2’s Ballet Too! (age 2)
Introduce the art of dance to your child. The princess songs and classical music complement ballet moves and techniques. Ballerinas will dance, sway, swing, leap, pirouette and play! Parents are welcome at certain points in the class to dance with their child.
Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center
Instructor: Khadija ElMcPherson
Fees: $44(R) $57(N) (4 classes)
35474 Tue Jul 8-29 5:30-6:15 p.m.
35475 Tue Aug 5-26 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Fancy Ribbon Dance (age 2-3)
Tiny dancers will dance like stars in the sky while you watch the twinkle in their eyes! Dancers will learn ribbon twirls, spins and a variety of easy dance patterns. Fun, upbeat music accompanies this precious class for both boys and girls!
Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center
Instructor: Khadija ElMcPherson
Fees: $44(R) $57(N) (4 classes)
35477 Tue Jul 8-29 6:15-7 p.m.
35478 Tue Aug 5-26 6:15-7 p.m.
Dance Ballerinas (age 3-5)
Enjoy the beauty and grace of ballet. Perform locomotor and non-locomotor dance movements such as leaps, jumps, slides, crossovers, lifts, passe, turns, spins, dance positions and more! Dress up in your beautiful dance wear for a beautiful time!
Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center
Instructor: Khadija ElMcPherson
Fees: $44(R) $57(N) (4 classes)
35451 Thu Jul 10-31 5:30-6:15 p.m.
35452 Thu Aug 7-28 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Location: Middle Creek Community Center
Fees: $55(R) $71(N) (5 classes)
35878 Mon-Fri Jul 7-11 10:15-11 a.m.
Pre-Ballet (age 4-5)
This beginning ballet class for will introduce children to ballet basics. Children will learn the discipline of ballet through traditional ballet technique and creative movement. This is definitely a fun and creative introduction to ballet training! Please wear a leotard and ballet shoes (tights optional). For more information, call (919) 462-3970.
Location: Cary Senior Center
Instructor: Jessica Allen
Fees: $42(R) $55(N) (4 classes)
35774 Mon Jun 2-23 5-5:40 p.m.
35775 Mon Jul 28-Aug 18 5-5:40 p.m.
Hip-Hop Dance (age 4-6)
Step Up! Learn the latest moves and the hottest dances poppin’ today. Heel-toe, step, pop, and more up-tempo moves. Hip Hop music will accompany dance variations for fun and exciting atmosphere.
Location: Middle Creek Community Center
Instructor: Khadija ElMcPherson
Fees: $55(R) $71(N) (5 classes)
35885 Mon-Fri Jul 7-11 11:15 a.m.-noon
Creative/Ribbon Dance (age 4-7)
Fun, exciting, and explosive. Learn all kinds of dance forms incorporating step routine pattern combinations with leaps, turns, spins, axial rotations and other locomotive movements. Dance with ribbons, instruments and manipulatives included in dance scenes and composition. Great for enhancing motivation and self-esteem.
Location: Middle Creek Community Center
Instructor: Khadija ElMcPherson
Fees: $55(R) $71(N) (5 classes)
35875 Mon-Fri Jul 7-11 9:15-10 a.m.
Youth Dance
Hip-Hop Dance (age 4-6)
Step Up! Learn the latest moves and the hottest dances poppin’ today. Heel-toe, step, pop, and more up-tempo moves. Hip Hop music will accompany dance variations for fun and exciting atmosphere.
Location: Middle Creek Community Center
Instructor: Khadija ElMcPherson
Fees: $55(R) $71(N) (5 classes)
35885 Mon-Fri Jul 7-11 11:15 a.m.-noon
Creative/Ribbon Dance (age 4-7)
Fun, exciting, and explosive. Learn all kinds of dance forms incorporating step routine pattern combinations with leaps, turns, spins, axial rotations and other locomotive movements. Dance with ribbons, instruments and manipulatives included in dance scenes and composition. Great for enhancing motivation and self-esteem.
Location: Middle Creek Community Center
Instructor: Khadija ElMcPherson
Fees: $55(R) $71(N) (5 classes)
35875 Mon-Fri Jul 7-11 9:15-10 a.m.
Ballet I (age 6-8)
This beginning ballet class for will introduce children to ballet basics. Children will learn the discipline of ballet through traditional ballet technique and activities. Please wear a leotard, tights and ballet shoes. For more information, call 462-3970.
Location: Cary Senior Center
Instructor: Jessica Allen
Fees: $42(R) $55(N) (4 classes)
35782 Mon Jun 2-23 6-7 p.m.
35783 Mon Jul 28-Aug 18 6-7 p.m.
Hip Hop-Jazz America Dance (age 4-14)
Fun and exciting dance program for children 4-14 years old. Promotes coordination, confidence, artistic expression, and physical fitness.
Location: Bond Park Community Center
Instructor: The Young Champions/Jazz America
Fees: $63(R) $82(N) (12 classes)
(age 4-6)
35748 Mon Jun 2-Aug 18 5:45-6:30 p.m.
(age 7-14)
35749 Mon Jun 2-Aug 18 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Teen Dance
Intro to Ballroom and Social Dance (age 11-17)
Dancing is fun, great exercise and a great way to meet new people. This class will cover the basic elements of 6 different partnered/social dances...classics such as waltz, fox trot, tango and cha cha, as well as popular club dances like swing and salsa. No partner necessary to participate.
Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center
Instructor: Kathy Wappel, Fred Astaire Studio
Fees: $73(R) $93(N) (6 classes)
35657 Mon,Wed Jun 2-18 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ballroom and Social Dance – Level 2 (age 11-17)
Now that you know the basics in all 6 of the major dances, it’s time to concentrate on techniques that will strengthen your confidence and improve your footwork, styling, and posture. After a quick review, we’ll expand on the finer points of the basic elements. Learning some fun new patterns too! No partner necessary to participate.
Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center
Instructor: Kathy Wappel, Fred Astaire Studio
Fees: $73(R) $93(N) (6 classes)
35659 Thu Aug 14-Sep 18 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Adult Dance
Belly Dance (age 16 & up)
Middle Eastern Dance, popularly know as “Belly Dance,” has been around for thousands of years. While learning a traditional art form, students benefit from a fun, low impact aerobic exercise that tones and strengthens the entire body and helps achieve better posture and movement. With almost 30 years of teaching Traditional Egyptian style, Aziza Fadwa gives personal attention while teaching good body mechanics and alignment. Each class has warm-up exercises, isolations, new steps and a cool-down period.
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Instructor: Aziza Fadwa
Belly Dance, Beginners
The June class focuses on Taqsim, the slower graceful parts of Belly Dance, danced primarily to a cheftitelli rhythm with an introduction to using the veil. Please wear comfortable, flexible clothing which can include leotards, shorts, or a broom skirt; a scarf may be worn around the hips. Most Belly Dancing is barefooted, but soft shoes such as ballet slippers can be worn.
Fees: $63(R) $82(N) (4 classes)
35804 Thu Jun 5-26 6:15-7:45 p.m.
35805 Thu Aug 7-28 6:15-7:45 p.m.
Belly Dance, Intermediate
To continue progression to solo dancing, intermediate classes also focus on taqsim and veils. Using taqsim combinations to slower rhythms, especially the cheftitelli, will be taught in June, while veil technique will be the focus in August. These classes are for students who have taken beginner classes for at least a year or had similar experience. Zils and a veil are required.
Fees: $42(R) $55(N) (4 classes)
35834 Thu Jun 5-26 8-9 p.m.
35835 Thu Aug 7-28 8-9 p.m.
Shag, Beginner (age 16 & up)
Living in North Carolina and you still don’t know about shagging? Learn the basic shag step as you dance to beach music, giving you the confidence to get on the dance floor!
Location: Bond Park Community Center
Instructor: Sam Sparks
Fees: $36(R) $47(N) (4 classes)
35791 Mon Jun 2-23 7:30-8:30 p.m.
35792 Mon Jul 7-28 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Shag Beginner II (age 16 & up)
Complement basic shag with steps such as the belly roll, sugar foot and other favorites.
Location: Bond Park Community Center
Instructor: Sam Sparks
Fees: $36(R) $47(N) (4 classes)
35794 Mon Jun 2-23 8:30-9:30 p.m.
35795 Mon Jul 7-28 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Ballroom/Social Dancing for Beginners (age 16 & up)
Has ‘Dancing with the Stars’ intrigued you? Come and learn how to dance better than the stars and be ready for any occasion! Benefit from this unconventional form of exercise and learn the fundamentals of social ballroom style dance. Dances include the waltz, foxtrot, tango and many more.
Location: Bond Park Community Center
Instructor: Norman and Ella Mae Hooker
Fees: $61(R) $79(N) (6 classes)
35652 Wed Jun 4-Jul 23 7-8 p.m.
(no class Jul 9, 16)
35653 Wed Jul 30-Sep 3 7-8 p.m.
Ballroom/Social Dancing, Intermediate (age 16 & up)
Come and enhance your Social Dance skills. Benefit from this unconventional form of exercise and learn the fundamentals of social ballroom style dance. Dances include the waltz, foxtrot, tango and many more.
Location: Bond Park Community Center
Instructor: Norman and Ella Mae Hooker
Fees: $61(R) $79(N) (6 classes)
35654 Wed Jun 4-Jul 23 8:15-9:30 p.m.
(no class Jul 9, 16)
35655 Wed Jul 30-Sep 3 8:15-9:30 p.m.
Belly Dance for Wellness (age 16 & up)
Experience the ancient art of Middle Eastern dance while increasing flexibility, strength, and stamina and releasing mental stress and physical tension. Learn to shimmy and undulate with sensual and exciting music from around the world. Celebrate the journey toward health and express your creativity through dance in a fun and supportive environment.
Location: Cary Senior Center
Instructor: Gloria Mahin
Fees: $35(R) $46(N) (4 classes)
35980 Wed Jun 4-25 7:45-8:45 p.m.
35981 Wed Jul 9-30 7:45-8:45 p.m.
Salsa & Latin Dance (age 16 & up)
A new way to sample dance lessons. Can’t commit to the 6 week course? Take this 3 week sampler and learn enough to whet your appetite and get out on the dance floor. Each course will present two dances, with exciting music and easy-to-use patterns. Learn a little, practice a lot. All levels. No partner needed.
Location: Bond Park Community Center
Instructor: Judy Analco
Fees: $33(R) $43(N) (3 classes)
Salsa & Cha Cha
35820 Mon Jul 7-21 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Salsa & Tango
35821 Mon Aug 4-18 6:15-7:15 p.m.