Intro to Belly Dance — Rosa Noreen

Mondays 6:00 PM (1 hr, 15 min) — Starts May 13, 2024
$138 / 6-week session, Save $20 till 4/29

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Delve into movement, rhythms and cultural context in this warm and support class for total beginners. There are no pre-requisites. You don't need to have a certain body type. You don't need to be flexible. You don't need to have rhythm. You just need to be ready to have fun and learn something new! Adults of all genders, all body types, and all stages of life are welcomed and affirmed.

NOTE: Masks are required in Rosa's classes. It's the most fun you'll have in a mask! Online option is also available.

Floor Barre — Rosa Noreen

Mondays 6:00 PM (1 hr, 15 min) — Starts May 13, 2024
$138 / 6-week session, Save $20 till 4/29

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Floor Barre uses ballet movements — done seated and lying down. These horizontal movements focus on your core and upper back muscles, using gravity in a whole new way. Benefits include improving your core strength, hip mobility, extension, coordination, turnout, and more.

You don’t need to lose or gain weight. You don’t need to be flexible. You just need to be ready to learn something new in a warm and supportive environment!Experienced dancers will find a new challenge in familiar movements thanks to a new orientation to gravity.

No ballet experience is needed. Adults of all genders, all body types, and all stages of life are welcomed and affirmed.

NOTE: Masks are required in Rosa's classes. It's the most fun you'll have in a mask! Online option is also available.

Beginning 6-Count Lindy Hop — Becca & Kento of Portland Swing Project

Tuesdays 7:15 PM (1 hr) — Starts April 16, 2024
$85 / 7-week session, Student discount available

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Join us for an introduction to 6-Count Lindy Hop! In the world of "swing dance", there are a few essential dances to know: Charleston, 6-Count Lindy Hop, and 8-Count Lindy Hop, which is considered the soul of the dance. We'll teach you the basic 8-Count Lindy Hop footwork and some simple, fun moves that will get you out on the dance floor. We’ll teach you how to connect with any partner, and build your confidence dancing to different styles and tempos of music. We'll break things down slowly and clearly, give you plenty of practice time, and rotate partners throughout the class so you'll have a chance to dance with everyone. For those of you brand new to swing dancing, this is a great class to get you started.

NOTE: Experienced students can be invited to join the 6:00 PM B+ Lindy Soup class. Learn more about our levels and other weekly classes here.

Beginner II Ballet — Rosa Noreen — In-Person or Online Class

Wednesdays 6:00 PM (1 hr, 15 min) — Starts May 15, 2024
$138 / 6-week session, Save $20 till 4/29

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In this friendly and body-positive ballet class for adults Rosa shares her love of ballet, whether you're just getting into it, continuing your studies, or returning after a break. A familiarity with the foundations of ballet is recommended. With a focus on safe movement for all different body types and stages of life, this class is a space for exploration and growth. Traditional barre, centre, and combinations are taught with rigorous technique that honors for YOUR body. We are all different, and we can all find joy in ballet.

NOTE: Masks are required in Rosa's classes. It's the most fun you'll have in a mask! Online option is also available.

Level 3: Belly Dance — Rosa Noreen — In-Person or Online Class

Wednesdays, 7:30-8:45 PM — Starts May 15, 2024
$138 / 6-week session, Save $20 till 4/29

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Dancers who are fluent in the foundations of belly dance and experienced in Arabic rhythms and layering movements can take this class with Rosa's permission. Minimum one year of classes recommended. Email Rosa to request to join this class.

NOTE: Masks are required in Rosa's classes. It's the most fun you'll have in a mask! Online option is also available.

Beginning Ballroom Dance — Elizabeth Converse

Thursdays 6:45 PM (1 hr) — Starts May 9, 2024
$90 / 6-week session, May 9 and May 16 are available to walk-in students for $18 each

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Beginner Ballroom is a way for folks who have never danced before, or folks who are returning to dance after a break, to learn the basic moves of two ballroom dances. By the end of the six weeks, you should feel comfortable dancing a full song in each dance. Along with learning steps, we also work on leading, following, body movement and control, and working with a variety of partners. You will also start to train your ear for the music used for each dance being taught. Because there are so many ballroom dances, we change dances every six weeks to constantly expand your base of knowledge.

Healthy body movement and correct basics will set you up to feel at home in either a social dance situation or to move on to a competitive studio. Partners or past dance experience are not necessary to attend the class. The best students come in with curiosity and a willingness to try.