Fall Dance Lessons at the Bel Air Armory: Rumba and Swing

At the door sales are NOT available. Must register and pay through Eventbrite. Drop ins for lessons are NOT available. Partner not required.

Mondays, September 29-November 10, 2025 (no class 10/13)

6-7pm Rumba (Slow Dancing)

Learn the dance of love, or just learn a great Latin-inspired slow dance you can do to most current music. Rumba started as an Afro-Cuban dance and is now one of the most popular ballroom partner dances around the world. Learn the basic steps that will take you from a night out to a star turn next wedding season with this class.

7-8 Beginner single time swing

Turn the energy up a bit with single time swing. Perfect for beginners, single time swing teaches you this fun bouncy dance that lets you get the basics of steps and turns easily. Take this class, then take it out to dance to your favorite bands and jukebox tunes!

About the Instructor, Kristen Renshaw

Kristen discovered her passion for ballroom dancing in 2005 after starting at SwingTime Ballroom. She has choreographed countless dances for wedding couples, introduced dozens of people to Ballroom Dancesport competitions, and developed a youth ballroom track for dance students and recreational dancers.

FAQ

Do I need a partner? No, you do not need a partner to learn the dance. However, when waiting for a practice partner or instructor, please be patient and continue to practice your part.

All event updates/communication will be made by email to the email provided upon registration.

Refunds will not be given for missed sessions; prorated option not available.

Sponsored in part by the Bel Air Arts and Entertainment District through a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.

Release of Liability

By making a purchase, this Release of Liability is hereby agreed to by all Participant/Registrants herein referred to as Releaser, to the Town of Bel Air, Maryland, herein referred to as Releasee.

Releaser shall indemnify and hold harmless the Releasee and its officials, employees and agents from and against any and all liabilities, judgments, settlements, losses, costs or charges (including attorneys fees) incurred by the Town of Bel Air and/or any of its officials, employees or agents as a result of any claims, demands, damages, debts, costs, loss of services, expenses, compensation and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, arising from or by reason or action, or suit relating to any bodily injury (including death), or loss of property arising out of, related to, or associated with the following events: Ballroom Dance Instruction/Community Dance at the Bel Air Armory.

The Releaser shall indemnify and defend Releasee against, and hold Releasee harmless from any and all claims, actions, damages, liability or expense, including reasonable attorney fees, in connection with any and all injuries to or deaths of persons, or damage to property, suffered by Releasee or its officials, employees or invitees, or any other person or entity, arising out of participation in the aforementioned events, facilities, and/or arising out of the exercise of use, passive or active, on Town property.

Releaser, its agents, employee or invitees, indemnifies the Releasee for damage or injury caused by any negligent act or omission of Releaser, its agents, employees or invitees, except caused by any negligent act or omission of Releasee, its officials, employees or invitees.

Releaser further states that he/she has carefully read the foregoing release and knows the contents thereof and agrees to this release as his/her own free act.

Host or Publisher The Town of Bel Air