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Are you in Sonoma County, California?
Line Dance with Joan Price!
The most fun you can have without a partner!

Contemporary Line Dancing isn't just country/western any more! It's modern, urban sophistication, swing syncopations, flowing waltz and nightclub rhythms, and Latin flavor. We still dance choreography in lines — but with the look and feel of ensemble dancing. It's fun, great exercise, and it will free the dancer in you! Classes are taught by Joan Price, popular line-dance/fitness instructor, speaker, and author. Scroll down for class information!

  • No partners needed — perfect for singles!
  • Learn contemporary line dances in a comfortable, welcoming, fun-filled class!
  • Beginners welcome!
  • Teens and seniors welcome!
  • Two left feet welcome!

Photos by Duncan Garrett, www.duncangarrettphoto.com, unless otherwise noted.

Line dancing with Joan Price

MONDAYS
7:00 - 8:00: Beginner class while intermediate dancers review on the side

8:00 - 8:55 Intermediate class

Coaches’ Corner, 420 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA
Non-members: $10 ($9 seniors 60+); Members free

WEDNESDAYS
6:30-7:30: Beginner class
7:30-8:30: Intermediate class

Ellington Hall, 3535 Industrial Drive, Suite B4, Santa Rosa, CA
4-Week Series: $40 beginning or intermediate class/$50 both classes
Drop-in: $12 beginning or intermediate class; $15 both classes

FRIDAYS
6:00 - 6:40: Beginner class.
Easy dances for dancing pleasure and for building line dance skills.
6:40 - 7:15: Mid-Intermediate class.
For line dancers between beginning and intermediate level.
7:30 - 8:30: High-Intermediate class.
For experienced line dancers who learn dances at a fast pace.

Coaches’ Corner, 420 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA

Non-members: $10 ($9 seniors 60+); Members free

SUNDAYS
5:00 - 9:30 (Line dance lessons 5-6:15)
Sonoma County’s best Country Western dance
Monroe Hall, 1400 W. College, Santa Rosa, CA

$10 for line dance & partner dance lessons + dance
(Joan is one of many rotating instructors at Monroe, so check schedule)

See our Coaches' Corner class
dancing Robert Rice's choreography on YouTube!

See our Coaches' Corner group
dancing Joan Price's choreography on YouTube!

 

Please e-mail Joan to get on her Line Dancers e-mail list
for local schedule changes and special events.

What is line dancing? Picture rows of people dancing a set choreography as an ensemble. The dance might be slow or fast, and it might have the look of country-western, Latin, swing, or Broadway. As they dance, they turn to face a different direction, and the choreography begins again. There are thousands of different line dances, ranging from super simple to extraordinarily complex, featuring innovative choreography.

Line dancing originated in country-western bars, but it isn't just fancy footwork to country-western tunes any more. Line dancing has evolved to offer a rich blend of urban sophistication with stylistic expressions influenced by musical theatre, Latin rhythms and jazz dance. Line dancing is enjoyed internationally -- England, for example, boasts one million regular line dancers.

Since you dance on your own in an ensemble, line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. It's also wonderful for people who want a social activity that doesn't involve dating or partnering.

And line dancing burns 200 to 375 calories an hour, depending on how fast you dance and how much you travel the floor!

No experience necessary! Success and fun guaranteed!
Questions? Need directions? E-mail Joan at joan@joanprice.com

Testimonials from Joan's line dancing students:

"Joan says that contemporary line dancing is the most fun you can have without a partner. She’s right. I expected country western music with a lot of basic back and forth stepping. Her classes are anything but that. From waltzes to tangos to hip hop - with some country western, too - the music and choreography are varied and range from soothingly simple to intricate and complicated. Great exercise for mind and body. Joan keeps everyone happy and moving from first timers to dancers who have been with her for years. I highly recommend joining her on the dance floor." -- Bill Saxon

"Joan Price is a consummate teacher! She brings dance in a way that allows each person to experience success. Though her large, enthusiastic group ranges from beginner to seasoned dancer, Joan manages to bring something for everyone. Most importantly, she builds a warm, positive social experience in her classes. People get to know and love each other. Newcomers are warmly welcomed and encouraged by the whole group." -- Laurie Tuchel

"I took my first class with Joan on New Year's Eve afternoon in 2003 and never looked back. I found myself looking forward to every Monday and Friday night so I could go to dance class, and freeing up my schedule on those night so I wouldn't miss a class! I love all the different types of music we get to dance to, and the wonderful, friendly people to dance with. Joan's instruction helps everyone to understand the steps, and build their skills to progress to the next level of dance. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a practiced dancer, you will be dancing and enjoying yourself in no time." -- Brenda Shatto

"I could not get enthusiastic about going to the gym until I found the line dancing class – I’m now dancing three times a week for about two hours each, and I practice at home! Joan is a wonderful teacher. She manages to teach people at all levels of dancing and make sure that each student really “gets it” and has fun. Joan makes it challenging but possible at all levels. It’s the most fun I’ve had dancing in years. It’s also great exercise, both physical and mental. The dancers in Joan's classes are fun and supportive – no judging, always helpful, always enthusiastic. I love dancing to all the different kinds of music. Who knew you could line dance to tango, cha cha, waltz, country, nightclub two-step, and west coast swing? It’s no wonder Joan has students who’ve been dancing with her for many years. I plan to be one of them!" -- Trisha Pedroia

Click here for more line dance photos and testimonials!

Can't come to class? Bring Joan to your next social function, employee party, or special event! Joan will entertain your clients, staff, or guests at your next business or social event by teaching an easy, energetic line dance. Camaraderie, success and laughter guaranteed! Contact Unconventional Moves, 1-888-BFITTER.

Line Dancing!
The most fun you can have
without a partner!


Photo by Star Dewar


In memory of Robert Rice, who is always with us on the dance floor.

Photos by Duncan Garrett, www.duncangarrettphoto.com, unless otherwise noted.

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