Bloomington Community Education

Convinced that you have 2-left feet and that dancing is not meant for you? Or do you know someone like this? But still… it would be helpful to know a few steps. Just in case… This workshop is easy and only 1 session! Geared to beginners and guided by a dance champion, you’ll have basic patterns plus a couple of turns by the end of the night! More than enough to provide a full night of dancing! Couples only please! Enter Door 18, (southwest corner of building) off of 3rd Avenue.

Grab some friends and turn Monday night into a delightful line dancing night with this toe tapping song. What a fun way to start the week! No partner needed. Enter Door 18, (southwest corner of building) off of 3rd Avenue.

Join your family and friends and capture the "thrill" of dancing to this iconic song! It is a great way to get into the "spirit" of the Halloween season. Enter Door 18, (southwest corner of building) off of 3rd Avenue.

New Class! Online Class. 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 class to the "Instant Piano" or "Instant Guitar" 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. Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book and a recording of the class. Class size is limited. For ages 13+.

Online Class. Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply found 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. A recording of the class is also included. Class size is limited. For ages 13+.

Online Class. 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 this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons so you can practice and study on your own. A recording of the class is included. This course is part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction. Ages 13+.

Jay will teach the rumba, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Tango and Samba dances! Students receive individual attention in a group setting, something not found in every dance class. Reviews of the previous week's dance steps and Jay's positive reinforcement help you learn and feel comfortable. Singles are welcome!

Jay will teach East Coast Swing, Hustle and Waltz dances in this class. Students receive individual attention in a group setting, something not found in every dance class. Review of the previous week's dance steps and Jay's reinforcement, help you to learn and feel comfortable. Singles are welcome!

Whether it's a date night or just a night of fun....how about a bit of swing dance? One night, one dance. A lifetime of fun! An "arch" and a "loop" are just two of the patterns that can take you from the sidelines onto the dance floor. Couples only, please. Enter Door 18, (southwest corner of building) off of 3rd Avenue.