Dance

Below is a list of all dance classes offered this summer season at the JDCAC.  Also check out the Auburn Parks and Recreation Summer 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.

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

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