Fad dance and partner classes
Two great classes this fall!

Image"Rock Around the Clock", featuring the fabulous fad dances of the 50's and 60's, is returning this fall!  And, by popular demand, Mike is adding a partner dance class!

Mike Ficher is teaching a six week session through the Bend Recreation Department at Cascade Middle School.  The fad dances are some of the most enjoyable, exciting and challenging dances ever.  Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn some of the best loved dances of all-time!

Day Tuesdays
Dates September 14 through October 19
October 26 through November 20
Times 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Location Cascade Middle School,
19619 SW Mountaineer Way, Bend, OR 97702
Sign-up 541.389.7275
Presented by Bend Recreation Department

These sessions are designed to promote your knowledge and stimulate your interest in the many popular fad dances of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Since these dances are aerobic in nature, you may find the following beneficial to your enjoyment:

• comfortable, light clothing
• dance/athletic shoes
• light stretching before and after the class
• water or other satisfying beverage

The class is designed to present the dances to you and offer individual feedback to support your learning experience. To gain the most benefit, please practice these at your leisure. Relax, have fun and let’s bop ‘til we drop!

"Could I Have This Dance", featuring a primer of popular social dances, is a new program for the Bend Recreation Department.

Designed for couples looking for a comfort level dancing in social situations, the six week session is designed to provide you with the basics of many popular partner dances, including the Two Step, Foxtrot, Salsa and Swing.  We'll give you the fundamentals to allow you to feel comfortable dancing at any function and encourage you to patronize the many wonderful instructors in town to further your dance development.  You will dance with your partner (must sign up with partner to enroll).  Don't miss this great opportunity to gain confidence and skills to greet any social occasion with a trip across the dance floor!

Day Tuesdays
Dates September 14 through October 19
October 26 through November 20
Times 7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location Cascade Middle School,
19619 SW Mountaineer Way, Bend, OR 97702
Sign-up 541.389.7275
Presented by Bend Recreation Department

These sessions are designed to promote your knowledge and stimulate your interest in the many popular fad dances of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Since these dances are aerobic in nature, you may find the following beneficial to your enjoyment:

• comfortable, light clothing
• dance/athletic shoes
• light stretching before and after the class
• water or other satisfying beverage

The class is designed to present the dances to you and offer individual feedback to support your learning experience. To gain the most benefit, please practice these at your leisure. Relax, have fun and let’s bop ‘til we drop!


Scheduled dances subject to change at instructor’s discretion.