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. *This class meets on the following Thursdays: 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3, 12/17 (8 sessions total).

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.