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Dance Synergy on Mondays in April at River House

$3750

with Mary Jenson

Calendar Apr 3, 2023 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks

Love music? Love to dance? Learn the fundamentals of dance while strengthening your core and improving your overall fitness level. Dance Synergy will explore various styles of dance to include ballet, jazz, aerobic dance and more. Each class will include 30 minutes of Ballet Barre, 30 minutes of dance skills and 30 minutes of fun choreography.  No previous dance experience required. Ballet slippers or jazz shoes are highly recommended.

Mary has been teaching dance or fitness for most of her adult life. She is an experienced, ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor (GFI).  She teaches classes and takes classes because she simply loves dance, movement and fitness and she loves to help others learn and improve their health.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 from 10:00 - 11:30 at The River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Tap Dancing for the Beginner on Mondays in April at River House

$25

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Apr 3, 2023 at 1:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

For the absolute beginner, this class includes an introduction to the basics of tap dance. Emphasis is on finding the beat of the music and moving to it while performing single and double sound fundamentals with clarity at slow to moderate tempos. It is a fun, active class with plenty of movement.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 from 1:30 - 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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Ballet on Mondays in April at River House

$25

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Apr 3, 2023 at 2:45 pm, runs for 4 weeks

For beginners and experienced dancers who love classical ballet and the meditative focus it demands. Emphasis in this class will be on understanding the ideals of ballet within the confines of our mature and varied body types, building the strength and flexibility that support the technique, and the presentational qualities ballet demands. The class will include barre and center work but will not include jumps or turns unless members of the class request them. Alternative movement will be provided for those who are not comfortable with turns or jumps.

Ballet shoes are recommended.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 from 2:45 - 3:45 at River House (179 Marine St.)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Line Dance on Tuesdays in April at River House

$25

with Ramona Walter

Calendar Apr 4, 2023 at 11:30 am, runs for 4 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 Tuesdays, April 4, 11 18, 25 from 11:30 to 12:30 at The River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Ballroom Dance Group Class on Tuesdays in April at River House

$25

with Ramona Walter

Calendar Apr 4, 2023 at 12:45 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Join Ramona as she teaches Ballroom Dance Group Class. No partner is needed. You will learn the basics to get you out on the dance floor with confidence.

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, April 4, 11, 18, 25 from 12:45 to 1:45 at The River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Tap Dancing Level 3 on Wednesdays in April at River House

$3750

with Judy Woodruff

Calendar Apr 5, 2023 at 1:30 pm, runs for 4 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, April 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1:30-3:00 pm at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084).

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

Sassy Skirt-Work on Thursdays in April at River House

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar Apr 6, 2023 at 10:45 am, runs for 4 weeks

Join Gina for a fun class designed to teach students how to dance with a fluffy skirt. Join Gina for a fun class designed to teach students lively skirt dancing! The moves and combinations will be broken down in an easy-to-follow format. You will be flipping and twirling your fluffy skirt in no time! The class is suitable for beginners. No experience is needed. Bring a full skirt if you have one. Gina will have a few skirts to loan out during the class. Let’s Dance!!!

Bare foot or dance shoes in the studio is preferred.

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, April 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:45 to 11:45 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

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

$25

with Gina Marie Newman

Calendar Apr 6, 2023 at 11:45 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, April 6, 13, 20, 27 from 11:45 to 12:45 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

Classes are for ages 18 and up.

 





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