Dance
Basic: No partner required, singles are welcome! These classes will introduce students to the basic steps in five ballroom dances - East Coast Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba and ChaCha. The group format will focus on basic dance technique and building confidence in dances. At the conclusion of this session, the student will be able to progress around the floor in time to the music. A basic understanding of the hold and the foot positions, as well as lead and follow, will be introduced. And, as the saying goes, “Practice Makes Perfect”, there will be a practice dance after each session so you can demonstrate and enjoy what you have learned along with your fellow students.
Thursday Evenings - 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $40 member/ $50 guest
Session A – January 12 – February 16 Dance: Saturday, February 25
Session B – March 1 – April 5 Dance: Saturday, April 14
Advanced: No partner required, singles are welcome! Previous dance experience or attendance in Basic Session Required. This session will continue the dancer’s education in the five ballroom dances covered in Social Basic classes – East Coast Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba and ChaCha. Classes will move more quickly through the steps and will include styling techniques. At the conclusion of this session, students should be able to demonstrate a more consistent dance frame and hold, with good footwork and foot positions. The lead and follow aspect of dance will also reinforced and emphasized. And, as the saying goes, “Practice Makes Perfect”, there will be a practice dance after each session so you can demonstrate and enjoy what you have learned along with your fellow students.
Thursday Evenings - 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. $40 member $50 guest
Session A – January 12 – February 16 Dance: Saturday, February 25
Session B – March 1 – April 5 Dance: Saturday, April 14
Session C – April 19 – May 24 Dance: Saturday, June 2
All classes run in a 6 week, progressive series, all year ‘round. Dates are published in advance and if the demand is there, will include classes over the Summer. Repeat enrollment in classes is welcomed and encouraged.
Diane Hale School of Dance - Instructors Diane Hale, Caroline Beazley, and Sara Tyler
Every Tuesday until the end of School Year Classes on Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., ages 3 to 4, Pre-ballet, creative movement and tumbling. 5:30 to 6:30 pm, ages 5 to 7, Ballet and Jazz. $185 per semester, $20 registration fee, 1 hour weekly sessions. Call Diane Hale at her studio at 804.798.3011 to register. www.dianehaleschoolofdance.com. Classes start Oct. 11th.