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| Beginning Ballroom Dancing – New to Dancing, True Beginners
Instructors: Jim Johnson
Class day/time: Thursday, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Contact information: Jim@JimjohnsonRealtor.com
Cost: Members – $95 Non-members $125
Description:
Beginning Ballroom Dancing is a great way for anyone to learn how to dance, develop self-confidence, and improve social skills as well as providing both brain stimulation and physical exercise – much more pleasurable than merely exercising to music. It is the best contact sport in the world that is basically a performance, so a bit of flair for the dramatic is a useful attribute. Most importantly, ballroom dancing is fun!
The class strives to develop dancing competency/skills, coordination, rhythm and diversity. Ballroom Dancing is really easy, more so than most people seem to think. It is by its very nature both a competitive and/or social activity that can easily be learned and enjoyed by all. The class is for anyone who does not know how to dance, up to someone who may know a few steps, but needs a refresher. No experience necessary, no partner necessary, all dancers are welcome!
Ballroom dancing will add a new and very beneficial dimension to your life. It is a lifetime social skill that will provide much joy during your entire life. Words cannot explain the joy of ballroom dancing. It must be experienced!
Session Descriptions:
Lessons 1 & 2: Introduction to ballroom dancing – The American Waltz
Lesson 3 & 4: Review the Waltz and Introducing the Rumba
Lesson 5 & 6: Review the Rumba and Introduction to the Fox Trot
Lesson 7 & 8: Review the Fox Trot andIntroduction to the East Coast Swing
Lesson 9 – Review of all dances, footwork and more styling
Lesson 10 – “Final Exam” A Ballroom Dance party for all!
Instructors:
Jim Johnson: Jim has been teaching dancing for nearly 20 years. Most of his teaching has taken place in the bar setting doing Country Western dances. He has participated in many workshops and competed in dance competitions in the Baltimore/Washington DC area before moving to Oakland Park six years ago where he taught at Scandals.
More Detail on Sessions:
Lessons 1 & 2: Introduction to ballroom dancing – The American Waltz. Major emphasis will be on framing, timing, dance position and the first two steps. Practice time
Lesson 3 & 4: Review the Waltz and Introducing the Rumba. Major emphasis will be on framing, timing, dance position and the first two steps. Practice time
Lesson 5 & 6: Review the Rumba and Introduction to the Fox Trot. Major emphasis will be on framing, timing, dance position and the first two steps. Practice time
Lesson 7 & 8: Review the Fox Trot andIntroduction to the East Coast Swing. Major emphasis will be on framing, timing, dance position and the first two steps. Practice time
Lesson 9 – Review of all dances, footwork and more styling
Lesson 10 – “Final Exam” A Ballroom Dance party for all!
NOTE: Depending upon the progress of the group, other dances and moves may be added.
