Group Lessons


Private



Learn with friends at group lessons


Group lessons are a fun and economical way to learn a variety of social dances and meet new friends too! During the group classes, DonnaMarie will focus on one dance per session and the sessions usually run for 4 weeks. By focusing on one dance at a time, and progressing it through the session, you'll be confident to use what you've learned on the dance floor! Singles and couples are welcome. Check our schedule to see what classes are currently being offered.


 

Current Groups by DonnaMarie

Monday in Hauppague


On Monday evenings, DonnaMarie teaches two intermediate/advanced group lessons at Bodyworks Fitness. In each lesson, DonnaMarie concentrates on a single dance for approximately 4 weeks. Each week builds upon the dance pattern from the prior session while introducing new steps and refining technique.

Wednesdays in Stony Brook


During the Stony Brook school year, DonnaMarie teaches three hour long lessons as part of the Stony Brook University Dance Club. These lessons are geared towards building skills starting with beginner, through intermediate and advanced. So the first 4 week session may concentrate on Salsa 1 and then progress to Salsa 2 for the next session and then Salsa 3. Each new session builds on skills learned in the prior session.

Thursdays in Mt. Sinai


DonnaMarie will be teaching children's and adult classes at OnThe Edge Dance Studio 5507-6 Nesconset Hwy. Mt Sinai NY for the summer. Thursday night classes start June 10th and end August 26th. All group lessons are $12 per person per class. The following classes will be taught:

 

5:00 Children's Beginner Ballroom - Ages 5 to 10
6:00 Children's Beginner Ballroom - Ages tweens and teens

7:00 Adults Beginner/Intermediate Ballroom

 

June 10, 17 and 24 - Salsa
July 1, 8 and 15 - Foxtrot
July 22, 29 and August 5 - Swing
August 12, 19 and 26 - Cha Cha

 

8:00 Adults Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom

 

June 10, 17 and 24 - Cha Cha
July 1, 8 and 15 - Hustle
July 22, 29 and August 5 - Samba
August 12, 19 and 26 - Salsa


Around the Town


DonnaMarie frequently teaches group lessons for a single event such as the TGIF Friday social at Brookhaven National Laboratories. Keep your eyes open for email on the events. If you're not on her mailing list, please contact her at portellidm@aol.com.

 

Or Start Your Own Group

Get together four or more of your friends, family members, or co-workers and schedule a private group class with DonnaMarie. Private group classes are a good choice when you have a group of people with similar dance interests or needs, such as when preparing for a fund-raising event or a corporate, birthday or anniversary party. In some cases, classes may be held at your location, for your specific event! Call or email DonnaMarie if you'd like to set up a private group class.


To contact DonnaMarie, call her at (631)398-8054 or send her email at portellidm@aol.com