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MUSIC AND DANCE
Intro to Blues Harmonica
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: $59.
w Feb 6 - Feb 27 | 6 - 7 pm | 4 Sessions
W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D46-W1 | Holm
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: $59.
w Feb 6 - Feb 27 | 7 - 8 pm | 4 Sessions
W | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3D47-W1 | 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 Jan 16 - Feb 6 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 4 Sessions
W | Oak View MS | AL077-3D28-W1 | Constantine
Country Dance Workshop
Learn the basics of Country dance! This class will cover two
popular dances: Country Waltz and Country Two-Step. These
partner dances are a great hobby to get you out and moving
and a nice way to connect socially with others. You will dance
to classic country, as well as some “top tunes.” Wear hard-soled
shoes; partners encouraged. Class fee: $25 one; $45 two.
Latin Dance Sampler
Spice up the dance floor with this Latin dance class, whether
it’s for your winter tropical vacation or for learning more dance
steps. This class will include fun basic patterns and partnership
connection in the vibrant Salsa and the charming Cha Cha.
Instructor, Carol Brecht-Wiles, has been making dance fun for
more than 20 years. Wear hard-soled shoes; partners encouraged.
Not meeting February 7. Class fee: $45 one; $70 two.
w Jan 24 - Feb 21 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 4 Sessions
Th | Oak View MS | AL077-3D30-W1 | Brecht-Wiles
Line Dance Mashup
Join instructor, Monica Mohn, for this exciting line dance series.
Experience different mixes of line dance from the retro 70’s to
classic country and sassy Samba. There will even be some hits
from present day. No partner required for a ton of fun! Wear
closed-toed shoes. Co-sponsored with Brooklyn Park Recreation
and Parks. Not meeting January 21. Class fee: $35.
w Jan 14 – Feb 4 | 1 -2 pm | 3 Sessions
T | Brooklyn Park CAC | AL077-3D34-W1 | Mohn
NEW | L  ine Dance with Monica -
Aretha Franklin Tribute
Join us for a night of moving and grooving to Aretha’s Classic
song “Think.” In no time at all, you will be dancing to this
energetic song with a catchy tune and great moves! Be prepared
for a fabulous night! Wear closed-toed shoes. No partner
required. Class fee: $25
w Feb 22 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session
F | Oak View MS | AL077-3D39-W1 | Mohn
Line Dance with Monica-Retro 70’s
Are you ready to revisit line dancing from decades past? Join
instructor, Monica Mohn, for this exciting evening of dancing
to music of the 70’s. You will learn step-by-step how to boogie
woogie to the Hustle, the Bus Stop and more. Wear soft-soled
athletic shoes. No partner needed. Class fee: $25.
w Jan 25 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session
F | Oak View MS | AL077-3D32-W1 | Mohn
w Mar 22 | 7 - 9 pm | 1 Session
F | Oak View MS | AL077-3D29-W1 | Brecht-Wiles
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