Georgetown Parks & Recreation

Music & Dance

Embrace your love of music and dance! Through our social dance classes, beginner and experienced dancers alike will continue to learn and improve, building skills needed to dance anytime, anywhere, with anyone.

Dance classes are offered year-round for youth and adults.

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Dance Lessons

Adult Country Western Dance Lessons

Ages 12+
$40 Resident/$50 Nonresident

Each course will focus on a popular country western dance. Novices will learn new skills and gain self-confidence, while more experienced dancers will pick up new steps and polish their technique. No partner is necessary to register. Participants will rotate partners, with everyone learning to both lead and  follow. You will be able to dance anytime, anywhere, with anyone!

Adult Ballroom Dance Lessons

Ages 12+
$40 Resident/$50 Nonresident

Each course will focus on a popular ballroom or Latin dance. Novices will learn new skills and gain self-confidence, while more experienced dancers will pick up new steps and polish their technique. No partner is necessary to register. Participants will rotate partners, with everyone learning to both lead and follow. You will be able to dance anytime, anywhere, with anyone!

Senior Adult Country Western Dance Lessons

Ages 60+
Fees vary based on number of classes offered
$40 Resident/$50 Nonresident

Each course will focus on a popular country western dance. Novices will learn new skills and gain self-confidence, while more experienced dancers will pick up new steps and polish their technique. No partner is necessary to register. Participants will rotate partners, with everyone learning to both lead and follow. You will be able to dance anytime, anywhere, with
anyone!

Senior Adult Ballroom Dance Lessons

Ages 60+
Fees vary based on number of classes offered
$40 Resident/$50 Nonresident

Each course will focus on a popular ballroom or Latin dance. Novices will learn new skills and gain self-confidence, while more experienced dancers will pick up new steps and polish their technique. No partner is necessary to register. Participants will rotate partners, with everyone learning to both lead and follow. You will be able to dance anytime, anywhere, with anyone!

Kinderdance Programs

 

Presented by Kinderdance Austin
512-468-7419
kinderdanceaustin.com

Kinderdance programs encourage children to love learning by associating it with things that come naturally – music, movement and dance. Program provided by Kinderdance Austin.

KinderTots

Ages 1.5-3
KinderTots is a creative movement-based class for toddlers that will focus on motor skill development, coordination, rhythm and basic dance skills. Only one parent/guardian per child, please. Participants should wear clothing they can move freely in, such as a t-shirt, shorts/leggings, etc. Ballet shoes are encouraged.

Kinderdance

Ages 3-5
Kinderdance is a beginning dance class, teaching the basics of ballet, tap and creative dance. We start at the beginning of ballet/tap technique and work our way up to new skills in each successive course. No parents/guardians or other spectators are permitted in the class, to encourage the dancers to focus on the lesson. Ballet shoes and tap shoes are required; dance attire (leotard & tights for girls / t-shirt & athletic pants for boys) is encouraged.

Kinderdance 2

Ages 4-6
Kinderdance 2 is the next-level program for dancers who have completed a full year of Kinderdance.

Practice Dance Drop In Class

Ages 10+
Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m.
$10 Resident/$16 Nonresident

The Saturday afternoon Practice Dance is a no frills public dance providing a great way to practice your dance moves under the supervision of instructor Kerry Kelly. Participants will be able to dance on their own without instruction, while having the opportunity to ask Kerry for suggestions if needed.

Private Dance Lessons

All ages
$60 Resident/$75 Nonresident (per hour for 1 or 2 people)
5 lesson package – $300 Resident/$350 Nonresident

By appointment only – contact the instructor and set up a day/time to meet. Pay at the Recreation Center desk when you arrive for your first appointment.

Kerry Kelly
512-539-6544  kerry.kelly@gmail.com
Kerry Kelly teaches both group and private lessons in social partner-dancing at the Georgetown Recreation Center. With over ten years of teaching experience and innumerable miles under her suede-soled shoes, Kerry believes there is nothing in the world like social dance for the camaraderie, sheer fun, and benefits to the body, mind, and spirit.