Penn State Altoona to host summer community dance classes

The dance Studio in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona will host nine community dance classes throughout July and August. No prior experience is required.

Credit: Penn State
July 7, 2023

ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will host nine community dance classes throughout July and August. No prior experience is required. There is a $50 registration fee for each four-week section. All classes will be held in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, and participants may bring a water bottle. Registration for all classes is available online.

  • Creative Movement (Dance 5030-003)
    6 to 7 p.m., July 20 and 27, Aug. 3 and 10
  • Creating The Art of Dance (Dance 5020-008), ages 7-9
    4 to 5 p.m., July 20 and 27, Aug. 3 and 10
  • Tap Through Sound Exploration (Dance 5002), ages 8-13
    3 to 4 p.m., July 20 and 27, Aug. 3 and 10
  • Dance Technique through Creativity (KINES 5004-002), ages 10-13
    5 to 6 p.m., July 20 and 27, Aug. 3 and 10
  • Scottish Highland Dance (Dance 5040-006), ages 6-8
    4:30 to 5 p.m., July 19 and 26, Aug. 2 and 9
    Dancers should wear shorts or leggings with a t-shirt or tank top (no jeans or jean shorts), socks or bare feet, long hair pulled back.
  • Scottish Highland Dance (Dance 5040-008), ages 9-11
    5 to 6 p.m., July 19 and 26, Aug. 2 and 9
    Dancers should wear shorts or leggings with a t-shirt or tank top (no jeans or jean shorts), socks or bare feet, long hair pulled back.
  • Scottish Highland Dance (Dance 5040-007), ages 12-17
    6 to 7 p.m., July 19 and 26, Aug. 2 and 9
    Dancers should wear shorts or leggings with a t-shirt or tank top (no jeans or jean shorts), socks or bare feet, long hair pulled back.
  • Scottish Highland Dances Adult Class (Dance 5040-005)
    7 to 8 p.m., July 19 and 26, Aug. 2 and 9
    Dancers should wear shorts or leggings with a t-shirt or tank top (no jeans or jean shorts), socks or bare feet, long hair pulled back.
  • Ballet For Adults (Dance 9004-001)
    5:30 to 6:30 p.m., July 17, 24 and 31, Aug. 7
    All levels are welcome in this four-week session. Classes include barre exercises focusing on coordination and balance followed by jumping and turning combinations. Dancers should wear athletic/dance wear and ballet shoes.

For further information, call the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts at 814-949-5452.

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