Workshops & Events at AOA
Whether you’re looking to move, create, or connect with other adults in a welcoming environment, our adult offerings are designed for all experience levels.
Join us for flexible classes, inspiring workshops, and community-centered creative opportunities.
Adult Dance
Stay active, build confidence, and have fun! Our adult dance classes are welcoming, supportive, and designed for beginners through experienced dancers.
Enroll monthly or drop-in!
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Monthly class sessions
Flexible enrollment options
Supportive, judgment-free environment
Focus on fitness, technique, and joy of movement
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Monthly Enrollment: Save by committing to the full month
Drop-In Classes: Join when your schedule allows
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A water bottle
Tennis or dance shoes
Adult Dance Series: Fosse & 90s
Join us for an exciting 8-week adult dance experience! Start with Broadway-style Fosse jazz, then switch to upbeat 90s dance. All levels welcome — come move, laugh, and build confidence.
All 8 Weeks
Best for dancers who want the full experience and the most savings.
Step into the spotlight with this fun 8-week adult dance series! We’ll kick things off with four weeks of iconic Fosse-style jazz, think sharp lines, confidence, and Broadway flair. Then we’ll switch gears and turn up the fun with four weeks of high-energy 90s dance, packed with throwback moves and feel-good music.
No experience needed, just come ready to move and have a blast!
Teacher: Micah
Location: Madrin Studio (115 N Poindexter Street)
All That Jazz: Fosse Jazz
March 24th
March 31st
April 14th
April 21s
90'S Jazz: Dance Fitness
April 28th
May 12th
May 19th
May 26th
What to Wear and Bring: Clothing you can move in, dance or tennis shoes, and a water bottle
4 Weeks
Perfect if you prefer one style or have limited availability.
Step into the spotlight with this fun 8-week adult dance series! We’ll kick things off with four weeks of iconic Fosse-style jazz, think sharp lines, confidence, and Broadway flair. Then we’ll switch gears and turn up the fun with four weeks of high-energy 90s dance, packed with throwback moves and feel-good music.
No experience needed, just come ready to move and have a blast!
Teacher: Micah
Location: Madrin Studio (115 N Poindexter Street)
All That Jazz: Fosse Jazz
March 24th
March 31st
April 14th
April 21s
90'S Jazz: Dance Fitness
April 28th
May 12th
May 19th
May 26th
What to Wear and Bring: Clothing you can move in, dance or tennis shoes, and a water bottle
Drop-In
Great for flexible schedules or trying the class.
Join us whenever you can! Drop in for individual classes without committing to a full session. Perfect for busy schedules or anyone who wants to try it out before registering for a series.
Teacher: Micah
Location: Madrin Studio (115 N Poindexter Street)
What to Wear and Bring: Clothing you can move in, dance or tennis shoes, and a water bottle
Tap Mini Class (30 Minutes)
This upbeat tap class can be taken on its own or paired with the main dance class.
A quick, high-energy tap class that fits easily into busy schedules. Join just for tap or stay after the main class to keep dancing.
Teacher: Micah
Location: Madrin Studio (115 N Poindexter Street)
What to Wear and Bring: Clothing you can move in, dance or tennis shoes, and a water bottle
Drop-In Policy: Drop-in classes are intended to be used within two weeks of purchase. We’re unable to keep unused drop-in credits on file.
Language Arts
Led by writer Rebecca Mlinek.
Explore your creativity, strengthen your voice, and connect with other writers in our supportive adult writing programs.
Free Monthly Writers Meetups
Our Writers Meetup is a relaxed, welcoming space for adults who want dedicated time to write in a group setting.
Great for:
Staying accountable to writing goals
Meeting other local writers
Working on any type of writing project
Getting inspired in a creative environment
No experience required — just bring something to write with!
When: Last Saturday of every month from 12:30-2:30 PM in the AOA Madrin Studio (115 N Poindexter Street)
Cost: This workshop is free with registration
Whether you are a grizzled veteran of professional writing, a passionate amateur writer, or anything in between - writing can be a lonely endeavor. Bring your own supplies and work in a group environment!
This is a chance for local writers to get together and write from prompts, then discuss and share thoughts and feedback with the group. This group will be led by the published author and screenplay writer Rebecca Mlinek.
Monthly Writers Meetups
We also offer single-session workshops throughout the year focusing on specific writing topics and skills.
Workshops are:
One-time sessions
Skill-focused
Beginner-friendly
Led by experienced instructors
When: March 28th 10:00-12:00 PM in the AOA Madrin Studio (115 N Poindexter Street)
Cost: $15
AOA Member Cost: $10
A creative and fun way to begin journaling, or to up your journaling game is by creating a JUNK JOURNAL Made from found material (old books, children's books, scraps of clothing, greeting cards and any kind of paper and/crafting supplies) supplemented with writing paper, these journals can combine the best of scrapbooking, sketchbooking, memento-preservation and journaling!
Participants are encouraged to bring meaningful, aesthetic, or just fun objects you may want to include in your journal. Base books will be provided along with craft supplies to create a fun and unique way to capture your memories!
When: May 30th 10:00-12:00 PM in the AOA Madrin Studio (115 N Poindexter Street)
Cost: $10
If you want to explore poetry or lyric writing, or are looking for ways to deepen an already established poetry practice, this class will demystify the power of words and give you the freedom to play around with sound, rhythm, rhyme, and the senses. We all know some classic, formal poetry from school but poetry is much more - it can be delightfully loose, playful, fun, even ungrammatical! Come play around with words and see what beautiful images you can create!
