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Dance

Zambra Mini Choreography on Tuesdays in September at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar Sep 1, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 2 weeks

Join Gina for a fun all levels mini intensive to learn a powerful Zambra Mora Choreography! This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate dancers that have some experience in the Zambra Style.

Barefoot or dance shoes preferred, wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.

With years of teaching and performance experience, Gina brings her expertise, warmth, and energy to every class. Whether you’re new to Zambra Mora or looking to expand your repertoire, this class offers a fun, supportive environment to grow your skills and enjoy the beauty of dance.  

Class sessions will be on Tuesday, September 1 from 10:30 - 12:30 and Tuesday, September 8 from 11:45 - 1:45 (No class sessions on Tuesdays, September 15, 22, and 29)  from 10:30 - 12:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Line Dance on Tuesdays in September at River House

$25

with Ann Murdock

Calendar Sep 1, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 5 weeks

Have fun and kick up your heels!

This fun line dance class will teach you popular line dances to various genres of music.

Beginners welcome. 

Dance has been an integral part of Ann's life. She has participated in line dance classes for many years and has provided private instruction to friends. Additionally, she has taught dances in the classes of other instructors.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, and 22 (No class on Tuesday, September 29) from 1 to 2 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084). 

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Tap Dancing Level 3 on Wednesdays in September at River House

$3750

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Sep 2, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

For the experienced tap dancer with a good command of tap technique and vocabulary this intermediate level class emphasizes choreography. Practice includes a variety of time steps, more syncopated rhythms, developing speed with clarity, and performance quality. Choreography includes new work and some dances from the Matanzas Tap performance repertory.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 1:30 to 3:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084).

For ages 18 and up.

Belly Dance Mini Choreography on Thursdays in September at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar Sep 3, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 2 weeks

Join Gina Marie for a fun mini intensive to learn a sassy Bellydance Choreography! This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate dancers that have some Bellydance experience (previous Level 1 class highly encouraged). Gina will teach an easy to follow routine across two engaging sessions. 

Barefoot or dance shoes. No sneakers. Comfortable clothing such as yoga wear or something you can move freely in. A coin belt or hip scarf is fun to wear 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, September 3 and 10 (No class sessions on Thursdays, September 17 and 24) from 9:30 - 11:30 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Tap Dancing Level 1 & 2 on Thursdays in September at River House

$25

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Sep 3, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This class will accommodate the new beginner while honing the skills of the more experienced beginner. Class will focus on tap basic fundamental single and double sound steps. Short combinations will introduce/review such composite steps as the shim sham, front and back essence, waltz clog, and simple rhythm time steps.

Tap shoes are recommended for this class.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 from 2:00 - 3:00 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Zumba Gold (Lower Impact) on Mondays in September at River House

$1875

with Angela Engel

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 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, September 14, 21, and 28 (No class on Monday, September 7) from 12:15 to 1:15 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Will run

Ballet on Mondays in September at River House

$2825

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

This ballet class is designed for seniors but emphasizes classical technique rather than exercise for its own sake. Approximately the first 20-30 minutes of class will be devoted to floor work that develops range of joint motion, strength, stretch and muscular sequencing necessary for ballet technique. That will be followed by about 30 minutes each at the barre and center. These exercises are selected to improve balance, posture, upper body range of motion and enhance the ability to transfer weight with confidence and grace. Some prior dance experience is recommended. The ability to work lying or sitting on the floor, get up from the floor, and the ability to stand and move unaided are required.

Ballet shoes are recommended.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, September 14, 21, 28 from 1:30 - 3 at River House (179 Marine St.) No class on Monday, September 7.

For ages 18 and up.

 





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