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MUSIC AND DANCE
Intro to Blues Guitar
Begin a musical journey through the world of blues guitar
playing. Join instructor and solo country blues artist, Chris Holm,
for this intro class. Get a basic understanding of what blues is
and how to play both lead and rhythm styles while focusing on
the key of “E.” Class instructed mainly using tabulature method,
but will also use standard notation. Bring your own acoustic
guitar. Class fee: $79.
w Apr 3 - May 8 | 7 - 8 pm | 6 Sessions
W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D47-S1 | Holm
Intro to Blues Harmonica
Join solo country blues artist, Chris Holm, for hands-on
blues harmonica playing. Discover the basics in holding the
harmonica, playing using a lip pursing style and get a brief
introduction to basic blues harmonica music theory. Leave
class knowing how to select your next harmonica, play simple
melodies and be able to play along to a 12 bar blues pattern.
Bring your ten-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of “C.”
Class fee: $79.
w Apr 3 - May 8 | 6 - 7 pm | 6 Sessions
W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D46-S1 | Holm
Ballroom Dance for Beginners
Learn steps and turns in popular ballroom dances, including
swing, waltz, foxtrot and salsa. Enjoy dancing to music frequently
played at weddings and most social gatherings. This is the
perfect course for anyone getting married or preparing for an
upcoming event, or those simply wanting a fun-filled dancing
date night! Teens and adults welcome. Dance moves are easier
than you think! Couples must register individually. Class fee: $55.
w Apr 22 - May 13 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 4 Sessions
M | Oak View MS | AL077-3D28-S1 | Constantine
Line Dance with Monica-Party Line Dance
Get ready for any event with this workshop on learning three
popular line dances - the Electric Slide, the Cha Cha Slide and
the Cupid Shuffle. No partner needed for an entire evening of
fun! Wear closed-toed shoes. Instructor, Monica Mohn, is a USA
Dance national champion. Class fee: $25.
w May 1 | 6 - 7 pm | 1 Session
W | Oak View MS | AL077-3D33-S1 | Mohn
Swing Sampler
Swing is a timeless, energetic and versatile dance that can be
performed to a variety of music styles. Learn footwork, patterns
and communication to, the four count swing hustle, and single
time swing. If you’re looking for a new leisure activity to just
have fun with friends, swing dancing has it all. Instructor, Carol
Brecht-Wiles, has been making dance fun for more than 20 years.
Wear hard-soled shoes; partners encouraged. Class fee: $59 one;
$79 two.
w May 8 - May 29 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 4 Sessions
W | Oak View MS | AL077-3D30-S1 | Brecht-Wiles
Two-Left Feet Social Dance Workshop
Convinced that you have two-left feet and that dancing is not
meant for you? It doesn’t take much: a couple of fun turns, a
fancy walk to show off your partner and easy tricks to maneuver
around the dance floor. Sample a variety of dance styles and
gain the confidence to dance the night away. Couples only
please! Wear hard-soled shoes. Class fee: $49 for two.
w May 1 | 7 - 9 pm | 1 Session
W | Oak View MS | AL077-3D34-S1 | Mohn
Wedding Dance Workshop
Sample wedding dance favorites such as the waltz, swing and
slow dance. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or want to
brush up on your steps for an upcoming wedding. Wedding
couples, family and friends are welcome - this sampler class is
for everyone! Instructor, Carol Brecht-Wiles, has been making
dance fun for more than 20 years. Wear hard-soled shoes.
Class fee: $25 one; $45 two.
w May 17 | 7 - 9 pm | 1 Session
F | Oak View MS | AL077-3D29-S1 | Brecht-Wiles
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