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Dance

Dancing doesn't have to be complicated, it can be fun!
Learn to enjoy dancing for that wedding, party, or the many live-music dances in Colorado. Class variety includes the swing, social ballroom, Latin ballroom, and country dance.

Registration Procedures - Please note: The instruction program office attempts to register an equal number of partners in each dance class to allow for "lead" and "follow". Your cooperation in assisting us would be appreciated. Once you have determined the class of your choice, please identify it by specifying either lead (l) or follow (f) in the class code. ( Not necessary with Hip Hop Dance )

"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 unique style of dance allows freedom of expression through the rhythm of the soul.  Embracing the idea of musicality, this class will cover traditional technical elements of hip hop as well as commercial styles of choreography.  All classes meet in the aerobics studio.

Hip Hop Dance
Code Day Times Dates Fee
130550A M 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. 9/10 - 10/15 $29
230550A M 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. 10/22 - 12/3 $29

Instructor: Kelly Boyer

Latin Caribbean Popular Dance
Experience the culture of Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn "Baila Popular," a language of movement based on the rhythms of Africa and the melodies of Spain. Dances taught include the Meringue, Salsa, Bolero, Cha-Cha-Cha and the Mambo. We will warm up with Reggae and Rumba-Flamenca then journey into the vibrant world of these dances.
Class meets in the aerobic studio.

Latin Caribbean Popular Dance
Code Days Times Dates Fee
130520L/F T 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. 9/11 - 10/16 $29
230520L/F T 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. 10/23 - 12/4 $29
Instructors: Jae Park and Members of Grupo Macondo


Cuban Salsa
Cuban Salsa is based on the rhythm of SunCubano. We will explore this art form and see how it has developed distinctly and uniquely from the more common salsa we know today. Warm-up will include Cuban Rumba, Cuban Son, and Cha-Cha-Cha. Dances taught will focus on Cuban Salsa ( in partners ) and Rueda De Casino.
Class meets in the aerobic studio.

Cuban Salsa
Code Days Times Dates Fee
130590L/F T 9:15 - 10:15 p.m. 9/11 - 10/16 $29
230595L/F T 9:15 - 10:15 p.m. 10/23 - 12/4 $29
Instructors: Jae Park and Members of Gupo Macondo

 

Belly Dance
Come discover the fun of Belly Dance.  Every week we will go to a new country and explore the mesmerizing movements and lightening fast shimmies that make belly dancing so popular.  The undulations of Egypt, the twisting hips of Tunisia, and the wild rhythms of Turkey will be covered along with some of the newer innovations from America.  All levels are welcome to this class regardless of your shape, size of experience.  All dancers are asked to bring a scarf to tie at your hips. All classes meet in the Aerobics Studio.

(No Class on November 8.)

NEW! Belly Dance
Code Days Times Dates Fee
130540A Th 8:00-9:30 p.m. 9/13 - 10/18 $36
230540A Th 8:00-9:30 p.m. 10/25 - 12/13 $36

Instructor: Lisa Goodrich

 

NEW! Swing Dance

"Get hep to the jive" with a 1920's classic!  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 music.  No experience is necessary. Plus, you can sign up individually or with a partner. Everyone is welcome! All classes meet in the Aerobics Studio.

NEW! Swing Dance
Code Days Times Dates Fee
130510L/F W 8:30-9:30 p.m. 9/12 - 10/17 $29
230510L/F W 8:30-9:30 p.m. 10/24 - 12/5 $29


Instructors:  Callie Colberg & Ian Caldwell

 

NEW! Ballroom Dancing

Do you want to Dance Like the Stars? Come experience the magic of Ballroom Dancing as we share with you the graceful elegance of Waltz, the gliding gait of Fox Trot, and the mystique of the sultry Tango. No experience is necessary. Plus, you can sign up individually or with a partner. Everyone is welcome! All classes meet in the Aerobics Studio.

NEW! Lyrical Jazz Dance
Code Days Times Dates Fee
130570L/F F 7:00-8:30 p.m. 9/14 - 10/19 $36
230570L/F F 7:00 -8:30 p.m. 10/26 - 12/7 $36


Instructors: Suzanne & Carl Gerleit


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