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.

LIVE CLASSES ARE BACK!

SUNDAY Drop-in line dance and lessons in Arlington

Arlington Calvary Church, 300 Mass. Ave, Arlington, MA
6:30-7:30 pm Beginner hour
7:30-8:30 pm Improver+ hour
Suggested donation $10

MONDAY LINE DANCING at Everett Senior Center

11 am-noon: Beginner country line dancing, weekly
You must be 60+ to take classes at the senior center
Held at the Connolly Center, Chelsea Street, Everett, MA
no cost

MONDAY ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCE at Somerville Council on Aging

6-week class, starts August 7, 2023
1-2 pm
167 Holland Street, Somerville, MA
no cost

WEDNESDAY 4-week Improver class

September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023
$60
class held at Arlington Calvary Church, 300 Mass. Ave, Arlington, MA

WEDNESDAY class through Arlington Community Ed

8-week classes--no drop-ins
April 26-June 14, 2023
Beginner line dance 6-6:50 pm; Improver Line Dance 7-7:50 pm
Sign up www.arlingtoncommunityed.org

SMOKIE'S DANCES ARE ALSO HAPPENING

Next Smokie's dance are August 26 and October 28, 2023
Lesson 6-7 pm, dancing 7-11 pm
North Reading Moose Hall, 140 North Street, North Reading

PARKING LOT DANCES

Our outdoor dances started up again on May 13. The net dances are August 12 and September 9, 2023. 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. They will be on the second Saturday of the month through September (and probably through October, if the weather cooperates).

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

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.