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Line Dance
Line dance is a fun choreographed group dance often done at weddings and parties. This workshop will be a mixture of popular urban modern line dances, trail ride line dances, and original collaborations. Line dancing involves repeating a series of steps, making it easy and fun for both beginners and experienced dancers.
Winter Session 2026
Saturday, Jan. 17th
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Angelo Marin
Fee: $22 Register for Line Dance
Swing Out
The signature move that made Lindy Hop popular the world over, we’ll break down and learn the rhythms and connection that make this fun and dynamic move work! Whether you are a regular lindy hopper or brand new we’ll get comfortable with the basic movement and also try some stylings and variations to have even more fun! This partnered workshop does not require a partner or experience, though a little swing dance experience is recommended! Come and swing out!
Winter Session 2026
Saturday, Jan. 24th
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Dee Mathews
Fee: $22 Register for Swing Out
Broadway
Step into the spotlight in this high-energy musical theatre dance workshop, blending jazz with the expressive storytelling of Broadway. You’ll warm up, work on technique with center and across the floor work. The second half of class will focus on learning choreography, characterization and staging! All levels welcome.
Winter Session 2026
Saturday, Feb. 7th
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Amanda Lupacchino
Fee: $22 Register for Broadway
Slow Balboa for Pairs
Slow Balboa is a variant of the Balboa swing dance that is perfect for ballads or slower swing and jazz tunes. It combines a perfect balance of the closeness and elegance of Waltz or Tango with a gentle sway akin to blues or slow dancing. The dance was developed around the timeless ballads of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Patsy Cline. We will introduce the basic movements and give you and your partner a chance to connect to the music and each other. Smooth-soled shoes are best.
Winter Session 2026
Saturday, Feb. 14th
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Dee Mathews
Fee: $22 Please register both participants.
Register for Slow Balboa
Collegiate Shag Workshop
This fun and athletic vintage swing dance has a character so strong it showed up in cartoons! Featured in the All the Cats Join In Disney Animated Short, Collegiate Shag is a partnered swing dance danced across the world often in the same ballrooms as Lindy Hop or Balboa! Come learn the basics and some fun styling to get you started! No partner or experience necessary!
Winter Session 2026
Saturday, Feb. 21st
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Dee Mathews
Fee: $22 Register for Collegiate Shag
Brazilian Samba Workshop
Students will take an imaginary journey to Rio de Janeiro as they experience the lively movements of Brazilian Samba! Prepare for a workout as you learn the fast footwork, elegant body movements and spirited choreography of this sensual dance.
Winter Session 2026
Saturday, Feb. 28th
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Cristal Chinchayan
Fee: $22 Register for Brazilian Samba
West Coast Swing Workshop
Learn the dance that has taken the internet by storm! In this beginner-level class, we’ll learn lead/follow techniques, basic footwork, and lots of fun steps, twirls, and dips, all in an adaptable and low-pressure environment. You’ll be surprised how much you’re capable of! West Coast Swing is fun and oh-so versatile — dancers will leave with the tools to cut the rug to almost any style of music. We will offer gender-neutral lead and follow techniques and all adults (13 and up) are welcome. Solo participants are welcome as we will rotate partners.
Winter Session 2026
Saturday, March 7th
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Sadie Zimet
Fee: $22 Register for West Coast Swing
Dance Party 101 for Pairs
It’s a party, a workout, and a dance lesson all rolled into one! Have a blast and get a great workout while learning fun, common party dances that you can use anywhere anytime! Whether you are a total beginner, have two left feet, want to feel more confident at your next soiree, or just want to get a fun workout, learn popular party dances like the Shuffle, the Wobble, the Macarena, the Electric Slide, the Cupid Shuffle, the Thriller dance, the Time Warp, the Tootsie Roll, and even some timeless classics like the twist, the hokey pokey, the conga. No dance experience needed.
Winter Session 2026
Saturday, March 14th
3:00-5:00 pmInstructor: Rachel Gathercole
Fee: $22 Please register both participants.
Register for Dance Party 101
The Fine Print
Due to space restrictions, single class purchases will not be allowed the first week for in-person classes that usually fill to capacity. This prioritizes registration to students who wish to attend the entire series. Drop-in purchases will be allowed after week #1, if space allows. Thank you for your kind understanding as we tweak our policies in order to support our financial sustainability during these challenging times.
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Make-ups for missed classes may be taken during the same session but may not be carried over to the next session.