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Dance

Shall we dance? Dance provides all the elements needed for overall health: cognitive, physical, and social! Whether you are part of a couple or on your own, ACE has the right kind of dance class for you. And the dance studio at the Sarasota campus is a beauty: sprung wood floors, mirrors, and a great sound system — all designed to bring out your inner Fred or Ginger!

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Ballroom Dance Beginning (must register w/partner)
Item: DB1006	Jhon Galvez
M 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 7	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
M 8/2/2021 - 9/20/2021	Fee: $49.00
NO CLASS SEPTEMBER 6. Masks are optional but 6-foot social distancing in classrooms (one person per table) will still be followed. NOTE: Please register with a partner. Registering with a partner is preferred, as partners of the opposite sex are not guaranteed. Please wear proper clothing (no long dresses or rubber-soled shoes). Please bring proper shoes (No flip flops or sandals, no backless shoes, no rubber sole – those don’t perform well on our dance floor), hand towel, bottle of water; Ladies can wear low heels and gentlemen can wear dress shoes if desired. Please arrive on time for each class.

Belly Dance for Beginners
Item: DBD1009	Sindy Slowinski
Th 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Th 8/26/2021 - 9/30/2021	Fee: $45.00
Masks are optional but 6-foot social distancing in classrooms (one person per table) will still be followed. *Everyone is welcome, regardless of dance background. Class will consist of warm-up, belly dance technique, drills, combinations, and end with a cool down.

Ballroom Dance Intermediate (must register w/partner)
Item: DB2006	Jhon Galvez
M 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 7	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
M 8/2/2021 - 9/20/2021	Fee: $49.00
NO CLASS SEPTEMBER 6. Masks are optional but 6-foot social distancing in classrooms (one person per table) will still be followed. Prerequisite: Must have taken Ballroom or know the steps from Ballroom I. NOTE: MUST REGISTER WITH A PARTNER. Please bring proper shoes (No flip flops or sandals, no backless shoes, no rubber sole – those don’t perform well on our dance floor), hand towel, bottle of water; Ladies can wear low heels and gentlemen can wear dress shoes if desired. *Please arrive on time for each class.

Latin Dance Club - Level 1 (registering w/ partner preferred)
Item: DBL1003	Jhon Galvez
Tu 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Sessions: 7	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Tu 8/3/2021 - 9/14/2021	Fee: $49.00
Partners are recommended but not required. Masks are optional but 6-foot social distancing in classrooms (one person per table) will still be followed. Please bring proper shoes (No flip flops or sandals, no backless shoes, no rubber sole – those don’t perform well on our dance floor), hand towel, bottle of water; Ladies can wear low heels and gentlemen can wear dress shoes if desired.

Belly Dance for Beginners Class already in session...it is possible that the teacher may allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: DBD1008	Sindy Slowinski
Th 6/17/2021 - 8/12/2021	NO CLASS JULY 8. Masks are required until June 30. Effective July 1, masks will be optional but 6-foot social distancing in classrooms (one person per table) will still be followed. *Everyone is welcome, regardless of dance background. Class will consist of warm-up, belly dance technique, drills, combinations, and end with a cool down.

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