DANCE Away (the) Winter (Blues) Break

Winter Break is winding down in our town, but I have to share the fun we had learning to dance the Merengue and Salsa in the local Union Hall this week.

Let the dancing begin!

James Wang approached me early this year while I was planning teen programs for Spring 2015.  He is an avid dancer who learned his moves in New York City and wishes to spread the joy and exercise to our region.  The library is fully carpeted, so we requested use of the Local 1000 Union Hall in the Civic Center Plaza.

I like to offer new and unusual options for young adults, especially during breaks from the school routine.  This dance program was a first time programming effort for me, but I feel it was very successful.

1, 2,3..5,6,7.. learning to count and make our feet coordinate.

As we practiced the simple steps, we hesitantly partnered with other dancers to perfect our new skills.  Let's just say, I have at least two left feet!  Some participants, moms and their progeny, really got in the groove and could truly "cut a rug," as the saying goes.

Coordination is KEY!

By the end of our 2 hour session, we discovered we burned calories, learned some simple moves we can put to use on the dance floor...or kitchen floor, and had a great time together.

SOMEONE decided to show off his goofy moves, perhaps what he felt pulled all of our skills together in a classy way...

Keep an ear out for more dance programs the Corning regioin with James Wang.  He has held fundraisers at the Corning YMCA for his child's preschool.  These events are inexpensive and return promise to our young learners.

IF you are in the market to buy a house, contact James to show you the ropes.  He is so talented, his day job is a real estate salesperson at Coldwell Banker

Check back for more incredible Young Adult library programs.  As one our followers on Twitter commented...

@SSCLibCorning What library is that?! sounds like library from Heaven!

That is correct, our library has a set of angel wings!!