Ballroom Dance (partners)

Ballroom Dance
This class provides an opportunity for the beginner to learn ballroom dance. The first dance taught will be the Fox Trot which is the basis for most other dances. When the class is comfortable with the Fox Trot, waltz, swing, other dances that uses similar steps will be introduced. We recommend the use of home movie cameras to record the information demonstrated, in order to recall the instructions for use in practice after the class is over. Students should wear leather soled shoes. Taught by Walter Zarrow. Walter Zarrow has been teaching ballroom dance in Ridgefield for years and has introduced many to this enjoyable activity.
Please call (203) 431-9995 for Fall 2010 dates.

Salsa, Merengue and Mambo (partners)

Salsa, Merengue and Mambo
This class provides an opportunity for the beginner to learn salsa dance. The first dance taught will be the Salsa. followed by Merengue and Mambo. We recommend the use of home movie cameras to record the information demonstrated, in order to recall the instructions for use in practice after the class is over. Students should wear leather soled shoes. Taught by Walter Zarrow. Walter Zarrow has been teaching ballroom dance in Ridgefield for years and has introduced many to this enjoyable activity.
Please call (203) 431-9995 for Fall 2010 dates.

Zumba and Latin Dance

Zumba
Experience the newest fitness craze! Simple dance moves to latin and international rhythms! You never had so much fun sweating!! Wear sneekers and bring a water bottle. Taught by Patricia Anikewich. Patricia Anikewich holds many group exercise certifications and teaches at many Westchester and Connecticut fitness centers.
Please call (203) 431-9995 for Fall 2010 dates.

Zumba Fusion + Stretch and Tone
A low to no–impact total body workout that includes 30 minutes of Zumba and other dances with an International flair. Each class is balanced with 30 minutes of basic sculpting methods (without weights) and stretching to tone the entire body. Please bring your own mat and towel. Taught by Patricia Anikewich. Patricia Anikewich has made physical fitness the pinnacle of her life. As a fitness buff and marathon runner, she advocates a healthy lifestyle. Patricia holds many group exercise certifications and teaches at many Westchester and Connecticut fitness centers.
Please call (203) 431-9995 for Fall 2010 dates.

Latin Dance for Exercise
High energy, Latin dancing is a fun way to burn fat and calories, improve posture, and reduce stress. Participants will learn some dance steps to a variety of popular Latin music, including Salsa, Mambo, and Cumbia. This class is for beginners. It is not couple dancing. Please bring a water bottle and wear gym shoes to the class. Taught by Bea Jaramillo. Bea Jaramillo, from Colombia, has been teaching Latin Dance in this area for several years. She has also run in many marathons, including NY and Alaska.
Please call (203) 431-9995 for Fall 2010 dates.

Line Dance

Line Dance for Fun and Exercise: Beginners
The ideal workout. High energy, choreographed line dancing burns fat and calories, improves your posture, builds your muscles, reduces stress, exercises your brain, and sharpens your mind. Participants will learn some dance steps to a variety of popular music. This class is for beginners and people who are still not comfortable with the basic line dancing steps. Please bring a water bottle and wear gym shoes to the class. The instructors, Aileen Howards, Steve Parker, and Ellen Russow, have been dancing together for three years. Steve and Ellen have been line dancing for over 12 years.
Please call (203) 431-9995 for Fall 2010 dates.

Line Dance for Fun and Exercise: the Next Step
If you have already taken a beginning line dance class, or have a basic
understanding, this takes you to the next level. We’ll review some beginner line dances, and then add some that are a slight bit more challenging. Please bring a water bottle and wear gym shoes to the class. The instructors, Aileen Howards, Steve Parker, and Ellen Russow, have been dancing together for three years. Steve and Ellen have been line dancing for over 12 years.
Please call (203) 431-9995 for Fall 2010 dates.

Medical Questions:

We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.