MONDAYS – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Instructor: Janine Wright
Janine will take you through a series of steps to help you learn how to learn and perform the basics of each of these dance styles. Try to arrive promptly and come dressed ready to dance the night away!
October – East Coast Swing
East Coast Swing is a lively, energetic American ballroom dance with a bouncy rhythm and playful style.
It’s known for its rock steps, triple steps, swing hip motion, and bounce. It’s often performed to big band or contemporary music.
Cha-cha is a Latin American ballroom dance with a basic pattern of three steps and a shuffle. It’s known for its compact steps, hip and pelvic movements, and a mix of sensuality and breezy movements.
The cha-cha is danced to a steady 4/4 beat. The name of the dance comes from the shuffling sound of the dancers’ feet when they dance two quick steps in a row.
Line dancing is a choreographed group dance where participants stand in lines and perform a series of repeated steps.
Line dancing is characterized by a repetitive pattern of steps, often broken up into “walls” where the dancers face a different direction.
Dancers stand in one or more lines, usually facing the same direction. Unlike other line dances, line dancers typically don’t make physical contact with each other.
Dancing has a lot of physical benefits including cardiovascular health, strength, and endurance. It burns calories and strengthens bones. Dancing improves flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Mentally, dancing helps reduce stress and depression. When you’re dancing, your body releases endorphins and increases serotonin levels, which help you feel good. Dancing can improve your self-confidence and self-esteem which allows you to become more social.
Finally, and perhaps, not the least important, dancing boosts your memory, your balance, and your energy levels! Whether you are with a partner or not, it’s just plain fun!
