TAIYO COMMUNITY CENTER CLASSES

KAYOKO’S SCHOOL OF BALLET

Instructor: Kayoko Hara

We offer a wide array of ballet lessons for every age, featuring various levels of difficulty and other dance styles. This certified curriculum is developed and delivered by Ms. Hara and is a great way to introduce exercise to your daily routine.

BALLET & TAP

Mon 4–5 p.m. 4 & 5 $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

Wed 3 & 4

TIME AGES COST Mon

p.m. 6 & Up $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes 6–7 p.m. All Ages (Advanced)

Wed 5–6 p.m. 5–6 6–7 p.m. 7 & Up

Thu

11:30 a.m. –12:45 p.m. 15 & Up $60/Month/4 Classes, $17/Class 6–7 p.m. 7 & Up $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

JAZZ & TAP DAY TIME AGES COST

Thu 5–6 p.m. 6 & Up $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

HAWAIIAN HULA

Instructor: Midori Sudo

Whether you’re passionate about Hawaiian culture or wanting to learn the art of Hawaiian dance, this course is the perfect way to include traditional dance in your exercise routine. Ms. Sudo will teach you hula basics, hand motions and dance posture to help you move gracefully.

DAY TIME AGES COST

Mon 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 18 & Up (Advanced) $40/Month, $12/Class 12:30–1:30 p.m. 18 & Up (Beginner)

TANABATA DANCE

(JAPANESE FOLK DANCE)

Instructor: Ayako Hiruma

Embrace tradition as you learn the art of Japanese folk dance, taught by our certified instructor. This promises to be a wonderful, magical experience that is rich with Japanese culture.

DAY TIME AGES COST

Thu 6:30–7:30 p.m. 7 & Up $20/Month/4 Classes, $7/Class

DANCE

YOKOTA DANCE COMPANY

This dance class offers a variety of lessons including jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical and dance theater. The wide range of lessons provides dancers of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to advance their skills. The Yokota Dance Company includes opportunities to showcase your dance skills through dance recitals and base events throughout the year. We hope you’ll come and learn from one of our talented instructors.

THURSDAYS

Instructor: Ms. Kelsey Ann Theiss

Private lessons are offered for $45 ea/75 min lesson

FRIDAYS

Instructor: Mr. Jason Angove

YOKOTA DANCE ANGELS

Instructor: Yoshie Sato

Our dance lessons are suitable for people of all ages. If you want to explore dance or are seeking growth in your skills, this is the place to learn. Ms. Sato is an experienced and accomplished instructor who maintains a comfortable, positive learning environment. Showcase your skills with the Yokota Dance Angels. THEME

MUSIC

KOTO INSTRUMENT

Instructor: Fumiko Tachikawa

Ms. Tachikawa teaches students of all skill levels how to make beautiful music with the koto. Gain the knowledge and build the confidence to play this traditional Japanese stringed instrument.

PRIVATE LESSONS

DAY TIME AGES COST

PIANO

Instructor: Mie Fujimori

Ms. Fujimori is a seasoned piano teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. If you’re a beginner who needs to learn the basics of music theory or are ready to improve upon established skills, Ms. Fujimori is ready to schedule your next piano lesson.

PRIVATE LESSONS

DAY TIME AGES COST

Fri 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Thu 2–6 p.m. 12 & Up $75/Month/ 3 Classes/50 Min.

GROUP LESSONS

DAY TIME AGES COST

Thu 2–6 p.m. 12 & Up $48/Month/ 3 Classes/50 Min.

Fri 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

GUITAR

Instructor: Hiroshi Kishimine

An instructional program for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. These lessons develop lifelong skills through a fun, comprehensive and well-structured learning environment.

PRIVATE LESSONS

DAY TIME AGES COST

Mon Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.

GROUP LESSONS

6–12 $105/4 Lessons/Hour, $95/4 Lessons/45 Min., $80/4 Lessons/30 Min.

& Up $120/4 Lessons/Hour, $105/4 Lessons/45 Min., $90/4 Lessons/30 Min.

DAY TIME AGES COST

Mon Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.

6–12 $80/4 Lessons/Hour, $70/4 Lessons/45 Min., $60/4 Lessons/30 Min. 13 & Up $90/4 Lessons/Hour, $80/4 Lessons/45 Min., $70/4 Lessons/30 Min.

Mon–Fri Lesson Slots From 10 a.m.–8 p.m. 5 & Up

KINDERMUSIK®

Instructor: Mie Fujimori

$97/Month/4 Lessons/45 Min., $65/Month/4 Lessons/30 Min.

Ms. Fujimori will introduce kids to a new world by allowing them to explore sounds, sensations and objects. Kindermusik will help children communicate while parents gain knowledge and tips on how to bond with their kids

DAY TIME AGES COST

Thu 10:15–10:45 a.m. 18 Months–3 $180/Block/ 15 Weeks*

*Minimum of seven participants; maximum of 10.

MUSIC LANGUAGE

VOICE LESSONS

Instructor: Stewart Cameron

This program includes primarily classical voice in English and multiple music styles such as: Jazz, Pop, Latin, Celtic, French/Cajun, German and Spanish.

PRIVATE LESSONS – 30 MINUTE

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

Instructor: Taketo Ippei Nishi

This is the perfect opportunity to learn Japanese as a beginner or intermediate speaker of the language. If you’re looking to learn conversational Japanese or advanced language skills, Mr. Nishi is here to help.

BASIC JAPANESE

BEGINNER JAPANESE

GROUP LESSONS

BEGINNER PLUS JAPANESE

VIOLIN & FIDDLING ENSEMBLE LESSONS

Instructor: Rina Cameron

This program includes multiple music styles such as Jazz, Latin, Irish and Scottish fiddling. Students are required to own or rent their own instruments. One may be borrowed from the instructor for the first lesson, please let us know at registration. GROUP

INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE/SPECIAL TOPICS

KARATE

TR ADITIONAL KARATE

Instructor: Yasushi Abe

Our karate classes are taught by Sensei Abe and feature training that focuses on the discipline, emotional education and rewarding experience of the art. Karate is a lifelong skill that can be learned at any age. Your first step to basic physical fitness, endurance and active training starts with signing up today.

9:40–10:25 a.m.

(Beginner)

4–5 (Advanced) & Ages 6 & Up (Beginner)

10:30–11:30 a.m. 6 & Up (Advanced)

$60/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

*Multi-Student Family Discount: Each additional family member to sign up receives a $10 discount.

YOKOTA COMMUNITY CENTERS

TAIYO COMMUNITY CENTER

BLDG 3260 WEST SIDE

225-6955

TAIYO COMMUNITY CENTER – Taiyo means big sun or broad sunlight, representing brightness and the land of the rising sun. The Taiyo is located on the West side of Yokota near the Sakana outdoor pool. At 47,000 square feet, the Taiyo facility is the biggest indoor venue on Yokota AB. This center includes a large ballroom, conference rooms, dance rooms and music rooms. The Taiyo offers a variety of instructional classes throughout the year. Several FSS base events and programs are hosted here annually including Armed Forces Entertainment concerts, the Air Force Ball, an annual haunted house, seasonal holiday programs, antique vendor sales and family cultural programs. Several rooms are available for official and unofficial private party reservations. Whether you’re scheduling a training session, Commander’s Call or scheduling a party, we are happy to make your next reservation.

ROOMS AVAI lABLE FOR USE AND CAPACITY LIMITATIONS:

Ballroom

Front and back ballroom:

Standing: 1,100

Theater seating: 720

Banquet seating: 500

Front or back ballroom:

Standing: 500

Theater seating: 360

Banquet seating: 250

YUJO COMMUNITY CENTER

BLDG. 327

225-7713/7753

YUJO COMMUNITY CENTER – The meaning of Yujo in Japanese is friendship, fellowship or camaraderie representing the alliance between the United States and Japan. The Yujo is located on the main side of base in building 327, across from the Friendship Chapel. The Yujo is considered the hub for other community-based facilities. We house a variety of services such as the 374 FSS Information Tickets and Travel office, the Night Flight Tickets and Travel Concessionaire contractor, WILTEC insurance, Mediterranean Bistro Restaurant, Lemon Lot registration and the USO center. A popular place to relax or hang out, the Yujo also offers ping-pong, pool, darts and shuffle board.

HOURS OF OPERATION

MON–FRI • 10 A.M.–8 P.M.

SAT • 9 A.M.–5 P.M.

SUN/HOL • CLOSED

CLASSROOMS

(Perfect for small training sessions, meetings or small parties) Room #205, 206 and 207: 20 people (rooms can be combined for a maximum of 60 people)

SPECIAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS OR GROUPS

If you want to schedule the use of our rooms and/or the use of our specialists, please call the Taiyo at 225-6955.

RESERVATIONS

Please make your reservations early, as space and availability could be limited based on reservations already secured. You can make a tentative reservation up to six months in advance by calling the Taiyo, then finalize your dates with payment and submission of an approved reservation form. We have a variety of equipment items available for use for your reservation. We have state of the art sound systems equipped with microphones, speakers and projectors, all free to use. For a complete list of equipment availability, please contact the Taiyo Customer Counter at 225-6955.

HOURS OF OPERATION

MON–SAT • 9 A.M.–7 P.M.

FAMILY DAYS • 10 A.M. –6 P.M.

SUN/HOL • CLOSED