Are you looking for a fun, engaging way to stay active and learn a new skill? Wallingford Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce its Spring 2025 program, featuring a fantastic range of Dance Adults Classes designed for all levels, from absolute beginners to more experienced dancers. Whether you’ve always dreamed of tapping your feet to the rhythm or want to spice up your life with salsa, we have the perfect class to get you moving and grooving. Join our welcoming community and discover the joy of dance in our adult programs!
Tap Dance Classes for Adults: Make Music with Your Feet
For those who want to express themselves rhythmically and have fun making music with their feet, our tap dance classes are the perfect choice. We offer two levels to cater to different experience levels:
Adult Beginner Tap Dance: Start Your Tapping Journey
Have you always been fascinated by the intricate footwork and sounds of tap dance? Or perhaps you tapped as a child and are looking to rekindle that passion? Our Adult Beginner Tap Dance class is designed for you! This class welcomes everyone, even those with no prior tap experience. You’ll learn the fundamental steps and terminology of tap dance, including shuffles and flaps. Imagine yourself mastering classic tap moves reminiscent of Broadway hits like “42nd Street”! Get ready to shuffle off to Buffalo and join this exciting and accessible introduction to tap dancing for adults.
Class Details:
- Course Number: 6012.201
- Level: Beginner
- Instructor: Sharon Wilhelm
- When: Mondays, March 31st – May 19th (8 weeks)
- Time: 7:30pm – 8:15pm
- Location: Room 15
- Fee: $60
- Attire: Please wear hard-soled shoes or tap shoes. Flat tap shoes are ideal for beginners.
Adult Intermediate Tap Dance: Take Your Skills to the Next Level
If you’ve mastered the basic tap steps and vocabulary and are looking for a challenge, our Adult Intermediate Tap Dance class is the next step in your tap journey. This class is designed for those who are ready to move at a quicker pace and explore more complex rhythms and choreography. You will continue to expand your repertoire of tap steps, learn longer phrases, and work on choreography set to a diverse range of music. You might even learn the iconic Shim Sham, often called the “tap dancer’s national anthem”! Grab your tap shoes and get ready to elevate your tap skills in this dynamic class.
Class Details:
- Course Number: 6012.202
- Level: Intermediate
- Instructor: Sharon Wilhelm
- When: Mondays, March 31st – May 19th (8 weeks)
- Time: 6:40pm – 7:25pm
- Location: Room 15
- Fee: $60
- Prerequisite: Completion of a beginner tap dance class or equivalent experience.
- Attire: Tap shoes are required for this level.
Salsa Dance Classes for Adults: Spice Up Your Dance Life
Looking to add someLatin flavor and excitement to your life? Our Salsa Dance Classes for Adults offer a fun and energetic way to learn this popular social dance. We offer three levels to guide you from your very first steps to intermediate combinations:
Salsa Dance for Beginners Ages 18+: Your Salsa Journey Begins Here
Never danced salsa before? No problem! Our Salsa Dance for Beginners class is perfect for individuals with little to no salsa dancing experience. This friendly and inclusive class will introduce you to the social style of salsa dancing. You’ll learn fundamental steps like the Basic, Side Step, Suzie Q, Left Turn/Right Turn, and Cross Body Lead. Partner work will focus on the essential techniques of leading and following, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Whether you want to expand your social circle, burn calories, relieve stress, or simply learn to dance, this class provides the ideal encouraging environment to start your salsa adventure.
Class Details:
- Course Number: 6015.200
- Level: Beginner
- Instructor: Rob Marone
- Ages: 18+
- When: Thursdays, April 3rd – May 22nd (8 weeks)
- Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
- Location: Room 14
- Fee: $60
- Prerequisite: None – absolute beginners are welcome!
Salsa Dance Level II: Transition to Intermediate Ages 18+: Build Your Skills
If you have some basic salsa experience and are ready to take your dancing to the next level, Salsa Dance Level II is the perfect class for you. This class builds upon the fundamentals, helping you refine your Left Turns, Right Turns, and Cross Body Leads. You’ll be introduced to more intricate footwork, moves, and combinations to expand your salsa repertoire. If you enjoyed our Beginner’s class or have prior salsa experience, this high-energy and fun class will help you transition to the intermediate level and enhance your salsa skills. Not sure if you’re ready for Level II? Contact Rob at coachm143079@gmail.com to discuss your skill level.
Class Details:
- Course Number: 6015.201
- Level: Level II (Transition to Intermediate)
- Instructor: Rob Marone
- Ages: 18+
- When: Thursdays, April 3rd – May 22nd (8 weeks)
- Time: 6:35pm – 7:35pm
- Location: Room 14
- Fee: $60
- Prerequisite: Competent execution/lead/follow of Basic, Left Turn, Right Turn, Cross Body Lead.
Salsa Dance Level III: Intermediate Ages 18+: Elevate Your Salsa Proficiency
For experienced salsa dancers looking to refine their skills and master more complex moves, our Salsa Dance Level III: Intermediate class offers the challenge you’ve been waiting for. Designed for those who have already acquired foundational salsa skills, this class focuses on elevating your proficiency, fluidity, and ability to seamlessly transition between moves. You’ll learn advanced techniques such as Hammer Locks, Copas, variations of Left Turns, Right Turns, and Cross Body Leads, as well as individual shines. This class will help you feel more comfortable leading and following in social dance environments with dancers of varying levels, adding complexity and excitement to your salsa dancing. Unsure about your skill level? Email Rob at coachm143079@gmail.com to discuss.
Class Details:
- Course Number: 6015.202
- Level: Level III (Intermediate)
- Instructor: Rob Marone
- Ages: 18+
- When: Wednesdays, April 2nd – May 21st (8 weeks)
- Time: 6:35pm – 7:35pm
- Location: Room 14
- Fee: $60
- Prerequisite: Proficient execution/lead/follow of Basic, Left Turn, Right Turn, Cross Body Lead, Open Break Variations, etc.
Join the Dance!
Wallingford Parks and Recreation’s dance adults classes offer a fantastic opportunity to learn new dance styles, improve your fitness, socialize, and have fun. With classes for all levels in tap and salsa, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the chance to discover the joy of dance this Spring 2025! Register today and take your first step onto the dance floor. Contact Wallingford Parks and Recreation for registration details and get ready to dance!
