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Irish Social Dancing

No matter if you are 18 or 80, you can learn to do Irish social dance!  Irish ceili and set dancing is fun, social, and much less virtuosic and athletic than solo (step) dancing. Participants will learn basic steps and figures for social enjoyment of Irish ceili dances,  such as Walls of Limerick, Siege of Ennis, and others as well as selected dances from the canons of set dancing and Donegal Two-Hands. No previous experience with Irish dance is needed to start. Instructor: Shirleigh Brannon. PV Recreation Center, Social Hall.

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
 14397               Th
3/22-4/26
6:45-8:00 PM
18+
$48
 14398 Th
5/10-5/31
6:45-8:00 PM
18+
$32
 13756 Th
6/7-6/28
7:00-8:00 PM
18+          
$32



Wholistic Belly Dance

Shake away the winter blues with belly dancing!  This introductory level class incorporates chakra awareness, movement meditation, and visualization exercises to encourage dancers to shift focus to the center of the body and to the experience of the dance.  This supports dancers in trusting the wisdom of their bodies and encourages a positive body image while learning how to belly dance.  Each class meeting will consist of a gentle, full-body 'tune-up' in a belly dance class format. Instructor: Tanya Kieselbach. CARD Community Center. Arts & Crafts Room. ( Instructor Bio).

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
14387 Th 6/7-6/28 6:00-7:00 PM 12+ $39


Egyptian Belly Dance

Egyptian Belly Dance is arguably the most elegant and graceful of belly dance styles. It is characterized by a great variety of hip movements, poses and steps which are executed with much control and poise.  This six-week course covers many of the beautiful moves typical for this style.  The material presented in this course is very accessible to beginners and gives participants an opportunity to explore movement, rhythm, and a sense of centeredness and strength. Instructor: Tanya Kieselbach. CARD Community Center. Arts & Crafts Room. ( Instructor Bio).

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
12861 Th 3/22-4/26 6:00-7:00 PM 12+ $49
13758 Th 7/12-8/16 6:00-7:00 PM 12+ $49


Hula/Tahitian Dance

Dance to the rhythm of the Islands! We will take you on an exciting journey as you learn basic footwork, hip movements,  and hand gestures of the graceful art of Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian Dance. No previous dance experience required. Instructor: Maricel Kealani. PV Recreation Center, Social Hall.   (Instructor bio).

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
12863 Sa 3/17-4/21 10:00-11:00 AM 13+ $40
13759 Sa 6/2-6/23 10:00-11:00 AM 13+ $40
13760 Sa 7/28-8/18 10:00-11:00 AM 13+ $40




 

Ballroom Dance

Have you always dreamed of being light on your feet? Learn to dance like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers. Together with your partner, you will learn basic steps of ballroom dance. Dances taught will include the Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango and Salsa. There will be an emphasis on timing, footwork, leading and following. Comfortable shoes that will stay on your feet must be worn. Instructor: Joe Garrow.  PV Recreation Center, Social Hall. No Class 5/22 (Instructor Bio).


Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
12866 T 4/3-4/24 7:45-9:00 PM 13+ $40/couple
13275 T 5/8-6/5 7:45-9:00 PM 13+ $40/couple
13276 T 6/19-7/10 7:45-9:00 PM 13+ $40/couple
13277 T 7/24-8/14  7:45-9:00 PM 13+ $40/couple
13278 T 8/21-9/11 7:45-9:00 PM 13+ $40/couple






 

West Coast Swing

The West Coast Swing Dance is the most versatile style of swing dance and can be danced to various styles of music. Together with your partner, you will learn the basic steps to the West Coast Swing Dance. By the end of the class, you will be ready to take the dance floor by storm. Comfortable shoes that will stay on your feet must be worn. Instructor: Joe Garrow. PV Recreation Center, Social Hall.( Instructor Bio)

Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
12869 T 4/3-4/24 6:30-7:30 PM 13+ $40/couple
13761 T 5/8-6/5 6:30-7:30 PM 13+ $40/couple
13762 T 6/19-7/10 6:30-7:30 PM 13+ $40/couple
13763 T 7/24-8/14 6:30-7:30 PM 13+ $40/couple
13764 T 8/21-9/11 6:30-7:30 PM 13+ $40/couple





Line Dance

Are you a line dancer, or do you want to learn how to line dance? Join us for one of our popular classes. Multiple levels are offered and each level can be repeated as often as desired. Now is your chance to take a fun class where everyone is learning together and not expected to be "perfect." A variety of music is used including Pop, Rock and Roll, Country and Latin to name a few. Come with family or friends, or meet new friends in a casual atmosphere. No partner is required for these classes. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. CARD Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room. 

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Beginner Instructor: Cindy Lambert


Course# Day Date Time Age Fee     
12870 Th 2/9-3/22 6:30-7:30 PM 16+ $32
12871 Th 4/5-5/10 6:30-7:30 PM 16+ $27
Easy Intermediate Instructor: Cindy Lambert

Course#  Day   
Date                       
Time    
Age   
Fee
 12872   Th 2/9-3/22 5:15-6:30 PM 16+ $32
 12873     Th 4/5-5/10 5:15-6:30 PM 16+ $27
Intermediate Instructor: Juliet Hauser


Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
12874 T 2/7 - 3/13 5:00-6:30 PM 16+ $30
12875 T 3/27 - 4/24 5:00-6:30 PM 16+ $25



Clogging
Similar to tap dance, but less formal, clogging is a fun way to get some exercise.  Enjoy dancing to all kinds of music and learn some new dance steps. Instructor: Charlene Togstad.   PV Recreation Center, Room 1.  No Classes 5/1. 

TO ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CLOGGING AND HAVE A FREE LESSON:  On the first night of the first session, February 7 at 7:30 pm, we will present a demonstration of clogging followed by a free lesson.  If you then decide to join the class, you may sign up at that time. ( Instructor Bio).

 

Intermediate 3



Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
12876 T 2/7-3/27 5:00-6:30 PM 9+ $40
12877 T 4/3-5/29 5:00-6:30 PM 9+ $40



Intermediate 2



Course# Day Date Time Age Fee
12878 T 2/7-3/27 6:30-7:30 PM 9+ $40
12879 T 4/3-5/29 6:30-7:30 PM 9+ $40


New Beginners



Course #      Day   Date Time Age Fee
12880 T 2/7-3/27 7:30-8:30 PM 9+ $40
12881 T 4/3-5/29 7:30-8:30 PM 9+ $40




Fancy Feet Dance

Professional dancer? Just beginning? This dance floor is waiting for you to take a spin. As the live band plays, reminisce of the old days.  Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing and more! Don't miss this opportunity to dance and enjoy the company of others! CARD Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room. Beginning June 1, these dances will move to the Lakeside Pavilion.  

*Doors open at 7:00 PM



Day Theme Time Fee  Age Band
1st T No Dance 



2nd T Ballroom 7:30-10:00 PM $5 16+ Alan Rigg Trio
3rd T Ballroom 7:30-10:00 PM $7 16+ Cottonwood
4th T Ballroom 7:30-10:00 PM $5 16+ Alan Rigg Trio
5th T No Dance 








Friday Night Social

Escape the crowded night clubs and join us on the 2nd Friday of the month for an evening social. A live band, large dance floor, refreshments and décor! You don't need a partner to join in the fun, this dance is open to everyone. Refreshments will be provided by CARD. CARD Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room. Beginning June 1, these dances will move to the Lakeside Pavilion.  No host bar.


Day Date Time Fee Age Theme
F 4/27 7:30-10:00 PM $7 21+ Umbrella Wonders
F 5/25 7:30-10:00 PM $7 21+ Under the Big Top
F 6/22 7:30-10:00 PM $7 21+ Sunset at the Beach
F 7/27 7:30-10:00 PM $7 21+ Stars & Stripes
F 8/24 7:30-10:00 PM *varies 21+ A Hot Night in August




 

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