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Absolute Beginner Classes

 

Absolute Beginner Pop, Rock and Latin Line Dancing

Absolute Beginner Pop, Rock and Latin Line Dancing is a 6 class semester-based course.  It is designed for those with little or no dance experience who would like to acquire the necessary skills to join the "Easy-ish" classes described below.  The next start date has not yet been scheduled so if you'd like to receive the monthly Cape Sands Ballroom e-newsletter which will detail new classes as they are placed on the schedule please consider signing up here.

  

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“Easy-ish” Classes

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

 

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.  

Interested in joining? Click on "How to Join" for more information.

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Mondays   10:15 - 11:15 am   Restarts May 20

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Easy-ish Ballroom Line Dancing 

An easier class than the Beyond the Basics Ballroom Line Dancing class.  Learn the steps of swing, salsa, merengue, tango and more,

set to melodic, captivating contemporary and classic tunes.  Dances feature elements such as box step, lindy, mambo, cha cha rhythm, etc.  

Not a partner dancing course, the framework will be that of typical line dancing.  

Interested in joining? Click on "How to Join" for more information.

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Wednesdays   11:30 am - 12:30 pm  Starting May 22  (summer only, then “graduate” to the Wednesday 10:15 class)

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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?  Email 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  Restarts May 20

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Beyond the Basics Ballroom Line Dancing

This is an ongoing class. Learn fun dances based on the steps of swing, salsa, merengue, tango, waltz and more, set to melodic,
captivating contemporary and classic tunes. Not a partner dancing course, the framework will be that of typical line dancing.

Skills? Recommended for dancers with experience beyond line dance basics, including box, cross rocks, mambo, lindy, cha cha, etc.

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

 

Wednesdays   10:15 - 11:15 am   Continues in current slot and restarts September 4

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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 email 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

There is a 20 student maximum

So 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 DCAL Meeting Room.

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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