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DANCE CLASSES

ADULT BALLET ***NEW***

This class is for beginners or those wishing to come back to ballet for exercise. Classes are kept simple with a focus on gaining flexibility and strength. Dance attire and shoes are recommended and available to purchase at Dance Evolution Studio
Friday     6:30pm-8:00pm    Ages 16 & up
SESSION I: February 3-March 2 (no class Feb 17)
SESSION II: March 23-Apr 20 (no class Apr 6)
SESSION III: April 27 - May 18
LOCATION: Dance Evolution Studio, 8165 Skyway
FEE: $40.00

HULA & TAHITIAN DANCE (Beginning)

Students will learn basic hand and foot movements for easy to follow authentic Polynesian dancing. This class will help coordination, balance, as well as strengthen your core, hips, and knees. Enjoy the beauty of the dance.

INSTRUCTOR: Terri Ruggeri
Friday     3:00pm-4:00pm     8wks    Adults
SESSION I: January 20-March 9
SESSION II: March 23-May 18 (no class 4/27)
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $50.00


CLOGGING

Similar to tap dance, but less formal, clogging is a fun way to get some exercise and burn off some extra calories. Enjoy dancing to all kinds of music and learn some new dance steps. TO ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CLOGGING AND HAVE A FREE LESSON! On the first night of the first session,
February 8th at 6:30pm, we will present a demonstration of clogging followed by a free lesson. If you then decide to join the class you can sign up at that time.

INSTRUCTOR: Charlene Togstad
Wed     6wks     9yrs-Adult
3:30pm-5:00pm - Intermediate 3 Plus
5:00pm-6:30pm - Intermediate 2
6:30pm-7:30pm - New Beginners
SESSION I: February 8-March 28
SESSION II: April 4-May 30 (no class 5/2)
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $40.00


SOCIAL & BALLROOM DANCING FOR ADULTS

We have classes for everyone. New classes start every six weeks. All classes are taught by a champion dance instructor from the S.F. Bay area, Richard Whitaker. These classes are for adult couples only.

Beginners: Sundays at 4:00pm-5:00pm
Intermediate:  Fridays at 6:30pm-7:30pm
Advanced:  Fridays at 7:30pm-8:30pm
West Coast Swing & Night Club Two-Step:  Sundays at 3:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center

Beginners Class ~ Sundays 4:00-5:00pm

This class is designed for the beginner who wants to be able to dance. In this five week program we teach the two dances that are used most socially… Swing for the fast music & Social Foxtrot for the slow dance. We also teach you how to lead or follow.
SESSION I: January 15-February 12
SESSION II: February 19-March 18
SESSION III: March 25-April 22
SESSION IV: May 6-June 3
FEE: $40.00 per person (couples only)


Intermediate Class ~ Fridays 6:30-7:30pm

The next class level for those who have finished the Beginners Class on Sundays or the Intermediate dancer who wants to improve their social dance skills. We concentrate on two dances for the five week session. Usually one smooth and one
rhythm dance.
SESSION I: January 13-February 10
SESSION II: February 17-March 16
SESSION III: March 23-April 20
SESSION IV: May 4-June 1
FEE: $40.00 per person (couples only)

Advanced Class ~ Fridays 7:30-8:30pm

In this class we focus on one dance for the five week session. We emphasize the advanced styling of the dance and the use of advanced movements, timing syncopations, pivots and body lines.
SESSION I: January 13-February 10
SESSION II: February 17-March 16
SESSION III: March 23-April 20
SESSION IV: May 4-June 1
FEE: $40.00 per person (couples only)

West Coast Swing & Night Club Two-Step
Sundays 3:00-4:00pm

West Coast Swing is the advanced favorite of GOOD swing dancers. This fun dance started in California; in fact it is THE state dance! This dance is seen verywhere…on all dance floors, both Ballroom and Country Western. Night Club Two-Step is very popular with both ballroom and country dancers. It’s danced to the romantic, slow contemporary music that is played in nightclubs and at every social dance event.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Triple Swing
SESSION I: January 15-February 12
SESSION II: February 19-March 18
SESSION III: March 23-April 20
SESSION IV: May 6-June 3
FEE: $40.00 per person (couples only)

LINE DANCING

Learn basic line dances and steps used in popular nightclub dancing. Join the class at anytime and you have the option of signing up for a full session or just dropping in when you can make it. Wear soft-soled shoes or tennis shoes. No sandals.

INSTRR: Mary Horn
Wed    6:30pm-8:00pm     4wks     15yrs-Adult
SESS I: Jan 11-Feb 1
SESSII: Feb 8-29
SESS III: March 7-28
SESS IV: April 4-May 2
       (no class 4/11)
SESS V: May 9-30
LOC: Terry Ashe
    Recreation Center
FEE: $20.00 per session or $5.00 drop-in

TAP FOR BEGINNERS

Come try the beginning class for those that have never had tap before. Great exercise, great fun! Students will learn basic tap steps. You don’t need to bring tap shoes the first
day.
INSTR: Sharon Simonton
Wed 9:00-10:00am
      8wks Adults
SESS I: Jan25-March 14
SESS II: March 28-May 16
LOC: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $35.00

INTERMEDIATE TAP

This class builds on beginning tap class and is for those who have a little tap dance background. You must know some basic steps like shuffles, flaps, hops, jumps, and ball
changes. Come get some great exercise and enjoy the music!
INSTR: Sharon Simonton
Wed 10:00-11:00am
       8wks Adults
SESS I: Jan 25-Mar 14
SESS II: Mar 28- May 16
LOC: Terry Ashe
    Recreation Center
FEE: $35.00

ADVANCED TAP

This class is for experienced tappers. You must know shim shams, time steps, and riffs. We will be doing a lot of rhythmic steps and heel work. Come have some great fun learning some more intricate steps.
INSTR: Sharon Simonton
Wed 11am-Noon
      8wks Adults
SESS I: Jan 25-March 14
SESS II: March 28-May 16
LOC: Terry Ashe       Recreation Center
FEE: $35.00