Dance

Below is a list of all dance classes offered this spring season at the JDCAC.  Also check out the Auburn Parks and Recreation Spring 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. $160/person.

Contact: Hannah Arnold • hannah.r.arnold.1@gmail.com • (334) 737-9938

Classical Tap

Classical tap is for beginner and intermediate dancers. It provides an introduction to tap dance through learning basic tap steps, understanding rhythm and musicality, and performing before an audience of friends and family. This course is scaled according to ability depending on the student’s background. Students are encouraged to wear split-sole tap shoes and comfortable clothing that allows them to move freely. Please avoid wide-leg pants that obstruct view of the feet. $110/person.

Contact: Shawnasie Kirchner • (509) 713-3620

Adult Tap

Theatrical tap for adults, to the style of Gene Kelley, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This class is aimed at beginner to intermediate dancers, with variations on the steps given based on ability. We will dance to oldies and show-tunes, working on basics of rhythm and musicality, culminating with a performance before friends and family. Dancers should wear flexible, split-sole tap shoes and comfortable clothing. Please do not wear wide-legged pants that cover the foot. $110/person.

Contact: Shawnasie Kirchner • (509) 713-3620

Partner Dance Lessons

Learn partner dancing including 2-Step, West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Waltz, etc. at a Beginner/Novice level. Class includes footwork, connection, positions and movement to music. Although this is a partner dance class, you can come as a single and dance with an instructor or other students! Improves your overall confidence to dance in a social environment! $12/class or $40/4 weeks.

Contact: Marnie Mattei • marnie.dance@gmail.com • (480) 621-1006

Country Line Dance Lessons With Marnie

Come learn the latest line dances that you can dance at venues all over the world! The class is a fun and supportive environment. Lessons will be Beginner/Improver level with new dances each week and a review of previous dances! No partner required! We will also schedule group outings to go show off your latest skills with your new friends!!! $12 per class/$40/4 weeks.

Contact: Marnie Mattei • marnie.dance@gmail.com • (480) 621-1006

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.

Contact: Prachi Bhave • ibhave@gmail.com • (774) 510-0496

Bollywood Fitness Dance

Get ready to sweat, smile, and shine with our Bollywood Fitness Dance Cardio class! This high-energy workout blends vibrant Bollywood moves with heart-pumping cardio, sculpting your body while boosting your mood. Perfect for moderate to intense fitness levels, it’s a fun, rhythmic escape that burns calories and tones muscles. $6/class or $20/month.

Contact: Prachi Bhave • ibhave@gmail.com • (774) 510-0496

Square Dance with the Village Squares

Have fun dancing with Larry Belcher and the Auburn Village Squares. Our dance program includes mainstream and plus square dancing, and line dancing. Both couples and singles with square dance experience are welcome. For more information, please visit our website: villagesquares.alan-reed.com. $6/class, $20/month, $100/semester.

Contact: Alan Reed • alan.reed.664@gmail.com • (334) 332-7830

Learn Western Square Dancing with the Village Squares

Learn Western Style Square Dancing with Caller Larry Belcher and the Village Squares. Classes focus on learning the calls for Mainstream Western Square-Dancing beginning at the beginning. No previous experience is necessary. New classes begin periodically, and interested dancers should contact the instructor for the start date of the next class if they are not currently dancing with class. Ages 12 – 17 may participate with a parent. $15/month, $75/semester.

Contact: Alan Reed • alan.reed.664@gmail.com • (334) 332-7830

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 JDCAC. Lessons are from 7 – 8 p.m. and social dancing is from 8 – 9 p.m. Our beginner lessons are designed to teach you from the ground up so we will have you dancing the night away in no time! We rotate partners frequently throughout our lessons to provide the best learning environment and allows our students to meet everyone in the lesson, so while you are more than welcome to bring a partner, partners are not required. As for shoes, wear closed toe shoes (Not flip-flops or sandals). FREE.

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.

Contact: Sergio RuizCórdova • ruizcor@auburn.edu • greentia@live.com• (334) 444-2857

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