Performing Arts

Tap Dancing Lessons - Beginners (ON SITE)

Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 10:30-11:30am

Classes are taught by Diana Freeman, a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor.  Diana has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years.  She was also a member of a Seniors Tap Dance team, competing in European championships and winning three consecutive years in two categories.  Tap dance offers a fun way to exercise.  If you "used to" tap, it's not too late to dust off your tap shoes and re-learn this skill.

Standard Members - $40/month; Prime Members - included in membership

REGISTRATION REQUIRED BELOW.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Tap Dancing Lessons- Intermediate (ON SITE)

Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 11:30-12:30pm

Classes will be taught by Diana Freeman, a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor.  Diana has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years.  She was also a member of a Seniors Tap Dance team, competing in European championships and winning three consecutive years in two categories.  Tap dance offers a fun way to exercise.  

Members only.

Location: The Center

Group Guitar Lessons for Beginners (ON SITE)

Monday, April 26, 2021 | 1:00-2:00pm

Mondays, January 25, March 15-May 3, 1:00-2:00 pm (8 weeks) 

CLASS IS FULL!

It’s not too late to learn a new instrument! If you’ve never touched a guitar or only know that it has strings, this class is for you! It’s also a good refresher if you played many moons ago and might need a do over. Join accomplished musician and instructor, Mike D’antoni for this class. It’s BYOG (bring your own guitar!) Open to Center members. Prime members – $40 for the 8-week session; Standard members- $64. Space is limited. Please register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

First-Wind Band (on-site outside)

Thursday, May 6, 2021 | 10:30-12:00pm

Currently not meeting.

Learn new musical skills or revitalize old ones with the First-Wind Band. All you need is the desire to learn to play an instrument. Interested, but no instrument? We have several for rent. Playing music is not only fun, but is good for your mental and physical health. Ask any of the members and they’ll tell you that it keeps them active and involved, and is a great way to make new friends. For more info and session prices, contact Greg Vaughn at band@thecentercville.org

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Thursdays Around 5 (ON SITE)

Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 5:03-7:00pm

Thursdays Around 5 is The Center at Belvedere’s own version of Charlottesville’s Fridays After Five. These live performances showcase area musicians, providing a chance to see your favorite artists or enjoy an introduction to some new ones.  

TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, CALL LINDA HAHN at 434.220.9736. NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED WITHOUT A PRIOR RESERVATION.

ADMISSION IS $10/PERSON PAYABLE AT DOOR.

John Kelly is a Charlottesville-based singer songwriter with more than two decades of solo acoustic performing experience. He began his music career in his native Connecticut and played regularly there and in New York City before moving to Charlottesville. Now a regular on the Central Virginia singer songwriter circuit, John has become known for his soulful voice and insightful original songs.

Open to all.

Location: The Center