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Music & Dance

Country Western Dance

$100

with Sergei Slussky

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 6, 2027 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Country Western dancing is contagious: once you start, you might never want to stop. Dance develops balance and coordination, physical, mental, emotional, and social abilities. Come to exercise & meet new friends. In this class, we will go over: country western style Progressive 2-Step, Waltz, and East Coast Swing. This class is open to all skill levels. This class is scheduled to run on the following dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14.

Latin-Fusion Dance

$100

with Sergei Slussky

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 6, 2027 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Latin dancing is contagious: once you start, you might never want to stop. Dance develops balance and coordination, physical, mental, emotional, and social abilities. Come to exercise & meet new friends. In this class, we will go over: Bolero, Mambo, and Samba dance styles. This class is open to all skill levels. This class is scheduled to run on the following dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14.

Intro to Ukulele
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Intro to Ukulele

$120

with Nina Andersen

Calendar Next session starts Sep 14, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 8 weeks

The ukulele is one of the easiest ways to try making music for the first time or learn a new instrument. In this class we’ll start with 4-5 basic chords that can be used to play lots of popular and familiar tunes and build from there. We’ll cover how to tune, strum and singalong. No prior musical experience required and all levels are welcome! Nina Andersen has 30 years of experience facilitating and supporting adults making music at whatever level they can. Bring your own uke or contact the instructor for details on where to purchase one. Email Nina at nina.andersen.458@gmail.com. *No Class: 10/12.

Contemporary Line Dancing for Beginners

$75

with George Oliver

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 14, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Learn all the basics of contemporary line dancing: basic steps and sequences (grapevines, shuffles, pivots, etc.), dances in 4/4 and 3/4 time, and basic rhythms with syncopations. All styles of music are used, including country-western, salsa, tango, hiphop, waltz. By the end of the class, you will have learned up to 10 line dances of various styles. A special Halloween-themed evening is included. Weekly emails will review each previous class and preview the next one, and provide links to demo videos. Handouts include descriptive lists of basic steps, rhythms, etc. Line dancing is great fun, as well as great body and mind exercise. No experience necessary, but practice at home between classes is recommended. *No Class: 10/12.

Social Event Dance

$100

with Barbara McGranahan

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 4, 2027 at 7:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Do you go to weddings, family and school reunions or planning a cruise and would like to participate when dancing is offered? Maybe you participated in the past and feel a bit rusty with certain dance moves? How about learning basic foxtrot, waltz, and swing (jitterbug) moves and enjoy getting your groove back. Also dance has additional benefits related to active aging such as improving posture, balance, and cognition. Come with a dance partner or solo. The summer social engagements are right around the corner. See you on the dancefloor!

MidCoast Ukes: Next Steps

$75

with Nina Andersen

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2026 at 3:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

This is an ongoing instructional and playing session for students that have participated in the Intro to Ukulele session offered by Nina Andersen or have some basic Ukulele playing skills and experience. Each session will build on the skills learned in the Intro class and we'll build a solid repertoire of songs to play together. *This program meets for a total of 5 class sessions on the following dates: 9/15, 9/29, 10/20, 11/10, and 12/8.

Beginner Line Dancing to Rock/Pop Songs

$42

with Anne Sirois

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 15, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks
3 additional sessions through Dec 8, 2026

This is a beginner/slightly intermediate class that does not increase in difficulty. It focuses on everyone meeting for community and having fun. I choreograph light and easy, short dances to 80’s through current rock/pop songs. We break them down, then rehearse them 3-4 times before doing it to music. We usually get through 4 or 5 dances in one hour. The goal is to experience the basics of line dancing with confidence, relaxation, and joy. *This program runs for 3 weeks per session.

Play the Ukulele: Your Journey Begins Here

$79

with Duncan Perry

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 29, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks
3 additional sessions through Mar 3, 2027

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact Duncan at uketime24@gmail.com for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!





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