Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St., Allentown, is offering the following dances 7-10 p.m. during May in the Trexler Room.

The per person fee includes refreshments.

·May 10: “Kato”

·May 17: “Latin Salsa”

·May 24: “Johnny K”

The following dance will be offered 1-3 p.m. in the Trexler Room.

·May 28: “Johnny K”

Dance classes include:

·May 13, 20: Beginner tap with Instructor Grace Conti, 9 a.m.

If you have always wanted to learn to tap dance, this class is for you. Tap shoes are required.

·May 12, 19: Introduction to line dances, 1:45 p.m.

Learn the basic steps and proper technique with fun, easy dance to all genres of music.

·May 12, 19: Line dance, 12:30 p.m.

Learn the newest, most popular line dances as well as some of the classics. Must have experience.

·May 15, 22, 29: Advance line dance, noon

·May 14, 21: Karaoke 1-3 p.m. Trexler Room. Free. Everyone welcome.

The following creative arts classes are offered:

·May 12, 14, 19, 21: Arts and crafts led by Trisha Baker, 9-11 a.m.

·May 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Suzanne Bauder’s Art for Everyone, noon.

Help is available for all media chosen. New and advanced students are welcome.

·May 15, 22, 29: Knit and chat group, 9 a.m.

Stop in, work on your own projects, knit, crochet or embroider.

·May 12, 19, 26: Drawing led by Instructor Judy Peters, 9:30 a.m.

Learn how to draw with pencils in this introductory class to composition, outlining and shading.

·May 13, 20, 27: Instructor Bonny Batman’s ceramics, 9 a.m.

Come join these fun ceramics ongoing classes. Price includes paints.

The following exercise classes will be offered.

·May 16, 23, 30: “Tai Chi” Instructor Bob Donnelly (Pai Ma Shen), 10:30 a.m.

A holistic exercise that helps reduce stress and promote physical well-being. Using slow flowing movement to coordinate breath and enhance strength, balance and calmness.

·May 12, 16, 19, 23, 30: “Fit Circuit” with Instructor Sara Mercer, 12:30 p.m.

This low impact circuit style class, featuring upbeat choreography mixed with strength training, is a great overall cardio workout.

·May 12, 19: “Barre” Instructor Michele Fisher, 10:15 p.m.

A low impact toning class that blends the principals of Pilates, yoga, strength training and ballet to activate your entire body.

Focus on proper body alignment, balance, stability and flexibility and strength; targeting hips, glutes, abs and arms.

Standing and floor work and the ballet barre is used for some portions of class, but this is not a dance class.

·May 12, 14, 19, 21: “Zumba” Instructor Grace Conti, 9:30 a.m.

Dancers and non-dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired, dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors.

·May 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: “Zumba” Instructor Ed Nickels, 9 a.m.

Dancers and non-dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors.

·May 13, 20, 27: “Chair Dancing” Instructor Grace Conti, 2:15 p.m.

If you love music and love to dance but are having problems with aching joints and mobility issues, come and enjoy all types of dancing in a chair.

·May 15, 22, 29: “Neuro Warrior” with Instructor Rob Comins, 9 a.m.

This class consist of dynamic movements from Martial Arts techniques ranging from boxing, Hapkido, Karate, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong and more.

Class is beneficial for any individual that wants to move and improve activities of daily living.

The following groups will be offered.

·May 15, 22, 29: Photography Composition Basics, Instructor Ray Royer, 12:30 p.m.

This group is for anyone who wants to improve their photography skills using a cell phone or camera.

·May 15, 22, 29: Poetry Appreciation, 2 p.m.

This group is for those who appreciate poetry.

·May 14, 21, 28: “After A Loss…What Comes Next?” Moderator Brenda Mason, 3 p.m.

We all experience loss. Loss can have us feel deeply alone. Meeting and sharing with others can begin the healing process.

For more information and fees on these programs, call 610-437-3700.