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Salsa: Movement, Music & Connection
Michelle Oaks Maddox Memorial Dance Program

Salsa: Movement, Music & Connection

Dates/Times: Wednesdays at 12:00 PM, beginning July 15, 2026
Location: Albany Area Arts Council,
215 N. Jackson St., Albany, GA 31707
Registration Contact: Nicole Willis

Class Description

This lively and welcoming, senior-accessible salsa class invites participants to engage with dance as both a creative practice and a shared cultural experience. Designed for all experience levels, the class introduces foundational salsa steps at a comfortable pace while encouraging personal expression, musicality, and connection through movement.

Participants will explore rhythm, style, and the expressive qualities of salsa while building confidence in their own movement. Alongside its artistic focus, the class also supports balance, coordination, and overall well-being in a fun and supportive environment that fosters both creativity and community.

Preview Event

July 9, 2026
AAAN Summer Show & Tell
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Participants will have an opportunity to meet the instructor, experience a brief introduction to salsa, and engage with the Arts Council’s broader creative community ahead of the class launch on July 15.