We are happy to announce our WINTER 2024 CLASSES--NOTE THAT ALL CLASSES WILL BE ON HIATUS STARTING MARCH 1 THROUGH JULY (due to reconstruction at the Old Rock School), then our FALL SCHEDULE will be announced ASAP.
LINE DANCING FOR FUN & FITNESS CLASSES
No dance experience needed, just the desire to move and have fun!
Get your exercise the fun way!
Build endurance and stamina!
Improve your balance and footwork!
Keep your feet moving to a variety of music styles!
Step-by-step instruction gets you line dancing!
No partner needed!
Learn and practice Social dance etiquette!
Join us in 2024 for 8 TUESDAYS:
JANUARY 9, 16, 23, 30, & FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, & 27.
TWO CLASSES--Come for either one or both classes for same $5 fee!
BEGINNERS & NEWCOMERS (LEVEL 1)
6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. --This entry-level class is especially tailored for absolute beginning line dancers to get started with basic dance rhythms, short combinations, and easy-to-do, low-impact line dances. Learn how to do the 5 dance rhythms used in all social dancing, recognize typical line dance steps and patterns used at weddings and dance parties, build vocabulary for line dancing, and become more comfortable moving in the 10 basic directions. All skill levels are welcome to come and practice the Level 1 line dances whether as a warm-up and/or a way to get more low-impact aerobic exercise.
New to line dancing? This class is for you! Get orientated to moving in relation to the four walls of the room with low-impact aerobics (like walking to music as you keep one foot on the floor at all times). As you increase the length of time moving to the music, you will gradually improve your stamina, balance, and footwork. Avariety of music styles from country to non-country not only adds variety but also introduces you to different styles of line dancing!
Can't make it each week? Join us when you can as we have a drop-in format with new line dances each week (revolving two weeks on the same line dances), lots of practice time, and review options too!
HIGH-BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES (LEVEL 2)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. --Learn more challenging step patterns, syncopated rhythms, turn techniques, and line dance choreography! This class extends the difficulty from level 1 for improver and intermediate level line dancers, yet will keep the focus on flow, fun, and non-stop movement to build cardiovascular fitness benefits. New line dances are taught each week along with a review of the previous week's line dances. Low-impact options are given for all line dances with a variety of music styles for both classic and popular line dances. This class will help you to not only increase your endurance and stamina, but also add self-expression, personality, and engage your brain too!
Co-Sponsors: Valdese Parks & Recreation Department, Valdese, NC, & The Old Rock SchoolLocation: Old Rock School, 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC
Flat Fee: $5 for the evening, payable at the door (doors open at 5:45 p.m.)
Professional Instructor: Judy Wright, PhD. National Dance Society's 2018 Dance Scholar Awardee; Line and couples' dance competitor, author, dance educator, acquisitions editor, and specialist in kinesiology, motor learning, motor development, dance education, and aging & physical activity. Dr. Judy Wright has taught dance, physical education, health and wellness for 51 years at the secondary, college/university, and community levels.