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. 
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Welcome! I'm Julie, your hostess and primary instructor. Since all classes are on hiatus until further notice, I am pleased to invite you to my virtual dance classes. In addition, Everett Cable TV recorded my two classes, so you can practice line dance and Healthy-Steps any time you want. Links are below. But good news, my live outside parking lot dances are starting up again!

PARKING LOT DANCES

Our first parking lot dance is Saturday, April 17 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, early enough for you to have dinner afterwards, and it will still be light out for the drive home.

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.

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

  • Social distancing will apply; masks are required
  • Bring your own water
  • Wear sneakers/thick-soled shoes for dancing on pavement
  • Don't forget to put on sunscreen
  • Please do not come if you have a cough or fever

ZOOM LINE DANCE LESSONS AND DANCING ARE HAPPENING!

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 6:15-8:30 pm

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

Wednesday Waltz Intensive April 21

  • 7-8:30 pm, $15 per class (in PayPal, put 3 classes @ $5)

We will review Wonderland Waltz, then learn one or two new waltzes.

Thursday "Malden" Intermediate drop-in class (replacing my class at Malden Senior Center)

  • 10:30-11:30 am
  • Everyone welcome
  • Mostly reviews and dancing

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!

 

Everett Cable TV (prerecorded classes,viewable any time)

Please note that classes are rotated, so sometimes one particular class is ot available. Try to other links!

Line Dance Classes

https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/cT30AQ_xtOBQF0oJM2gIVCDX9kjgfWZb/media/601235?autostart=true&showtabssearch=true&fullscreen=false&jwsource=cl

https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/cT30AQ_xtOBQF0oJM2gIVCDX9kjgfWZb/media/601090?autostart=true&showtabssearch=true&fullscreen=false&jwsource=cl

https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/cT30AQ_xtOBQF0oJM2gIVCDX9kjgfWZb/media/554840?autostart=true&fullscreen=false&showtabssearch=false&jwsource=cl

Healthy Steps

https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/cT30AQ_xtOBQF0oJM2gIVCDX9kjgfWZb/media/601164?autostart=true&showtabssearch=true&fullscreen=false&jwsource=cl

https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/cT30AQ_xtOBQF0oJM2gIVCDX9kjgfWZb/media/554842?autostart=true&showtabssearch=true&fullscreen=false&jwsource=cl

 

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.
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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.…
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About Julie

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.
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