Come join Bozeman’s thriving social dance community or learn to dance with your significant other for date nights, weddings or at local bars. This fall,Dance Kinexion and the Montana Movement Arts Center are offering professional dance classes and private lessons in Country, Ballroom, Swing and more, and fun drop-in lessons in Salsa, Swing, West Coast Swing and Tango with local dance clubs. Whether you’re just getting started in dance or looking to dust off your dance shoes, group or private lessons are the best way to grow your confidence. learn new moves and meet other fun-loving dance enthusiasts.
The unique Country or Ballroom Dance Bootcamp social dance series on Monday evenings enables anyone to learn essentials of body movement, partnering, rhythm and turns in just two or three evening sessions. Learn to twirl with a partner in popular styles such as the upbeat and most popular country styles of Country Two-Step, Country Swing (Jitterbug) or the super-versatile East Coast Swing, or classic smooth styles such as Foxtrot and Waltz for flowing gracefully down the dance floor.
A special Night-Club Two Step class focuses on a versatile slower dance styles for those romantic songs popular in country and pop music. Intermediate/advanced series on Tuesdays this fall features Country Waltz. Learn elegant variations you can put into your waltz, not just for country music! Most classes include 4 hours of instruction over either 3-4 weeks or intensive 2-night workshops offered throughout the year. In every class, you’ll learn fast and have a blast discovering the joy of dancing with a partner to your favorite music styles and how to adapt it to different venues.
The cost for most courses is $30-40 per person, with student discounts available.
If your schedule is unpredictable, custom private classes are available for couples, groups, wedding parties, families or individuals starting at only $20 per person. Find a time that works for you and like-minded friends and let your inner dancers shine!
Drop-in classes are also available monthly with Bozeman Swing’s popular swing dance at 7:00pm the second Saturday of the month . Weekly options include latin dancing with Sizzling Salsa Wednesday evenings at 8:00 pm, the smooth and sophisticated West Coast Swing alternating Thursdays at 7:00pm, and Argentine Tango with Bozeman Tango Tuesdays at 8:00pm. Admissions ranges from $5-$10 per class/dance with open dancing following.
For more info on class schedules and locations, visit www.themacmontana.com or www.DanceKinexion.com or contact Kerie at 406-578-0298. The MAC is located at the corner of W. Kagy and S. 22nd Ave. and is also available to the community for venue and studio rentals for classes, workshops, parties, meetings and receptions.
Kerie Hagler
