Alan Hoskins, Supervisor of Public Information
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
College Advancement
Affordable classes in ballroom, salsa, tango and swing dancing will be offered this fall at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
The classes, the first of which will begin Thursday, Sept. 10, are open to couples only at a substantial savings of $25 to $35 with additional $5 savings to members of the Blue and Red Club. Taught by Shari Augustine, all classes will be taught on Thursdays in Room 10 of the West State Plaza Center at 75th and State Avenue. The classes:
BALLROOM, Sept. 10-Oct. 1 and again Oct. 8-29. The basic steps in a variety of ballroom dances including waltz, tango, fox trot, rumba, cha cha and swing will be taught along with dance positions, lead/follow techniques and etiquette while practicing the dances. Classes will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is $35.
SALSA, Sept. 10-24. Salsa is a hot and spicy partner dance that is very fast moving and flirtatious. In addition to basic salsa steps, couples will learn flashy eye-catching moves. Held from 7:30-8:830 p.m., the cost is $25.
SWING, Oct. 1-15. Whether you call it swing, jitterbug, jive or the Lindy Hop, its America’s own native dance. Fun and fast, it’s the most enjoyable exercise you’ll ever try. The cost is $25 and classes are held from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
TANG0, Oct. 22-Nov. 5. Originating in Argentina, the tango has evolved into a popular ballroom dance by maintaining its characteristic head flicks, fans and cortes. Held from 7:30-8:30 p.m., the cost is $25.
Persons may register by phone at 913-288-7660; in person in the Community Education Building (CEB) at 7250 State Avenue; on-line at WebAdvisor© and clicking on Continuing Education, Schedule and Fall 2009; or by mailing name, address, phone number, e-mail address, course name and payment to KCKCC Continuing Education, 7250 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS., 66112.