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Beginner Line Dancing with DTL
with Jennifer Hanson
Ever wanted to learn how to line dance? Now's your chance!
NACE is excited to welcome aboard Jennifer Hanson, owner of and instructor at Dance The Line, to our winter/spring program with a beginner line dancing class! If you've never tried country line dancing before, it's never too late to start learning! The dance floor can be a wonderful place. Your success all starts with taking a simple, first step. We will have fun, exercise, listen to great country music, meet new people, and learn to line dance all in one!
What you need to know for a lesson
Dancing can be an amazing time. Here are a few reminders to prepare you for class;
• Come ready to learn something new. Think positive. You can do it!
• Bring water
• Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers
• Wear sneakers or boots that slide and turn easy
• No sandals or heels
• Bring a friend and be prepared to have fun!
**Please bring a pair of shoes or boots to change into to keep floors clean & safe for all. **
Meet Jennifer!
Jennifer Hanson is the owner of Dance the Line in Dover, New Hampshire. Her love for line dancing began at a young age when her mother took her to local community country line dance classes. As an adult, Jennifer rekindled this passion when she attended a line dance class with a friend, and she quickly fell in love with it all over again.
Driven by her enthusiasm, Jennifer sought various classes, training sessions, and workshops to deepen her knowledge and skills. Her goal was to share the joy of dance with others. For Jennifer, the dance floor is a sanctuary where she can escape the pressures of the world and immerse herself in music.
With over 15 years of experience in dancing and teaching country line and partner dances, Jennifer now runs Dance the Line, offering classes for all ability levels multiple days a week. Dance the Line provides a range of services, including country line dance lessons, country partner lessons, workshops, private events, and DJ services.
She teaches weekly at the Dover Elks located at 282 Durham Road, Dover New Hampshire on Monday nights, Fox Run Dance Hall at 50 Fox Run Rd, Newington, NH on Wednesday nights. Beginners class is 6-7:30 p.m. and Intermediate class is 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Discover more about Jennifer and Dance the Line at www.dancetheline.net or www.facebook.com/Dancetheline.net
If you've never country line danced before, it's never too late to start learning how to. The dance floor can be a wonderful place. Your success all starts with taking a simple, first step. We will have fun, exercise, listen to great country music, meet new people and learn to line dance all in one!
Sourdough 102: Ready. Set. BAKE!
with Kayla Day
Now that you have learned the art of making your own sourdoughstarters, it’s time to see the different things that you can bake with it! Ifyou took Kayla’s Sourdough 101 class and have a starter that is ready tobake you can bring it to class or purchase a starter before the class. Inthis class you will learn different mixing and folding techniques to getthe perfect bread. You will also learn how to take any excess dough youmay have and see what you can make with it. Kayla will have doughready to bake in class and you will get to take home the loaves made tobake at home.
A materials list for this class will be available on the registration page for this class, or you can purchase what you will needdirectly from the instructor.
Crocheting 101
with Elizabeth Chickering
NACE is excited to welcome back Elizabeth Chickering for a beginning crochet class! Beginner and experienced crocheters are welcome in this 4-week class. Beginners will start with a simple scarf project for which Elizabeth will provide the pattern. For more experienced crocheters, bring in your projects, and the instructor will assist as needed.
Supplies for beginners to bring include:
• 3-5 oz skein number 4 medium weight yarn
• Size J and K crochet hooks
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Tape measure
Acrylic Painting
with Gayle Fitzpatrick
This class covers composition, color theory, and color mixing, as well as materials and techniques. You’ll learn and practice the fundamentals of painting with acrylics. Class will provide time for experimentation, creativity, and the opportunity to work on your own projects with guidance from the instructor. Beginner and Intermediate painters are both welcome!
Class size limited to 10.
Materials for class:
Download the full list here.
• Acrylic paints (If you're buying a "set," try to make sure that the following colors are included)
• White
• Cadmium yellow medium
• Cadmium red medium
• Cobalt Blue
• Dioxazine purple
• Ultramarine blue
• Yellow ochre
• Burnt Umber
• Burnt Sienna
• Permanent Green
• Brushes (various sizes)
• Water cups
• Palette (Wax paper will suffice)
• Palette knife (for mixing paint)
• Watercolor paper
• Illustration board
• Any heavy paper
• Canvas boards
• Stretched canvas (We’ll begin with heavy paper surfaces. Canvas need not be purchased at the beginning
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People on ZOOM
with Craig Coffmen
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction.
Topics include:
• How chords work in a song
• How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to handle different keys and time signatures
• How to avoid “counting”
• How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People on ZOOM
with Craig Coffmen
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you yearsof musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crashcourse will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favoritesongs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able tosit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And sincethe class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be ableto continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online questionand answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+.
Topics include:
• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to tune your guitar
• Basic strumming patterns
• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
• How to play along with simple tunes
Beaded Jewelry
with ELIZABETH GOODY
Come and have fun beading! Make a necklace, earrings, bracelet, or all of the above! There will be a wide variety of beads to choose from, depending on the project you select.
Please bring to class:
• A small towel
Materials fee starts at $5 and is due at the start of class to the instructor.
DIY Paper Easter Basket
with Katie Nickerson
Hop into spring with this fun one-night class with Stampin’ Up demonstrator Katie! Learn how to craft your very own basket with a tag from paper that you can use to fill with Easter sweets or use as a unique gift card holder. Please bring glue and a pair of scissors with you.
You may purchase additional kits from Katie (Price varies from $12 - $15)
** If class is canceled due to snow, the class will be made up on Saturday of the same week.