From the timeless steps of the Waltz to the cat like steps of the Tango, Championship Dancer and popular Arts Council dance instructor, Amanda Showell, offers a review of the most popular ballroom dances. This award winning dancer instructs students of all levels in all ballroom dances, and has gained a faithful and growing following in Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties.

Two classic dances, Waltz and Tango are taught beginning May 15. Level I Waltz will begin at 7 pm and Level 2 American Tango will start at 8 pm. Singles and couples are welcome to these four-week courses. American Tango 2 students should have attended American Tango 1 or have some previous experience with this dance style so that they can learn more advanced techniques. The deadline for registration is May 8, and the class fee is $50 for members of the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council, or $55 for non members.

Instructor Amanda Showell has taught at some of the largest dance schools on the east coast, having coached the dance teams of both Princeton University and the University of Delaware. A teacher since 1996, she has won numerous ballroom dance competition titles and trained with World Class dancers such as Peter Eggleton and Charlotte Jorgensen.

The Center for the Arts classes are designed to renew existing artistic interests, and to develop new skills. Come visit us at 206 South Commerce St. in Centreville, MD. We are open Tuesday-Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. You can contact us by phone, 410-758-2520, online, www.arts4u.info, or email exhibit@arts4u.info. The Centre receives support through a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

The Queen Anne’s County Arts Council, Inc., is a non-profit organization committed to promoting, expanding and sustaining the arts. We connect artists to audiences and the community to the arts. Visit us on the web at www.arts4u.info.