Dancing
Register for dance classes at MMC Member Services. Call 302-734-1200 x167, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Line dance classes are free for MMC Members
It's Tap Secret
Come join Darlene Meyer former Rockette for a beginner/intermediate tap class. She is a graduate of Juilliard School of Music and Dance. She studied at the June Taylor School of Dance and with dance greats Gene Kelly and Bob Fosse. Darlene will teach a Broadway style tap dance class every Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 n the Palmer Room. She will teach dances and provide you with dance notes so you can practice on your own.
Advanced Line Dancing
Advanced line dancing meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Palmer Room. . Learn new steps and share your passion for line dancing through practice and performance opportunities with the Steppin' Seniors advanced line dance class. Prior line dance experience required. You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Beginner Line Dancing
Beginner line dancing meets on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Palmer Room. Learn the basic steps of this popular form of dance and gets lots of exercise. No partner needed! The first portion of the class is devoted to teaching the basic steps and simple dances for first time line dancers. Please alert the instrucor at the beginning of the class that you are new. You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Broadway Dancing
Intro to Broadway/Broadway 1 : Have you wondered if the Broadway class is for you? Want to improve your performance ability on stage? Then this 7-week introductory class is for you. You will learn the basics of stage direction, how to turn steps into moves and from there to performance, how to find the 1 in an 8 count, and many other tips and tricks. Come prepared to have fun! The class starts January 15th on Mondays 1:30 - 2:30 in the Palmer Room through February. This class is FREE, but you must be a member of MMC to participate. Broadway 1 follows from 2:30 - 3:30
Broadway 2
This class combines dance with stage movement and will work on a number for the June show. The style of dance will be different than Monday's class and meets Tuesdays from 2:15 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. in the Palmer Room. The class is free, but you must be a member of MMC to participate.
Couples Line Dancing
Couple's line dance will meet on Mondays from 11:15 to 12:15 p.m. in the Palmer Room. Grab a partner and become a line dancing duo. This class is intermediate level but beginners are welcome to join. Coming with a partner is ideal but is not necessary to join the class. You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Dancing in Your Chair with Ida Kirkendall
It’s Fun, It’s Free!!!!! “Dancing In Your Chair” with Ida Kirkendall. This is a fun low impact class where Ida will have you moving in your seat to great music. Everything is done safely in a chair. **NO STANDING REQUIRED** You will do aerobic exercises, stretching, Latin dancing, Line dancing and more. Let’s get those bodies moving! Classes are held every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. —9:40 a.m.and Friday from 10:15 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. in the Palmer Room. You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate. NO CLASS TUESDAYS DECEMBER 26 OR JANUARY 2.
Extreme Beginners Line Dance Step Class
Come to the "Extreme Beginners" step class on Fridays, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Palmer Room. Instructor: Jacci Kenny You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Extreme Beginners Step class from 1:00 to 2:00 is for people needing help to "Untangle their feet"
Extreme Beginners Step class from 2:00 to 3:00 is for first timers and those that need additional help to learn the steps.
Get Up and Move!
Let’s Get up and move! with Ida Kirkendoll, owner of Forever Active Lifestyle! She’ll get your heart pumping and the joint will be jumpin! This class is an intermediate standing class that will include Aerobics, Kickboxing, Zumba and more. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 8:00 – 8:40 in the Palmer Room. You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
High Impact Line Dancing
High Impact line dancing meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Palmer Room. Get your blood flowing in this high impact class designed for intermediate and advanced level students. You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Intermediate Line Dancing
Intermediate line dancing meets on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. in the Palmer Room. Hone your dancing skills in this intermediate level class. Prior line dance experience is recommended. You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
Soul Line Dancing
Soul line dancing meets on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Palmer Room. Dance with the Soulsations to the soul and R&B music you love. This is a low-moderate impact line dance experience.
You must be a member of the Modern Maturity Center to participate.
NEW – TAPPIN TO THE BEAT WITH IDA!
NEW – TAPPIN TO THE BEAT WITH IDA! Looking for something new to get moving? Try Tapping to the Beat with Ida. This is a seated class where students drum on a beachball to some great music. Get your heart rate up, burn some calories and have fun. All you need is a large beachball and a round clothes basket (or you can buy a cardio drumming kit from Walmart or Amazon). Ida has drumsticks. The class is FREE and will meet on Tuesdays from 11:30 to 12:15 in Activity Room #8 beginning Tuesday June 11. The class is FREE, but you must register at Member Services.