. on Zoom - Please RSVP to sign up for our online class. Ask your friend or family member to join the fun!
Zoom link here to join the class. PW is Groove
$10 per person Venmo @karen-wertman or PayPal.
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
02.29.24 Newsletter
Friend, could there be a better way to celebrate Leap Day this week than DANCING?
Groove with us in our wonderful, spacious Oakland studio in Glenview this Thursday, February 29th at 6:30 PM and get a creative, full-body workout that works for YOUR body.
Experience the fun of our welcoming community in a unique dance class for adults that offers a wide range of musical styles. No prior experience needed!
Don’t miss the chance to dance and feel utterly and completely yourself! Come share a wonderful hour of movement, music and fun.
Register here to let me know you’ll be there! Bring a friend, their first class is free!
Thursday, February 29, 6:30 PM
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood.
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four consecutive classes Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class.
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
02.20.24 Newsletter
Friend, stop for a moment. Close your eyes. Take a breath and imagine.
How would it feel be completely comfortable moving your body to music in your own way, without judgement? Not from anyone else and especially not from yourself. To feel the exhilaration and freedom to dance with joyous abandon. To not care what people think, check the mirror, or compare yourself to anyone else. To simply let deliciously danceable music inspire you to express yourself freely.
Then imagine doing this in community, sharing this fun experience in a welcoming atmosphere where a natural sense of connection and camaraderie arises.
Finally, imagine the glow you feel when you’ve gotten a great, creative workout. Where you were able to put in just the right amount of energy for YOUR body on that day, knowing you’ve done something really nice for yourself.
Well you don’t just have to imagine it, you can experience it this week, live in person or online. Because that is exactly what a Groove class feels like!
Join us in-person in Oakland, 6:30 PM this Thursday 2/22 in our spacious Glenview studio! Register here to let me know you’ll be there! Bring a friend, their first class is free!
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood.
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four consecutive classes Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class.
Join us on Zoom, 10 am Pacific, 1 PM Eastern this Sunday, 2/25. Please RSVP to sign up for our online class. Ask your friend or family member to join the fun!
Zoom link here to join the class. PW is Groove
$10 per person Venmo @karen-wertman or PayPal.
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
02.13.24 Newsletter
Friend, a delicious dance party awaits you this Thursday!
There are SO many good reasons to join us on the Groove dance floor. But my favorite reason is the freedom and joy I feel in a dance class where I get to be utterly myself. Because it doesn’t matter what you look like, or what prior experience you’ve had. In Groove you connect to fabulous music with simple moves we do together, but that you express in your own authentic way. P.S. If you’re an experienced dancer, you’ll still have a blast and get a great workout!
Make plans to join us this week in our lovely, spacious studio in the Glenview neighborhood. And bring a friend, their first class is free!
Thursday, 2/15, 6:30 - 7:30 PM - Please RSVP to let me know you’ll be there!
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland.
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four classes, Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class.
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
P.S. My next online Groove class will be Sunday, February 25th, 10 am on Zoom.
RSVP NOW!
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02.06.24 Newsletter
Friend, no matter the weather, we’ll have two chances to dance and SHINE 🌞 this week: Groove in person tomorrow in Oakland, or from anywhere on Zoom this Sunday!
Join our in-person Groove class 6:30 PM Thursday 2/8 in our spacious Glenview studio. Bring a friend, their first class is free!
Join on Zoom Sunday 2/10, 10 am Pacific/ 1 PM Eastern and Groove from anywhere. Invite a friend and have a little dance party, at home or virtually!
Thursday, 2/8, 6:30 - 7:30 PM in person - East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland (around the corner from Marzano.) Please click here to let me know you’ll be there!
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four classes Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class.
Sunday, 2/11, 10 am Pacific, 1 PM Eastern on Zoom- Please RSVP for our online class. Then please click here to join. PW is Groove
$10 per person Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal.
Questions? Reply to this email or txt/call 510-239-3026
Learn more at karengrooves.com
02.01.24 Newsletter
Friend, this Thursday make a plan to enjoy yourself, be yourself and dance!
Join our in-person Groove class on February 1st, 6:30 PM in Oakland in a spacious Glenview studio location and get a creative workout that’s right for your body. In our fun and friendly dance class for adults it doesn’t matter what you look like, or what prior experience you’ve had. You will be welcomed!
Thursday, 2/1, 6:30 - 7:30 PM - please do RSVP here to let me know you’ll be there!
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland.
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four classes, Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class.
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
My next online Groove class will be Sunday, February 11 on Zoom. Check out the website for details.
1.23.24 Newsletter
Friend, I would love you to join me for fabulous dance party this week! Groove live in person or online on Zoom.
A Groove dance class in an hour to treat yourself to joyful movement and creative self-expression in a warm, welcoming environment. Haven’t tried it yet? Now is the time. And if it’s been awhile, it’s time to come back!
This Thursday, 1/25, 6:30 PM in Oakland and Sunday, 1/28, 10 AM Pacific on Zoom. Please use the links below for registration and payment. And do bring friends! Their first class is always free.
Thursday, 1/25, 6:30 - 7:30 PM - please sign up here to register and join us in person. East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland. $15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four classes, Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash. Bring a yoga mat and water and please arrive 5 minutes before class.
Sunday, 1/28, 10:00 - 11:00 AM Pacific time on Zoom- please RSVP to register for the class. Then USE THIS LINK to log in and join! PW is Groove. $10/class Venmo @karen-wertman or PayPal
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
1.9.24 Newsletter
Friend, Groove provides a mood-elevating, creative workout that will leave you feeling so good. Why not invite a friend or family member to enjoy the fun?!
Enjoy TWO opportunities to dance together this week! Thursday, 1/11, 6:30 PM in person in Oakland and/or Sunday, 1/14, 10 AM Pacific online on Zoom.
Please use the links below for registration and payment. I’m always happy to answer questions - just reply to this email, text or call!
Thursday, 1/11/24 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM - please sign up here to register to join us person. East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland. $15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four classes, Venmo @karen-wertman, PayPal or cash.
Sunday, 1/14/24 - 10:00- 11:00 AM Pacific on Zoom- RSVP to register and USE THIS LINK to log in and join the class! PW is Groove. $10/class Venmo @karen-wertman or PayPal
Bring a yoga mat and water.
For info or txt/call 510-239-3026
1.2.24 Newsletter
Hello Friend and Happy New Year! I’ve got some BIG NEWS I’m excited to share.
Starting this month there are going to be TWO opportunities to Groove together each week - and one you can do from ANYWHERE. In addition to our Thursday 6:30 PM classes in person at East Bay Dance Center in Oakland, I will be offering a live online class this Sunday January 7, 10 AM Pacific Time on Zoom. Like our in-person classes, our Zoom Groove class will offer a wide array of music and dance styles. Groove from the comfort of your home (or wherever you may be!)
This first Zoom class is FREE and will be co-taught with my friend Karin McCleery, a wonderful East Coast Groove facilitator. We will alternate teaching classes in January. Start your year with dancing, creative self-expression and a the most fun, full-body workout you can get!
Come in person this Thursday and/or join our Sunday Zoom class. Invite a friend! The link will be sent once you register.
This Thursday, 1/4/24 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM - please sign up here to join in person.
This Sunday, 1/7/24 - 10:00- 11:00 AM free on Zoom- please sign up here to join our online class (You must be registered to receive the Zoom link.)
In person location: East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland $15. Prepay $45 for four classes, Venmo @karen-wertman or cash.
Bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class starts.
For info or txt/call 510-239-3026
12.26.23 Newsletter
Hi Friend, let’s celebrate the season with some fun, fabulous and freeing moves this Thursday, 12/28!
This holiday week is the perfect time to dance, connect and enjoy the creative workout of Groove. Do something sweet for yourself and bring a friend or family member with you to the party! (Their first class is free.) Click here to RSVP to join our final class of 2023! It’s going to be EPIC.
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four classes, Venmo @karen-wertman or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class starts.
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
12.19.23 Newsletter
Hello Friend, are you ready for a little rejuvenation?
Let’s dance and connect this Thursday! I’m so inspired by my recent Mexico trip and can’t wait to share some of the magic with you. Click here to RSVP to join me on the Groove dance floor for joyful movement, exhilaration and relaxation.
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four classes, Venmo @karen-wertman or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class starts.
Check out karengrooves.com for info or txt/call 510-239-3026
12.4.23 Newsletter
Hello Friend, and happy December! This recent New York Times article said it SO well!
“If you start looking for opportunities to dance, you find them. … A little moment of expression. Of returning to yourself in the midst of an otherwise chaotic life. Most of our movement in the course of a day ends up being about utility. We move to get from here to there, to accomplish tasks or as part of an exercise regimen. Dancing is a way of reclaiming movement, of deciding how you want to use your energy and your body rather than just getting things done.”
AMEN to that! Let’s reclaim movement as creative self-expression and connection in the midst of hectic lives and holiday hoopla. Click here to RSVP for this Thursday. And please consider sharing this newsletter with someone might also love a dance break - and gift them with a Groove class! (First class always free.)
This Thursday, 12/7 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM . Also Thursday 12/21 and 12/28. Please note: no class on 12/14.
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four classes, Venmo @karen-wertman or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class starts.
For info txt/call 510-239-3026
11.30.23 Newsletter
Friend, I know, it’s getting to be THAT time of year, when you’re just TOO busy…
and that’s exactly why I’m challenging you to carve out an hour of time this week for some joyful movement! The mood-elevating fun and freedom of our Groove dance classes are a small investment of time - but one that gives you so much in return. Whatever you walk in with, you’re likely to leave feeling more grounded and relaxed, with more energy for what lies ahead. Won’t you join me?
This Thursday, 11/30 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four classes, Venmo @karen-wertman or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class starts.
Bring a friend and their first class is free!
Thanksgiving 2023 Newsletter
It all begins with an idea.
Dear Friend, want to do something different this coming holiday weekend? Join me on Friday, November 24th, 4- 5:15 pm for a YUMMY post-Thanksgiving Groove dance party at 1318 Glenfield Ave (East Bay Dance Center) in Oakland. We'll have a little extra time for dancing, awesome new music and a little longer stillness/meditation end of class. A GREAT opportunity to try Groove if you haven't before. Bring a pal - your first class is free and it's so fun do dance with friends. DM me or check out karengrooves.com for deets. Please sign up here!
Friday, 11/24, 4 - 5:15 PM
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield in Oakland
$15 per single, drop-class. Prepay $45 for any four November classes, Venmo @karen-wertman or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class starts.
Bring a friend and their first class is free!
For more info or txt/call 510-239-3026
11.16.23 Newsletter
It all begins with an idea.
The Dance Current published an article a while ago that caught my eye. Though written to help pandemic-furloughed dancers deal with anxiety about returning to work, it made me think about Groove. Because it stressed the value of PLAY!
“Play means connecting with our curiosity and childlike wonder. It’s not competitive; it means exploring self-expression with no outcome. It likely feels purposeless, but it’s remarkably purposeful. To truly connect with ourselves, we need to play; it opens up what’s possible for us and expands our life. It brings more joy, fun, creativity, adaptability and productivity. Overall, playing improves our health and well-being in radical ways.”
While upcoming holidays may bring plenty of joy, they also can be stressful. That’s why cultivating opportunities for playfulness in our life, right now, is so important. In Groove we’re not just getting a dance workout with cool music, we are PLAYING — with different moves and styles, creative self-expression and connection. It’s why, despite our busy lives, it’s MORE important right now to show up and dance. Won’t you come out to play?!
This Thursday, 11/16 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM (also Thursday 11/30 and a special post-Thanksgiving Friday afternoon class, 11/24 at 4 PM)
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave in Oakland
$15 per single, drop-in class. Prepay $45 for four classes, Venmo @karen-wertman or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class starts.
Bring a friend and their first class is free!
For more info or txt/call 510-239-3026
11.6.23 Newsletter
I have some very cool NEW Grooves to share with you!
Dear Friend, I’m super-excited to introduce some new songs and new styles this Thursday that came out of my recent advanced training. These Grooves aren’t harder to do - but they are designed to provide you with a richer and even more creative experience. And we are going to have so much fun with them! Whether it’s your first time or you’re a regular, you won’t want to miss this week’s class. Please sign up here!
This Thursday, 11/9 - 6:30 - 7:30 PM ( also Thursday 11/16 and 11/30)
East Bay Dance Center, 1318 Glenfield in Oakland
Also please plan for a special post-Thanksgiving afternoon class on Friday 11/23!
$15 per single, drop-class. Prepay $45 for any four November classes, Venmo @karen-wertman or cash.
Please bring a yoga mat and water and arrive 5 minutes before class starts.
Bring a friend and their first class is free!
For more info or txt/call 510-239-3026