Youth Dance Classes
Youth Dance Classes – Social dancing for KIDS and TEENS, and COLLEGE age too
“Life-skills through Dance”.
Social Latin, Swing & Ballroom Dance Classes
What’s it about?
Physically meeting and working with others, combining dance lessons with common courtesies, helping students create a positive impression in a physical world.
*You are welcome to request class days and times.
*Note that classes must have at least six students attending.
Grade School, Middle School, High School
The dance steps help break the ice and create a teamwork effort with many different partners, while learning coordination and having fun! Dancing and socializing over the months and years, students not only have fun and learn a great movement skill; they shed their shyness and emerge with self-confidence.
*Note that classes must have at least six students attending.
*You are welcome to request class days and times.
*Large family discounts are available
High School, College, Young Adults Social Dance Classes
The dance steps help young adults in many ways: learning coordination, meeting new people, a physical activity to help de-stress. Dance is a great basis for friendships, teamworking and having great fun!
*Note that classes must have at least six students attending.
*You are welcome to request class days and times.
*Usually ages 17-25
Dance Class Levels
- BEGINNER Class
For brand new dancers. Everyone working together, changing partners and learning social skills as well as fun dance steps. Students are offered the chance to do small dance demos.
Prerequisites: None
- BEYOND BEGINNER Class
This class is for those who have had 2-3 months experience in dance. New dances are introduced every month. Working together as well as social dynamics, changing partners if agreeable, and learning social skills as well as great dance steps.
Prerequisites: Some dance experience needed
- INTERMEDIATE Class
This class is for those who have had 3-6 months experience in dance and have had some previous experience in the dance being taught. This class has more focus on dance details and movement skills.
Prerequisites: 3-6 months dance experience plus experience in the dance taught.
Need more info? View our GROUP CLASSES pages
Focusing on:
- SOCIAL DANCING skills and teamwork.
- FUN!
- Coordination and musicality.
- Confidence and self-esteem.
- Social skills, group interaction and teamwork
- Respect and acceptance of individual differences and ages.
Notes on Class Days:
- Please arrive 20-30 minutes early at first class.
- Clean, neat, comfortable clothing.
- Thin soled, snug-fitting shoes are best. None with tread bottoms. If necessary, strong tape can be used across the ball of the shoe temporarily.
- Dances change every month. Classes are taught progressively from beginning with week of one of each month.
- We reserve the right to drop from the class series anyone whose conduct is detrimental to the group or our program.
- Family members are welcome join Grade School and Middle School classes. It’s GREAT family time!
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Contact Details
Need help? EMAIL or call Linda 503.241.0460.
DANCEWELL PDX SCHOOLS
BEAVERTON (near Aloha) 3425 SW 185th Ave., 97006
NE PORTLAND (Parkrose) 4848 NE 105th Ave.,97220
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