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Social Event Dance

with Barbara McGranahan

Sep

Next session: September 14th to October 19th, 2026

$100 More Info

Do you go to weddings, family and school reunions or planning a cruise and would like to participate when dancing is offered? Maybe you participated in the past and feel a bit rusty with certain dance moves? How about learning basic foxtrot, waltz, and swing (jitterbug) moves and enjoy getting your groove back. Also dance has additional benefits related to active aging such as improving posture, balance, and cognition. Come with a dance partner or solo. The summer social engagements are right around the corner. See you on the dancefloor!

Contemporary Line Dancing for Beginners

with George Oliver

Sep

Next session: September 14th to November 9th, 2026

$75 More Info

Learn all the basics of contemporary line dancing: basic steps and sequences (grapevines, shuffles, pivots, etc.), dances in 4/4 and 3/4 time, and basic rhythms with syncopations. All styles of music are used, including country-western, salsa, tango, hiphop, waltz. By the end of the class, you will have learned up to 10 line dances of various styles. A special Halloween-themed evening is included. Weekly emails will review each previous class and preview the next one, and provide links to demo videos. Handouts include descriptive lists of basic steps, rhythms, etc. Line dancing is great fun, as well as great body and mind exercise. No experience necessary, but practice at home between classes is recommended. *No Class: 10/12.

Beginner Line Dancing to Rock/Pop Songs

with Anne Sirois

Sep

Next session: September 15th to 29th, 2026

$42 More Info

This is a beginner/slightly intermediate class that does not increase in difficulty. It focuses on everyone meeting for community and having fun. I choreograph light and easy, short dances to 80’s through current rock/pop songs. We break them down, then rehearse them 3-4 times before doing it to music. We usually get through 4 or 5 dances in one hour. The goal is to experience the basics of line dancing with confidence, relaxation, and joy. *This program runs for 3 weeks per session.

Cuban Salsa: Level 2

with Anna Golendukhina

Sep

Next session: September 30th to October 28th, 2026

$90 More Info

This class is a great option for students who have taken Level 1 or have prior Cuban Salsa experience. Students will continue learning Cuban Salsa moves and footwork, along with Rueda de Casino. You will learn how to connect with any partner, and build your confidence dancing to different styles and tempos of music. A partner is not required but is recommended! This is a 5 session class.