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Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education



Music & Dance

Country & Latin Line Dancing Section 1

$89

with Elizabeth Richards

Calendar Sep 10, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Ballroom Dancing

$99

with Elizabeth Richards

Calendar Sep 10, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Get ready for a wedding with dances that are always in style, easy to learn and great fun! Learn what you need to know to be a better, more confident dancer! Discover how to find the beat, basic techniques, partnership and styling as we cover Waltz, Foxtrot, and Swing. Course fee is per couple and 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.

Country & Latin Line Dancing Section 2

$89

with Elizabeth Richards

Calendar Sep 12, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Texas Two Step

$99

with Elizabeth Richards

Calendar Sep 12, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Do you love country music but wish you were more proficient in couples 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 and 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.

Beginner Belly Dance

$75

with Jessy Lynn Ostara

Calendar Sep 24, 2024 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Beginner Guitar

$79

with Travis Taylor

Calendar Sep 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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! Bring a nylon or steel-stringed acoustic guitar, picks (plectrums), an electronic tuner and the book Hal Leonard Method Complete Set (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.

Hand Drumming Workshop

$35

with Namory Keita

Calendar Oct 20, 2024 at 1 pm

Beginners & ALL levels welcome!

Explore hand drumming through the traditional music of Guinea, West Africa. Alongside your fellow students and Master Village Drummer Namory Keita, play patterns and rhythms. Fun and engaging, Namory's remarkable style unites all levels in a community experience and is fun and engaging - a not to be missed experience!

Please bring a Djembe, Ashiko, Conga or other hand drum. Some rentals are available at $5/drum, payable to instructor in class. Email info@namorydrum.com to reserve a drum.

Namory Keita is in high demand! He is an accomplished teacher and performer with a distinctive style and a depth of traditional knowledge that is extremely hard to find outside of the Guinean villages where he was born. His assets include his extraordinary talent for captivating any audience and his connections to local and international drummers and dancers.

DJing for Beginners

$17

with Ryan Sligh

Calendar Oct 28, 2024 at 6 pm

Have you ever wanted to be a DJ? It can seem a bit daunting at first, but with guidance, it can be very approachable! Learn the basics of making transitions using DJ equipment and how to build a playlist for your next party! Whether you want to perform at events or just mix for fun, this course is you gateway to the exciting world of DJ'ing. No experience or equipment necessary to attend.

Ryan Sligh started DJing in high school and has played for private events in VT, VA and ME, as well as at Flask Lounge in Portland. He plays various styles of dance music, hip-hop, and Top 40 music.





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