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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">New 5-week session of Swing Dance begins Monday, March 31 at the Beck Center for the Arts.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The classes will be taught by Valerie Salstrom and members of Get Hep Swing. Valerie is a former National Lindy Hop Champion and National Balboa Champion.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Introduction to Swing Dance</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Monday 7:00-8:00 p.m.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">March 31-April 28 </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tuition: $55 (5 weeks)</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Location: Creative Arts Dance Studio</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Introduction to the jitterbug utilizing music from big band to blues to early rock and roll. Learn basic foot patterns, how to connect to a partner and socially lead and follow a variety of moves in open and closed positions. Partner not required.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Beginner Linday Hop</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Monday 8:00-9:00 p.m.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">March 31-April 28</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tuition: $55 (5 weeks)</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Location: Creative Arts Dance Studio</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Introduction to the original form of swing dancing, the Lindy Hop. Learn the 8-count basic, swing out, circle, she goes, he goes and more. Partner not required.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Questions may be directed to Melanie Szucs, Associate Director of Dance Education, at 216-521-2450 x 26 or MSzucs@beckcenter.org.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Beck Center is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Ohio. Beck Center for the Arts is a nonprofit, comprehensive arts organization offering professional theater on two stages, arts education in creative arts therapies, dance, early childhood, music, theater, and visual arts; as well as gallery exhibits featuring local and regional artists.</FONT></P>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Melanie Szucs</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Associate Director of Dance Education</FONT>
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<P><I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Beck Center for the Arts</FONT></I>
<BR><I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">17801 Detroit Road</FONT></I>
<BR><I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Lakewood, OH 44107</FONT></I>
<BR><I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">216-521-2540 x 26</FONT></I>
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