Farmington Continuing Education

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.

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.

This class is perfect for someone that has never taken ballet before or has not participated in a ballet class in a very long time. This class is also recommended to be taken before you sign up for Amy’s Basic Ballet & Stretch Class, as we will learn many of the exercises that she does during that class, at a much slower pace.

Each week we will do many beginner level ballet exercises in the center of the room and at the barre. We will finish with gentle floor stretches so please bring a yoga mat. This class is a no-pressure, non-traditional ballet class environment. Please sign up for Amy’s Introduction To Ballet Class prior to this class, as during that course you will learn the exercises that will be done during this one. Come in comfortable clothing. Ballet shoes are recommended, but socks are suitable.

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.

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.

Experience a soft, simple stretch and workout for the mind and body. In this class we stretch from head to toe. Most of this course is done sitting in a chair. Thera Bands and hand weights are used from time to time. Feel free to bring you own or we have some that you can use. On occasion we stand, holding onto a chair, to aid in our ability to balance. This course is wonderful for those who are less mobile and not as flexible. Come exercise in a setting with support from other participants. Wear comfortable exercise clothing and socks (bare feet are fine as well).