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
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon 4–5 p.m. 4 & 5
Wed 3 & 4
BALLET
$80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes
DAY TIME AGES COST
5–6 p.m. 6 & Up
Mon
6–7 p.m. All Ages (Advanced)
Wed 5–6 p.m. 5–6
6–7 p.m. 7 & Up
11:30 a.m. –12:45 p.m. 15 & Up
Thu
6–7 p.m. 7 & Up
TOE SHOES
JAZZ & TAP
DAY TIME AGES COST
Thu 5–6 p.m. 6 & Up
HAWAIIAN HULA
Instructor: Midori Sudo
$80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes
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
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 18 & Up (Advanced)
Mon
$80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes
$60/Month/4 Classes, $17/Class
$80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon
$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
$40/Month/4 Classes Wed
Thu
7–7:40 p.m. All Ages
$20/Month/4 Classes, $7/Class
DANCE
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.
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.
HIP-HOP
Instructor: Mr. Jason Angove
DAY TIME AGES COST
3–3:45 p.m. Kindergarten
4–4:45 p.m. Beginner Grades 1 & 2
$45/Month/ 4 Classes
Fri
5–5:45 p.m. Elementary Grades 3 & 4
6–7 p.m. Intermediate Grades 5 & Up
$55/Month/ 4 Classes
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
Thu 2–6 p.m. 12 & Up
$75/Month/ 3 Classes/50 Min. Fri 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
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
6–12
Mon & Wed Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.
$105/4 Lessons/Hour,
$95/4 Lessons/45 Min.,
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
Mon & Wed Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.
$80/4 Lessons/30 Min. 13 & Up
$120/4 Lessons/Hour,
$105/4 Lessons/45 Min.,
$90/4 Lessons/30 Min.
GROUP LESSONS DAY TIME AGES COST
6–12
13 & Up
$80/4 Lessons/Hour,
$70/4 Lessons/45 Min.,
$60/4 Lessons/30 Min.
$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
$97/Month/4 Lessons/45 Min.,
$65/Month/4 Lessons/30 Min.
LANGUAGE
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
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue 5:20–6 p.m. 8 & Up $50/4 Classes
BEGINNER JAPANESE
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue 6–6:40 p.m. 8 & Up $50/4 Classes
BEGINNER PLUS JAPANESE
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue 6:40–7:20 p.m. 8 & Up $50/4 Classes
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE/SPECIAL TOPICS
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue 7:20–8 p.m. 8 & Up $50/4 Classes
ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
Instructor: Rika Taniguchi
Start your English language-learning journey with Ms. Taniguchi’s expert guidance. She is here to help non-native speakers improve their English language abilities. Group Lessons will have a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 10 students. For the 60 or 30-minute Private Lessons, a parent must be in the room with minors during the class.
GROUP LESSONS
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue 11–11:50 a.m. 18 & Up
$50/Month/4 Classes
*Minimum of five students/Maximum of 10 students.
GROUP LESSONS LEVEL 2
DAY TIME AGES COST
Tue 12–12:50 p.m. 18 & Up
$50/Month/4 Classes
*Minimum of five students/Maximum of 10 students.
PRIVATE LESSONS
DAY TIME AGES COST
Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 5 & Up*
$120/Month/4
60-Minute Classes, $70/Month/4
30-Minute Classes, $35/1 Class Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
*Parents must be with minors.
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.
DAY TIME AGES COST Tue 7–8 p.m. 6 & Up
$60/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes Sat 9–9:40 a.m. 4–5 (Beginner) 9:40–10:25 a.m. 4–5 (Advanced) & Ages 6 & Up (Beginner) 10:30–11:30 a.m. 6 & Up (Advanced)
*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.
