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Dance & Exercise Class Opportunities
Dance & Exercise Class Opportunities
CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE (2026)
June Update: No classes Monday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 10
Monday 9:30-10:30am: Intermediate Tap Dance at College Hill Recreation Center
Tuesday 1:00-2:00pm: Intermediate Tap Dance at 60 & Better Program, Mayerson JCC
Tuesday 2:00-3:00pm: Beginner Tap Dance at 60 & Better Program, Mayerson JCC
Wednesday 9:30-10:45am: Flow Dance Workout (all levels, bring a mat) at College Hill Recreation Center
Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm: Beginner Tap Dance at College Hill Recreation Center
Currently on hiatus: Modern Dance Technique (all levels) at College Hill Recreation Center
Currently on hiatus: Modern Dance Choreography & Global Water Dances (Intermediate+) at College Hill Recreation Center
Adult/Teen Dance classes at College Hill Recreation Center
Adult/Teen Dance classes at College Hill Recreation Center
Adults of all ages (& mature teens) can take Beginner or Intermediate Tap Dance, or Modern Dance based classes at College Hill Recreation Center.
See below for class descriptions and here or days, times and address.
Adults of all ages (& mature teens) can take Beginner or Intermediate Tap Dance, or Modern Dance based classes at College Hill Recreation Center.
See below for class descriptions and here or days, times and address.
New student specials (beginning June 1, 2026):
Try out a new class for a discounted rate of $8, OR choose a discounted rate for the first month, $20 for 1 class/week, or $35 for 2 classes/week.
New student specials (beginning June 1, 2026):
Try out a new class for a discounted rate of $8, OR choose a discounted rate for the first month, $20 for 1 class/week, or $35 for 2 classes/week.
After the first class, you will need to become a Cincinnati Recreation member, $2-25/yr, or $5/daily use fee (pay at the front desk).
After the first class, you will need to become a Cincinnati Recreation member, $2-25/yr, or $5/daily use fee (pay at the front desk).
Regular student pricing (beginning June 1, 2026):
$12 Drop-In.
Regular student pricing (beginning June 1, 2026):
$12 Drop-In.
$55 Card for any 5 classes ($11/class). Expires in 2 months from the first class.
$55 Card for any 5 classes ($11/class). Expires in 2 months from the first class.
$35 1 class/week for the month, pay by the first week of the month OR
$60 2 classes/week for the month, pay by the first week of the month.
Policies on class cards/monthly payments:
*Students do not need to pay and begin the first week of a month for monthly rate, but there is no pro-rating for beginning later in the month.
*Number of classes in a month will vary, usually from 3-5. Most months will have 4 weeks. There is no prorating for different numbers of weeks in a month.
*No refunds or extensions, non-transferrable.
*New students must register in advance. Tap Dance classes may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met in advance.
$35 1 class/week for the month, pay by the first week of the month OR
$60 2 classes/week for the month, pay by the first week of the month.
Policies on class cards/monthly payments:
*Students do not need to pay and begin the first week of a month for monthly rate, but there is no pro-rating for beginning later in the month.
*Number of classes in a month will vary, usually from 3-5. Most months will have 4 weeks. There is no prorating for different numbers of weeks in a month.
*No refunds or extensions, non-transferrable.
*New students must register in advance. Tap Dance classes may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met in advance.
Private or Semi-Private Lessons: please inquire to see if they can be scheduled.
Fees must be paid in advance, at a minimum of $30 per hour (price will vary depending on content and schedule), plus possible Rec Center membership or daily fee.
Private or Semi-Private Lessons: please inquire to see if they can be scheduled.
Fees must be paid in advance, at a minimum of $30 per hour (price will vary depending on content and schedule), plus possible Rec Center membership or daily fee.
I accept cash, or Zelle at 513-807-1348 (prefer cash or Zelle), or check to Alissa Stachowski, or PayPal (alissa.stachowski@gmail.com).
Payment is due before class begins (pay to instructor), so please be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes before your first class, or make an electronic payment in advance.
Cincinnati Recreation memberships are paid at the front desk, more information is here:
https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/crc/find-a-facility/recreation-center/college-hill/
I accept cash, or Zelle at 513-807-1348 (prefer cash or Zelle), or check to Alissa Stachowski, or PayPal (alissa.stachowski@gmail.com).
Payment is due before class begins (pay to instructor), so please be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes before your first class, or make an electronic payment in advance.
Cincinnati Recreation memberships are paid at the front desk, more information is here:
https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/crc/find-a-facility/recreation-center/college-hill/
Please let me know when you will be coming to your first class by emailing me: alissa.stachowski@gmail.com.
Please let me know when you will be coming to your first class by emailing me: alissa.stachowski@gmail.com.
Dance Classes for adults ages 60 & Better at the JCC
Dance Classes for adults ages 60 & Better at the JCC
I am teaching Beginning (Tuesdays 2pm) and Experienced/Intermediate levels (1pm) of Musical Theater style Tap Dance to students in the 60 & Better program at the Mayerson JCC in Amberley Village. New class sessions begin quarterly.
I am teaching Beginning (Tuesdays 2pm) and Experienced/Intermediate levels (1pm) of Musical Theater style Tap Dance to students in the 60 & Better program at the Mayerson JCC in Amberley Village. New class sessions begin quarterly.
Find out more and then register with the Mayerson JCC's 60 & Better program: https://mayersonjcc.org/60-and-better/
Find out more and then register with the Mayerson JCC's 60 & Better program: https://mayersonjcc.org/60-and-better/
Global Water Dances Cincinnati & Outdoor Community Dance
Global Water Dances Cincinnati & Outdoor Community Dance
Get outside to dance, either as a community dancer or as a performer.
Get outside to dance, either as a community dancer or as a performer.
Find out more about Global Water Dances here:
Find out more about Global Water Dances here:
Global Water Dances website
Global Water Dances-Cincinnati Facebook Page for our local site
Alissa's Dance Classes Facebook Page for indoor and outdoor classes related to Global Water Dances.
We are not currently performing or meeting outside (posted April 2026), but we have classes indoors at College Hill Recreation Center (more information above & below).
When we go outside, the location will mostly be more on the central/west and north side of greater Cincinnati, often along the Mill Creek. This site and Facebook pages will be updated when they are scheduled. Most outdoor classes and rehearsals will be donation based, with a suggested optional fee (all indoor classes require a fee).
Class Descriptions
Beginner Tap Dance class is for adults of all ages (and mature teens) who have never taken a Tap Dance class, or who already know most basic tap steps and have some tap dance experience and want to go at a slower pace. The basic tap steps are practiced and put into short combinations and dances. The Tap style taught is Musical Theater & swing/jazz dance based and mostly uses music from swing era standards, musicals, and jazz/blues. This class is offered at the 60 & Better program at the JCC on Tuesdays 2pm, and Wednesdays 11am at College Hill Recreation Center (must register in advance). Tap shoes are not needed for your first class/month.
Intermediate Tap Dance class is for adults of all ages (and mature teens) who have tap basics down and would like to work on more difficult steps and more complicated choreography that moves more quickly. This class takes the first steps beyond the Beginner level, and choreography will be taught and mastered over several months. This is also a good class to join for anyone who previously tap danced at intermediate/advanced levels and wants to get back into it slowly. The style taught is Musical Theater based and mostly uses music from swing era standards, musicals and jazz/blues. Please note: the Monday 9:30am class as College Hill Recreation Center includes more physically demanding steps as well as more complex choreography, as compared to the Tuesday 1pm class (60 & Better) by the same name.
Flow Workout (Wednesday 9:30-10:45am) is a modern dance based mixed level follow-along style class that will focus on mobility, flexibility, strength and tension release. Class will consist of floor work (bring a mat), barre, and center flow. The movement style is based on classical modern dance technique and conditioning mainly in the Duncan style. This class is for all ages of adults (+ teens 14 and up) who want to move better and can accommodate all experience levels, including new beginners. Please bring a mat (yoga-Pilates type or similar), though there is usually one to borrow if you forget.
Modern Dance Technique, a mixed level class for adults (+ teens 14 and up), explores modern dance technique based on the Limon & Duncan styles. Participants learn modern dance movement combinations that can be done in simpler or more challenging ways to accommodate a variety of experiences, ages, and levels of fitness. This dance style uses the entire body and explores how to move smoothly and to release tension. All levels, including beginners, are welcome.
Please note that this class is on hiatus, and no days/times are currently scheduled.
Modern Dance Choreography - Global Water Dances, will mainly focus on Global Water Dances choreography and ideas for GWD, which provides community performance opportunities. No one who participates in the class is obliged to perform, but those who do wish to perform will need to attend these sessions on a regular basis. This choreography time is for students with dance experience who can catch on quickly, and is not designed for new beginners. Limon & Duncan technique modern dance styles will be featured.
Please note that this class is on hiatus, and no days/times are currently scheduled.
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