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 outdoor dances are starting up again (weather permitting). the first two are scheduled for April 23 and May 21, 4-6 pm. Dances are held in the parking lot across from 100 Winthrop Street, on the corner of Chester St,. Medford. We do mostly easy line dances, with quick walk-throughs. NEW this year: We will have a space designated for partner dancing (West Coast & East Coast swing, cha cha, Nightclub two step).

Suggested donation is $10, but sliding scale ($0-20).

LIVE CLASSES ARE BACK!

Mondays at Everett Senior Center, Connolly Center, Chelsea 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

Mondays at Somerville Council on Aging, 167 Holland Street, Somerville

Absolute Beginner line dance class--if you have never danced before, or need lots of time to learn, this is the perfect class for you.
May 2-June 13, September 12-October 24, November 7-Dcember 12, 2022
no cost

Wednesday class through Arlington Community Ed, at The Gibbs School

8-week classes--no drop-ins
April 27-June 15, 2022
6-6:50, Beginner line dance, 8-8:50 Improver line dance.
There is also a two-step (bring your own partner) class from 7-7:50 pm
Line dance classes will be hybrid (both live and on Zoom, for those who cannot attend live)
Vaccinations are required; masks are optional at this time
Sign up www.arlingtoncommunityed.org

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

SUNDAY LIVE AND ON ZOOM: line dance and lessons

Starting May 1, we will be going hybrid for the summer! Join me at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 300 Mass. Ave, Arlington for weekly drop-in line dancing, with lessons for both beginners and improvers.

If you can't come in person, you can still push back the couch, roll back the rug, move the kitchen table, and join us on Zoom.!

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

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 live or on the screen!

SMOKIE'S DANCES ARE ALSO HAPPENING

Next Smokie's dance are April 30 and May 29, 2022
April dance is their anniversary dance, so no lesson, lots of food and dancing 7-11 pm
May dance: lesson 6-7 pm, dancing 7-11 pm
North Reading Moose Hall, 140 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.