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Dance & Music

Lakewood Dance and Music Center

 

Nestled in the scenic Lakewood Park, the Lakewood Dance/Music Center is the city’s dance, music and exercise and fitness headquarters. With over 100 classes each session and more than 20 qualified instructors, the center presents two major dance performances and two music recitals annually. Classes are also offered at many of the city’s recreation centers. Because classes are affordably priced, Lakewood Dance and Music Center provides instructional and performance opportunities to many citizens in Norfolk and surrounding areas.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Dance/Music Division shall enrich the lives of our citizens through the provision of classes, performances, special events, workshops and educational opportunities in dance and music, in which artistic expression and pleasures of creating are fostered by trained and experienced professional guidance.

DANCE, EXERCISE & FITNESS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Classes are offered in beginning and advanced levels for ages 4 through adult. Dance classes are offered in 10-week sessions, 4 times a year. Exercise classes are in 13 or 10 week, sessions depending on the session. Workshops are offered at various times during the year and dance camps are offered in the summer. Details on class times and dates can be found by calling 441-5833 for more information.

LAKEWOOD DANCE AND MUSIC CENTER
1612 Willow Wood Drive
Norfolk, Va. 23509
Phone (757) 441-5833
Fax # (757) 441-5905

Dance and Exercise Fitness Classes


DANCE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

  • Ballet
  • Ballroom
  • Belly Dance
  • Clogging
  • Country/Western Line Dance
  • Creative
  • Polynesian Dance
  • Jazz
  • Hip Hop
  • Tap

EXERCISE AND FITNESS CLASSES

  • Low Impact Exercise & Stretch
  • Pilate Style Exercise
  • Step Aerobics
  • Stretch and Tone
  • Weight Resistance Training
  • Yoga
Music Classes


MUSIC CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Private and group lessons are available in beginning and advanced levels for ages 4 through adult. Classes are offered in 10-week sessions, 4 times a year. Music workshops and camps are offered during the summer months. Details on class times and dates can be found by calling 441-5833 for more information.

MUSIC CLASSES

  • Clarinet
  • Guitar
  • Homeschool Voice Classes
  • Music Exploration
  • Percussion
  • Piano
  • Saxophone
  • Strings
  • Voice

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND PERFORMING OPPORTUNITIES

Annual Music Recital
Ruffner Middle School
Call 441-5833 for details

Annual Dance Recital
Harrison Opera House
Call 441-5833 for details

Dance Magic-December  
Harrison Opera House
Call 441-5833 for details                                                                                      

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

The Annual Dance Recital and the winter "Dance Magic" performance give students the opportunity to perform dance selections they have learned in their classes. Youth and adult students at all levels may participate. However, a student may take classes and choose not to participate in the recitals.

The Annual Music Recital provides performance opportunities to youth and adults who are enrolled in private or group music classes. Piano, voice, percussion, clarinet, saxophone and guitar students perform solo and ensemble pieces. Students at all levels may participate. However, a student may take classes and choose not to participate in the recital.