Dance
Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
222 E Drake Ave
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(334) 501-2963 -
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Below is a list of dance classes offered this fall season at the JDCAC. Also check out the Auburn Parks and Recreation Fall Season Brochure.
If you are interested in signing up for one or more of the classes, please do so through MyRec. Citizens must have an online MyRec account to register for any Parks and Recreation programs. To access the online system and create an account visit auburnal.gov/parks/register.
Programs with an associated cost will require payment which can be made online using a credit card. Individuals who wish to pay with cash or check can register and pay in person at the Harris Center, located at 425 Perry St., Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration will only be accepted from participants who live or work in the City of Auburn during the first two weeks of registration.
Miss Arnold's Classical Ballet for Young Ladies
Miss Arnold's Classical Ballet for Young Ladies offers beginner lessons for girls aged four to fourteen. Instruction will emphasize fundamental ballet steps and their terminology. A class day will include stretching, exercises across the floor, and creative dance combinations. Multiple levels of combinations will be provided to accommodate skill level. Classical piano accompaniment is incorporated. Class will culminate in a small performance for friends and family. Students are required to arrive in classical ballet attire. $110.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 4 - 12 | T | 9/22 - 12/8 | 4 - 5 p.m. | JDCAC |
| 4 - 12 | R | 9/24 - 12/10 | 4 - 5 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Hannah Arnold • hannah.r.arnold.1@gmail.com • (334) 737-9938
Breaking
Breaking classes focused on foundations, creativity, musicality, and self-expression. Students will learn footwork, freezes, rhythm, freestyle, and movement control in a positive and energetic environment. The goal is not only to teach dance, but to help students build confidence, discipline, and love for the culture of breaking. $4/class.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 5+ | MW | 9/2 - 12/31 | 4 - 5 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Adilet Anarbekuly • anarbreakov@gmail.com
Indian Classical Dance - Bharatnatyam
Bharatanatyam is the most popular classical dance form of India where discipline meets artistry. It is a form of storytelling and comprises of a wide variety of hand gestures and footwork put together in rhythmic groups of steps boosting cognitive function of the body. One can expect strong movements, enhanced flexibility, improved posture, and increased stamina while learning this graceful dance form. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our classes cater to all levels. Join us to embrace the cultural heritage and artistic beauty of India. $12/class.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 7+ | SA | 9/5 - 12/19 | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Prachi Bhave • ibhave@gmail.com • (774) 510-0496
Bollywood Fitness Dance
Experience the energy and joy of Bollywood through a fun-filled exercise dance class inspired by Indian music and dance styles. This beginner friendly class combines easy-to-follow choreography with cardio, rhythm, and full-body movement for all fitness levels. $10/class.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 7+ | SA | 9/5 - 12/19 | 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Prachi Bhave • ibhave@gmail.com • (774) 510-0496
Square Dance with the Village Squares
Our dance program includes mainstream and plus square dancing. Therefore, you should already be dancing at least at the mainstream level. Square dancing provides mild to moderate intensity physical exercise as well as valuable mental exercise. $20/month.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 16+ | T | 9/1 - 12/29 | 6:15 - 8:45 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Frank Ware • grandpafnw@gmail.com
Learn Western Square Dancing with the Village Squares
Classes focus on learning the calls for Mainstream Western Square Dancing. No previous experience is necessary. New classes begin periodically, so interested dancers should first contact the instructor for the next start date. Ages 12-15 may participate with a parent. $15/month.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 12+ | T | 9/1 - 12/29 | 6:15 - 8:45 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Frank Ware • grandpafnw@gmail.com
Learn to Swing Dance in the Auburn Community with AUSDA
The AU Swing Dance Association hosts FREE beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons every Friday night at Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The AU Swing Dance Association hosts FREE beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons every Friday night. Lessons are from 6:30 – 8 p.m. and social dancing is from 8 – 9 p.m. Don't have any dance experience? Our beginner lessons are designed to teach you from the ground up. Partner not required. FREE https://aub.ie/swinglink
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 13+ | F | 8/21 - 11/13 | 6:30 - 9 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Chris Olds • oldschr@auburn.edu • (334) 246-1124
Argentine Tango Práctica
Come to enjoy dancing Argentine Tango; a dance that embodies beauty, honesty, humility, greatness, and a profound sense of reality. Argentine Tango is often perceived as complex and mysterious; but truly is about the conversation between two bodies. It is about how both partners listen and respond to each other. The core reason why tango makes us feel beautiful is the feeling we have when connecting with our dance partners. FREE.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 17+ | MR | 9/3 - 12/31 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Sergio RuizCórdova • ruizcor@auburn.edu • greentia@live.com• (334) 444-2857
Adult Ballet
An inclusive ballet class for teens and adults of all experience levels, from complete beginners to returning dancers. Classes focus on ballet fundamentals, strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality, and artistry in a welcoming, supportive environment. Exercises and combinations will be adapted and scaled to meet the needs and experience level of each dancer, allowing everyone to grow comfortably at their own pace. $125/person.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 14+ | T | 9/8 - 11/17 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Jenn Travis • travija@hotmail.com • (850) 625-0642
Ballet I
An encouraging introduction to classical ballet technique for dances ages 6 - 8. Students will build foundational skills including posture, alignment, coordination, flexibility, musicality, and beginning ballet vocabulary. Classes include barre work, center practice, and across-the-floor movement while encouraging focus, confidence, discipline, and a love of dance in a positive and supportive environment. $125/person.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 5 - 9 | SA | 9/12 - 12/12 | 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. | JDCAC |
Contact: Jenn Travis • travija@hotmail.com • (850) 625-0642
Preschool Ballet
A fun and positive space for young dancers to creatively explore movement while learning the foundational skills of classical ballet. Students will practice basic dance technique, left/right orientation, musicality, and important social skills such as taking turns, following directions, and respecting others. $125/person.
| Age(s) | Day(s) | Date(s) | Time(s) | Location |
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| 3 - 5 | SA | 9/12 - 12/12 | 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. | Harris Center |
Contact: Jenn Travis • travija@hotmail.com • (850) 625-0642