SPOTLIGHT STAFF:
( front row L to R ) Oana Chiriciuc York, Brian Lawrence, Natalie Yuktirat, Gwen Burton, Walter Erickson
Christina Musser, Donnelle Yoshino, Katherine Ambuhl, Diane Burton, Mindy Lew, Ikhlas Haleem
Christina Musser, Donnelle Yoshino, Katherine Ambuhl, Diane Burton, Mindy Lew, Ikhlas Haleem
MEET SPOTLIGHTS TEACHERS:
Ikhlas Haleem
Ikhlas took his first dance class in 2005 during his freshman year at UC Davis. He fell in love with the expressive movements of dance and he soon found himself joining the ranks of the Spirit In Motion dance company. Within a year, he became captain of Spirit In Motion. He soon began to take his dancing more seriously by enrolling in the Professional Ballroom Teacher’s Academy under the tutelage of Gwen Burton, and began competition dancing. As an amateur, he competed in numerous competitions throughout Northern California and consistently placed in the top three in both the Rhythm and Smooth divisions.
Ikhlas graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor’s in Music and Education, both of which shine in his teaching style. His expertise in musical interpretation and passion for sharing knowledge with others help his students feel and understand music as an integral part of dance. He continually challenges his students with new and exciting material, and always molds his teaching to make dancing easy to learn. He specializes in the American Style Smooth and Rhythm dances and is also well-versed in Salsa & other Club dances.
Ikhlas's classes during July:
Tuesday
7:15
Level 2 Series C
Thursday
6:30
Nightclub 2 Step
7:15
Level 2 Series C
8:00
Beginning & Beyond - Cross-Step Waltz
