Hopkins Community Education

Join the Sisterhood of Belly Dance! Dance to mysterious, ancient and modern rhythms. Learn fabulous and beautiful dance moves while toning and strengthening your body! We cover basic moves and more, combinations and zils. Finger cymbals are available for use. Choreography included. Bring a hip scarf and your smile! This class is level 1-2. No previous dance experience necessary. Prerequisite to Intermediate Class.

No matter the occasion, you’ll be prepared to dance! Be one of the best dancers at your event, or just have some fun dancing together at home! Try something new to add laughter & romance into your relationship! Taking steps from classic ballroom dances, you’ll learn easy to remember mini-routines, danceable to all your favorite songs including pop, blues, rock, country and more! If you think you have no rhythm and 2 left feet, this is the perfect course for you! Couples stay dancing together & singles rotate with other singles. Casual dress. For more information, visit www.ConstantineDance.com

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

So now that you know a little bit about Middle Eastern Dance, you want to keep moving! This class is designed for students who have prior exposure to Middle Eastern dance. The level 2 curriculum focuses on refining beginning level moves, new techniques with more attention to dance combinations and transitions, musicality, and developing skills with finger cymbals. Some specialty techniques/props and basic layering techniques may also be introduced at this level. Prerequisite: Belly Dance Basics and Beyond or instructor permission. Bring a hip scarf, finger cymbals. This class will meet in person as social distancing requirements allow; class will be moved online via Zoom if that is not possible.

Out of ideas for a Valentine’s gift? How about giving dance lessons? Spend quality time learning to dance with your partner, just for fun, or to prepare for an upcoming special event! Learn mini-routines that are easy to remember & danceable to all your favorite songs. Dance the night away to rock, blues, country, pop, latin hits, classic ballroom & more! Song requests accepted. Dancing adds laughter & romance to your relationship, and you might just discover a new healthy hobby to last a lifetime. If you think you have no rhythm and 2 left feet, this is the perfect course for you! Couples stay dancing together. Singles are welcome & rotate with other singles. Casual dress. For more information, visit www.ConstantineDance.com

Want to learn more movements, how to layer them, and how to combine them? Then this class is for you! Participants will learn how to challenge themselves to move to their next level of Middle Eastern Dance. Bring your hip scarf, finger cymbals, and a smile!

Continue to perfect, review, and learn additional, impressive dance steps for East Coast Swing, Hustle, and Waltz. You’ll receive individual attention in a group setting, something you won’t find in every dance class. Singles welcome. If you are unable to attend class on your scheduled night, see Jay about other options or call him at 952.830.0062.

In this fun-filled class you will learn the East Coast Swing, Hustle, & Waltz dance steps! Students receive individual attention in a group setting, something not found in every dance class. Review of the previous week's dance steps reinforces learning and helps you feel comfortable. Jay compliments ALL of his students. Singles welcome. If you are unable to attend class on your scheduled night, see Jay about other options or call him at 952.830.0062.