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Beginner Ballroom Basics
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Beginner Ballroom Basics

$66

with John Perna

Learn the basics of ballroom dancing! Sign up by yourself or with a friend or partner.  All skill levels are welcome!

Belly Dance for EveryBODY

$65

with Amber Pollack-Berti

Calendar Current session started Oct 29, 2024 at 7 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Are you ready to explore a beautiful dance form that is both rich in history and continues to evolve and delight to this day?  In this class you will develop body isolations, basic walking patterns, and dance combinations.  This class is for beginners with little to no prior belly dance instruction.  All bodies are welcome!  While you can expect to move in new ways, there will always be a focus on safe movements with modifications available.

Intermediate Ballroom Basics
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Intermediate Ballroom Basics

$66

with John Perna

Continue developing your ballroom skills with this intermediate class! (Some ballroom experience is required.)

Beginner Line Dancing

$65

with Michael Panoff

Calendar Current session started Oct 30, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Get ready to put on your dancing shoes! An exciting new line dancing class is about to begin, and it will be led by none other than the skilled and experienced instructor Michael Panoff. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who is interested in learning line dancing or wants to enhance their skills. You'll have a blast while learning new moves and techniques. The class has created a buzz of excitement, and many are eagerly anticipating the start of this wonderful experience. Don't miss out on this chance to step up your dancing game!

Learn to Paint like Bob Ross

$85

with Ted Simpson

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 23, 2024 at 1 pm

Please join Ted Simpson, a Certified Bob Ross Instructor, for a 3-hour class that will guide you through a Bob Ross style painting! Perfect for first-time artists, but this class is also challenging for people with previous art experience. Let’s have a fun time with family, friends, and new acquaintances!

Ages 16+

Modern Manners for Children (Ages 8-15)

$95

with Detroit Academy of Etiquette

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 24, 2024 at 1 pm

The Modern Manners program provides children the tools they need to navigate a complicated world with kindness, class, and confidence. This age appropriate program takes place over an elegant three-course meal and empowers children to elevate their behaviors to make others (and themselves) more comfortable.

Topics include:

  • First impressions and introductions
  • Greetings and handshakes
  • Polite conversations and friendship
  • How to speak to adults and other superiors
  • Correspondence and phone manners
  • How to be a great host and guestHow to give and receive graciouslyHow to be a good teammate, partner, and leader
  • Dining etiquette, including handling and cutting food, place setting 101, polite table manners, how to handle tricky foods and so much more

Beginner Fencing (Age 6+)

$65

with Dave Foley

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 5 weeks

For age 6 and up. Basic foil fencing for anyone interested in learning the sport. Wear sneakers and exercise clothing, all equipment provided. Limit 10 students.

Intermediate Fencing

$65

with Dave Foley

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 25, 2024 at 6:50 pm, runs for 5 weeks

For Ages 6+. You must have attended the Beginning Fencing class at least once to join. Learn about fencing that will bring the age-old sword fight to modern times.  All equipment is provided.  Please wear sneakers and exercise clothes. 





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