West Coast Swing is a fun, social partner dance that can be danced to many types of music including R&B, Blues, Pop, etc... In this class you will learn the basic rhythm and movement patterns of West Coast Swing with an ability to match your dance to the genre and tempo of the music. Starting from scratch, getting back into dancing, or refining your basics––this class has something for all skill levels.

For movie buffs, and the just curious, this is an informational course on the demanding, chaotic, and often epic world of low budget filmmaking in New York City in the 1980's and 1990's. These movies were known for their innovative storytelling, unique visual styles, and often featured unknown actors, reflecting the vibrant independent film scene of the time. Filmmakers featured include Christopher Nolan, Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch, David O. Russell, John Sayles, Luc Besson, Whit Stillman, Richard Linklater, Darren Aronofsky, Charlie Kaufman, Noah Baumbach, and more. Highlights of films will be shown in class with a possible option of access to full movies with links to streaming services for students to stream and view at home. Class skips 11/27.

Have you always wished you could play the ukulele but don’t know where to start? This class will begin at the very beginning: how to hold the instrument, as well as proper set up and tuning. We’ll learn simple chords and basic strumming techniques. We’ll learn a few fun songs and work on how to read chord charts, keep rhythm and have a lot of fun. We may even try singing and strumming at the same time. No singing experience required! Class skips 11/27. *You must have an instrument in order to take this class. Please contact the instructor if you need guidance about buying an instrument.

Have you always wished you could play the fiddle but didn’t know where to start? This class will begin at the very beginning: how to hold the instrument and how to hold the bow, as well as proper set up and tuning. We’ll learn some simple tunes focusing on both ear training and sight reading. Yes! we will be playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star AND Hot Cross Buns along with some simple tunes from the New England fiddle repertoir. *You must have an instrument in order to take this class. Please contact the instructor if you need guidance about buying an instrument

Do you want to learn to play the piano? Did you quit lessons when you were a child and regret it? This Adult Beginner class is just the thing! Learn basic note reading, technique, theory, and chords. Some of our work will be done as a group, some with individual instruction during class time. Students will need access to a piano/keyboard at home for practice during the week. A $30 fee is to be paid to the instructor for a book which includes piano songs, piano exercises, and music theory contained in one comprehensive textbook.