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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

*Please note time change: After we went to print, the class time changed. The new time is 11am–1:30pm*
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.
Intro to Folk Dancing
with Patricia Campbell

Tour the world, one dance step at a time! Learn some basic steps in international folk dancing and a variety of dances for beginners. Discover Yemenite and Grapevine steps and various handholds for folk dances drawn from Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Israel, the US, Scandinavia, and more! A description of each culture will be presented, as applicable, to put dances in context. No partner is necessary.
Bring 2 small scarves, kerchiefs, or handkerchiefs (or something similar) to wave and a water bottle. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no sandals or high heels).
Patricia Campbell has more than 30 years of expertise instructing and directing a wide range of dancing styles, such as traditional square dance, international folk dance, contra-style, 18th-century/historical dance, and more. She currently hosts a weekly Zoom session called DanceTogether...Apart.
Beginner Belly Dance
with Jessy Lynn Ostara

Enjoy a judgment-free environment that emphasizes dance and positive body image while also offering support and encouragement! While beginners practice fundamental motions and combinations, intermediates polish their understanding and experiment with layers. The tummy-toning results are a positive side effect for inspiration! Explore movement, vocabulary, musicality, and history. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
Jessy Lynn Ostara, a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, has years of experience teaching several movement modalities. Her concentration is in meditative belly dance, yin, hatha, and chair yoga. She is also a certified meditation teacher through ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts.
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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - Live Online
with Craig Coffman

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply found it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours, from the comfort of your home, learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment! This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Course includes an online book and follow-up video lessons, an optional periodic Q&A session, and a recording of the class–enough material to continue your practice and study on your own.
Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 6/18.
Please have a stable internet connection; a computer, tablet or cellphone; and a guitar 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.
Beginner Adult Ballet - Summer
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.
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 - Summer
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!
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.