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Winter/Spring 2010

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BELLY DANCE AEROBICS                           6:15–7:15 p.m.

NEW LOCATION!  This low-impact workout is a fun way to burn calories and tone muscle while dancing to a mix of Arabic and American music.  Hip isolations strengthen and tighten the core and glutes, while shoulder isolations work the upper body.  Participants should wear comfortable clothing with a well-fitted top and may wish to bring a simple scarf or sash.  8 weeks (March 11 to May 6).  No class: April 1.

Instructor: Kristin Ward                                                         Limit: 30

Fee: $23 resident/$28 non-resident   Kerr Elementary Gymnasium

 

GUITAR                                                  6:30-8:30 p.m.

For beginner and intermediate guitar players age 15 and over.  Learn non-classical styles of playing.  Set-up, tuning, strumming, picking, chording and scales will be introduced.  Lesson will consist of group instruction followed by one-on-one attention.  Students MUST have own guitar.  8 weeks (February 18 to April 15).  No Class: April 1.

Instructor: Allen Bowers                                                          Limit: 15

Fee: $40 resident/$45 non-resident               High School Room 241

 

HANDS IN CLAY                                          6:30-9 p.m.

Try your hand at throwing on the wheel and hand building with clay.  Use the class as studio time or follow directed projects creating containers for your garden.  Material Fee: $25 includes 25-lb. bag of clay, glazes, and use of kiln. Under glazes and extra supplies are available for purchase.  8 weeks (February 25 to April 22).  No Class: April 1.

Instructor: Jody Shell                                                             Limit: 15

Fee: $50 resident/$55 non-resident                High School Room 164

 

PAINTING WITH OILS                                7-9:30 p.m.

Artists of all levels will enjoy the satisfying, productive pastime of painting with oils on stretched canvas.  Learn basic color theory, composition, choosing materials, and what it means to “make a picture.”  A materials list will be provided at the first class.  8 weeks (February 18 to April 15).  No Class: April 1.

Instructor: Martha Ball                                                            Limit: 15

Fee: $50 resident/$55 non-resident                High School Room 162

 

PILATES                                                    6:15–7:15 p.m.

See Tuesday description.  Participants should bring mat, towel and water bottle.  10 weeks (February 25 to May 13).  No class: March 18 and April 1.

Instructor: Sarah Speer                                                         Limit: 20

Fee: $38 resident/$43 non-resident        Fairview Elementary Gym

 

PRACTICAL SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS     6:30-8:30 p.m.

This course is intended for students with no previous knowledge of the Spanish language.  Join us for a beginning course which emphasizes basic conversation on topics useful for travel and social interactions.  Learn useful vocabulary, expressions, correct pronunciation and intonation, and only the grammar and structure that are absolutely necessary for speaking.  8 weeks (February 25 to April 29).  No Class: March 25 and April 1.

Instructor: Maria Sanz-Ramirez                                               Limit: 15

Fee: $40 resident/$45 non-resident           High School Room 236

 

YOGA                                                       7:15-8:45 p.m.

NOTE:  NEW LOCATION AND TIME!  See Tuesday description.  Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or mat.  8 weeks (March 18 to May 13).  No class: April 1.

Instructor: Diane Prem                                                           Limit: 25

Fee: $32 resident/$37 non-resident     Hartwood Elementary Gym

 

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