Classes & Events
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
In addition to offering personal training in the privacy of my home studio, I regularly teach group fitness classes at various locations in the community. Fees for group classes are paid directly to the organizations hosting these events. Pricing is typically $5.00 per class, but please contact them directly with questions.
All classes are open to people of any age group. SilverSneakers® membership is not required. Both places offer senior discounts for those who are not SilverSneakers® members.
South Charleston Community Center
601 Jefferson Road
Charlestown, WV 25309
304-744-4731
Action Sports Complex
2400 Kanawha Terrace
St. Albans, WV 25177
304-722-1315
CLASSES & EVENTS
On this page, you will find great resources for both group fitness classes and dance events in the Charleston WV area. I hope to see you soon in the community! If you would prefer private instruction instead (dance or fitness), please click below.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
I regularly teach group fitness classes at various locations in the community. Fees for group classes are paid directly to the organizations hosting these events. Pricing is typically $5.00 or less per class, but please contact them directly with questions.
All fitness classes are open to people of any age group. I am licensed to teach SilverSneakers®, but classes are open to other Medicare Advantage participants and the general public. Senior discounts and military discounts are available. Call each facility for more information.
South Charleston Community Center
601 Jefferson Road
Charlestown, WV 25309
304-744-4731
Action Sports Complex
2400 Kanawha Terrace
St. Albans, WV 25177
304-722-1315
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
MONDAY
12:00-12:45 - Mat-based Yoga/Pilates (South Charleston Community Center)
1:00-1:45 - SilverSneakers® Classic (South Charleston Community Center)
TUESDAY
9:00-9:45 - SilverSneakers® Classic (South Charleston Community Center)
10:30-11:15 - SilverSneakers® Classic (Action Sports Complex)
11:30-12:15 - Mat-based yoga/Pilates (Action Sports Complex)
WEDNESDAY
12:00-12:45 - Mat-based Yoga/Pilates (South Charleston Community Center)
1:00-1:45 - SilverSneakers® Classic (South Charleston Community Center)
THURSDAY
9:00-9:45 - SilverSneakers® Classic (South Charleston Community Center)
1:00-1:45 - SilverSneakers® Chair-Based Yoga (South Charleston Community Center)
For more information or to request my instruction at your gym, or assisted living facility, email me at: lovelylightliving@gmail.com.
Additional events are posted at:
LOCAL DANCE EVENTS
In addition to offering private dance lessons in my home studio, Jim and I often perform and participate in various dance events in the community. We encourage our students and friends to join us at these events!
The easiest way to find upcoming local dance events is to log into your Facebook account and search for Charleston WV Dance. I post regularly about all the dance opportunities I am aware of in our region. If you "like" my page, you will be notified when I post new events. You can use Facebook Messenger for Charleston WV Dance as a private way to ask me questions and get information on how you can attend events as our guest.
Here is a general overview of the schedules of the ballroom and Latin dance clubs in the area. In addition to these regularly scheduled dances, I often know of other dance opportunities in the area, which I post on the Charleston WV Dance Facebook page.
Any fees for dance events are paid directly to the organizations hosting these events, but if you are interested in attending one of these dances, please feel free to email me for specific information, including costs and reservation deadlines.
ACADEMY DANCE CLUB
ACADEMY DANCE CLUB holds four dances per year. Usually they are scheduled on the third Saturday in February, April and October and the second Sunday in December, generally at Berry Hills Country Club. The Academy Dance Club also has a summer picnic for members only usually in July or August. The dances traditionally have live music and include a meal. Dress is usually formal. Non-members may attend as invited guests of members. For information, contact Barbara Gebhard at 304-549-1310.
CQ (COTILLION-QUADRILLE) DANCE CLUB
CQ (COTILLION-QUADRILLE) DANCE CLUB holds four dances per year, always at Berry Hills Country Club. They usually are on the third or fourth Sunday in January and March, fourth Sunday in June, and first Sunday in October. The dances always have live music and include a meal. Dress varies from formal to semi-formal to dressy casual. Non-members may attend as guests. For information, contact Beverly Campbell at 304-546-8484.
LATIN DANCE CLUB
LATIN DANCE CLUB began as an all Latin dance club but now the mix of music is about 60% Latin and 40% Ballroom. The club holds four dances per year, always at Berry Hills Country Club. They usually are scheduled on the fourth Sunday in September, third Sunday in December, fourth Saturday in February, and first Sunday in May. Music is provided by DJs or musicians. Dances always include a meal. The dress is usually either formal or semi-formal. Non-members may attend as guests. For information, contact Jim Wallace at 304-543-3586.
PASSEPIED CLUB
PASSEPIED CLUB holds several dances each year, usually on the second Saturday, September through May, but not necessarily every month. Dances are held at the Woman's Club of Charleston. Music is provided usually by DJs. Dances include light snacks or heavy hors d’oeuvres. Dress is usually dressy casual. Non-members may attend as guests. For information, contact Alicia Elam Clark at 304-543-8361.
SPEAKEASY SINGLES
SPEAKEASY SINGLES is not solely a dance club, but it sometimes holds dances that welcome experienced and non-experienced dancers alike. Music is provided by DJs. Attire is usually dressy casual, although some dances have suggested themes.
UNIVERSITY CLUB
UNIVERSITY CLUB holds five dances per year. The current schedule is for the last Saturday in August, fourth Saturday in October, third Saturday in March and second Saturday in June plus New Year’s Eve. Music is provided either by DJs or musicians. Dances include a meal or heavy hors d’oeuvres. Dress varies from dressy casual to semi-formal to formal. Non-members may attend as guests. For information, call Joyce Andrews at 304-776-5235.
USA DANCE
This is a local chapter of a national organization. It holds several dances per year at the Hansford Senior Center, 500 Washington Street, St. Albans. Dances usually are on the second Saturday of months when no other club has a second Saturday dance. Dances run from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Attire is dressy casual. No alcohol is allowed. For information, call Jim Winter at 304-437-1925.
CHARLESTON SALSA CLUB
CHARLESTON SALSA CLUB holds Salsa Night on some Thursdays at The ROQ, the bar below the Quarrier Diner, 1022 Quarrier Street. A free salsa lesson is offered about 7:30 p.m. followed by open dancing. For information, contact Tonya Shuler at 304-415-0961.
CHARLESTON AREA SHAG SOCIETY
CHARLESTON AREA SHAG SOCIETY meets on most Fridays from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the St. Albans Water Company's party room at 1499 MacCorkle Avenue. Sometimes, a free lesson is offered at 6:30. The cost is $4.00 for members and $8.00 for nonmembers. For information, contact Kevin Twohig at 304-610-7161.
WEST COAST SWING
WEST COAST SWING meets upstairs at Vino's Bar & Grill, 812 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, on Wednesdays with a lesson at 6:00 p.m. followed by open dancing from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. The cover charge is $5.00. For more information, contact Hunter Hobbs at 304-359-8100.
THE MARMET RECREATION CENTER
The Marmet Recreation Center (formerly the George Buckley Center), 8515 MacCorkle Avenue, Marmet, holds dances some Saturday evenings 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The cost is $10.00 per person. For information, contact Frances Armentrout at 304-644-9197.
