Volleyball
2025-05-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 2 more dates | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic/game time for ACHEV kids 11 and up. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 11 and up. You don’t have to know how to play, Mr. Adair will teach you.
Drop off is okay for this event. If you are dropping off, please make sure we have your cell number in case we need to reach you.
We start at 2, and it’s really helpful if everyone gets there at the same time.
Please rsvp via email bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure I have your email address and cell number in case I need to reach you.
Bonnie 805-504-6457
Kevin 805-910-0797

End of Year Party & Ice Cream Social
2025-05-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Arroyo Verde Park, Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003
Join us for a fun end of the school year celebration & ice-scream social.

Meet up with old friends, make new friends! Enjoy activities of your choice: ice blocking, volleyball, flag football, and other games.

We will provide the ice cream & supplies, YOU bring the toppings.
Sign Up Here so we know how many people to purchase ice cream and supplies for and also let everyone know what topping you will bring so we don’t have too many repeats. If you need a dairy free option, please also indicate that on the sheet. Thanks!

Ballroom Dance Workshop
2025-05-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-18 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-25 16:00 - 17:30 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 1 hr 15 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes.
These classes are one time beginner workshops, every Wednesday in May and June from 4:00-5:30. Sign up for one or sign up for all.

May

June

May 7th: Foxtrot

June 4: East Coast Swing

May 14th: Nightclub Two Step

June 11: Cha Cha

May 21: Single Time Swing

June 18: Rumba

May 28: West Coast Swing

June 25: Samba

Who: ACHEV members & grads age 11 and up. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Guests: Only ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. ACHEV members & Grads are given priority on the sign up sheet****Guests may be approved only where there is a need to fill spots. Do not add any guests to the sign up sheet without approval first, and do not share the sign up sheet outside of ACHEV.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:30 pm
Cost: $15 per student per 90 minute class payable to House of Dance when you arrive for class or pay in advance. House of Dance will accept cash, check, Venmo or Zelle Venmo@Patricia-Monico Zelle 805-650-2719 If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”. Do not send payment to ACHEV or to me (Bonnie) personally.
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes (felt bottomed dance shoes are ideal), try to choose a shoe that is not heavy, grippy or rubbery on bottom. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs. Boots/cowboy boots/work boots are not good for ballroom or swing dancing and if you step on your partner (it happens) it will hurt a lot if you are wearing a heavy boot, please don’t wear heavy boots. You want to be able to slide/glide on the floor, turn easily on your toes (sometimes on your heels) and point your toes.
To purchase good quality dance shoes (recommended but not required), go here
Notes on Attendance: If you sign up for a class/workshop, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Please do not no-show.
Questions? Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here for May & June Workshops
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

ACHEV Prom
2025-05-31 18:30 - 22:00 | BEGA North America, 1010 Bega Way, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Photo from ACHEV Prom 2024
ACHEV students 10th – 12th grade, you are invited to the ACHEV Prom!
Please RSVP and purchase your ticket in advance, no later than May 24.
Our prom is different from other ACHEV dances, so please read these important details so you will be prepared. Thank you.
Payment options:

Zelle (Preferred) achevmail@gmail.com, put “ACHEV prom” in memo.
Mail a check to: ACHEV at PO Box 6657, Ventura CA 93006
Make arrangements to deliver payment in person to Bonnie Adair (bonnieadair@verizon.net) or Susan Pineda (must_sew@yahoo.com).

This year, our venue is a lovely business showroom and garden patio property near the beach in Carpinteria, generously secured for us by ACHEV dad, Ivan Gregory. The event will have inside and outside access. While there will be heating, it can be cool near the beach in the evening, so please be prepared for possible cool weather.
Please remember:

The prom is a non-dating group event. (No Public display of affection.)
Be kind and respectful in your speech and behavior toward everyone.
Be careful and respectful of the venue.
Display Christ-like, welcoming attitude toward all.
No inappropriate forms of dancing.
Only ticket holders and chaperones will be allowed at this event.

We will be upholding the dress code. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us ahead.
The Prom is a truly formal event – suits and ties for the gentlemen, and long or below knee length formal gowns for the ladies. Please note if a gown has sheer layers, solid fabric must be below the knee.
Gentlemen:

Tuxedo or suit.
Dress-shirt must remain tucked in.
Tie required. It may be a traditional tie, a bow tie, or ascot tie.

Ladies:

Long or below knee length formal gowns. If there is a sheer overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to reach below the knee. No skirt slits above the knee.
Please wear leggings or shorts underneath.
No low-cut, strapless, backless, or halter tops. Straps need to be at least one inch wide.
No exposed cleavage or bra straps.
No peek-a-boo holes or sheer openings.

We recomment comfortable dress shoes, or dance shoes if you have them. We are renting a nice dance floor.

Berry Picking Field Trip
2025-06-04 10:00 - 11:30 | One Acre Farm, 9015 Rosita Road, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Field Trip at One Acre Farm! One Acre Farm grows delicious organic blueberries and strawberries. We expect there will be strawberries and blueberries to pick, but the crops depend on the weather and it’s still a few weeks out. They planted more strawberries this year and they planted them in the ground and they have been doing very well and are huge and delicious.

Learn first hand about…
Growing Fruit
Planting
Selling
Small Business Farming…We love teaching our future generations and would love to pass our knowledge and encouragement on to them!

Cost: Entrance is free $20 per full bucket of strawberries and blueberries (you can purchase partially filled buckets, you don’t have to fill it). They are also selling their blueberry bushes (in containers) at only $20 per container.
Pay with cash or card

They provide buckets to pick your berries into, and they will provide plastic clamshell containers for taking them home. You may bring your own re-useable containers for packing and taking them home if you like.

Who: All ages. All ACHEV members.

One Acre Farm is located on Gerry Ranch on the outskirts of Camarillo right off of Santa Rosa Rd. I will email everyone more specific details for parking/directions before the field trip.
Sign Up Here

Ventura Park Day
2025-06-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Arroyo Verde Park, Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003
Please join us at the park to play and get to know each other. We are looking forward to meeting new friends.
Bring a snack/picnic lunch, outdoor play equipment, blankets, etc.
RSVP appreciated but not required

Beach Day Ventura Summer's Beach
2025-06-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Summer’s Beach Ventura, is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, United States
What: ACHEV Beach Day, tots to teens! ACHEV Grads welcome. The little kids like to play in the sand, boogie board close to shore, the older kids boogie board, body surf, dig holes and play sports on the sand. We have a great time, so please join us for fun, fellowship, and checking P.E. off your list =)
Where: Beach North of Emma Wood and just south of Solimar and South of Mondos. It’s called Summer’s Beach – park for free along the highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy. https://maps.apple.com/place?ll=34.306528,-119.351567&q=Marked%20Location&_ext=EiQpJzQpTzwnQUAxBaWsEYDWXcA5JzQpTzwnQUBBBaWsEYDWXcA%3D&t=h That is the marked location where we will meet. There is a handicap ramp to take you down to the beach and a porta potty street side. There should be a good deal of parking.
How to Find Us: Come Down the handicap ramp, and if you are facing the water, turn left and we will be close by on the left hand side (that’s the plan anyways). You can look for my red SUV along the highway. It’s a Subaru Ascent with a roof rack.
Directions: The address at the marked location is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy.
Tide Forecast: https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Solimar-Reef/tides/latest
Let me know if you plan to come so we can look out for you. Can’t wait to see you there! Email bonnieadair@verizon.net or text me at 805-504-6457, but if I’m already at the beach, I might not hear my phone. =)

Father-Daughter Dance
2025-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Daddies and Daughters, we are having a special event for you! Get your special girl (or girls) a corsage and bring her to the Father-Daughter Dance. There will be a mini-lesson so you will know enough steps to take your girl on the dance floor. We’ll also do a line dance or two. We will have light refreshments, punch, and water.
Sign Up for the Dance Here
Who: All ACHEV Dads and their daughters age 5+, including graduates. We also encourage Grandfathers, Stepfathers, Uncles and other adult male role models to accompany a young lady. What if you have more than one daughter?! You can have another adult male accompany one of your daughters, or if you are accompanying more than one young lady, we will rotate partners so that all your girls will get some dance time.
Cost: $25 per pair, and $5 for a single daughter. For example; If Dad comes and bring two daughters, it would be $25+$5=$30 total. If Dad comes with three daughters, it would be $35. If Dad comes with two daughters and Grandpa, it is $25 per pair/couple so it would be $50. Pay with cash or check made out to ACHEV when you arrive, or pay with Zelle to achevmail@gmail.com
Time: Event will begin at 3:00, please arrive at 2:45 to check in at the ticket table, take photos, and be ready to begin on time.
Dress Code: Dads, please honor this special time with your daughters by dressing nice and following the dress code. Daughters must also follow the dress code, the dress code applies to all ages. We encourage you to wear semi-formal attire, but the minimum dress code is below. This is our standard dress code for ACHEV dances.
Fathers:

Collared shirts (button-up or polo), long sleeve or short sleeved.
Slacks, NO jeans. Do not wear pants that look like jeans.
Closed toe shoes.

Daughters:

Skirts or dresses knee length or longer. (This means touching the top of the kneecap, regardless of leggings.) If there is a lace overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to touch the kneecap.
Slits in skirts cannot rise above the top of the kneecap regardless of leggings underneath. If your skirt/dress just touches the top of the knee and it has a slit in it, it is too short. You can stitch up a slit or use safety pins to close it up.
Leggings or shorts are required if the skirt rises past the knees while twirling. It’s a good idea to wear shorts or leggings under your skirts regardless of length.
No low-cut, strapless, backless, or halter tops. No peekaboo cutouts. Solid Straps need to be at least one inch wide. No exposed cleavage, midriffs or bra straps. If you aren’t sure, wear a cardigan over your dress.
If your top is sheer or see through, you need to wear underneath solid straps that are at least one inch wide.
Girls can wear a t-shirt under their dress or along with a skirt.
No pants (other than leggings under your skirt or dress).
Closed toe shoes are recommended. No flip flops, socks, or bare feet. If the girls want to wear heels, please bring a second pair of shoes that will be more comfortable in case they need/want to remove their heels.

Please view the visual dress code: ACHEV Dress Code for Dances In General
Helpers: I would like a few people to bring a plate of cookies or cupcakes to share. I would also love to have a photographer for this special event. Do you have a relative or friend that would like to donate their time to do this for us? Or perhaps a mom can come take photos while the dads and girls dance? For decorations, we don’t need much and I will just have some basic things set up, but if there is a mom with a knack for decor and just loves doing that sort of thing, we’d love to have your help with decorating before the event. You can sign up to help with photography, decor, or bringing a treat on the same sign up sheet here.

**Cancelled**Saturday Youth & Parent Salsa Workshop
2025-07-12 13:00 - 14:30 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
**Sorry, cancelled due to low enrollment**
What: Beginner Friendly Private Salsa workshop for ACHEV at House of Dance. This class is open to ACHEV youth, ACHEV Grads and ACHEV parent couples. Parents may sign up and attend as a couple and will not rotate partners during the class. Youths will rotate partners as we usually do in class.
Parent Couples are welcome and encouraged to join this class, even if you don’t have students in the class, we encourage you to come dance with us.
Who: ACHEV students 11+, ACHEV parents & ACHEV grads. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes.
Guests: Guests may be approved only where there is a need to fill spots. Only ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Do not add any guests to the sign up sheet without approval first, and do not share the sign up sheet outside of ACHEV.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Saturday 7/12/25 1:00-2:30
Cost: $15 per person. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle Venmo@Patricia-Monico Zelle 805-650-2719 Or pay with cash or check when you arrive. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs.
To purchase good quality dance shoes (recommended but not required), go here
This is not a drop-in class. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a class, your classmates are counting on you to be there.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For the Salsa Workshop
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

**Cancelled**Sunday Youth & Parent Bachata Workshop
2025-07-20 14:00 - 15:30 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
**Sorry, cancelled due to low enrollment**
What: Beginner Friendly Private Bachata workshop for ACHEV at House of Dance. This class is open to ACHEV youth and ACHEV parent couples. Parents may sign up and attend as a couple and will not rotate partners during the class. Youths will rotate partners as we usually do in class.
Parent Couples are welcome and encouraged to join this class.
Who: ACHEV students 11+, ACHEV parents & ACHEV grads. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes.
Guests: Guests may be approved only where there is a need to fill spots. Only ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Do not add any guests to the sign up sheet without approval first, and do not share the sign up sheet outside of ACHEV.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Sunday 7/20/25 2:00-3:30
Cost: $15 per person. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle Venmo@Patricia-Monico Zelle 805-650-2719 Or pay with cash or check when you arrive. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs.
To purchase good quality dance shoes (recommended but not required), go here
This is not a drop-in class. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a class, your classmates are counting on you to be there.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For the Bachata Workshop
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Totally Rad 80's Dance Party
2025-07-26 19:00 - 22:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: We would like to invite you to our Totally Rad 80’s Dance party. 80’s music will be featured, and period dress is encouraged! We will have a fun photo spot for taking pictures. Read on for dress code and clothing ideas. Please read this entire notice and pay attention that you must:

Sign up in advance for this dance. Students and parents need to sign up. I need to make sure that we have enough attendees to be able to pay the venue, and we also have a maximum number we cannot exceed.
Be on time. Please do not sign up for this dance unless you can be on time.
Please carefully read the dress code and etiquette guidelines below and share them with your guests.
Participate in the dance lesson that begins at 7pm, and most importantly…
Come prepared to dance the night away with old and new friends, have a good attitude and do your best!

When: Saturday, July 26th from 7:00-10:15
Where: House of Dance: 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste E, Ventura, CA https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Cost: $15 per student/grad, includes a 30 minute dance lesson at the beginning, taught by Patricia Monico. Parent chaperones are free and welcome to join the lesson and dancing.
Payment: Payment in advance is very helpful , but not required. You can pay with cash or Zelle when you arrive.
Advance Payment Options:

Deliver Cash or check (made payable to “ACHEV”) to Bonnie Adair in person at 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA 93010. You can drop in my mailbox in an envelope with a note, send through USPS, or meet up with me somewhere.
Zelle: ACHEV can now accept Zelle payments to achevmail@gmail.com. If you use Zelle please include a note that payment is for the 80’s dance and list the names of the students/grads/guests you are paying for.
Payments for this dance are going through ACHEV. Please don’t send any personal payments to Bonnie or payment to House of Dance. I will be collecting all payments through ACHEV and delivering payment to House of Dance in one lump-sum.

Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, ACHEV parents, and ACHEV graduates are also welcome. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join in the dancing. *Younger siblings are not permitted at this dance.
Guests: Space is limited. Guests will not be approved until July 12th. Clear all guests through Bonnie Adair bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure they are on the sign up sheet if approved. Most importantly, be sure that they are familiar with the dress code and etiquette (below).
Chaperones: Each student under 18 must have a parent chaperone. You may have another parent chaperone in your place. Chaperones are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children for the duration of the event.
What to Bring:

Water bottles. This helps reduce costs and waste. We will have water and cups available in case someone forgets theirs.
An extra pair of shoes in case your dress shoes become uncomfortable. Bare feet or socks only is not permitted.
A finger food to share with the group. Please don’t bring any beverages other than water. No Gum.

How to Sign up: Click Here for sign up sheet
Dress Code:
We don’t enjoy having to ask people to change, so please help out your fellow moms and follow the dress code carefully. If you are having trouble, or are unsure about anything, reach out and ask questions or ask to borrow something. Carefully read the dress code here in pdf form: 80s Dance Visual Dress Code 2024 or here in Google Docs to review the dress code for this dance.
Basic Dance Etiquette. Please go over this with your dancers:
For Boys:

Ask a variety of girls to dance. They are waiting for you to ask.
You may be nervous asking a girl to dance. That is ok. She is probably nervous waiting to be asked.
Offer her your hand or your arm and escort her onto the dance floor
When the dance is over, escort her off the floor and thank her for the dance.

For Girls:

If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer unless you need to rest or take a breather, in which case you may say “no thank you”. If you decline an offer to dance, you will rest for the duration of that song.
If you stand with your friends in a closed circle, it is hard and nerve wracking for a boy to ask you to dance. Make yourself available by opening up your circle.

For Both:

Every dance has first time attendees. Make an effort to reach out to them and include them in your conversations.
Not everyone knows how to dance…that is ok. Everyone has to begin sometime. Fortunately, at this dance, everyone will get a cha cha lesson to help you get started.
A Sadie Hawkins dance is when a girl can ask a boy to dance. The boys are to do the asking unless we announce a Sadie Hawkins dance.
If you decline an offer to dance, that means you will be sitting out for the entire dance
Please listen and follow instructions during the dance lesson without too much chatting.

For Parent Chaperones:
During the lesson from 7-7:30 if you are not taking the lesson, please refrain from chatting much. Even low voices, when there are a lot of them, can get loud. It is difficult for the teacher to compete with the additional noise.
Volunteers Help the event run smoothly. Please consider signing up for a volunteer help job at the dance.

Salsa Class
2025-09-03 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes.
First Class is September 3rd, continuing weekly through September 24th. We can continue with salsa through October if we have enough students wanting to continue.
Who: ACHEV members, ACHEV siblings, grads & guests 11 and up. Only ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. Do not add any guests to the sign up sheet without approval first, and do not share the sign up sheet outside of ACHEV.
We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $10 per student per class payable to House of Dance in advance on the first of each month. $40 payable on September 3rd. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on the first Wednesday of the month. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”. Do not send payment to ACHEV or to me (Bonnie) personally.
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes (felt bottomed dance shoes are ideal), try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs. Boots/cowboy boots/work boots are not good for ballroom or swing dancing and if you step on your partner (it happens) it will hurt a lot if you are wearing a heavy boot, please don’t wear heavy boots. You want to be able to slide/glide on the floor, turn easily on your toes (sometimes on your heels) and point your toes.
To purchase good quality dance shoes (recommended but not required), go here
Payment Policy:
Payment for the month of classes is due in full at the beginning of the first class of the month. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss a class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
Notes on Attendance: These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. After the series has begun, we cannot add new students. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you miss too many classes, it can be difficult to catch up and it can hold up others in the class.
Questions? Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here for Salsa in September 2025
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.
