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 10/5
Monday 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Session II: Starts 10/7
Wednesday 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 9/22
Tuesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $40** E104
LATIN DANCING
9 weeks Hershell Allen
Latin dance is back by popular demand! Dances taught will be the Rumba, Samba, Mambo and more. Couples only.
Starts 10/5
Monday 8:00-9:30 p.m. $55**/couple Geyser Road Cafeteria
NOT YOUR MOTHERS’ PIANO TEACHER…
7 weeks Elizabeth Conant
Learn to play a song! Really! You’ll learn how to make sense of basic chord symbols, 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. Some experience is helpful, but a desire to learn is even more important! You’ll be showing off to your friends by the holidays! Class size limited to 10.
Starts 9/23
Wednesday 6:30-8:00 p.m. $40**
E108
SO YOU WANT TO DANCE?
5 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 10/7
Wednesday 7:00-8:30 p.m. $25
High School Cafeteria
TEXAS TWO STEP AND COUNTRY COUPLES
7
weeks Tony
Pirrone
Tired of sitting and watching other people out there on the dance floor having a great time country couples dancing? Well join instructor Tony Pirrone and learn how to be right out there with the best of them! This is a fun oriented Texas Two Step class with a few “Country Couples” dances thrown in! Country music is one of the fastest growing dances around as the popularity gets bigger every day! It’s fun and easy to learn. Class size limited to 30. Couples only.
Starts 9/24
Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. $45**/couple
High School 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 10/1
Thursday 5:00-6:00 p.m. $25**
Geyser Road Cafeteria
WEST COAST SWING
9 weeks Hershell Allen
This class is a basic introduction to the West Coast Swing with six count patterns. Dances include the Sugar Push, Side Passes, Underarm Turns and others. For those with no experience and those who just want to brush up and dance! Couples only.
Starts 10/7
Wednesday 6:30-8:00 p.m. $55**/couple
Geyser Road Cafeteria