WINTER ADULTS: Friday Social: Latin Dance

Course Description:     
Kick off your weekend with rhythm, connection and community! This 4-week beginner-friendly series blends the flavors of Latin partner dance with a touch of creative fusion, enabling you to dance the night away with confidence, joy and creativity.  You’ll learn simple footwork, basic partnering skills and playful combinations that bring the music to life. Week one will begin with merengue, week two with bachata and week three with salsa, culminating in a final class in which we will combine all elements of the series. No partner or experience needed—come solo or bring friends! Each class is a chance to move, laugh, and enjoy a social night of dance in a welcoming atmosphere.

Class notes:
Women and men's Latin dance shoes, Fuego dance sneakers or dance shoe covers are strongly recommended.

DROP-INS WELCOME!
After the minimum enrollment is reached, this class allows students to drop-in on a class by class basis as space allows. Students should email their intention to drop-in on a particular date to education@theumbrellaarts.org. There will be a sign-in sheet at the class. Drop-in students can pay the class fee of $27 with cash, check, or leave their contact info to be contacted to pay by phone.

Movement/Dance/Fitness Waiver and Release

Instructor: Becky Bearse
With roots in education and the arts, Becky has had a diverse career spanning the worlds of dance, non-profit arts administration and equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Passionate about creating inclusive classrooms for students of all abilities, and passing along both the joy of dance and exploration of the creative process to students of all ages, Becky has taught, choreographed and performed across the United States. From... Learn More »
Age range: 
Adult
Students min/max: 
6/14
Duration: 
4 weeks
Day/time: 
Fridays, January 16 - March 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dates: 
January 16, 2026
January 23, 2026
January 30, 2026
February 6, 2026
Location: 
Room 221
Cost: 
$100