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.

NEW! First Thursdays at Goodnight Johnny's in Burlington

Come for dinner or drinks, and dance 6:30-9:30 pm on the first Thursday of each month. Lessons 6:30-7:30, then dance to a DJ 7:30-9:30 Requests gladly taken!
Goodnight Johnny's is located at 154 Cambridge Street, Burlington,
Next dates are June 5, July 3, and August 7. Come early and have some dinner; reservations strongly recommended.

SUNDAY Drop-in line dance 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, 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA
no cost

MONDAY BEGINNER + IMPROVER LINE DANCE at Medford Council on Aging

12:45-1:45 pm, weekly
You must be 60+ to take classes at the senior center
Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA
$3

MONDAY LINE DANCING at Arlington Senior Center

2:30-3:30 pm Beginner country line dancing, weekly
You must be 60+ to take classes at the senior center; Arlington residents only
Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple Street, Arlington, MA
$3

WEDNESDAY Summer Improver drop-in at Arlington Calvary Church

June 25-September 24, 2025
Lesson & reviews 6:30-7:30 pm, dancing 7:30-8:30 pm
300 Mass. Ave, Arlington, MA
Suggested donation $10

WEDNESDAY classes through Arlington Community Ed

9-week classes--no drop-ins
Next sessions coming in the Fall
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 dances May 10, June 7, and June 28, 2025
Lesson 6 pm; Dancing 7-11 pm
North Reading Moose Hall, 140 North Street, North Reading

PARKING LOT DANCES

Our outdoor dances may start up again in the spring. 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.

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

RAD (RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE) CLASSES

I teach self-defense for women about twice a year. This is a 12-hour class (over 4 weeks) for women & girls (under age 18 with parental consent). Anyone identifying as female is welcome.

Discuss risk avoidance and reduction methods
Practice techniques to defend yourself
Develop a defensive mindset
Become empowered by your own strength

Next class is coming in Fall 2025 Go to my RAD page for details.

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.