Julie Kaufmann Dancin'

Whether you want to two step at a hoedown, waltz at your wedding, line dance for exercise, or swing at a soiree, I can help you. While putting emphasis on good technique, I make learning to dance fun. Come for a lesson, and leave dancing! I also teach self-defense courses for women.

CLASS SCHEDULE

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Welcome! I'm Julie, your hostess and primary instructor. Some classes have started up live, but I am continuing with virtual dance classes as well. A bunch of changes are happening, so do scroll through to see if there is somewhere you want to dance with me.

PARKING LOT DANCES

Our next parking lot dance is Saturday, September 18 in the parking lot across from 100 Winthrop Street in Medford. Where is this lot, you ask? It belongs to the Wesley United Methodist Church 보스톤감리교회, 100 Winthrop Street, Medford. The parking lot entrance is on Chester Street, and you can park on Chester and adjacent streets (not in the lot!).

We’ll be dancing from 4-6 pm.

Suggested donation is $10, but sliding scale ($0-$20); cash, check, & credit cards accepted. Also, feel free to bring some non-perishable food for the micro-pantry on site, or take some food if you need it.

Here are the “rules” & suggestions for the outdoor dance:

Social distancing will apply; masks are only required if you are not fully vaccinated
Bring your own water
Wear sneakers/thick-soled shoes for dancing on pavement
Don't forget to put on sunscreen

LIVE CLASSES ARE BACK!

Mondays at Everett Senior Center, Connolly Center, Chelesea Street, Everett

10-11 am: Healthy-Steps therapeutic movement
11 am-noon: Beginner country line dancing
You must be 60+ to take classes at the senior center
no cost

Wednesday class through Arlington Community Ed, at The Gibbs School

11-week classes
Starting September 22
6-7:15 Beginner, 7:30-8:45 Improver
Class will be hybrid (both live and on Zoom, for those who cannot attend live)
Masks will be required
Sign up www.arlingtoncommunityed.org

Please do not come if you have a cough or fever; you can still attend on Zoom

ZOOM LINE DANCE LESSONS AND DANCING

So push back the couch, roll back the rug, move the kitchen table, and get ready to dance! In an effort to keep us sane, get us moving again, and entertain while we practice “social gathering at a distance,” I'll be teaching and reviewing some new dances, along with some oldies but goodies.

The link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4479509948?pwd=SjZyTDg3WGxJYVBWNU8vcWptZWlyZz09

If you join via the app, it saves the Meeting ID, which is 447 950 9948. Click Join, then it asks for the meeting ID. If you click on the little down arrow, it will show up as Julie Kaufmann's personal meeting. It will then ask for the password, which is purple.

So, until we can meet in person, please join me on line.

Sunday Drop-In 6:30-8:30 pm

6:30-7:30 pm Beginner hour
7:30-8:30 pm Improver+ hour

Price? Sliding scale donations are gratefully accepted. If you are income-impacted in any way, please enjoy the dancing free-of-charge and without guilt.

Just click here to make a donation (or go to www.jkdance.com/donations):

If you can donate, there are three options:
- $5 (all I can afford)
- $10 (regular price)
- $20 (a little extra)

Looking forward to seeing you on the screen!

SMOKIE'S DANCES ARE ALSO HAPPENING

Next Smokie's dance is October 30
Halloween dance, costumes encourage
Theme is "Down at the Honky Tonk"
no lessons
dancing 7-11 pm
North Reading Moose Hall on North Street, North Reading

About Julie Kaufmann Dancin'

From the crowds at First Night Boston to an intimate country wedding, in nightclubs and offices, at Boston black tie fund raisers and outdoor picnics, on college campuses and Alzheimers residences, people all around Boston have been enjoying my lessons.

Even better, they have been getting up and dancing!

Dancing knows no barriers: young and old, men and women, athletes and couch potatoes, singles and couples, all can participate.You can do it in heels or wingtips, runners or boots; you can wear pants or a dress, suits or sweats. Dancing is easy, and everyone can enjoy it. Everyone--even the watchers--will leave with a smile.

Lessons

I offer a wide range of dance instruction programs in the greater Boston MA area, including group classes, private lessons, parties and events, wedding choreography, workplace exercise, senior programs, and movement class for cancer survivors and those with other chronic illnesses. Please click on the types of programs link to see descriptions of all my offerings.

Group Lessons

Private Lessons

RAD Systems

Healthy Steps

I cannot tell you how much everyone enjoyed your dance class. Everyone was talking about it at our wrap-up meeting. Thank you so much for joining us and doing what you do--so well.

Great Fun. Julie is very good at teaching a novice.

One of my friends who is a dancer commented on how beautifully choreographed the routine was to the song so I wanted to pass all the credit on to you.

Two stepping has totally changed my life, and you have been a big part of that. You are TERRIFIC!

Good ability to break down dances to individual steps. Instructor made sure everyone knew the steps before moving forward.

Rants & Musings

When I get inspired or annoyed enough, I sometimes write something about dancing. Check back here periodically, and see what’s on my mind.

Dancing Tips

When I attend classes and workshops or watch tapes, I make sure I pick up some tidbit of information that helps me improve my own dancing or make me a better teacher, even if I don't learn a new pattern. Sometimes I learn a new way to fix an old step, other times it's a better way to lead/follow. Often times, these tips are simply new ways to visualize or explain a movement. And there are always terminology clarifications and standardizations. I pass these on to you, in no particular order, in hopes that you can also learn from them.…

I have been teaching country western and swing dancing in the Boston area since 1990. Before that, I took 12 years of ballroom and swing classes with many of the best instructors in Boston, including Ron Gursky, Gail Rundlett, Dan Radler and Suzanne Hamby. I have done teacher training courses with Mary Hoedeman, Skippy Blair, Dave Getty, and Barry Durant. I continue to take lessons to improve my dancing so I can offer you the latest moves and technique tips.