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Dance

Line Dance on Wednesdays in May at River House

$25

with Ramona Walter

Calendar May 1, 2024 at 11:45 am, runs for 5 weeks

Come learn the fun dance art of Line Dance with a lively variety of music including Pop, Country, and Latin.

Wear comfortable shoes, preferably with leather bottoms.

Ramona is the former owner of Mona Gail Dance Center. She studied Ballroom dance under Jack Kalan and became a teacher at the age of sixteen. While working with Fred Astaire she became the Tri-State Dance Director. Ramona is a multi National Championship winner. She has experience in choreography and her local students won first place in the "I Love Dance Competition" at World Golf Village in 2020.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 11:45 to 12:45 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Belly Dance (Level 2) on Thursdays in May at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar May 2, 2024 at 9:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

This class is best suited for students that have taken the Bellydance for Fun and Fitness or have some basic Bellydance or dance training. Gina Marie will teach beginner, easy-to-follow, combinations with the goal of learning Bellydance choreography.

Please wear comfortable yoga or fitness wear that you can move freely in.

Bare foot or dance shoes in the studio is preferred.

Wear a hip scarf or coin belt if you have one.

Gina Marie is Director of Blue Lotus World Dance and is a certified SharQui Belly Dance Fitness Instructor.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, May 2, 16, 23, 30 from 9:30 - 10:30 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on Mary 9.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Belly Dance for Fitness and Fun on Thursdays in May at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar May 2, 2024 at 10:45 am, runs for 4 weeks

This class is suited for all levels and will provide students with a gentle, low impact work-out while learning authentic Arabic dance movements.

Please wear comfortable yoga or fitness wear that you can move freely in.

Bare foot or dance shoes in the studio is preferred.

Wear a hip scarf or coin belt if you have one.

Gina Marie is Director of Blue Lotus World Dance and is a certified SharQui Belly Dance Fitness Instructor.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, May 2, 16, 23, 30 from 10:45 to 11:45 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on May 9.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

 

Zumba Gold on Mondays in May at River House

$1875

with Angela Engel

Calendar May 6, 2024 at 12:15 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This is a lower intensity version of a regular Zumba class.

Zumba Gold introduces easy-to-follow dance moves that focus on balance, range of motion and coordination. Class sessions will focus on cardiovascular, muscular conditionins, balance and flexibilty.

Supplies needed:

  • Water,
  • Towel
  • Comfortable clothes that you can move in
  • Sneakers
  • Light hand weights (optional)

Angela has been doing Zumba for 12 years and teaching for 10.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 from 12:15 to 1:15 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

No classes on May 27.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Beginners Ballroom Dance Group Class on Tuesdays in May at River House

$1875

with Ramona Walter

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 11:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

Join Ramona as she teaches Beginners Ballroom Dance Group Class. No partner is needed. A strictly beginners Ballroom Dance Class where you come to enjoy yourself with friends you haven't met yet. We have a great time while learning a new skill.

Learn the basic steps in Ballroom Dance so you can move around the dance floor with confidence. Dancing is the best exercise for your body and your brain. Come join us, you'll love it.

Wear comfortable shoes, leather bottom preferred.

Ramona is the former owner of Mona Gail Dance Center. She studied Ballroom dance under Jack Kalan and became a teacher at the age of sixteen. While working with Fred Astaire she became the Tri-State Dance Director and she is a multi National Championship winner. She has experience in choreography and her local students won first place in the "I Love Dance Competition" at World Golf Village in 2020.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, May 7, 21, 28 from 11:30 to 12:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on May 14.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Intermediate Ballroom Dance Group Class on Tuesdays in May at River House

$1875

with Ramona Walter

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 12:45 pm, runs for 3 weeks

You must have basic knowledge of ballroom dancing.

In this class you will learn the technical elements of ballroom dance including leading and following. You will also learn correct ballroom posture so you will look good while executing your steps. Learn how to recognize the right music for the right dance.

Come join us. You'll have a great time!

No partner is needed.

Wear comfortable shoes, leather bottom preferred.

Ramona is the former owner of Mona Gail Dance Center. She studied Ballroom dance under Jack Kalan and became a teacher at the age of sixteen. While working with Fred Astaire she became the Tri-State Dance Director and she is a multi National Championship winner. She has experience in choreography and her local students won first place in the "I Love Dance Competition" at World Golf Village in 2020.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, May 7, 21, 28 from 12:45 to 1:45 at The River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

No class session on May 14.

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Will run

Argentine Tango on Tuesdays in May at River House

$25

with Virginia "Honey" Burton

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 2:45 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Learn the Basics of Argentine Tango (the original Tango)The Dance progresses counterclockwise around the floor.No partner needed.Dancers rotate partners. Leather soled shoes are preferrable. No flipflops, rubber soles etc. Dance sneakers Ok.

Virginia has been dancing Argentine Tango for over 20 years. She studied in the U.S. and traveled to Argentina twice to study with the Maestros. She has danced in group performances and solo with a partner here and in Atlanta and has been teaching here in St Augustine, Ormond Beach and Jax and surrounding areas since 2008. You might have seen her performing in the Romanza Festvale over the past 7 years.

Class sessions are Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 from 2:45 - 3:45 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.





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