Social Dance Classes Begin June 13 at SCC

Published: 05/07/2010

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 June 13 to Aug. 9.
 
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 $46 per person. The following eight-week social dance classes are available:

• Sundays, June 13-Aug. 8: Ballroom II ­– Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing will be held 11:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m.; Ballroom I – Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing will be held 12:55-1:55 p.m.; Imperial Swing Basic I will be held 2-3 p.m.; Imperial Swing Basic II will be held 3:05-4:05 p.m.; Jitterbug Swing I will be held 4:10-5:10 p.m.; and Basic Country Western Line Dance will be held 5:15-6:15 p.m.
 
• Mondays, June 14-Aug. 9: Ballroom III/Tango II will be held 5:50-6:50 p.m.; Ballroom I – Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, East Coast Swing will be held 6:55-7:55 p.m.; Ballroom III/Waltz I will be held 8-9 p.m.; and Ballroom II – Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing will be held 9:05-10:05 p.m.
 
• Tuesdays, June 15-Aug. 3:  Imperial Swing Basic I will be held 6:55-7:55 p.m.; Imperial Swing Basic II will be held 8-9 p.m.; and Ballroom III/Cha Cha II will be held 9:05-10:05 p.m.            
 
• Wednesdays, June 16-Aug. 4:  West Coast Swing I and II will be held 5:50-6:50 p.m.; Ballroom I – Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, East Coast Swing will be held 6:55-7:55 p.m.; Ballroom II – Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing will be held 8-9 p.m.; Ballroom III – East Coast Swing I will be held 9:05-10:05 p.m.
 
• Thursdays, June 17-Aug. 5:  Imperial Swing Basic I will be held 6:55-7:55 p.m.; Imperial Swing Basic II will be held 8-9 p.m.; and Imperial Swing Basic III will be held 9:05-10:05 p.m.   
 
Social dance classes are offered through the Continuing Education Department of the SCC Division of Corporate & Community Development. Register online at www.stchas.edu/learnforlife or call 636-922-8233. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu/dance.
 
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.