Advance registration for most vintage dance classes is NOT required; register and pay fee at first lesson. Although you can register without a partner, we recommend signing up as couples to promote gender balance.

If you would like us to teach a particular type of vintage dance in the future, please e-mail your request to info@LexingtonVintageDance.org  Questions about our classes may be sent to this address also.

Introduction to Ragtime Dance - Four Week Series

Dates: Mondays, Mar 15 to Apr 5, 2010
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Place: Studio 3B,  ArtsPlace
Instructors: Kelly Sikorski, Tim Lamm & others
Cost: $20 per person per course, or $5 per class
(students $12 and $3, resp.)

The American Ragtime was an extremely creative period for dance. The old turning dances of the 19th century gave way to 20th century walking dances such as the one-step and tango. These in turn became the basis for ballroom dances today. In this series, you will learn basic one-step and tango variations which you can use everafter at Mostly Waltz, our Jonquil Jubilee Ragtime Ball and other vintage events. The emphasis will be on good partnering and, of course, having fun!

Dance of the Month

Dates: March 27, 2010
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Place: Studio 3B,  ArtsPlace
Instructors: Tim Lamm & others
Cost: $10 per person per session (full-time students $5)
Includes admission to Mostly Waltz on April 2.

Each month you will learn a new set dance or sequence and present it at the next Mostly Waltz. All the dances will be fun and easy enough to learn in one or two classes. You will also learn dance skills that you can apply to other dances. In March, we will learn a ragtime tango sequence that you can use with just about any early tango.

Unlike our other classes, the Dance of the Month requires pre-registration. The class will not be held unless we have enough registrations to make four couples. We will notify you about a week in advance as to whether the class will go on. Register here!. Questions? Call 859-420-6780 or info@lexingtonvintagedance.org

 Waltz Practice

Date: Mar 6, Apr 3 2010
Time: 7:00 - 7:45 pm
Place: Studio 3B, ArtsPlace
Instructors: Various members of Swan Salon troupe
Cost: Donation requested

By popular request, we offer an informal waltz practice session before the first Saturday contra dance. Come with or without a partner for about an hour of waltzing to recorded music. There will be no formal lesson. Members of the Swan Salon performing troupe will be on hand to help one-on-one if asked. A donation of $1-2 will help us cover the rent.