Dance Programs

Instructor info: Mickie Gaffke has taught dance/choreographed 25+ years to ages preschool to 55+; danced professional tap, jazz/hip hop, disco, belly, and Polynesian; her students have danced in A Chorus Line, MTV, and some also teach dance. She holds a bachelor's degree in dance & drama for the young from EMU.

Swing & Salsa
Ages 18+
Basic, arch turn, loop turn, passing sliding arm, open position, closed position, single shag, side pass, travel forward & backward, chase, easy tunnel, and more! No experience necessary and you will be dancing right away because of her easy-to-learn method.
Note: Couples or individual dancers may take this class.
Tuesdays
7:30 - 8:30pm
September 24 - December 3 (no class 11/5)
Resident: $55
Non-Resident: $60

Line Dance Time Machine!
Ages 18+
Dance through the decades to rock, pop, country, and soul music! Learn the Cupid Shuffle, Detroit Hustle, Electric Slide, The Freeze, Cha Cha Slide, Macarena, Boot Scootin' Boogie, Flying Eight, Cowboy Boogie, Booty Dance, Tennessee Twister, The Louie, Slappin' Leather, Cowboy Motion, Night Fever Hustle, Bus Stop and The Wobble! This is a fun, high energy class that will burn calories as well as get you ready for any dance event you attend. Beginner or experienced welcome.
Wednesdays
7:30 - 8:30pm
September 25 - December 4 (no class 11/27)
Resident: $55
Non-Resident: $60

Belly Dance Fitness
Ages 18+
Tones, stretches, and strengthens your abdomen, hips, waist, rear end, thighs, legs, and arms just by dancing and having fun! The joy of belly dancing is also improved posture and balance, full-body exercise, social connection and loving your body. Instructor Mickie Gaffke trained with Serena Williams (Serena technique) in NYC and danced professionally. You'll be dancing right away because of her easy to learn method. Please wear fitness clothes and sneakers or add a coin belt if preferred. Beginners welcome!
Mondays
7:30 - 8:30pm
September 23 - November 25
Resident: $55
Non-Resident: $60