Due to Covid-19, and in keeping with our mission to serve our community, Youth Dance Classes are canceled for 2020.  We will monitor the situation to determine the possibility of offering classes starting in March of 2021.  Please check this web-page in late January, 2021 for updated information.

For nearly 70 years, the Acton Woman’s Club has offered this dance series as an exciting Friday evening out for thousands of youth in grades 5 through 10 in the large upstairs hall of our historic clubhouse. Students learn a variety of dance styles including the Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz, Swing, and the Cha-Cha during a series of nine weekly classes while also honing their real life, face-to-face communication skills. The course is taught by a professional dance instructor, Mr. Douglas Trudeau.

As a non-profit, charitable social club in the Historic Center of Acton, The Acton Woman’s Club has sponsored this activity for generations as a community enrichment service for local youth and families. The Dance Classes also generate funds that promote the AWC’s philanthropic activities — including donations to local non-profits and high school scholarships, while also helping to maintain its historic building.

Skills developed and practiced as a by-product of the fun dance classes include the importance of making a good first impression, being courteous, eye contact, posture, self-confidence, and other etiquette tips.

We extend a warm welcome to students throughout the Metro West area, newcomers as well as returning students. Students may come from anywhere, though, given the word-of-mouth reputation of this popular series, most attendees come from the AB school system. This course is also great preparation for High School Socials; it will instill confidence in your child’s dance abilities to become a star of the party!

Instructor

The AWC Dance Classes are offered under the direction of professional dance teacher, Mr. Douglas Trudeau. Mr. Trudeau has been teaching  etiquette and ballroom dance classes throughout the Boston area for 21 years with the Boston Assemblies, the largest and most successful network of professional social dance classes and etiquette instruction for children in the area.  Mr. Trudeau’s has taught the AWC Youth Dance Classes for 8 years.

    Mr. Trudeau is also the founder and director of Showstoppers, a professional theatrical and travel company called Trudeau Theatrical Tours. During daytime hours, he is the Director of Fine Arts for the Waltham Public Schools. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Performing Arts and a Master’s degree in Education Administration.

Next Dance Class Dates to be Determined

Class Times

• • 5:45-6:45 pm for 5th and 6th graders
  • 7:00-8:00 pm for 5th and 6th graders
  • 8:15-9:15 pm for 7th-10th graders

Cost

$155.00 for the series of classes.

Payment can be made by PayPal online or you may mail a check to PO Box 2253, Acton, MA 01720, within a week of online registration to secure your child’s spot.

Admittance to classes will be first come, first served. The time and date of your registration is time-stamped once you submit your form.

Your child’s class will be confirmed by email within 2 weeks of your registration and payment.

Contact

If you have questions please contact us at awcactondanceclass@gmail.com