It's Not too Late to Sign Up for Social Dance Classes at SCC

Published: 04/08/2010

The eight-week classes will be in the dance studio at the College Center on the SCC campus, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.  Classes will be held from April 11 to June 7.
 
Award-winning dance instructors Linda Landwehr and Stan Mayer are former professional champion dancers with more than 25 years experience in dance competition and instruction.  
 
“They have been instrumental in establishing standards for many local dance clubs and support organizations.  We’re lucky to have such an experienced team at the college,” said Yvonne Wills, dean of corporate and community development.
 
Dance instruction is available in various dance forms, including foxtrot, waltz, rumba, swing, mambo, and tango for all skill levels, ages 14 and up.  The spacious dance studio has a floating wood dance floor, mirrors, and air conditioning.
 
Registration is $44 per person. The following eight-week social dance classes are available:

• Sundays, April 11-June 6*:  Ballroom II – Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Swing (DAN 109-50) will be held 
11:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m.; Ballroom I  – Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Swing (DAN 107-50) will be held 12:55-1:55 p.m.; Imperial Swing Basic I (DAN 105-50) will be held 2-3 p.m.; Imperial Swing Basic II (DAN 106-50) will be held 3:05-4:05 p.m.; Country and Western Two Step (DAN 164-50) will be held 4:10-5:10 p.m.; and Jitterbug Swing I (DAN-159-50) will be held 5:15-6:15 p.m. 
 
• Mondays, April 12-June 7*:  Ballroom III – Tango I (DAN-141-50) will be held 5:50-6:50 p.m.; Ballroom I – Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Swing (DAN-107-51) will be held 6:55-7:55 p.m.; Salsa/Mambo II (DAN-165-50) will be held 8-9 p.m; and Ballroom II – Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Swing (DAN-109-51) will be held 9:05-10:05 p.m.
 
• Tuesdays, April 13-June 1:  Imperial Swing Basic I (DAN-105-51) will be held 6:55-7:55 p.m.; Imperial Swing Basic II 
(DAN-106-51) will be held 8-9 p.m.; and Ballroom III – Cha Cha I (DAN-147-50) will be held 9:05-10:05 p.m.            
 
• Wednesdays, April 14-June 2 – West Coast Swing I & II (DAN-162-50) will be held 5:50-6:50 p.m.; Ballroom I – Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Swing (DAN-107-52) will be held 6:55-7:55 p.m.; Ballroom II – Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Swing 
(DAN-109-52) will be held 8-9 p.m.; Ballroom III – Rumba/Bolero II (DAN-166-50) will be held 9:05-10:05 p.m.
 
• Thursdays, April 15-June 3:  Imperial Swing Basic I (DAN 105-52) will be held 6:55-7:55 p.m.; Imperial Swing Basic II 
(DAN 106-52) will be held 8-9 p.m.; and Imperial Swing Basic III with Lindy (DAN 104-50) will be held 9:05-10:05 p.m.   
 
*There will be no classes Sunday, May 30, and Monday, May 31.
 
Social dance classes are offered through the Continuing Education Department of the SCC Division of Corporate & Community Development. To register, call 636-922-8233. For more information on dance classes, visit www.stardancer.net.
 
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences, and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.