Impressions Dance Club
971.226.1119
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Unless noted otherwise, all classes are
$50/person for 4 weekly classes or $15/person for single class drop-in
SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES:
East Coast Swing - Beginning
Mondays 6:00pm, Sept 8-29
Learn the basics of this energetic partner dance that originated in the 1940s and is one of the most popular forms of swing dance. It’s known for its fun, upbeat rhythm and is often danced to rock and roll, big band, and jazz music. Emphasis on Lead/Follow, technique and most of all fun!
Salsa 2.0 - Beginning & Beyond
Wednesdays 6:30pm, Sept 3-24
Last month we had a great time learning the very basics of salsa, now it's time to add more variations and style to m ake it hot! Beginners are still welcome along with anyone wh wants to tune up their technique and learn some spicy moves.
Waltz - Beginning & Beyond
Fridays 6:30pm, Sept 12-26
This classic and elegant ballroom dnce is known for its graceful, flowing movements, characterized by the rise and fall in three-quarter time. Learn to glide across the floor with the gentle circular movements of this popular classic dance. This class will carry-over into October when we will combine with Foxtrot. The two dances share a number of similar elements and it makes sense to intersect the two styles of dancing.
Teen Swing & Social
1st & 3rd Saturdays 11:00am and 2nd & 4th Fridays 7:30pm
Starts Sept 6 - Ongoing;
$10/class or $40/ for 4 weeks
Swing and social dance classes specifically for teens. We know these kids have busy schedules so class times are designed with flexibility. We hope to have everyone there consistently but students can join any time and come when it works for their schedules.
Practicum- Beyond Beginner/Intermediate Dancers
Wednesdays 7:30pm; ongoing
If you are beyond the basics and need to learn more technique and variety, this class is for you. Every week we pick a different dance to work on and explore. We emphasize technique, how to amalgamate steps into fun new combinations or sometimes learn new steps altogether, then show you how to make your dancing shine!
Tuesday Afternoon Senior Tea Dance
Tuesdays 3:00-4:30pm, starting Sept 16, Ongoing
$10/person suggested donation
A dance session for seniors (and anyone else who wants to dance before it gets dark!) that includes a 30 minute lesson followed by open dancing to DJ’d music. I’m happy to play all your favorite classes or requests.
NON-PARTNERED DANCE CLASSES:
Dance for Fitness LTD (Learn to Dance)
Mondays 5:00pm, starts September 8; ongoing
This class is a combination of Line Dance, Musical Theatre Style Dance, Ballroom & Latin Dances and Jazz, put together into fun routines you’ll learn one step at a time. In the past we've run the class like a standard fitness class and just powered through... This time we're taking things step by step so everyone can LEARN TO DANCE. All ages, all abilities. Great for balance, coordination and dance technique. No partner required.
Line Dance Shorts
Wednesdays, 6:00-6:30pm, starts September 10
30 minute Class Fee: $25/four weeks class; $8 single class drop in
We’ll take one or two popular country, swing and/or disco favorite line dances (depending on difficulty) and learn to dance them so you can always join in when and wherever the line dancing starts. Think things like Electric Slide, Tush Push, Boot Scoot n Boogie, Saturday Night Fever, Shim Sham…. the list is endless! Come join us and have some fun, then stick around for the Beginner and Beyond Class at 6:30
Dance for Every Body
Wednesdays 11:00am; Starts September 24; ongoing
$15 per class suggested donation; care givers are free
This class is designed for anyone who wants to explore and improve their movement potential through music and dance. Last spring I did a training class with the director of the Dance for PD program from the Mark Morris Dance Company in New York, where the program originated in the US. Dance for PD Oregon hosted the event and has been working to develop classes for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions because we know scientifically that dance and music helps our brains, our bodies, and our moods. I’m excited to bring the program to Cedar Mill. Seated and standing options available for all abilities.
Dance for Fitness & Fun
MWF 9:00am at Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego
Zoom link available to join from home
Fee: $120/month or $15/class drop-in
This is the more advanced version of the Dance For Fitness LTD class. Everyone is welcome. We definitely power through with dance after dance, but if you know your basics, you can catch on to the routines pretty quickly. I give cues and instruction throughout. And mostly we just have a lot of fun dancing together!
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CLASSES COMING IN OCTOBER:
Rumba - Beginning
Mondays 6:00pm, Oct 6-27
Based on a box step and truly versatile enough to dance to a variety of music styles, I’ve always told beginners if you can dance a little rumba and a little swing you can dance most of the night at any social event. Join us and learn the basics of this smooth and timeless Latin dance.
Country Two Step - Beginning
Wednesdays 6:30pm, Oct 1-29*
This lively partner dance is a staple for Country Western dance floors. It’s a fun, relaxed dance where partners can easily adapt the style to fit different tempos and types of music, from classic honky-tonk to modern country hits and even pop hits from the past. Since there’s a 5th Wednesday, we’ll do a special partner pattern dance session the 5th Wednesday to learn the Traveling Cha Cha and/or Horseshoe dances that always happen out at Country Dance events.
Foxtrot - Beginning & Beyond
Fridays 6:30pm, Oct 3-24
Known for its graceful, flowing movements, the Foxtrot is often danced to jazz, big band, and traditional pop music, making it a versatile and timeless favorite. The appeal of this friendly, lies in the combination of elegance, style, and grace, making it a perfect way to have fun and socialize on the dance floor.
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