Private & Group Classes
Current Ballroom Dance Classes and Locations:
- Leisure World of Maryland – Basic/Intermediate Level American Style – Smooth & Rhythm on Thursdays
- Holiday Park Senior Center – Intermediate Level American Style – Smooth and Rhythm Classes on Wednedays
- TECRO Center – Bronze/Silver Level International Standard and Latin Classes on Sunday afternoons
Leisure World of Maryland:
Amy and I are currently teaching at Leisure World of Maryland just off Route 97 in Montgomery County, Maryland. These are beginner/advance beginner classes. Emphasis is on basic steps, but these classes also will help experienced dancers who wish to improve their technique and styling. Most classes are held in the spacious Maryland Room in Clubhouse 1. Must be 55 or older to register.
Registration is open to both residents and non-residents, although residents are given preference if the number of available registrations is limited*. Residents can register for a class either online at (amilia.com/leisure-world-of-Maryland) or by calling the Education and Recreation (E&R) office at 301-598-1320 or stopping by the E&R office in Clubhouse 2 during open hours. Non-residents should call or visit the office to register. Non-residents pay a slightly higher fee.
*Should any non-resident have difficulty registering, please contact Ron or Amy Wagaman directly on 301-519-8267.
Starting May 2nd – Taught by Ron & Amy Wagaman. These beginner fun-filled classes will teach you dance routines in Waltz and Rumba. Improve your lead or follow. Instruction includes both basic and intermediate steps. These classes also will also help experienced dancers who wish to improve their technique and styling. Couples and single students welcome.
| Waltz | Thursdays | 5/2 – 5/30 | 4pm | $30 | 5 classes |
| Rumba | Thursdays | 5/2 – 5/30 | 5pm | $30 | 5 classes |
Leisure World of Maryland address: 3700 Rossmoor Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD 20906
| Date | Class # | Dance | Start Time | Dance | Start Time | Location |
| May 2 | 1 of 5 | Waltz | 4pm | Rumba | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
| May 9 | 2 of 5 | Waltz | 4pm | Rumba | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
| May 16 | 3 of 5 | Waltz | 4pm | Rumba | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
| May 23 | 4 of 5 | Waltz | 4pm | Rumba | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
| May 30 | 5 of 5 | Waltz | 4pm | Rumba | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
Starting June 6 – Taught by Ron & Amy Wagaman. These beginner fun-filled classes will teach you dance routines in Foxtrot and Samba. Improve your lead or follow. Instruction includes both basic and intermediate steps. These classes also will also help experienced dancers who wish to improve their technique and styling. Couples and single students welcome.
| Foxtrot | Thursdays | 6/6 – 6/27 | 4pm | $25 | 4 classes |
| Samba | Thursdays | 6/6 – 6/27 | 5pm | $25 | 4 classes |
| Date | Class # | Dance | Start Time | Dance | Start Time | Location |
| June 6 | 1 of 4 | Foxtrot | 4pm | Samba | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
| June 13 | 2 of 4 | Foxtrot | 4pm | Samba | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
| June 20 | 3 of 4 | Foxtrot | 4pm | Samba | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
| June 27 | 4 of 4 | Foxtrot | 4pm | Samba | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
Starting July 11 – Taught by Ron & Amy Wagaman. These beginner fun-filled classes will teach you dance routines in Foxtrot and Merengue. Improve your lead or follow. Instruction includes both basic and intermediate steps. These classes also will also help experienced dancers who wish to improve their technique and styling. Couples and single students welcome.
| Foxtrot | Thursdays | 7/11 – 7/25 | 4pm | $20 | 3 classes |
| Merengue | Thursdays | 7/11 – 7/25 | 5pm | $20 | 3 classes |
| Date | Class # | Dance | Start Time | Dance | Start Time | Location |
| July 11 | 1 of 3 | Foxtrot | 4pm | Merengue | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
| July 18 | 2 of 3 | Foxtrot | 4pm | Merengue | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
| July 25 | 3 of 3 | Foxtrot | 4pm | Merengue | 5pm | Maryland Room, Clubhouse 1 |
Holiday Park Senior Center, Wheaton, Maryland
Ballroom Dance Classes at the Holiday Park Senior Center (HPSC) on Wednesday afternoons. Intermediate classes on Wednesday afternoons at 2:30pm (smooth) and 3:30pm (rhythm). Register directly with the Holiday Park Senior Center. Call: 240-777-4999. 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906. Must be 55 or older to register.
Registration is available from 9:30am to 3:30pm Monday thru Friday, when HPSI volunteers are available to take your registrations. Have the exact amount if paying in cash. Checks are preferred and should be made payable to HPSI (Holiday Park Seniors, Inc. Only $45 for each session. (about $4 per class)
Spring/Summer Schedule:
Smooth Ballroom begins Wed. April 3rd from 2:30-3:20 and ends June 12th.
Waltz- 5 lessons
Viennese Waltz – 5 lessons
Rhythm Ballroom begins Wed. April 3rd from 3:30-4:20 and ends June 12th.
East Coast Swing – 5 lessons
Bolero – 5 lessons
Summer Schedule:
Smooth Ballroom begins Wed. June 26th from 2:30-3:20 and ends August 28th.
Quickstep – 5 lessons
Foxtrot – 5 lessons
Rhythm Ballroom begins Wed. June 26th from 3:30-4:20 and ends August 28th.
Cha Cha – 5 lessons
West Coast Swing – 5 lessons
TECRO Center, Gaithersburg, Maryland:
Dance classes at the TECRO Center are held on Sundays. Dances are normally changed each month or every other month. Latin, rhythm, smooth and/or standard dance routines are taught.
Currently classes feature International Style Foxtrot at 1pm and International Style Latin Rumba at 2pm. These are small group classes at the Bronze and Silver levels that allow for a great deal of individual attention.
- $10 per lesson
- Register directly with Amy by telephone
- each lesson 55 minutes in length
- couples and singles welcomed
Call Amy on 301-519-8267 if you are a new student and wish to register. (Possible classes may be moved to the Leisure World campus starting in May.)
Culture Center of TECRO, 901 Wind River Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Directions to the Culture Center of TECRO:
| North Bound: |
| Take exit #10-11 onto I-270 LOCAL NORTH toward MONT. VILLAGE AVE/QUINCE ORCH. RD/CLOPPER RD – go 0.3 mi |
| Take exit #10/MD-117 toward QUINCE ORCHARD RD – go 0.2 mi |
| Turn right on W DIAMOND AVE[MD-117] – go 0.6 mi |
| Turn left on QUINCE ORCHARD RD[MD-124] – go 0.9 mi |
| Move to the right lane |
| Veer to the right on TWIN LAKES DR – go 0.1 mi |
| Bear right on WIND RIVER LN – go 0.1 mi |
| Arrive at 901 WIND RIVER LN, GAITHERSBURG |
| South Bound: |
| Take I-270 exit 11 toward Quince Orchard Rd/MD-124 South |
| Turn right on QUINCE ORCHARD RD[MD-124] South |
| Move to the right lane |
| Veer to the right on TWIN LAKES DR – go 0.1 mi |
| Bear right on WIND RIVER LN – go 0.1 mi |
| Arrive at 901 WIND RIVER LN, GAITHERSBURG |
Turn right just before you get to the “Culture Center of TECRO” sign and park in the lot. Building is a yellow and white stone structure. (You can see the Culture Center of TECRO from Quince Orchard Road.) Address is 901 Wind River Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Phone number is (301) 869-8585.