Dance Events
LAKESIDE DANCE LAB
Exhibition Hall, Monona Terrace
6 – 7 PM (check-in 5:30 – 6 PM)
Doors Open 5:45 PM
Free ticket required for admission (18+), secure ticket through Eventbrite or by calling 608.261.4062.
Join us for this fun series of multi-cultural dance workshops– each workshop we’ll bring a new dance style and instructor to the floor.
Shake off the winter blues and come join our community dance party! No dance experience? No problem! Just bring your willingness to try something new and let’s have a blast together!
INSTRUCTORS:
Sue Trace & Laura Nyquist
Sue Trace and Laura Nyquist are both retired occupational therapists and have taught line dance at various venues around the Madison area. Sue’s experience spans over ten years including teaching at MSCR and outside on tennis courts during the pandemic.
COUNTRY LINE DANCING
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Kick up your boots and join us for lakeside line dancing! Line dance enthusiasts Sue Trace and Laura Nyquist will lead you through a fun and relaxed class, teaching some popular beginner country line dances. You will learn step patterns that repeat throughout each song. No experience needed!
Be sure to wear comfortable gym shoes, clothing, and confidence!
INSTRUCTOR:
Manisha Bhargava
Manisha Bhargava is a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach, a Radical Remissions cancer coach, an E-500 Hatha yoga teacher, and a Bollywood dance-fitness instructor. A professional Indian dancer, she has performed extensively and was an empaneled artist with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. She combines her diverse expertise and passion to create experiences that are uplifting, energizing, and joyful.
BOLLYBEAT
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Get your groove on with BollyBeat—a Bollywood-inspired dance experience blending freestyle Bollywood moves with infectious, lively rhythms. You’ll learn easy-to-follow choreography, taught step by step, designed to get you moving, smiling, and reveling in the joy of dance! No dance experience needed— all skill levels are welcome in this inclusive, cross-cultural community experience.
Be sure to wear comfortable gym shoes, clothing, and confidence!
INSTRUCTOR:
Keena Atkinson
Keena Atkinson is a dynamic dance fitness instructor and wellness educator who blends movement, mindfulness, and empowerment to create joyful, culturally responsive classes for all levels. Keena specializes in creating safe, energizing spaces where participants feel confident, connected, and free to express themselves.
WERQ
Thursday, February 12, 2026
WERQ is a cardio dance fitness class that uses pop and hip-hop music to provide an intense and fun workout without the feeling of a traditional workout. Classes are designed to be accessible for all fitness levels, with an emphasis on joyful movement. A typical class includes a warm-up, a series of choreographed routines, and a cool-down stretch.
Be sure to wear comfortable gym shoes, clothing, and confidence!