SPRING 2010 DANCE CLASSES
The Rec Center continues to offer a variety of beginner-level, recreational dance classes for fun and social interaction. No experience is necessary. Plus, you can sign up individually, or with a friend ... everyone is welcome. Classes are scheduled in six-week sessions, with two sessions of each class meeting throughout the semester. All Classes meet in the Aerobic Dance Studio.
| Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat |
| HIP HOP DANCE 8:30-9:30pm |
LATIN DANCE 8:00-9:00pm |
AFRO-FUSION 8:30-9:45pm | BELLY DANCE 8:00-9:30pm |
SWING DANCE 8:30-9:30pm |
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| CUBAN SALSA 9:15-10:15pm |
Hip Hop Dance
Dance is one of the main elements of the hip hop culture, and the roots of hip hop dance span from East to West coast. This class will cover traditional technical elements of hip hop as well as commercial styles of choreography.
| Days | Times | Dates | Fee | Code |
| M | 8:30-9:30pm | 1/25-3/1 | $29 | 430550A |
| M | 8:30-9:30pm | 3/8-4/19 | $29 | 530550A |
Instructor: Audrey Gibson
Latin Caribbean Popular Dance
Experience the culture of Latin America and the Carribbean. Dances taught include the meringue, salsa, bolero, cha cha cha, and the mambo. Warm-up includes reggae and rumba-flamenca.
| Days | Times | Dates | Fee | Code |
| T | 8:00-9:00pm | 1/26-3/2 | $29 | 430520A |
| T | 8:00-9:00pm | 3/9-4/20 | $29 | 530520A |
Instructor: Jae Park
Cuban Salsa
Cuban salsa is based on the rhythm of Son Cubano. Warm-up includes Cuban rumba, Cuban son, and cha cha cha. Dances taught focus on Cuban Salsa (with partners) and Rueda de Casino.
| Days | Times | Dates | Fee | Code |
| T | 9:15-10:15pm | 1/26-3/2 | $29 | 430590A |
| T | 9:15-10:15pm | 3/9-4/20 | $29 | 530590A |
Instructor: Jae Park
Swing Dance
"Get hep to the jive" with a 1920's classic for today's dance crowd! With an emphasis on social dancing, this class will teach the basics of Lindy Hop and Charleston. These styles are danced to a variety of speeds of jazz, big band, and blues.
| Days | Times | Dates | Fee | Code |
| F | 7:00-8:00pm | 1/29-3/5 | $29 | 430510A |
| F | 7:00-8:00pm | 3/12-4/23 | $29 | 530510A |
Instructors: Evan Dean & Samantha Taylor
Belly Dance
Come discover the fun of Belly Dance. The undulations of Egypt, the twisting hips of Tunisia, and the wild rythms of Turkey will be covered along with some of the newer innovations from America. All levels are welcome; however, dancers are asked to bring a scarf to tie at your hips.
| Days | Times | Dates | Fee | Code |
| Th | 8:00-9:30pm | 1/28-3/4 | $36 | 430540A |
| Th | 8:00-9:30pm | 3/11-4/22 | $36 | 530540A |
Instructor: Lisa Goodrich
New! Afro-Fusion Dance
Come "sweat-it-out rhythmically" with movements that draw from a variety of West African dances ... also incorporating elements from Qi Gong and Contemporary Western Dance.
| Days | Times | Dates | Fee | Code |
| W | 8:30-9:45pm | 1/27-3/3 | $32 | 430530A |
| W | 8:30-9:45pm | 3/10-4/21 | $32 | 530530A |
Instructor: Jaime Duggan
