OUR CLASSES
Find the Right Way to Move for You
From Soul Line Dancing and Cardio Drumming to Chair Dance, balance, strength, and active aging fitness, J&J Soulful Steps offers fun and welcoming ways to keep moving at every stage of life.
SOUL LINE DANCING
Move, Dance & Connect
Our Soul Line Dancing classes combine movement, music, fitness, and fun in a welcoming social setting. Whether you're learning your first steps or building on dances you already know, there's a class level designed to help you learn, move, and enjoy yourself.
No partner is required. Classes range from beginner through more experienced levels, making it easy to find the right place to start.
CARDIO DRUMMING
Feel the Beat. Get Moving.
Cardio Drumming turns music and rhythm into a fun, energetic workout. Using drumsticks and exercise balls, participants move, reach, tap, and drum along to upbeat music while working the upper body, core, coordination, and endurance.
The movements can be adapted for different abilities, and participants can take part standing or seated. No drumming experience is needed—just come ready to move and have fun.
CHAIR DANCING
Dance, Move & Have Fun — Seated
Chair Dancing brings the joy of music and movement into an accessible seated format. Participants follow fun dance movements while working on coordination, mobility, rhythm, and range of motion.
It’s a great option for people who prefer or need seated movement, while still providing the energy, music, and social experience that make J&J classes fun.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Find a Class That Works for You
Choose a day below to see where we're moving, dancing and getting stronger together.
Monday
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Balance & Strength – Crenshaw YMCA
All Levels
Crenshaw YMCA
3820 Santa Rosalia Drive Los Angeles, CA 90008
Instructor:
James Rice
Cost:
YMCA Membership
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
J&J Beginner at Weingart
Beginner
Weingart YMCA
9900 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044-3160
Instructor:
James Rice
Cost:
YMCA Membership
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
J&J Beginner at Mall
Beginner
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall - 2nd floor bridge
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Instructor:
James and Jackie Rice
Cost:
Free - donations accepted
6:00 pm – 6:00 pm
J&J Int/Adv at Mall
Intermediate
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall - 2nd floor bridge
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Instructor:
James and Jackie Rice
Cost:
Free - donations accepted
Tuesday
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Introduction to Line Dancing
Intro
Crenshaw YMCA
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Instructor:
James Rice
Cost:
YMCA Membership
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Beginner Line Dancing
Intro
Crenshaw YMCA
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Instructor:
James Rice
Cost:
YMCA Membership
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cardio Drumming
All Levels
Michelle & Barack Obama Sports Complex
5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016
Instructor:
Jackie Rice
Cost:
Free
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Dancing
All Levels
Michelle & Barack Obama Sports Complex
5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016
Instructor:
Jackie Rice
Cost:
Free
Wednesday
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Balance & Strength – Crenshaw YMCA
All Levels
Crenshaw YMCA
3820 Santa Rosalia Drive Los Angeles, CA 90008
Instructor:
James Rice
Cost:
YMCA Membership
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
J&J Beginner at Weingart
Beginner
Weingart YMCA
9900 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044-3160
Instructor:
James Rice
Cost:
YMCA Membership
Thursday
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Introduction to Line Dancing
Intro
Crenshaw YMCA
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Instructor:
James Rice
Cost:
YMCA Membership
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Beginner Line Dancing
Intro
Crenshaw YMCA
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Instructor:
James Rice
Cost:
YMCA Membership
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cardio Drumming
All Levels
Michelle & Barack Obama Sports Complex
5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016
Instructor:
Jackie Rice
Cost:
Free
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chair Dancing
All Levels
Michelle & Barack Obama Sports Complex
5001 Obama Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016
Instructor:
Jackie Rice
Cost:
Free
Friday
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
J&J Beginner at Weingart
Beginner
Weingart YMCA
9900 South Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90044-3160
Instructor:
James Rice
Cost:
YMCA Membership