Continuing Education
MUSIC AND DANCE
BALLROOM DANCING I
9 weeks Hershell Allen
Ballroom Dancing I is being offered by popular demand with the return of the big band sound. For beginners or those who want to brush up on their dancing skills. Dances will include both ballroom and Latin dancing including: Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha, and Rumba. Couples only.
Session I: Starts 2/22
Monday 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Session II: Starts 2/24
Wednesday 8:00-9:30 p.m.
$55**/couple
Geyser Road Cafeteria
BALLROOM DANCING II
9 weeks Hershell Allen
Ballroom II is a continuation of Ballroom I with more advanced steps. Learn additional steps in the Fox Trot, Waltz and others. A new dance or two will be added. This course will be helpful with the return of the “Big Band” sound. Couples only.
Starts 2/22
Monday 8:00-9:30 p.m. $55**/couple Geyser Road Cafeteria
GUITAR: BEGINNING
7 weeks Phil Rogers
This beginner’s guitar course will show you the basics of the acoustic guitar. You will learn how to tune a guitar, change strings, strum, scales, finger exercises and 28 chords used in today’s most popular music. Students should expect to purchase a book provided by the instructor. Class size limited to 15.
Starts 2/23
Tuesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $40** E104
NOT YOUR MOTHER’S PIANO TEACHER…
7 weeks Elizabeth Conant
Learn to play a song! Really! You’ll learn to make sense of basic chord symbols and how to ‘fake’ your way through a song like the pros! Learn a few key terms, tricks and clever ways to help you make music. Experience is helpful but not necessary if you’re eager to learn! Whether it’s blues, rock, standards or easy classical music you like, this course will get you started and equip you to keep playing and learning. Class size limited to 10.
Starts 2/24
Wednesday 6:30-8:00 p.m. $40**
E106
SINGLES BALLROOM DANCING
6 weeks Dawn Dawson
Learn to ballroom line dance to ballroom dance music. Cha Cha, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Swing. Fun and easy for everyone. No partner needed. This class will increase your dance skills in a safe and fun atmosphere with no worries about finding or dancing with a partner right off the bat. Come make new friends or spend time with existing ones! Let us show you how to move well and learn the ballroom dance patterns. Taught by Dancin’ Dawn from Dancin’ Time!
Starts 2/24
Wednesday 7:15-8:15 p.m. $25**
Lake Avenue Girls Gym
SO YOU WANT TO DANCE?
6 weeks Doris Segrave
Tired of sitting at a wedding or retirement party and watching everyone else having fun on the dance floor? Come learn the latest specialty dances so you too can be up there celebrating! We’ll learn the Cha-Cha Slide, Electric Slide, Macarena, YMCA, twist, the Chicken Dance and a Polka or two. You name it, we’ll try it! Join us!
Starts 2/24
Wednesday 7:00-8:30 p.m. $25
High School Cafeteria
SWING I: BIG BAND DANCING
9 weeks Hershell Allen
Come have an invigorating, fun-filled experience in this dance class. Swing is one of the most popular dances in the world. Swing will include Jitterbug, Lindy Hop and Jive. Couples only.
Starts 2/24
Wednesday 6:30-8:00 p.m. $55**/couple
Geyser Road Cafeteria
THE JOY OF BELLY DANCE
5 weeks Elaina
Sample the magical movements and the ancient art of this beautiful and energizing Middle Eastern Dance. The movements taught by Elaina represent the qualities of poise, grace, stamina and femininity as well as develop flexibility. Come join in this fun and friendly class. Please bring something to wear around your hips. Class size limited to 25.
Starts 3/4
Thursday 5:00-6:00 p.m. $25**
Geyser Road Cafeteria