The Janice Center will offer a 4-week introductory Irish Step Dance class beginning Tuesday, August 3. The 45-minute session will start at 4 p.m. and is open to ages 5 and up. The cost is $50 for the 4 weeks. 

Irish Step Dance is generally characterized by a stiff upper body and quick, precise movements of the feet. It has gained in popularity in this country since the theatrical show \"Riverdance\" debuted in 1994.

The class will be taught by Lauren Sposato, an experienced and prizewinning Irish Step Dancer who has been competing since age 12. Lauren has danced at conventions, performed in various play productions and is currently creating a music album.

Call 845-482-3324 to register.

New to The Janice Center, a line dance is a formation dance in which a group of people dance in a line formation or in lines, and they all execute the same dance moves individually.

Normally the dancers move around the floor facing different walls as they progress through a series of steps. Great fun! There are many different line dances and more are coming every day.

Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7-8 p.m. The cost is $15 per participant per week.

We are now offering lessons in a range of percussion and mallet instruments including drum set, triangle, cymbals, congos, bongos xylophone and marimba.

To arrange lessons, please call 482-3324 or e-mail us at ken@janicecenter.com

We are now offering Zumba six days a week at The Janice Center and Duggan School in White Lake. The days and times are: Monday -- Basic/Gold, 9-10 a.m.; Zumba Gold, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday -- Basic Zumba, 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Wednesday -- Zumba Gold, 6-7 p.m.; Basic Zumba @ Duggan School (White Lake), 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday -- Basic Zumba, 7-8 p.m. Friday -- Basic Zumba, 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Basic Zumba, 8-9 a.m.; Basic Zumba @ Duggan School (White Lake), 10-11 a.m.

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and aerobic movements to create a dynamic workout program that burns a bunch of calories. The goal of Zumba is simple: to work out, love working out and to get hooked. Zumba fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life.

Zumba Gold is a brand-new Zumba program good for anyone, any age and any ability level. This fitness-dance routine is designed for participants with very little exercise experience, individuals that have physical limitations or inactive older adults.

Zumba Gold is 45 minutes in length and conducted at a slower, less intense pace. It is easy to follow for any age.

Monthly plans are available. To register, please call 482-3324 click here to download a registration form.

Self-defense, discipline, respect, confidence. Authentic karate taught through Joe Poppo\\\\\\\\'s Moo Duk Kwan Academy. Classes are held every Monday from 5:30-6:15 p.m and Saturday from 2:30-3:30 p.m.. A free trial session for interested students will be offered every week 20 minutes before the scheduled class time. To register, please call 482-3324 click here to download a registration form.