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Dance (also see Healthy Body & Fitness section)

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!

“A partner is recommend for most dance classes because:

1. It helps build lead and follow abilities.

2. Practicing certain figures with a partner makes them easier to understand.

3. They will be doing a lot of individual work since the instructor can practice with them for a short while but won't be able to remain long because of the need to check in with the rest of the class.

4. It may be harder for them to perform some moves on their own, depending on their level of expertise and dance proficiency.

For course description, click on the course title below. Hover on instructor name for biography.

SharQui: The Belly Dance Workout, All Levels (low-impact/high energy)
Item: HBSQ1004	Instructor: Sindy Slowinski
Sessions: 4	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Th 8/28/2025 - 9/18/2025	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Fee: $49.00
This class moves faster than a traditional belly dance class.

Belly Dance for Beginners
Item: DBD1003	Instructor: Sindy Slowinski
Sessions: 4	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
Th 8/28/2025 - 9/18/2025	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $49.00
Everyone is welcome, regardless of dance background. Class will consist of warm-up, belly dance technique, drills, combinations, and end with a cool down.

Line Dancing, Beginning
Item: DLD1001	Instructor: Jhon Galvez Salinas
M 8/11/2025 - 9/22/2025	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $59.00 Please wear tennis shoes, bring a sweat towel, and a water bottle is encouraged! NO CLASS SEPT 1
*This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List* button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another section. Continue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.**

Line Dancing, Intermediate
Item: DLD2001	Instructor: Jhon Galvez Salinas
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
M 8/11/2025 - 9/22/2025	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Fee: $65.00 NO CLASS SEPT 1
No pre-requisite required for this class, it is highly recommended to have experience and take the beginner course first. Lines Dances are taught at a faster pace. No partner needed and no sandals, please.

Dance Fitness, All Fitness Levels (some dance experience needed)
Item: HDF1001	Instructor: Jhon Galvez Salinas
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
W 8/13/2025 - 9/10/2025	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fee: $49.00 Schedule shortened by 1 week. New dates run 8/13 through 9/10.
Please wear gym clothes & dance sneakers. Bring a hand towel and bottle of water. Be ready to sweat, get ready to burn up calories per class, and come have some fun! Important notice: If you have any medical condition please consult your primary care doctor before enrolling.

Ballroom 101: Foxtrot (Registering w/partner recommended)
Item: DBR1000	Instructor: Jhon Galvez Salinas
W 8/13/2025 - 9/10/2025	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-107
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $49.00 Please arrive on time for each class. Schedule shortened by 1 week. New dates run 8/13 through 9/10.
*This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List* button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another section. Continue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.**

Belly Dance for Beginners Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: DBD1002	Sindy Slowinski
Day of the Week: Th
Dates: 7/17/2025 - 8/21/2025
Everyone is welcome, regardless of dance background. Class will consist of warm-up, belly dance technique, drills, combinations, and end with a cool down.

Dance Fitness, All Fitness Levels (some dance experience needed) Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: HDF1002	Jhon Galvez Salinas
Day of the Week: W
Dates: 7/9/2025 - 8/6/2025
Dance Fitness has been pushed back one week and will now start 7/9 and end 8/6. Please wear gym clothes & dance sneakers. Bring a hand towel and bottle of water. Be ready to sweat, get ready to burn up calories per class, and come have some fun! Important notice: If you have any medical condition please consult your primary care doctor before enrolling.

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