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Absolute Beginner Pop, Rock and Latin Line Dancing

Line dancing is the no-partner-needed way to enjoy moving to music while experiencing the many positive physical, mental, and

social benefits of dancing.  If you enjoy rock, pop, and Latin music you'll love this new active indoor hobby.  This class is perfect for

the absolute beginner line dancer and no dance experience is needed.  We'll build knowledge at a comfortable pace while having

lots of fun dancing to upbeat, contemporary music.

 

​​Line dancing is generally regarded as a safe way of getting a little light exercise but please know that some physical and mental exertion is required.  Wondering if this is the right fit for you?  Please click here to see a list of beginner skills.

If your goal is to acquire enough line dance experience to join the "Easy-ish" class described below, or to learn basic line dance concepts for use at social gatherings, please consider joining.  This class is progressive so don't miss the start date of January 21, 2026.  Students who wish to start later than January 21 should first contact Karen to request study links for material already covered.

 

           This class is scheduled to meet most Wednesdays between January 21 and May 27, 2026. (No class on February 11, March 11 or April 8)

           To join, go to "How to Join" below.  Lots of fun ahead. See you on the dance floor!

 

           Wednesdays  11:30 am -12:30 pm ending May 27, 2026

​Due to a temporary lack of available classroom space there will be no class on February 11, March 11, April 8.

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“Easy-ish” Classes

For line dancers who know line dance basics and prefer to keep it easy

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Easy-ish Pop, Rock and Latin Line Dancing

Easy, fun, social, active! All dances will be taught/reviewed, fully cued, and set to your favorite rock, pop, and Latin tunes.

Similar to the "Beyond the Basics", this is an ongoing class, but with a more relaxed pace and somewhat

easier repertoire.  Dances feature elements such as vine, rocking chair, jazz square, v-step, lindy, mambo, and box step.  

After graduation and on June 4 this class will be appropriate for grads of the Absolute Beginner Line Dance Program or equivalent experience.  Interested in joining? Click on "How to Join" for more information.

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Mondays   10:15 - 11:15 am 

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A Little More Challenging Classes

For line dancers with experience who enjoy a little challenge

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Beyond the Basics Pop Rock and Latin Line Dancing 

Easy, fun, social, active! All dances will be taught/reviewed, fully cued, and set to your favorite rock, pop, and Latin tunes. 

Join us on Mondays or Wednesdays or both. This is an ongoing class with an ever-changing repertoire of dances that feature

beyond-basic elements such as coaster, kick ball change, syncopated v-step, sweep, scissor step, and more.

Wondering how to jump into this ongoing class?  Contact Karen for information. Then if you decide to join, go to "How to Join" below.

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Mondays and/or Wednesdays   9:00 - 10:00 am 

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Beyond the Basics Ballroom Line Dancing - restarts on February 4 with all new material

This is an ongoing class and we welcome new members with minimum skill set: basics plus box, lindy step, cha cha rhythm, mambo step,

cross rock, coaster, cross shuffle, sweep, scissors, twinkle, and weave.  This course is similar in format to other line dance classes but

the steps include more of the types of steps you'd find on a ballroom floor, and the music is chosen to accommodate those steps.

To join, go to "How to Join" below. 

Experienced line dancers are encouraged to join on February 4th when this course will restart with all new material.  

 

Wednesdays   10:15 - 11:15 am.  For February 4 through  April 15 only, this class will meet at 12:45-1:45 pm.

Due to a temporary lack of available classroom space there will be no class on February 11, March 11, April 8.

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How to join?

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​Please note:  Line dancing is generally regarded as a safe way of getting a little light exercise but please know that some

physical and mental exertion is required. For your safety and the safety of your classmates, please contact Karen before

joining any of the above courses if unsure of your dance level and/or to see some examples of our current repertoire.

And remember to click here for a list of required beginner skills.

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Admission to Cape Sands Ballroom classes at DCAL is

First come first served

Sorry, reservations not accepted

Please consider arriving a little early

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All classes are drop-in, $10 per class

Payable by check or cash to the DCAL front desk

Checks payable to "Dennis Senior Center"

 

On class day, come with water bottle and shoes in hand.

Stop at the reception desk in the lobby to check in and pay.

Change your shoes, then join us in the classroom.

Sign Karen's roster and spend five minutes before class warming up.

And you're ready to dance!

 

Additional Information For All Courses

• No partner required

• Wear casual layered clothing

• Bring a shatterproof water bottle 

• Shoe Policy: Carry your shoes with you and change on arrival to help keep the dance floor clean. Special dance shoes not needed           but please choose shoes that are non-marking, clean-sole, closed (toe, heel and instep), some flexibility in the sole, and some means of staying on the foot (tie or strap). For safety reasons the following are not permitted in class: bare feet, stocking feet, mules, clogs, slides, platforms, sandals, and heels. 

• Plan to arrive 5 minutes early and stay 5 minutes after class to warm up and cool down independently and at your own pace.

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