Have an international affair . . . with folk dance! Learn traditional dances from the Balkans, Israel, Germany, Bolivia and Turkey. Folk dancing is stimulating for mind, body and spirt. No partner is required. Some dance background (tap, contra or line dancing) is helpful but not necessary. Instructors Jeanette Thompson, Anna Nagel and Rachel Gordon have decades of experience. Please wear flat and secure shoes. Ages 13+. Registration deadline: September 5. Min. 5. Max. 25.

Clogging resembles tap dancing but with double-time steps that are executed with a flat foot rather than on the balls of your feet. It is fun for all ages and provides a great aerobic workout. Intermediate Clogging is for those who have a basic knowledge of clogging, terminology and combinations. Advanced students should have several years of clogging experience with knowledge of steps and combinations and ability to follow clogging clues. Ages 13+. Instructor Elizabeth Hoy has been clogging for over 20 years. Registration deadline: September 23. Min. 6. Max. 20. Note: There will be no class on November 11.

Learning to dance with a partner is fun, challenging, and good exercise for the mind and body. Classes will focus on a variety of dances like Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, and Rumba as well as give you a solid base for social dancing. Some prior ballroom dance experience is required for the Social Foundation class. Both classes require a partner. Ages 16+. Registration deadline: September 16. Min.14. Max. 30

Designed for beginners, this class will also appeal to the more seasoned line dancer. We will cover the basic steps and terminology while incorporating them into popular dances. Music ranges from pop, classic rock, country, and Latin to funk. Ballroom styles such as swing, foxtrot, waltz, rumba, cha-cha, etc. will be included and taught in a line dance format. Sign up with a friend if you like, but no partner is necessary. Ages 13+. Instructors: Philip and Carol Fretz. Registration deadline: September 18. Min. 12. Max. 50.

Tap dancing is great exercise and a fun way to spend an evening. You'll learn various tap dance techniques and performance skills. No previous experience is required for the beginner class. The advanced class requires some previous tap dance training. Please wear tap or hard-soled shoes. Instructors: Linda Mullenhour (Beginner/Beginner +) and Jordan Yarde (Intermediate). Ages 16+. There will be no class on November 27. Registration
deadlines: August 28 and November 6. Min. 5. Max. 10.

The most notable characteristics of Irish dance are posture and footwork. It is traditionally performed with a straight back and stiff upper body with arms down by the sides while the feet engage in light, energetic steps. In this introductory class, we will focus on coordination and getting acquainted with the rhythms of Irish music. You will learn foot placement, body alignment and fundamental steps of soft shoe dances such as the Beginner Reel, Light Jig and Slip Jig. No prior dance experience is necessary. Registration deadline: September 5. Min. 8. Max. 20.

With this fun (and family-friendly) class, you'll learn how to hold the ukulele, use a chord chart, and strum with confidence. You'll leave the class with the skills necessary to play from any book of ukulele music. We'll start slow, and using lots of repetition, work up to playing real tunes. Your handouts will have chords and lyrics for a variety of songs. A ukulele is included with the tuition for this class and is yours to keep. Ages 9-adult. Instructor: Richard Ash. Registration deadline: October 18. Min. 10. Max. 30.

Whether you enjoy acoustic, folk, metal, rock or pop music . . . it can be played with a guitar! You know you want to learn, so don't put it off any longer. Learn proper playing posture, left- and right-hand placement/technique, notes, chords and strumming patterns. Our lessons also cover fundamental music theory, guitar tablature and standard staff notation. If you have your own guitar, you can bring it with you, or the Community Center can provide a guitar. These are individual lessons with only four times available, so sign up today. Ages 14+. Registration deadline: September 24.