
OFB English Country Dance
Regency-era English country dances reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes, taught step by step and then prompted by experienced dance leaders. Expect partner sets, gentle social etiquette, and a welcoming community floor at the JCC.
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Regency-era English country dancing in the spirit of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step by step and then called in real time. Expect social partner dances, gentle pacing, and a welcoming community floor.

Regency-era English country dancing in the spirit of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step by step and then called in real time. Expect social partner dances, gentle pacing, and a welcoming community floor.
Regency-era English country dancing in the spirit of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step by step and then called in real time. Expect social partner dances, gentle pacing, and a welcoming community floor.

Lively English country group dances led by rotating callers, using recorded tunes to guide figures and reels. Drop in solo for a free weekly social dance with easy-to-follow instruction and a welcoming community vibe.

Lively English country group dances led by rotating callers, using recorded tunes to guide figures and reels. Drop in solo for a free weekly social dance with easy-to-follow instruction and a welcoming community vibe.
Lively English country group dances led by rotating callers, using recorded tunes to guide figures and reels. Drop in solo for a free weekly social dance with easy-to-follow instruction and a welcoming community vibe.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk dance and music traditions, building community joy through partner and group figures. Held in a campus gym with a welcoming, social atmosphere for dancers of varying experience.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk dance and music traditions, building community joy through partner and group figures. Held in a campus gym with a welcoming, social atmosphere for dancers of varying experience.
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk dance and music traditions, building community joy through partner and group figures. Held in a campus gym with a welcoming, social atmosphere for dancers of varying experience.

A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.

A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.

Drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with a different style rotating each month (like waltz). Welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere at a community center with plenty of time to practice and mingle.

Drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with a different style rotating each month (like waltz). Welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere at a community center with plenty of time to practice and mingle.
Drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with a different style rotating each month (like waltz). Welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere at a community center with plenty of time to practice and mingle.

Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.

Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.
Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.

Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience needed—just show up and dance.

Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience needed—just show up and dance.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience needed—just show up and dance.

Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.

Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.

A drop-in ballroom night that starts with a short guided lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Dance styles rotate monthly, making it easy for beginners and regulars to learn new steps together.

A drop-in ballroom night that starts with a short guided lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Dance styles rotate monthly, making it easy for beginners and regulars to learn new steps together.
A drop-in ballroom night that starts with a short guided lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Dance styles rotate monthly, making it easy for beginners and regulars to learn new steps together.

Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice based on the lesson. Optional 10 minute mini private instruction, with cash or Venmo at a downtown bar setting.

Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice based on the lesson. Optional 10 minute mini private instruction, with cash or Venmo at a downtown bar setting.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice based on the lesson. Optional 10 minute mini private instruction, with cash or Venmo at a downtown bar setting.

Low-impact, beginner friendly weekly belly dance class emphasizing veil work, foundational technique, and improvisation while building core strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and stage confidence in a welcoming studio with props available.

Low-impact, beginner friendly weekly belly dance class emphasizing veil work, foundational technique, and improvisation while building core strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and stage confidence in a welcoming studio with props available.
Low-impact, beginner friendly weekly belly dance class emphasizing veil work, foundational technique, and improvisation while building core strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and stage confidence in a welcoming studio with props available.

Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.

Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to practice on the floor. Built for beginners and regulars alike, with an inclusive crowd and no partner, boots, or experience required.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to practice on the floor. Built for beginners and regulars alike, with an inclusive crowd and no partner, boots, or experience required.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to practice on the floor. Built for beginners and regulars alike, with an inclusive crowd and no partner, boots, or experience required.

Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.

Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.
Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.

Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.

Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.
Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.

Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.

Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.
Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.

Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.

Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.
Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.
Boot scootin line dancing paired with a daytime brunch party where queer culture reshapes country dance into an inclusive, high energy social scene. Choreography spans multiple music styles with steps accessible for all skill levels and ages.
Boot scootin line dancing paired with a daytime brunch party where queer culture reshapes country dance into an inclusive, high energy social scene. Choreography spans multiple music styles with steps accessible for all skill levels and ages.
Boot scootin line dancing paired with a daytime brunch party where queer culture reshapes country dance into an inclusive, high energy social scene. Choreography spans multiple music styles with steps accessible for all skill levels and ages.

A late-night Latin social dance in a brewery setting, built for spinning partner moves and high-energy floor time. Expect salsa and bachata vibes with a casual bar crowd and upbeat club-style atmosphere.

A late-night Latin social dance in a brewery setting, built for spinning partner moves and high-energy floor time. Expect salsa and bachata vibes with a casual bar crowd and upbeat club-style atmosphere.
A late-night Latin social dance in a brewery setting, built for spinning partner moves and high-energy floor time. Expect salsa and bachata vibes with a casual bar crowd and upbeat club-style atmosphere.

Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.

Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.