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Night Club Dance

with Sergei Slussky

Next session: January 14th to February 25th, 2026

$100 More Info

Night Club dancing is contagious: once you start, you might never want to stop. Dance develops balance and coordination, physical, mental, emotional, and social abilities. Come to exercise & meet new friends. In this class, we will go over: West Coast Swing, Night Club 2-Step, Kizomba. This class is open to all skill levels. *No Class: 2/18.

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Play the Ukulele, Your Journey Begins Here

with Duncan Perry

Next session: February 4th to 25th, 2026

$79 More Info

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 1,000 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact Duncan at uketime24@gmail.com for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

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Social Event Dancing I

with Barbara McGranahan

Next session: January 12th to February 16th, 2026

$78 More Info

Do you go to weddings, family and school reunions or planning a cruise and would like to participate when dancing is offered? Maybe you participated in the past and feel a bit rusty with certain dance moves? How about learning basic foxtrot, waltz, and swing (jitterbug) moves and enjoy getting your groove back. Also dance has additional benefits related to active aging such as improving posture, balance, and cognition. Come with a dance partner or solo. The summer social engagements are right around the corner. See you on the dancefloor.

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Beginner Line Dancing to Rock/Pop Songs

with Anne Sirois

Next session: February 10th to 24th, 2026

$30 More Info

This is a beginner/slightly intermediate class that does not increase in difficulty. It focuses on everyone meeting for community and having fun. I choreograph light and easy, short dances to 80’s through current rock/pop songs. We break them down, then rehearse them 3-4 times before doing it to music. We usually get through 4 or 5 dances in one hour. The goal is to experience the basics of line dancing with confidence, relaxation, and joy. *This program runs for 3 weeks on the specified dates.

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Cuban Salsa: Level 1

with Anna Golendukhina

Next session: January 7th to February 11th, 2026

$75 More Info

In this class, students will learn the basics of the Salsa footwork and some simple, fun moves that will get you out on the dance floor. You will learn how to connect with any partner, and build confidence dancing to different styles and tempos and music. Students will be introduced to the famous Salsa Rueda. Partner is recommended. This is a 5 session class. *No Class: 1/28.

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MidCoast Ukes: Next Steps

with Nina Andersen

Current session: September 30th to December 9th, 2025

$60 More Info

This is an ongoing instructional and playing session for students that have participated in the Intro to Ukulele session offered by Nina Andersen. Each session will build on the skills learned in the Intro class and we'll build a solid repertoire of songs to play together.

This class meets on the following Tuesdays: 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/12 (Wednesday), 11/25, 12/9. However, the first classs (9/30) will meet at the library, as already arranged with Nina. All other class dates will meet at the Adult Ed Center in Topsham.

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Latin Dance

with Sergei Slussky

Next session: January 14th to February 25th, 2026

$100 More Info

Latin dancing is contagious: once you start, you might never want to stop. Dance develops balance and coordination, physical, mental, emotional, and social abilities. Come to exercise & meet new friends. In this class, we will go over: Tango, Cha-Cha, and Rumba. This class is open to all skill levels. *No Class: 2/18.