Music & Dance

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Orono – Tap Dance Fun Class

with Raechelle Edmiston-Cyr

Mar

6

March 6th, 2023

$35 More Info

Tap Dance Fun Class - 6 weeks

Know some basic tap moves and just want to put on your shoes and dance? Join us for Tap Dance Fun! In this class, we'll dance to our favorite songs. Skill level and speed are determined by the group. Let's have fun and dance!

Instructor: Raechelle Edmiston-Cyr

Day: Mondays, starting March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10

Time: 6:30-7:15 pm

Cost: $35.00

Location: Orono

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Orono – Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People – Virtual – 3 Hour Class

with Craig Coffman is Experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director For mor

May

8

May 8th, 2023

$59 More Info

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Zoom- 3 Hour Class OK

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction.

Topics include:

How chords work in a song

How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it

How to form the three main types of chords

How to handle different keys and time signatures

How to avoid “counting”

How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Date: Monday May 8 6:30-9:30PM

Cost: $59 (includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons)

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Orono – Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People – Virtual

with Craig Coffman is Experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director For mor

May

9

May 9th, 2023

$59 More Info

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - ZOOM - 2 1/2 hour class

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students.

Topics include:

How chords work in a song

How to form the three main types of chords

How to tune your guitar

Basic strumming patterns

How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)

How to play along with simple tunes

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Date:Tuesday May 9 - 6:30-9PM

Cost: $59 (includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons)

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Hampden – Square Dance

with Bob Brown

Mar

6

March 6th to May 22nd, 2023

$60 More Info

Square Dance -

A new and interesting way to learn to square dance. Fun and easy. It's for beginners and anyone who's ever danced in the past and wants to return to the fun. Instruction is in a relaxed, easy setting with a personal touch. A good way to have fun with your partner (spouse, significant other or friend). A single person can also be accommodated. Classes will be held at the Citizens of Maine building at 177 Cold Brook Rd. in Hampden.

Mondays (12 sessions) March 6 - May 22 6:30 - 8:30 pm