Couples Dance Classes at Marilla Recreation Center
Unfortunately, there are no magical methods or shortcuts to learn to dance. However, dance classes make a good starting point. Still undecided then try attending the FREE workshop held at the beginning of each class. Classes are held at the Marilla Recreation Center just across the parking lot from the Marilla Park Pool. Sign up is easy. You can do it on-line, or by phone through the BOPARC Business Office (304-296-8356). You might even consider giving the classes as a gift or making a “date night” out of them. BTW: Please dress casual because you will get warm dancing (even the Waltz). Also be sure to wear comfortable shoes because you will be on your feet (and hopefully not your partner’s) for most if not all of the class.
2024 CLASSES- Register NOW to ensure your space!
Session 1: THE SALSA & CHA-CHA COMBO
Class Dates: Saturday-January 6; Tuesdays-January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27
Class Time: 6pm to 7:30pm
Fee: $25 per person
Location: Marilla Recreation Center, Marilla Park
Instructor: Bill Ayers
Session 2: The Waltz
Class Dates: Saturday, March 9; Tuesdays-March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Class Time: 6pm to 7:30 pm
Fee: $25 per person
Location: Marilla Recreation Center, Marilla Park
Instructor: Bill Ayers
The Salsa
The Salsa is a Latin partner dance polarized in New York City in the 1960s and early 1970’s. The two main styles are linear and circular. In linear salsa, dancers remain in their "slot", switching places from one side of the slot to the other, similar to West Coast Swing and The Hustle. In the circular style dancers circle around each other, reminiscent of Swing. This class will include instruction on both styles. Salsa music is fast, but don’t let that scare you because the dance steps compensates for fast tempo. There is also more good news; many, if not all, of the amalgamations of the Salsa are similar to that of the Hustle.
Dancing the Salsa (or any of the dances we teach) will get your blood pumping so come dressed accordingly.
The Cha-Cha
The Cha-Cha the rhythm is incorporated into a large percentage of American music including big band to country to rock to pop to hip hop. Therefore, rather you’re out on the town or at a social event there will be plenty of opportunity for you to dance the Cha-Cha.
The Cha-Cha is derived from a blend of several dances including the Rumba and Mambo with a touch of the American Swing. Like most Latin dances, Cha-Cha Steps are taken with feet remaining close to the floor. The dancers' hips are relaxed to allow free movement in the pelvic region with the upper body shifting over the supporting foot as steps are taken. You are free to move a little or a lot depending on your preferred style. Class instruction will focus on a softened version of the classical steps so that you (that is us social dancers) won’t dislocate a hip trying to mimic the movements of the professionals. In a nut shell, we will teach the Honkytonk Cha-Cha. Fun and easy to learn, but hard to explain. So the short story is that you learn a few dozen easy to master steps that will keep you dancing for years to come.
The Waltz
An unknown author once wrote, “That you can dance anywhere, even if it’s only in your heart.” Many might say: the Waltz is the dance done by the heart. From the beginning you will be absorbed by the slower methodical rhythm and soulful lyrics of the music. . Listen to song: “Their Heart Are Dancing” by the Forester Sisters and you will understand what this class is about. No wonder many of our class participants have chosen this dance as their favorite.
Instruction will focus on the basics of the County Waltz, a perfect style for social occasions or dancing around the kitchen table. The Country Waltz places far less emphasis on precision such as exaggerated rise and fall on specific steps. Therefore, allowing couples to Waltz with a comfortable style of their own that they can dance to for many years to come.
Unfortunately, there are no magical methods or shortcuts to learn to dance. However, dance classes make a good starting point. Still undecided then try attending the FREE workshop held at the beginning of each class. Classes are held at the Marilla Recreation Center just across the parking lot from the Marilla Park Pool. Sign up is easy. You can do it on-line, or by phone through the BOPARC Business Office (304-296-8356). You might even consider giving the classes as a gift or making a “date night” out of them. BTW: Please dress casual because you will get warm dancing (even the Waltz). Also be sure to wear comfortable shoes because you will be on your feet (and hopefully not your partner’s) for most if not all of the class.
2024 CLASSES- Register NOW to ensure your space!
Session 1: THE SALSA & CHA-CHA COMBO
Class Dates: Saturday-January 6; Tuesdays-January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20, 27
Class Time: 6pm to 7:30pm
Fee: $25 per person
Location: Marilla Recreation Center, Marilla Park
Instructor: Bill Ayers
Session 2: The Waltz
Class Dates: Saturday, March 9; Tuesdays-March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Class Time: 6pm to 7:30 pm
Fee: $25 per person
Location: Marilla Recreation Center, Marilla Park
Instructor: Bill Ayers
The Salsa
The Salsa is a Latin partner dance polarized in New York City in the 1960s and early 1970’s. The two main styles are linear and circular. In linear salsa, dancers remain in their "slot", switching places from one side of the slot to the other, similar to West Coast Swing and The Hustle. In the circular style dancers circle around each other, reminiscent of Swing. This class will include instruction on both styles. Salsa music is fast, but don’t let that scare you because the dance steps compensates for fast tempo. There is also more good news; many, if not all, of the amalgamations of the Salsa are similar to that of the Hustle.
Dancing the Salsa (or any of the dances we teach) will get your blood pumping so come dressed accordingly.
The Cha-Cha
The Cha-Cha the rhythm is incorporated into a large percentage of American music including big band to country to rock to pop to hip hop. Therefore, rather you’re out on the town or at a social event there will be plenty of opportunity for you to dance the Cha-Cha.
The Cha-Cha is derived from a blend of several dances including the Rumba and Mambo with a touch of the American Swing. Like most Latin dances, Cha-Cha Steps are taken with feet remaining close to the floor. The dancers' hips are relaxed to allow free movement in the pelvic region with the upper body shifting over the supporting foot as steps are taken. You are free to move a little or a lot depending on your preferred style. Class instruction will focus on a softened version of the classical steps so that you (that is us social dancers) won’t dislocate a hip trying to mimic the movements of the professionals. In a nut shell, we will teach the Honkytonk Cha-Cha. Fun and easy to learn, but hard to explain. So the short story is that you learn a few dozen easy to master steps that will keep you dancing for years to come.
The Waltz
An unknown author once wrote, “That you can dance anywhere, even if it’s only in your heart.” Many might say: the Waltz is the dance done by the heart. From the beginning you will be absorbed by the slower methodical rhythm and soulful lyrics of the music. . Listen to song: “Their Heart Are Dancing” by the Forester Sisters and you will understand what this class is about. No wonder many of our class participants have chosen this dance as their favorite.
Instruction will focus on the basics of the County Waltz, a perfect style for social occasions or dancing around the kitchen table. The Country Waltz places far less emphasis on precision such as exaggerated rise and fall on specific steps. Therefore, allowing couples to Waltz with a comfortable style of their own that they can dance to for many years to come.