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Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education



Music & Dance

Next Step Ukes
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Next Step Ukes

$24

with Nina Andersen

2 Night Addition to current class, May 4th and 18th. 

Beginner Line Dancing to Rock/Pop Songs

$42

with Anne Sirois

Calendar Next available session starts May 12, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks
1 additional session on Jun 16, 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 on the specified dates: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 (March Session); 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 (April Session) and 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 (June Session).

Cuban Salsa: Beginners

$75

with Anna Golendukhina

Calendar Next available session starts May 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

In this class, students will learn the basics of Salsa footwork and some simple, fun moves that will get you out on the dance floor. You will learn how to connect with any partner, and build confidence dancing to different styles and tempos and music. Students will be introduced to the famous Salsa Rueda. Partner is recommended. This is a 5 session class. *No Class: 4/22.

Middle Eastern Belly Dance Mixed Level Drills & Thrills: Boot Camp

$150

with Josephina Gasca

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 4, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Authentic Belly Dance, or raks sharqi, is an ancient form of dance. Raks sharqi means “dance of the east” in Arabic. Belly dance celebrates every body type and every stage of life. The dance is proud and powerful and soft and sinewy with elegant and isolating movements emanating from the core. It’s the Pilates of dance. And so much fun! This is a great refresher class for experienced dancers and suitable for dancers new to belly dance. Please wear comfortable clothing, similar to what you might wear to a yoga class that will allow for free movement and the ability to see your movement. Hip scarves make it even more fun. You can dance barefoot or in a pair of comfortable dance shoes in the studio. Zills (finger cymbals) will be used in class. Check in with the instructor before you purchase any. As an added bonus, you will also have access to a video library with instruction, drills, and ongoing choreography during the length of the session. ***Course Fee is for 10 sessions between June and August.





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