Learn to play the steel pans (“steel drums”) while having a lot of fun! No experience is necessary. We are seeking dedicated members who can regularly attend rehearsals. This course requires pre-registration.

This is a combined ages ensemble. Youth aged 12ish to 18 can join for free--email Julie@therhodycenter.org to request to join.

This ensemble is for students who have taken the steel drum ensemble at the Rhody Center for a while, and/or upon permission from the instructor. This course requires pre-registration.

This is a combined ages ensemble. Youth aged 12ish to 18 can join for free--email Julie@therhodycenter.org to request to join.

This course will give you a taste of Irish step dancing, as well as the basic steps and rhythms involved. Suitable for beginners aged 13 and up. If you do not have dance shoes, you can wear a pair of CLEAN leather-soled dress shoes to this class (or socks or clean sneakers in a pinch). Be prepared--this is a heart-pumping workout! This course requires pre-registration.

Here's your chance to learn or refresh your memory on the fundamentals of tap, and to work on your rhythm! Classes will consist of warm-ups, combos, and a fun filled dance. Expect some shuffles, flaps, and other fun tap steps. Amy is a blue-grass clogger and will be sharing some basic clogging steps if it fits the class dynamic. Wear comfortable attire and dust off those tap shoes.This class is suitable for adults with a limited amount of experience with tap dancing (for example, if you took some tap as a kid, or have taken one or two of our beginner courses, this course will be perfect for you). This course requires pre-registration.