Oil Can Harry's is located on Ventura Blvd., between Colfax and Tujunga Ave. in Studio City. The oldest and hottest gay dance bar on the Ventura Strip, Oil Can Harry's opened its doors in the 1960s and has been a mainstay in Los Angeles ever since.
Harry's offers open-mic karaoke in the upstairs loft. Happy hour is Monday through Friday; on Sunday, brunch is served for $15, which includes a glass of champagne. All are welcome.
The Cowboy Palace Saloon is a place where the bartenders pride themselves on having your favorite drink ready before you can dust off your boots. This local saloon has been around for more than 30 years. It is an authentic country bar where many of the customers are professional cowboys.
Heartbeat House is a neighborhood dance and fitness studio in Atwater Village. Several classes are offered to members, including Community Flow Yoga, Zumba, Bollywood Dance, Hip Hop/ Cardio Soul, Latin Jam Workout, Samba Body, and Rock N Roll Pilates among others. To sign up, call the number provided or stop by the studio.
Ace Dance Academy is for all ages and abilities. The class types range from ballet, jazz and tap to hip hop, liturgical and pilates. Students dance in one of two large mirrored studios. Check out Ace's Web site for pricing, times and testimonials of those who have experienced the programs first hand.
Djanbazian Dance Academy is located within a large office complex in downtown La Crescenta along Foothill Boulevard. The academy has built a reputation as the premier facility in the area for Russian ballet training. It also teaches folk stage dancing and modern dance to students ages 4 through adult.
The studio is large, bright and clean, with professional instructors who offer classes and instruction at various levels, from beginner through advanced.
There is a yearly registration fee, as well as a per-class or per-month charge. Private sessions are also offered.
You don't have to be a boater to join Benicia Yacht Club. Though you may feel a like a fish out of water when the captains and mates congregate on the veranda for apres-sail cocktails. The Club offers events and functions to satisfy those interested in the social aspects of the Club, as well as those interested in the water-oriented activities.
The Club is located next to the Benicia Marina and the view from the veranda is quite wonderful, overlooking the marina, the Carquinez Strait and Mt. Diablo. The banquent hall downstairs is available to rent by members and non-members.
If you are coming to the Benicia Yacht Club by boat the coordinates are: 38º 02.510 N 122º 09.450 W
Peninsula School of Performing Arts is a dance studio for young men and women ages 5 and up. It was established in the 1980s as a creative outlet for South Bay residents and has one other location in nearby Rolling Hills Estates. The school has classes in styles such as ballet, jazz and tap as well as acrobatics. Teams are put together to perform at various recitals. Adult classes are also available.
Dance Mode Studios are set to teach both traditional and contemporary dance techniques, from ballet and tap to jazz and hip-hop. They also foster competition, having made their way to the International House Dance Competition in New York.
Athletic Garage is a dance studio hosting live performances, classes and workshops. The instructional programs available cover contemporary dancing, interpretive dance, hip hop, ballet, jazz and tap styles organized based on student ability and age.
Dance North County is a dance school serving students in Encinitas and the surrounding northern San Diego County communities. Its instructors offer group and private lessons in a variety of different dances including ballroom and swing to Tango and Latin dancing. There is a store on location that sells dance apparel. It is open seven days a week. Class schedules are posted on the studio's website.
Sedusa Studios is the largest pole dancing studio in the bay area. This is a women-only studio, helping women to embrace and empower their femininity and strength with an intense workout.
Sedusa Studios offers a variety of classes, such as exotic dance, go-go dance, pole dancing and pole fitness. The studio also hosts special events for parties, including bachelorette parties, corporate parties, birthday parties and book club parties.
Gift certificates are also available. Visit the Web site for additional information on location and class schedules.
California Spirit is a competitive cheerleading program that offers recreational and educational tools for cheerleaders. California Spirit offers a variety of programs to suit the needs of both parents and children. Its programs include cheer classes, gymnastics, tumbling and dance. During the summer, California Spirit offers camps and team training for school cheer programs. The skills learned through its events are showcased at regional and national competitions. In addition to its recreational classes, the company offers All Star competitive cheerleading and team training. California Spirit also hosts birthday parties for children.