Dance

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Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts Department
Independence Day Holiday Schedules
Friday, July 4

OPEN: Parks, Cleveland Heights Golf Course, and Swimming Pools*

CLOSED: Libraries, Recreation Centers, and Administrative Offices

*Swimming Pools are open with adjusted hours for the holiday:
Gandy Pool 8 AM - 5 PM
Simpson Pool 10 AM - 5 PM

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Dance

Pre-Ballet
Time 6-7 PM
Instructors: Elease Whitehead & Danielle Berry

Pre-Ballet (Ages 3 – 5)

PRE-BALLET (Ages 3 – 5)
Teaching creative play and socialization through dance movements. Introduction to ballet vocabulary & positions. Dancers learn direction, grace, poise, tempo, and how to work as a group.

Find out more on the Kelly Rec page under Children's Programming.

Ballroom-Latin-Swing
Beginner: Learn to dance the basic steps of :
- Popular Ballroom Dances
- Smooth & Romantic Dances Including:
  - The Waltz
  - Tango
  - Foxtrot
- Sassy Latin Rhythms:
  - Salsa
  - Cha Cha
  - Rumba
- The All-American Jitterbuggin’ Swing
Intermediate: This class is for those who completed the beginner’s course and are ready for more variety and confidence in their dancing.

More info and class schedules under adult dance on the Kelly Rec Home Page
Belly Dance

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Pro:

Use of finger cymbals, veils, and costuming are included in these lessons of ancient mystical dance. Belly dancers have the opportunity to exhibit their talent at various performances.

More info and class schedules under adult dance on the Kelly Rec Home Page
Line Dance

Choreographed dances set to music. No partner necessary, but some experience required for the Intermediate class. Beginner class available.

More info and class schedules under adult dance on the Kelly Rec Home Page
Salsa

Salsa is an easy and fun Latin dance. From Introduction to Salsa to Intermediate Salsa, learn the basic, styling, spins and much more. Very motivated and easy going instructors make sure you’re having fun while you learn.

Private lessons are available.

More info and class schedules under adult dance on the Kelly Rec Home Page

Adult Dance

Four Seasons

Couples and singles interested in ballroom dancing?

Come join the “Four Seasons” for an evening of dancing to a live band. It is a great time to make friends and mingle!

Includes refreshments.

More info and class schedules under classes on the Lake Mirror Home Page
Lakeland Senior Dance Club

Senior citizens are invited to join the fun on Thursdays at the Magnolia Building for social and line dancing (Ages 55+).

More info and class schedules under classes on the Lake Mirror Home Page

Dance Step-ercise

This class is designed for kids to work together and coordinate dance and step routines.

More info and class schedules under dance classes on the Simpson Park Home Page

Interested in teaching at one of our facilities? Fill out our online call for instructors form.