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Malonga Casquelourd Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Ballet school in Oakland, California
Plan your first class
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (510) 238-7526
- Website & schedule malongaartscollective.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“This is a very nice facility that serves the community, my kid took the multi-ethnic dance class and loved it.”
What families & students say
“This is a very nice facility that serves the community, my kid took the multi-ethnic dance class and loved it.”
“The spirit of Mulonga Cosuqelourd and the devotion of his beloved Muisi Kongo, Kiazi and other family keep the center sacred and welcoming to all.”
“OH, A PERFORMANCE VENUE for the community is LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR.”
From the reviews
The spirit of Mulonga Cosuqelourd and the devotion of his beloved Muisi Kongo, Kiazi and other family keep the center sacred and welcoming to all. The center is a beautiful mix of cultures and communities that come together to dance in ease and joy. Come heal. Come dance. Come often. It's a family affair.
Started here in the 80's after Everybody's Dance and Art Center closed. Originally the Alice Arts Center, it became "the Malonga" after our beloved Malonga Casquelord from the Congo was killed by a drunken driver not far from the building.
A few of my friends and I went here to see a show, I can't remember the name of the organization, but they were putting on Little shop of horse and a few of the characters were some friends from another performance group. I've actually never been in the space, though.
Wonderful performing art featured by the inspiring youth of Oakland Ca. Colorful, cultural, and engaging circus acts that all will enjoy. Great pkace to see the Prescott Circus perform, sing, dance, and do authentic "handbone' routines. The staff are dedicated to their community and the children they serve.
Your first ballet class at Malonga Casquelourd Center
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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