Ballroom & Salsa Instructor
Kelly Felix
Kelly Felix began ballroom dance lessons as a high school student in Boston, MA. She was associated with Fred Astaire Dance Studios for over twenty years as a teacher, regional dance director for New York and Pennsylvania, and Assistant Dance Director. As a member of the national Dance Board, Kelly traveled and coached amateur and professional competitive dance couples. She has been seated on numerous judging panels including United States Ballroom Championships. Kelly has also performed as choreographed for television including History of Dance for PBS. She currently is the Director of the Ballroom/Salsa program here at KDT.
Course Description
Ballroom
Basic Ballroom Dance Session I
An introduction to the foxtrot, waltz, and swing. Besides learning the basic steps in each dance, students will learn techniques for partnership, proper leg action, and how to listen to the music and identify the various rhythms. This class is open to all, even those with two left feet!
Basic Ballroom Dance Session II
Features the basics in foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, and meringue. As in Session I, students will learn techniques for good partnership, proper, and how to listen for the beat. Latin hip action will be introduced.
Session I and Session II are interchangeable. A student may enter either one first. At the end of these sessions you will be able to go out dancing using the basics in six dances and have lots of fun!
Salsa
Salsa class features Rumba, Meringue, and Mambo. As well as learning the basic steps in each of these dances, techniques for good partnership and proper leg action will be presented. Emphasis will be on Latin hip action and listening for Latin beat!
Pricing
Each six-week class is $60.00 per person or $100.00 per couple
Ballroom I Classes
Saturday from 6:00-7:00pm -beginning TBA
Ballroom II Classes
Saturday from 7:00-8:00pm- beginning TBA
Salsa Classes
Saturday from 5:00-6:00pm- beginning TBA
*Private Lessons are available upon request*
Attire
There is no required dress code, but if possible please wear leather soled shoes that are not backless (no flip flops or running shoes).
** Childcare is available at the studio for $5.00 per child during each class. Reservations are required before the night of the class and you must call to confirm. Class size is limited, so please call or come by the studio now to reserve your spot!
