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 next event, or just have some fun learning to dance together for an entertaining couples' activity. Try something new to add laughter & romance into your relationship. 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! 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, lightweight dress recommended. For more information, visit www.ConstantineDance.com

Jay, who trained under an Arthur Murray instructor, will teach the Waltz, East Coast Swing, Rumba, and Hustle dances! Wow your guests with your first dance at your wedding or special occasion. 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 his students and is one of the best dance instructors in the metro area. Cruise lines around the world recruit him for his dance knowledge and skill. Singles are welcome. “Patient, fun, helpful, best instructor ever, and I want more instruction from Jay!” are a few of the students’ comments.

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.

Interested in Nordic culture/Music? Want to get more steps in? Members ofKisarit Finnish-American Dancers invite you to learn the Jenka, Masurkka, Humppa, and Finnish waltz, accompanied by our lively band,Finn Hall. Learn the basic steps for Mixers and more traditional events. No previous dance experience or partner needed.

Jay, trained under an Arthur Murray instructor, will teach East Coast Swing, Hustle & Waltz dances! 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 his students and is one of the best dance instructors in the metro area. Cruise lines around the world recruit him for his dance knowledge and skill. Singles are welcome. “Patient, fun, helpful, best instructor ever, and I want more instruction from Jay!” are a few of the students’ comments. If you are unable to attend class on your scheduled night, see Jay about other options or call him at 952-830-0062.

Your wedding day is nearing and you don’t know how to dance. No worries! In this 2 hour lesson you and your fiancé will learn everything you need to know for your first dance. You will be taught easy steps, sways, twirls, and dips that are danceable to most songs. You may email your song selection to the teacher in advance of class. Links to instructor's Spotify wedding collections available from website if still searching for ideas. Couples may enroll as bride/groom, father/daughter, mother/son, parents of the bride/groom, and any other special person couples. To reach the instructor in advance of your lesson to share your song or discuss your needs, visit www.ConstantineDance.com. Private lessons also available.