Minnetonka Community Education

Combining elements of ballet and contemporary dance, this class includes a ballet barre warm-up, across the floor combos and a choreographed dance routine. This low impact form of exercise will improve your balance, strength and flexibility. No dance experience required. Bring ballet shoes or jazz shoes.

Wow your guests with your first dance. Get your feet moving to the Waltz, East Coast Swing, Rumba, and Hustle. Bring the whole family so you will all be comfortable on the dance floor. Father-daughter, mother-son, or the couple getting married, all first dances are a special moment in time. Jay specializes in choreographing wedding dances. Reviewing dance steps taught each week is what makes the students successful on the dance floor. Jay Dudding is one of the best dance instructors in the metro area! Jay has taught dance on cruise lines around the world and we are excited to have him in Minnetonka. Class size is limited so register early.

You’ll learn a variety of Jazz & Hip Hop dance moves in this fun and lively class. Content features a choreographed dance routine along with technique that will improve your strength and flexibility. No dance experience necessary. Bring tennis shoes or jazz shoes.

Learn the most popular Latin dances including the Rumba, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Tango and Samba. This Latin class is just plain fun and will get you onto the dance floor. “Patient, fun, helpful, and best instructor ever!” Jay compliments all of his students. He is one of the best dance instructors in the metro area and is recruited by cruise lines around the world because of his dance knowledge. You'll receive individual attention in a group setting, something you won't find in every dance class. Singles are welcome.

Learn the East Coast Swing, Hustle, and Waltz. Reviewing the previous week’s dance steps will help you feel comfortable on the dance floor. “Patient, fun, helpful, and best instructor ever!” are just a few of the comments describing Jay’s teaching style from students. Jay compliments all of his students. He is one of the best dance instructors in the metro area and is recruited by cruise lines around the world because of his dance knowledge. You’ll receive individual attention in a group setting, something you won’t find in every dance class. Singles are welcome.

Continue to perfect and review your East Coast Swing, Hustle and Waltz dance steps, as it is a key element in helping students relax, learn and experience success. You'll receive individual attention in a group setting, something you won't find in every dance class. Singles welcome. Prerequisite: Swing and Ballroom Dance – Let’s Begin

Bring your tap shoes and join us for a fun night of dancing. Exercise your body and mind while learning a variety of tap dance steps and a choreographed dance routine. This class is perfect for beginners and those with a little experience.

Take your tapping to the next level. Improve your dance technique and rhythm while getting a great cardio workout. You will learn new tap dance steps and a choreographed dance routine. This class is for those with previous tap experience or have taken Tap Dance 1. Bring your tap shoes.

Join us for this celebration of dance! This event is a combo of easy dance choreography and freestyle dance. Enjoy grooving to a variety of music that spans across the decades. No dance experience necessary - this event is fun for all!