Energize both your body and soul! No previous tap experience is necessary. Learn basic steps and rhythm, choreography, and style. This is the perfect class for the beginning dancer who would love to try tapping. Call 367-1544 to register.
Advanced Tango (details)Advanced Tango classes work on mastery of complex issues in tango technique, improvisation, navigation and musicality. This class is for experienced dancers. The syllabus changes with each offering. A partner may be required. Pre-requisite: Consent of instructors.
Belly Dance 101 (details)This introductory session is a great opportunity to have fun trying out basics like hip shimmies, drops and lifts and infinity loops, plus snake arms, shoulder shimmies, some turns and traveling. Learn to connect individual movements into small combinations. Veils may also be explored. Classes will incorporate a fusion of numerous Belly Dance styles and build confidence, body comfort, coordination and awareness. This beautiful art form celebrates women of all types in a comfortable and energizing atmosphere.
Belly Dance Choreography (details)Learn a fun and easy to follow choreography routine to one piece of music. By the end of this class you will have learned a dance that you can perform for others or just yourself. If desired, participants may possibly perform at local festivals and showcases! Some prior belly dance experience is required.
English Country Dancing (details)English Country Dancing was popular in England, Europe and
the Colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. A forerunner of
American square dance and contra dance, it has been featured in
movie adaptations of Jane Austen’s books. Programs will consist
primarily of the dances and music from England in the 1600s and
1700s and from the American Colonial and Revolutionary periods.
All dances will be taught at these social and recreational programs
where there are always live music provided by the Flatland Consort.
Partners, costumes and experience are not necessary. Wear
comfortable clothes and bring a separate pair of clean, soft-soled,
non-marking, non-street shoes to help protect the floor. Unless
otherwise noted, all dances are held at the Phillips Recreation
Center. For more information, call Jonathan Sivier at 359-8225 or
visit www.CentralIllinoisECD.org.
English Country Dancing was popular in England, Europe and the Colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. A forerunner of American square dance and the contra dance, it has been featured in movie adaptations of Jane Austen's books. Programs will consist primarily of the dances and music from England in the 1600's and 1700's and from the American Colonial and Revolutionary periods.
All dances, held with the Central Illinois Country Dancers, will be taught at these social and recreational programs where there is always live music provided by the Flatland Consort. Partners, costumes and experience are not necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a separate pair of clean, soft-soled, non-marking, non-street shoes to help protect the floor.
For more information, call Jonathan Sivier at 359-8225 or visit www.CentralIllinoisECD.org.
Evening of American Country Dance (details)Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Join us for FUN energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers. Experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc).
Bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. Admission fee pays for our callers, bands, and dance hall. Be sure to arrive in time for our 7:30pm New Dancer Orientation.
For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to website: http://urbana-contra.org/ or call our UCD Hotline: (217) 359-8225.
Learn basic tango movements and how to connect to your partner and to the different rhythms of tango music – tango, milonga, and vals. Acquire skills for leading and following and navigating around the dance floor. No partners or experience are required.
Intermediate Steps, Layers, Turns, and Combos (details)This class is intended for those with previous Belly dance experience who are ready to take it to the next level. Participants will focus on body line, graceful embellishments, more combinations, and layering that encourages refinement and ease of important basic movements. Zils (finger cymbals) may be explored. This class can be a great compliment to standard Belly dance class. Previous Belly Dance experience required.
Intermediate Steps, Layers, Turns, and Combos (details)This class is intended for those with previous Belly dance experience who are ready to take it to the next level. Participants will focus on body line, graceful embellishments, more combinations, and layering that encourages refinement and ease of important basic movements. Zils (finger cymbals) may be explored. This class can be a great compliment to standard Belly dance class. Previous Belly Dance experience required.
Intermediate Steps. Layers, Turns, and Combos (details)This class is intended for those with previous Belly dance experience who are ready to take it to the next level. Participants will focus on body line, graceful embellishments, more combinations, and layering that encourages refinement and ease of important basic movements. Zils (finger cymbals) may be explored. This class can be a great compliment to standard Belly dance class. Previous Belly Dance experience required.
Intermediate Tango A (details)This course expands upon musicality, navigation, and improvisation skills. A different syllabus will be used in each offering. Expand upon skills learned in Foundations of Tango and become a more confident social dancer. Pre-requisite: Foundations of Tango or consent of instructor.
Intermediate Tango B (details)This course expands upon musicality, navigation, and improvisation skills. A different syllabus will be used in each offering. Expand upon skills learned in Foundations of Tango and become a more confident social dancer. Pre-requisite: Foundations of Tango or consent of instructor.
Intermediate Tango (details)This course increases one’s musicality, navigation, and improvisation skills. A different syllabus will be used in each offering. Expand upon skills learned in Foundations of Tango and become a more confident social dancer. Pre-requisite: Tango Development A, B & C, or consent of instructor.
Introduction to Tango for Couples (details)Bring your special partner or a good friend with whom you want to learn tango together. You will work with the same partner throughout the course. The course syllabus is similar to the Foundations of Tango course but focuses more on developing a partnership in tango. Individual couples will be permitted to progress at a faster or slower pace as it suits them. Course is limited to 10 couples. Price is per couple.
Introduction to Tango Workshop (details)Learn basic steps and the rhythm of tango and how to connect to your partner. Stay for the subsequent milonga and practice what you've learned.
Introduction to Tango Workshop (details)Learn basic steps and the rhythm of tango and how to connect to your partner. Stay for the subsequent milonga and practice what you've learned.
Milonga (details)This is the tango social dance. Some people dress elegantly and some dress casually. A variety of tango music in different rhythms (tango, milonga, vals) is played.
Milonga (details)This is the tango social dance. Some people dress elegantly and some dress casually. A variety of tango music in different rhythms (tango, milonga, vals) is played.
Milonga (details)This is the tango social dance. Some people dress elegantly and some dress casually. A variety of tango music in different rhythms (tango, milonga, vals) is played.
Milonga (details)This is the tango social dance. Some people dress elegantly and some dress casually. A variety of tango music in different rhythms (tango, milonga, vals) is played. Rain Location : Phillips 8-11:30pm.
Milonga (details)This is the tango social dance. Some people dress elegantly and some dress casually. A variety of tango music in different rhythms (tango, milonga, vals) is played.
Milonga (details)This is the tango social dance. Some people dress elegantly and some dress casually. A variety of tango music in different rhythms (tango, milonga, vals) is played.
Milonga (details)This is the tango social dance. Some people dress elegantly and some dress casually. A variety of tango music in different rhythms (tango, milonga, vals) is played. Rain Location : Phillips 7-10:30pm. $7 at door.
Solo Latin Dance 101 (details)Learn the basics to the art of Latin dances such as Bachata, Cha Cha, Meringue, and Salsa. This class offers an easy-to-follow, lighthearted atmosphere that encourages comfort while focusing on the development of fluid footwork. No partnering or dance experience required. Please wear comfortable shoes that do not have rubber/plastic soles. Register by calling 367-1544.
Solo Latin Dance 102 (details)After mastering the basic steps and turns in Solo Latin Dance 101 of Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue and Salsa, you will be comfortable and ready to learn to integrate and add transitions and numerous spin combinations in succession. Previous Latin dance experience recommended; no partnering required.
Tango Fundamentals Review Workshop (details)These workshops provide a review of the Foundations of Tango course materials and lead into Intermediate Tango.
