Adult/Teen Classes > Social Dance
PRIVATE LESSONS
Getting married? Would you like to feel more comfortable dancing that very special "first dance" on your wedding day? Or would you like to gain a new skill for personal enrichment in an individualized setting? We offer private lessons tailored to your specific needs! Call 286-6011 for more information and to schedule a lesson.
Ballroom
Photo by Bobbi Bogaert
Discover the pleasure of partner dancing in a relaxed atmosphere with fun as the focus. You'll learn lead and follow techniques as you practice the basics of popular social dances such as waltz, foxtrot and cha-cha. Partner not required.
Winter 2012
Sundays, 5-6 pm, Jan. 8-March 11
Instructors: Carol Ryner
Fees: (10 weeks): $100 per person per session
East Coast Swing/Lindy Hop New classes!
Come learn this fun, energetic partner dance and join the swing scene! The Level 1 East Coast Swing class will teach basic moves and footwork; students with this basic knowledge can choose to continue learning new steps, hone their lead/follow skills or develop their musicality by learning how steps can be altered to fit the music. Partner not necessary.
Winter 2012
East Coast Swing 1: Mondays, 8:30-9:30 pm, Jan. 9-Feb. 6 - FULL
East Coast Swing 2: Mondays, 8:30-9:30 pm, Feb. 13-March 12
Lead and Follow (Swing/Lindy): Sundays, 3-4 pm, Jan. 8-Feb. 5
Musicality for Swing Dancers: Sundays, 3-4 pm, Feb. 12-March 11
Lindy Hop: Mondays, 8:30-9:30 pm, Nov. 21-Dec. 12
Fee (4 weeks): $40 per person
Instructors: Sharon Ashe
Fees: (5 weeks): $50 per person
Salsa/Latin
Learn a variety of Latin dances, such as merengue, bachata, cumbia, and punta, with a focus on salsa. This class is suitable for true beginners, but students with some experience will also benefit; the class will choose which dances to learn. No partner necessary; wear smooth-soled shoes.
Winter 2012
Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 pm, Jan. 10-March 13
Instructors: Michelle "LaRubia" Draughon
Fees: (10 weeks): $100 per person per session
Shag
It may be winter outside, but the Shag conjures summer with every step! Learn the official state dance of both Carolinas and a favorite dance at the beach. No experience needed; come with or without a partner.
Winter 2012
Fridays, 7:30-8:30 pm, Jan. 6-Feb. 3
Instructors: Beth Hoke
Fees: (5 weeks): $50 per person per session
Social Dance Sampler
Photo by Bobbi Bogaert
This class will introduce you to the most popular partner dances: foxtrot, waltz, swing and salsa, and will give you the skills to feel comfortable at a wedding or have fun at a local swing or salsa dance. Partner not required.
Winter 2012
Level 1: Fridays, 6-7 pm, Sept. 23-Oct. 28
Level 1: Fridays, 6-7 pm, Jan. 6-March 9
Level 2: Fridays, 7-8 pm, Jan. 6-March 9
Instructors: Carol Ryner
Fees: (10 weeks): $100 per person per session
Zydeco New Class!
Learn the basic rhythms and footwork of Zydeco as you dance to the irresistible Cajun and Creole music of southwest Louisian. Come with or without a partner, and let the good times roll!
Winter 2012
Fridays, 7:30-8:30, Feb. 10-March 9
Instructors: Beth Hoke
Fees: (5 weeks): $50 per person
