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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 dance clubs, in and around the Metro Area.

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  or Bellydance.)

"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, or experience.  All dancers are asked to bring a scarf to tie at your hips.  
All classes meet in the Aerobic Studio.

Beginning Level "BellyDance"
Code
Days
Times
Dates
Fee
430540A
Th
7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
1/31 - 3/6
$36
530540A
Th
7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
3/13 - 4/24
$36

Instructor: Lisa Goodrich

New "Improvisational" BellyDance

  (experience preferred but not required)

Code
Days
Times
Dates
Fee
430540A
Th
9:15 - 10:00 p.m.
1/31 - 3/6
$29
530540A
Th
9:15 - 10:00 p.m.
3/13 - 4/24
$29

Instructor: Lisa Goodrich

"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
430550A
M
8:30 - 9:30 pm
1/28 - 3/3
$29
530550A
M
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
3/10 - 4/21
$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
430520L/F
T
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
1/29 - 3/4
$29
530520L/F
T
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
3/18 - 4/29
$29
Instructors: Jae Park + 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
430590L/F
T
9:15 - 10:15 p.m.
1/29 - 3/4
$29
530590L/F
T
9:15 - 10:15 p.m.
3/18 - 4/29
$29
Instructors: Jae Park & Members of Grupo Macondo

 

 

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.  All levels are welcome. 
Class meets in the aerobic studio.

Cuban Salsa
Code
Days
Times
Dates
Fee
430510L/F
W
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
1/30 - 3/5
$29
530510L/F
W
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
3/12 - 4/23
$29
Instructors:  Callie Colberg and Ian Caldwell

 

 


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 the Waltz, the gliding gait of Fox Trot, and the mystique of the sultry Tango.  Everyone is welcome. 
Class meets in the aerobic studio.

Beginning Ballroom Dancing
Code
Days
Times
Dates
Fee
430570L/F
F
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
2/1 - 3/7
$36

Level II Ballroom Dancing

(experience preferred but not required)

530575L/F
F
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
3/14 - 4/25
$36
Instructors:  Suzanne & Carl Gerleit

March 3, 2008


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