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WALLINGFORD PARKS AND RECREATION WINTER 2025 FINE ARTS & PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM

6012.102 ADULT INTERMEDIATE TAP DANCE

Tap class is all about making music with your feet! This class is for beginner
tappers who are ready for a challenge. If you have learned some basic tap
steps and tap vocabulary and are ready to move at a quicker pace this class is
for you. We will continue to learn and practice a variety of tap steps, short
phrases, and choreography using different rhythms supported by a wide
range of music. We might even learn the shim sham (regarded as the tap
dancers national anthem). So grab your tap shoes and join the fun!
**Please wear a hard-soled shoe, or tap shoes. Flat Tap shoes are great!
When: Mondays January 6^th – February 10^th for 6 weeks
Time: 6:40pm - 7:25pm
Instructor: Sharon Wilhelm
Location: Room 15
Fee: $50

6012.101 ADULT BEGINNER TAP DANCE

Whether you have ever tap danced in your childhood, tap dance now, or just
have always had a secret passion to learn how to Tap dance, this is the class
is for you!! It is so great to make those fun clicking noises with your heels and
toes!! Learn the basic fundamentals and terminology of the art of Tap dancing,
such as shuffles and flaps, and then put the steps together to dance the popular
and traditional tap moves, like the hit Broadway show “42nd Street”.
So shuffle off the Buffalo and come join us for this exciting class for adults!!
**Please wear a hard-soled shoe, or tap shoes. Flat Tap shoes are great!
When: Mondays January 6^th – February 10^th for 6 weeks
Time: 7:30 - 8:15pm
Instructor: Sharon Wilhelm
Location: Room 14
Fee: $50

6015.100 SALSA DANCE FOR BEGINNERS AGES 18+

Don’t miss out on this exciting Salsa Dancing Class that promises to be fun and
dynamic! This is a beginner’s level class, geared toward those with little to no
salsa dancing experience. Participants will be introduced to a social style of salsa
dancing, including steps such as Basic, Side Step, Suzie Q, Left Turn/Right Turn,
Cross Body Lead, and more. Partner work will focus on the fundamentals of
leading and following. If you are looking to expand your social opportunities and
take your new moves out to the dance floor, or simply wish to burn some calories
and relieve some stress, this class will be the friendly, inclusive, and encouraging
environment to do so in!

When: Thursdays January 9^th – February 27^th for 8 weeks 5:30 - 6:30pm
Instructor: Rob Marone
Location: Room 14
Fee: $60

6015.101 SALSA DANCE Level II: Transition to Intermediate Ages 18+

Level II Salsa Dancing is geared toward dancers that have previous experience
with the basic fundamentals of Salsa Dancing. Level II Salsa will not only help
you brush up on your Left Turns, Right Turns, and Cross Body Leads, but will
introduce you to more intricate footwork, moves, and combinations to add to
your Salsa Dancing repertoire. If you enjoyed the Level I Beginner’s class and
you are looking to continue your Salsa Dancing journey, or you are looking to
build on other previous Salsa Dancing experiences you may already have, then
Level II Salsa Dancing assures to be the positive, high-energy, and fun class that
you do not want to miss. Unsure about your skill level? Email Rob at
coachm143079@gmail.com to discuss.

Prerequisite: Competently execute/lead/follow Basic, Left Turn, Right Turn
Cross Body Lead
When: Thursdays January 9^th – February 27^th for 8 weeks 6:35 – 7:35pm
Instructor: Rob Marone
Location: Room 14
Fee: $60

6015.102 SALSA DANCE Level III: Intermediate Ages 18+

Level III Salsa Dancing, for the Intermediate level dancer, is designed for those
who have already acquired the foundational skills of Salsa (Left Turns, Right
Turns, Cross Body Leads, Open Break variations, etc.), and are eager to elevate
their proficiency, fluidity, and ability to transition from one move to the next.
Participants will be introduced to Hammer Locks, Copas, Left Turn/Right
Turn/Cross Body Lead variations, individual shines, and more! If you are looking
for a complexity of individual moves and partner combinations, or to feel more
comfortable leading/following in a social environment with a variety of mixed-
level dancers, this is the challenge you have been waiting for!
Prerequisite: Proficiently execute/lead/follow Basic, Left Turn, Right Turn, Cross
Body Lead, Open Break Variations, etc. Unsure about your skill level?
Email Rob at coachm143079@gmail.com to discuss.

When: Wednesdays January 8^th – February 26^th for 8 weeks 6:35 – 7:35pm
Instructor: Rob Marone
Location: Room 14
Fee: $60

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Log In	Adult Intermediate Tap Dance Monday- Sharon 6012.102	18y - 99y	N/A	M	01/06/2025 - 02/10/2025 06:40 PM - 07:25 PM David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 15 (Multi-Purpose)	$50.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
Log In	Instructor: Sharon Wilhelm -

Log In	Adult Beginner Tap Dance Mon - Sharon 6012.101	18y - 99y	N/A	M	01/06/2025 - 02/10/2025 07:30 PM - 08:15 PM David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 14 (Multi Purpose)	$50.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
Log In	Instructor: Sharon Willhelm

Log In	Salsa Dance for Beginners - Thursday 6015.100	18y - 99y	N/A	Th	01/09/2025 - 02/27/2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 14 (Multi Purpose)	$60.00 Res, $60.00 Non-Res
Log In	Instructor: Rob Marone

Log In	Salsa Dance Level II: Transition to Intermediate - Thursday 6015.101	18y - 99y	N/A	Th	01/09/2025 - 02/27/2025 06:35 PM - 07:35 PM David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 14 (Multi Purpose)	$60.00 Res, $60.00 Non-Res
Log In	Instructor: Rob Marone

Log In	Salsa Dance Level III: Intermediate - Wednesday 6015.102	18y - 99y	N/A	W	01/08/2025 - 02/26/2025 06:35 PM - 07:35 PM David Doherty Municipal Building - Room 14 (Multi Purpose)	$60.00 Res, $60.00 Non-Res
Log In	Instructor: Rob Marone

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