Charlotte Ballet is offering free dance classes for the community. There are classes for a variety of ages and skill levels.
The free classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks — a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.
These are drop-in classes. You don’t need to register in advance. You don’t need to commit to a particular number of classes. Just come when you can! Each class takes place weekly, with the exception of holidays.
Dance for All Abilities
Mondays from November 4 to December 16, 2024
1 to 2 p.m.
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28219
The class explores movement and creativity in an inviting and open environment for dancers of all abilities and disabilities. Participants benefit from increased strength, flexibility and stamina.
Seniors Dance Class
Mondays from November 4 to December 16, 2024
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
West Charlotte Recreation Center
2401 Kendall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216
Tuesdays from November 5 to December 17, 2024
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sugaw Creek Recreation Center
943 W Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
Thursdays from November 7 to December 19, 2024
11 a.m to 12 p.m.
Sugaw Creek Recreation Center
943 W Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
This class is designed for senior adults to improve flexibility, breath, balance, mobility and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet, jazz, modern and improvisation. Participants can choose to take the class seated, standing, or a combination of both.
Senior Ballet
Thursdays from November 7 to December 19, 2024
3 to 4 p.m.
Northern Regional Recreation Center
18121 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
These dance classes are designed for senior adults to improve flexiblity, breath, balance, mobility and fluidity by exploring various elements of ballet. Participants can receive modifications throughout the class if needed.
Afro Beats Fitness Dance
Wednesdays from November 6 to December 18, 2024
6 to 7 p.m.
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
1920 Stroud Park Ct. Charlotte, NC 28206
Afro Beats Dance Fitness is a fun and innovative way to do group exercise and fitness. You’ll learn different ways to stretch, isolate and move your body to great music from the motherland. This class will also include invigorating fitness routines which include traditional and contemporary West African dance moves sculpted into an Afrocentric dance workout that combines muscle toning and cardio dance training.
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