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 techniques that will improve your strength and flexibility. No dance experience necessary. Bring tennis shoes or jazz shoes.

Practice makes perfect. Keep dancing your way to perfect Swing and Ballroom dance steps. “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.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.