Farmington Continuing Education

Beginner Tap offers the opportunity to exercise in the unique and fun way. We will start with a gentle stretch and then work on a different tap combination each week. If you are completely new to tap dancing, please sign up for our Introduction to Tap course. Any form of dance is healthy for the mind and body. It gets our bodies moving and boosts our brainpower. Participating in a dance class is also great for socialization. Wear comfortable clothing and do not forget your tap shoes! Don’t have tap shoes but want to experience the course? We may have a gently used pair that you can purchase.

Ballet is a fun way to exercise. It's all about movement! Enjoy rhythm while dancing to music using ballet technique. The advantage of dance and movement programs like ballet is that you can go at your own pace. The value of using a chair is that participants can stop and rest while continuing with their arm movements. The focus will be on body alignment, natural movements, building strength, increasing balance, and stability. Through good body alignment, posture is improved, while strength and balance are gained through movement.

Learn how to dance, whether it be for your wedding or just for fun while exercising and meeting new people at the same time. Be the center-of-attention anytime you go dancing. Learn the latest Waltz, Rumba, and East Coast Swing from certified ballroom dance instructors Nicole Lampros and Joe Belanger. Come alone or with a partner…you’ll be happy you did! The dances for this session are... Waltz Rumba East Coast Swing

Learn the basics of Jazz Dancing with Amy Perales, an FCE veteran dance and wellness instructor. You will learn basic jazz dance terminology and we will put jazz dance steps to music while getting your heart rate up. We will boost our brainpower, as each week a combination of steps will be taught and you will be expected to remember the combination from the previous week, as the routine grows in length from week to week. Attend with clothes that you can move comfortably in. Jazz dance shoes are not necessary, but are recommended for a more authentic experience.

Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom. Topics include: How to find the starting note How to determine when chords change How to predict the chord progression How chords help you find the correct melody How the melody helps you find the correct chords How to learn songs from recordings How to transpose The Universal Key Signature How to use the Circle of Fifths How to recognize the most common chord patterns Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Piano book and videos (electronic copy). Students should have a keyboard or piano available.

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. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. Students will need to have their acoustic guitar on hand. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Guitar book and videos (electronic copy). Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

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. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Piano book and videos (electronic copy). Students should have a keyboard or piano available. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.

For students who have already taken the Adult Tap For Beginners course or have previous tap dance experience. Adult Tap offers the opportunity to exercise in the unique and fun way. We will start with a gentle stretch and then work on a different tap combination each week. Any form of dance is healthy for the mind and body. It gets our bodies moving and boosts our brainpower. Participating in a dance class is also great for socialization. Wear comfortable clothing and do not forget your tap shoes! Don’t have tap shoes, but want to experience the course? We may have a gently use pair you can purchase.

Simon Says to “allemande” your corner, then “do-sa-do” your partner. It is as easy as that! Social dance and exercise activity set to great contemporary music. Basic lessons are taught by our professional caller. No experience necessary. Couples, singles and minors accompanied by an adult. Learn alongside experienced dancers. Casual dress and sneakers or soft soled shoes. So much more than your high school gym dance class!

This course is designed to introduce tap dancing to the complete beginner. If you have never tap danced before and have always wanted to, this is the best place to start! Wear comfortable clothing and do not forget your tap shoes! Don’t have tap shoes but want to experience the course? We may have a gently used pair that you can purchase.