Adult & 55+ Programs

NEW DROP- IN PROGRAM: 
TABLE TENNIS
If you are looking for ways to stay physically and mentally active table tennis might be the game for you! Drop by the Benicia Community Center to experience the benefits of the game and have some great conversations at the same time! No drop in fee. 
Wednesdays: 2 - 6pm
Fridays: 1 - 6pm

ADULT BALLET
Have fun and learn classical ballet at the same time. This class covers the five basic ballet positions, technical steps, stretches, and exercises. Students will learn many different tap steps and combinations plus routines to songs. Come join us and have learning fun learning something new! Knowledgeable dancers are welcome!

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ADULT TAP
Learn the art of Tap dancing starting with the basics and building to more advanced levels.  This class will teach center work, corner work and build routines.  If there are any knee issues, modifications will be given.  

Come join us and have learning something new!  Knowledgeable dancers are welcome!
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BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE EVENING LINE DANCE
Join us on Monday evenings for line dancing. This class is for ages 8 and up and all levels are welcome! We’ll be dancing to different genres of music, but mostly, we’ll have a lot of fun! Perfection is not required, the ability to have fun is.  The first hour of class we’ll start with easier dances, but then mix the levels for the second hour of class. Do what you can and it’s okay to take breaks. It will get easier the more you attend. Wear comfy clothing and smooth soled shoes. Bring a water bottle and a friend.

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ARGENTINE TANGO
Originating in Buenos Aires Tango is a seductive dance where leaders and followers connect in an intimate embrace and move as one to the music. Class will focus on the fundamentals of the dance: The walk, embrace, basic steps, musicality and etiquette. No prior experience or dance required.  No partner required. Dress comfortably.
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SALSA DANCING
The hottest and most electrifying dance in the Bay Area. Come learn the fundamentals of Salsa: Basic Steps, Turns, Embrace, Rhythm, and nuances of the dance.  No partner required. Dress comfortably. Be seduced by the passion and elegance of Salsa.  This will be a fun class in a friendly and fun community.
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BELLYDANCING
Bellydance basics will allow you to experience the fun of bellydancing! This class is a great place to start by learning the basics: figure eights, shimmies, turns and traveling steps. Also, combinations, isolations, and veil moves will be covered. Bellydancing improves balance, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance with low impact dance moves. An introduction to finger cymbals will be included. 
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WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATE PLANNING

Estate planning can be crucial. Everyone needs this information for themselves, their parents, and their children. This class covers wills, living trusts, joint tenancies and tax planning. Learn how to avoid estate taxes and probate fees. See how new tax laws may require crucial changes or updates to your existing estate planning documents. This instructor is an experienced attorney and college professor.
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ONLINE PRACTICAL SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS
How long have you been saying to yourself, “I need to learn Spanish." ?  Almost 40% of California residents speak Spanish or come from Spanish speaking backgrounds…and that number keeps growing. Spanish is spoken where we work, where we shop, and where we live.  The ability to understand and communicate in Spanish is no longer just a nice thing to know; it’s quickly becoming a necessity.  Spanish is the easiest foreign language for English speakers to learn, with a similar alphabet and many words in common. In this class, no previous Spanish knowledge is assumed. Whether you took two years of Spanish in high school or don’t know one word... you can speak Spanish.  You just have to get started! For more information, call 707-648-4640. 

Instructor: Derrick Leonard
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BEGINNING SEWING
Discover the fun and creativity of sewing. This is the perfect class for beginners and those with some sewing experience. Learn basic hand and machine sewing techniques such as seam finishes, installing a zipper, sewing a project from a pattern or repurposing an old variety clothing item into something new. Students will apply the basic sewing techniques to their class projects based on their interests.
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