Beginner Swing and Salsa for Fun
Week 2, 9 | M, W, F | Heinz Fitness 1 | Ages 14 and up
This is a fun beginner dance class for newcomers, as well as those looking to refresh their skills in two popular dance styles. Each class will include instruction in two popular dance styles. Each class will include instruction in both swing and salsa (LA style).
Come with or without a partner. Students should wear shoes with closed backs, smooth soles.
On the last day of the course, students can video instructor demonstrations with their smart phones if they wish.
Class Times
Ben Handen
B.A, Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University Of Massachusetts, Amherst. Thirty-three years on faculty of University of Pittsburgh. Twenty-five years' training and experience in ballroom dancing. Chautauqua Special Studies swing/cha-cha/salsa instructor (2011-2018).
Dianna Ploof
EdD Education, University of Massachusetts. Retired Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director Department of Pediatrics Office of Faculty Development, at the University, of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Dance Instructor since 2008, 25+ years of dance experience.
