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PROGRAMS
MUSIC & DANCE
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Not all programs will require registration. Check registration page for course and session dates. |
BALLROOM DANCING
Cut a rug! Former Rockette, and current dance instructor, Janet Murphy, welcomes singles or couples of all skill levels to learn steps that come from the art of Ballroom Dance including: Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing, and Latin. Wednesdays, 11:30 am–12:30 pm. $41 per 6 week session.
Beginning Ballroom Dancing - Tuesday 12-1pm.
Minimum 6 students. REGISTER
THE BIG SWING BAND
This jazzy group of community seniors play in the style of the big bands of the 1940’s. Directed by Tony Riccobono, this group also performs several concerts with dances throughout the year. Fridays, 11-Noon. September through June. No Fee.
THE SHEN SENIOR CHORUS
Ability to read 3-4 part music is helpful, but not required. All voice parts are welcome. Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Chorus breaks for Summer. See Choral Director, Laurel Phillips to discuss joining mid season. $20/semester. Choral group prepares and performs Holiday and Spring Concerts for The Center and community. REGISTER
JAZZ DANCE
The Center’s talented dance instructor and former Rockette has designed an encore jazz class that will build confidence, self-expression and motivation while dancing to hot jazz tunes. Many jazz warm-up steps parallel osteoporosis exercise for building bone and increasing balance. Mondays, 10-10:45 a.m. $29 per 6 week session. Minimum 5 students. REGISTER
COUNTRY LINE DANCING WITH DJ KEVIN RICHARDS FROM WGNA
Line dancing is great exercise and a wonderful way to mix and mingle with really nice folks! Instructor, and DJ from WGNA, Kevin Richards, will teach you hot new dance steps mixed with open dancing. The average person will burn 300 to 400 calories per hour on the dance floor. Your first visit is FREE! You’ve got nothing to lose but calories! For more information call the Center or visit www.kevinrichards.com
Beginner Class – Mondays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. $6 per class collected at the door. Learn fun and easy line dances at a beginner pace.
Intermediate/Advanced Class – Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $6 per class at door. This is a great hour of fun for anyone with previous line dance experience.
LINE DANCING
Come to the center to line dance to your favorite country, swing, and oldies music. Enjoy friendly company while getting great exercise. Instructor, Betty Nieckarz, with over 20 years teaching experience, welcomes all skill levels. If you have two feet you can do it! Fridays 1-2:30 p.m. $1 donation to the center at the door.
ORCHESTRA ON THE COMMON
If you play or have played any kind of musical instrument, you may like to join our Orchestra on the Common. Several directors lead and develop musicians of all abilities and the results are marvelous. Concerts are performed at the Center in April, June, October and December. No auditions. Rehearsals every Friday, 9 a.m. Sept-June.
TAP DANCE
The Center’s talented dance instructor and former Rockette, Janet Murphy, welcomes various experience levels to learn tap dancing while having fun and getting great exercise. Many dance steps are tailored to well loved Broadway-theme songs. REGISTER
Beginners: Monday 11-11:45 a.m. $35 per 6 week session. Minimum 6 students.
Intermediate: Monday 9-10 a.m., Friday 10-11 a.m. $35 per 6 week session. Minimum 6 students.
Advanced: Friday 9-10 a.m. $35 per 6 week session. Minimum 6 students
BALLET
Ballet with Janet Murphy.
Friday 11:15 a.m. - Noon,
$29 for 6 week session. Minimum 6 students.
MONTHLY CENTER DANCES
The Center always welcomes the public to our popular monthly dances. You may bring your own nonalcoholic refreshments. Coffee provided.
Greg Nazarian Dance Band—2ND Saturday of the month 8-11 PM. $8/person at the door.
Dance with DJ Brian Zapel—Last Sunday of the month 7–10 pm. $5/person at the door.
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