Dance & Fitness Classes

To Register, please download the PDF file and mail or fax back to Liona Bourgeault

110 W. Finney Ave.
Suffolk, VA 23434
Fax# 923-9699

Dance

The Suffolk Center has two spacious dance studios, featuring large windows, sprung floors, and an excellent sound system, as well as a spacious mirrored rehearsal hall.

DANCING LIKE THE STARS
Instructor: Alan Hedgpeth – Ages 14 - Adult
Cha Cha and Swing dancing for beginners taught by an award-winning, nationally certified instructor.
(Session = 12 weeks - no classes the week of Mar. 9)

CHA CHA
Thursdays Jan. 15 to Apr. 9 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $120
SWING
Thursdays Jan. 15 to Apr. 9 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $120

LINE DANCING
Instructor – Denise Brown Ages 12 and up
Line Dancing Basics for Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle,
Cha Cha Slide. (Session = 4 weeks)
Tuesdays Feb.2 – Feb. 23 $40

SO YOU WANT TO DANCE…
THEN DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING!!!
Instructor: Brett Moye - Ages 14 - Adult
Ballroom Latin, and Argentine Tango!
Learn how easy partner dancing really is, and how to make your dance partner feel confident and on top of the world while dancing some of the most romantic Latin dances around. We will explore the Rumba, Mambo, Bolero, and Samba. Great fun! We will also be learning some Argentine Tango basics.
Wednesdays Jan. 14 to Mar. 4 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $80
Wednesdays Mar. 18 to May 6 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $80

NOW YOU’RE DANCING!
Ballroom Technique
Instructor: Brett Moye – Ages 14 - Adult
This class is for everyone who wants to step up to the next level. It is for beginners and intermediate dancers alike. It is an easy class that focuses on how to use your feet and hips for style as well as floor craft so that men are even more macho, and the ladies feel free and smooth as they glide across the floor. We will explore foot work and body control so that your Rumba looks like Rumba and Mambo looks like well, Mambo!
Wednesdays Jan. 14 to Mar. 4 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $80
Wednesdays Mar. 18 to May 6 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $80

LYRICAL/FREE MOVEMENT
Instructor: Delinda Swanston – Ages 10 to Adult
Lyrical Dance- Ages 10 to Adult
No dance experience is required for participation in this free movement class that incorporates traditional Hebrew dance, Messianic dance movement and other cultural dance forms. The Royal Academy of Dance’s lyrical and free movement curriculum will also be incorporated into this curriculum. Individuality in interpretation and expression in the use of dance in worship will be explored. Students will be encouraged to develop and share their own creative expression and interpretation of music.
Saturdays Jan. 17 to Mar. 7 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. $80
Saturdays Mar. 21 to May 9 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. $80

Kids’ & Teen Dance

KINDERDANCE
Instructor: TBA – Ages 2-5
This class gives kids a great introduction to dance & movement, as well as burn off some of that wonderful kid energy. It’s super fun!
Mondays Jan. 12 – Mar. 2 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. $56
Mondays Mar. 16 – May 4 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. $56

KIDS’ BEGINNING BALLET & TAP
Instructor: Samantha Wyatt – Ages 4-6
No experience necessary as basic ballet and tap techniques will be taught. Bring proper shoes.
Fridays Jan. 16 – Mar. 6 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $80
Fridays Mar. 20 – May 8 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $80

ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE BALLET
Instructor: Delinda Swanston
Pre-Primary/Primary Ballet – Ages 5+
The perfect progression for students, male and female, who have taken Kinderdance or Mommy & Me. Class includes barre and center exercises, classical ballet and free movement, introducing students to the R.A.D. curriculum.
(Sessions = 16 weeks, no classes week of Mar. 9)
Mondays Jan. 12 to May 4 10am-11am $160

Ballet I – Ages 7+
This beginning dance class includes barre and center exercises, rhythm and character dancing, utilizing the R.A.D. curriculum. No previous ballet experience is needed to participate. Syllabus is designed for male and female students. (Sessions = 16 weeks, no classes week of Mar. 9)
Saturdays Jan. 17 to May 9 11 a.m. -Noon $160

Fitness

DanceXercise
Instructor: Charisse Minerva – All Ages
Increase your strength, flexibility, and agility. Have fun, relieve stress and slim down! That’s right, dance while you get in shape with African, Jazz, Modern and Contemporary music and movement. Using Katherine Dunham isolation technique, this class is for the young and old, adults and children, dancers and non-dancers, males and females alike.
Tuesdays Jan. 13 – Mar. 3 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. $80
Tuesdays Mar. 17 – May 5 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. $80
Thursdays Jan. 15 – Mar. 5 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. $80
Thursdays Mar. 19 – May 7 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. $80

SELF DEFENSE CLASS
Instructor – Russ Mosher – Ages 16 to Adult
The self-defense classes are based on Ju-Jitsu, Aikido, and Aiki-Jitsu. Students will learn basic escapes, joint locks and controls, counters and tactics. Some Martial Arts philosophy will be offered to enhance the learning.
Tuesdays Jan. 13 – Mar. 3 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. $80
Tuesdays Mar. 17 – May 5 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. $80

YOGA
Instructor: Christine Dove – Ages 13-Adult
Mind-Body Yoga with an emphasis on Stress Management for beginners through experienced students. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a mat or quilt and pillow prop. (Session = 6 weeks)
Mondays Jan. 12 – Feb. 16 10:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. $75
Mondays Mar. 2 – Apr. 6 10:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. $75
Mondays Apr. 20 – May 25 10:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. $75

For Further information, call Liona Bourgeault at 923-0003 ext. 3001