The Acton Woman’s Club 2025 Dance Class is cancelled for this fall.

As a non-profit, charitable social club in the Historic Center of Acton, the Acton Woman’s Club has sponsored the Dance Class for over 70 years as a community enrichment program for thousands of local youth, providing an exciting evening of fun and dancing, learning a variety of dance styles, as well as dance floor etiquette.  The Dance Classes generate funds that promote the AWC’s philanthropic activities, including ABRHS senior scholarships and donations to local charities.

Douglas Trudeau (Program Director and Lead Teacher) – After a three-year hiatus, Mr. Trudeau is excited to be returning to the Acton Woman’s Club to help foster and grow the Social Dance Program – a long-standing 70+ year tradition at the Club. Mr. Trudeau has been teaching social dance since 1998. He trained under the able eye of Mr. Don Mason, master of teaching young people the art of social dance and etiquette. He started as an assistant and became lead teacher in 2010.

Mr. Trudeau has had formal training in ballroom, tap, jazz and ballet. He has worked as a professional actor, director, choreographer, producer and arts educator. In June 2023, Mr. Trudeau retired as Director of Fine and Performing Arts for the Waltham Public Schools. He has spent 27 years teaching and directing Arts Education programs in various schools districts in Massachusetts. Mr. Trudeau now spends his time running his two companies:  Greater Boston Social Dance and Trudeau Theatrical Tours. He lives in Jamaica Plain with his wife Kim. They have two adult children, Ashley and Tyler.

 

And here is a wonderful endorsement written by a high school student who took the dance classes:

If there is one thing I could say about the Woman’s Club Ballroom Dance class is: Do it.  The class itself is so much fun but it also teaches lost skills. I learned how to introduce myself and practice shaking hands. Not to mention the art of ballroom dancing. When I took the class I would eagerly wait each week for dance class evenings. I loved the day I had class because it was where I could dance and dress up and have fun with my friends. The songs I used to dance to when I was younger still bring an intense sense of nostalgia so if you love dancing and hanging out with new people then you will love the Acton Woman’s Club Ballroom dance class!

Contact

Questions?  Email us at awcactondanceclass@gmail.com