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Beginner Guitar
with Travis Taylor

It's fun to play the guitar, and you can't go wrong learning from a seasoned instructor and musician like Travis. Focus on learning the names of the strings and the first position notes before progressing to chords and strumming patterns. Before you know it, you will be playing music! No class 4/23.
Bring a nylon or steel-stringed guitar, soft or medium picks, tuner, and Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition: Book 1, 2 & 3 by Will Schmid and Greg Koch (approx. $20-25).
Travis Taylor has been playing guitar for a number of years and has been a member of a local band for quite some time. Additionally, he has more than 10 years of experience teaching guitar in the Saco school system.
Advanced Beginner Guitar
with Travis Taylor

If you've taken Beginning Guitar or have some playing experience, expand your guitar playing repertoire! Discover additional tunes, first position chords, and get advice on spicing up your strumming. No class 4/23.
Bring a nylon or steel-stringed guitar, soft or medium picks, tuner, and Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete Edition: Book 1, 2 & 3 by Will Schmid and Greg Koch (approx. $20-25).
Travis Taylor has been playing guitar for a number of years and has been a member of a local band for quite some time. Additionally, he has more than 10 years experience teaching guitar in the Saco school system.
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Beginner Adult Ballet
with Morgan Sanborn

Add movement to your weekly routine, learn something new, or even refresh skills from your past! Develop musicality along with a basic knowledge of ballet steps, including proper alignment along with the fundamentals of ballet technique. Each class will consist of barre and center work, along with exercises traveling across the floor. Students will also learn a brief history of ballet along with the historical context of steps and styles of classical ballet. No class 4/23.
Bring ballet flat shoes and wear something comfortable to move in.
Morgan Sanborn is a member of City Ballet of Boston and freelance artist with extensive background training and performing in multiple styles of dance and 25+ years of teaching experience. She is currently an American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum® Fellowship Instructor, certified in Progressing Ballet Technique, Pilates Academy International Mat, and working toward completing a comprehensive Pilates Apparatus Certification.
Beginner Adult Tap
with Gabby Poulin

Tap is an incredible way to improve memory, coordination, balance, and reflexes! Develop musicality along with a basic knowledge of tap steps. Each class will consist of a warm-up, center and across-the-floor exercises, and a fun piece of tap repertoire or choreography. Join this fun class to add movement to your weekly routine, learn something new, or refresh skills from your past! No class 4/24.
Bring tap shoes and wear something comfortable to move in.
Gabby Poulin is a graduate of Roger Williams University and was part of the RWU Dance Theater. She grew up training with Community Dance Project and Thornton Academy Dance Company under the direction of directors Emma Campbell and Sarah Choroszy. She further expanded her studies at Bates Dance Festival and Joffrey Ballet School and trained under Morgan Sanborn, Director of Dirigo Conservatory of Movement.
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - Live Online
with Craig Coffman

From the comfort of your own home, play the piano like a professional by using chords. Learn to form the three basic types of chords, handle a variety of keys and time signatures, avoid counting and simplify more than 12,000 complex chords. Part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction. Course includes an online book, follow-up video lessons, optional periodic Q&A sessions and a recording of the class–enough materials to continue your practice and study on your own!
Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 4/7.
Please have a stable internet connection; a computer, tablet or cellphone; and a piano or keyboard available during class.
Craig Coffman, an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director, has 30+ years of experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars have been attended by 30,000+ students throughout the US over the last 27 years.
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Country & Latin Line Dancing Section 2
with Elizabeth Richards

Learn a few line dances to bust out when a line dancing opportunity presents itself or simply because you want to try something new! Discover classic country line dances and popular Latin rhythms, including rumba, cha cha, salsa, and more, in this fun, energetic class! Specific music and pattern requests will be taken the first night and taught whenever possible. All levels welcome! No partner required. Wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes.
Elizabeth Richards has been teaching dance for more than 20 years. She loves watching the moment that steps 'click' for her students.
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Texas Two Step for Couples
with Elizabeth Richards

Do you love country music but wish you were more proficient in couple dances? Learn the most well-known partner dance in country music, the Texas Two Step! This progressive dance style starts with the fundamentals and gradually adds more complicated patterns and turns. In no time at all, you'll be moving around the dance floor! Course fee is per couple (only register one student). We will not be changing partners in this class. Wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes.
Elizabeth Richards has been teaching dance for more than 20 years. She loves watching the moment that steps 'click' for her students.
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How to Play Piano by Ear - Live Online
with Craig Coffman

Learn one of music's deepest mysteries: playing songs without relying on written music. A very practical presentation of music theory, expressed in everyday language, that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing. This is an ideal follow-up to the Instant Piano class and open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords is recommended. Course includes the online book, follow-up lessons, a recording of the class, and an optional monthly Q&A session.
Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 5/2.
Please have a stable internet connection; a computer, tablet or cellphone; and a piano or keyboard available during class.
Craig Coffman, an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist, and music director, has 30+ years of experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by 30,000+ students throughout the US over the last 27 years.