SHALL WE DANCE?

As part of engaging our community in a healthy, active lifestyle the Helena Family YMCA is now offering Friday Evening Dancing.  Two, separate hour long group dance lessons will be offered followed by an ‘open floor’ for another hour.  A range of dances will be taught including Cha-cha, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Swing, Fox Trot, and Waltz.

Ages

Classes are open to all ages and ability levels.

Couples and individuals are invited, although dance partners will be rotated at times throughout the instructional portion.

When

Dancing is offered every Friday evening.

6:30-7:30pm  Series Dance Instruction

7:30-8:30pm Beginning Dance Instruction

8:30-9:30pm  Open Dance

Where

Dancing will be in the Helena Family YMCA Group Fitness Studio.

Member

Dancing and lessons are free for all YMCA members.

Non-Member

Dancing and lessons for non-members is $3 per person and $5 per couple.

Child Care Information

Child care is available and is free for all YMCA members.  The fee for non-members is $2 per hour per child.

What to Wear

Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes with non-marking soles.

Schedule

Series Dancing is intended for those who are committed to attending a set number of classes to learn intermediate and advanced moves. Each class builds on the lesson before.

Salsa: February 17, 24, March 2 & 9

Swing: March 16, 23, 30, & April 6

Cha Cha: April 13, 20, & 27

Beginning Dancing is designed for those wanting to drop in any Friday evening to learn a beginner style of dance.

February 17 Swing,  February 24 Rumba & Fox Trot

March 2 Salsa & Merengue,  March 9 Cha Cha & Bachata, March 16 Swing,   March 23 Waltz & Rumba,    March 30 Salsa & Bachata

April 6 Cha Cha & Merengue,  April 13 Swing,                                                     April 20 Waltz & Rumba,        April 27 Salsa