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Adult Programs

Belly Dance Workout

Instructor: Kalyani
Belly dancing with a twist! Learn the art of belly dance while getting a great cardio workout. This exhilarating and exotic class will include warm-up, break down of basic belly dance movements, traveling steps, shimmies, percussive hip work, abdominal and rib cage work, and sustained arm movements. This class teaches traditional belly dance movements focusing on technique as well as high energy movements for maximum calorie burning. This class is for women of all sizes and levels of ability.
      

Ages Dates Day Time Fee Deadline Location
16 and up March 18th-April 22th, 2010 Thurs. 6:15-7:00 pm $30 March 18th Civic Auditorium

Due to a building conflict there will be no class on March 25th.


Yoga

Instructor: Kalyani

Yoga can help reduce stress, increase flexibility and strengthen & tone your body.  Each Yoga class includes Asana (postures), Pranayama (breathing exercises), Meditation and Deep Relaxation. Topics on Yogic Lifestyle, Diet, Cleansing Techniques, and Eastern Thought will also be introduced. Classes are open to all levels of students. Please bring yoga mat and shawl/light blanket.

Ages Dates Day Time Fee Deadline Location
16 and up March 18th-April 22th, 2010 Thurs. 7:15-8:45 pm $40 March 18th Civic Auditorium

Due to a building conflict there will be no class on March 25th.


Tropical Latin Dance

Instructor: JoLynne Keiser
This popular class returns with participants learning the Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Meringue, and Cha Cha!  This class is a beginning class for today’s most popular Latin Dances.  Whether you are planning a vacation, getting married or just want to look good on the dance floor, this program is for you! (8 week Class)

Ages Dates Day Time Fee Deadline Location

13 and up
Session 2
Feb. 16th-April 6th, 2010

Tues.

6:00-7:00 pm

$40

Feb. 12th



Civic Auditorium




Writing to be Published

Instructor: Sue Durkin author of Life is Like Making Chocolate Chip Cookies
Writing can be nerve-wracking or it can be pleasant.  Learn how to make your writing a pleasant experience, and profitable too.  This class will help you attain both.  Help with writing skills and giving tools of do’s and don’ts will enable you to become the writer that publishers are looking for.  These four weeks are just the beginning of a very fulfilling journey.  If you have ever wanted to write or get published, this is the class for you.


Ages Dates Day Time Fee Deadline Location
16 and up March 18th-May 6th, 2010 Thurs. 6:30-8:00 pm $75 March 18th Bird Park Field House



Zumba Fitness

Instructor: Donna Collins – Certified Zumba instructor
Lets face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding, and beneficial. It can be lots of things, but it's never been known to be much fun UNTIL NOW!  Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away.  You’ll be hooked after the first class. Come join the party!


Ages Dates Day Time Fee Deadline Location
16 and up Session 2
Feb. 15th-April 5th, 2010
Mon. 6:30-7:15 pm $40 Feb. 15th Civic Auditorium



Karate for Kids and Adults Taekwondo

Instructor: ATE Black belt Academy & Karate for Kids
Do you want to do something great for your children?  Learn the Korean martial art form known as Songahm taekwondo.  Basic techniques including punching; kicking forms and self defense are taught in these classes.  More importantly this course will develop discipline, confidence, concentration and self-control in your child.  All qualities that are needed to help children through their developmental years.  This is also a great activity for families, parents here is an activity that you actually can do with your child. Give your child a head start for the school years by helping them improve themselves.  Uniforms are required.  You can purchase one at the ATE.

Ages Dates Day Time Fee Deadline Location

6 and up

Session 1
March 9th-April 27th, 2010
Session 2

May 11th-July 1st, 2010


Tues. and Thrus.

5:30-6:15 pm



$65 does not include uniform

March 5th

May 7th

Northfield Square Mall


CPR Training with AED and First Aid training

Instructor: certified instructor Kelly Gresser
Want to learn to be prepared for everyday emergencies? Come to this 2 night class to learn: 1. CPR 2. Use of an AED machine 3. First Aid skills.  This class will offer lecture and an interactive DVD.  There will be plenty of time for hands on practice the skills covered in class. Each student will receive a certification card upon completion of class and basic skills test.

Ages Dates Day Time Fee Location
16 and up April 20th-April 21st, 2010 Tues. and Weds. 6:00-9:00 pm $30 Jeffers Park Building

 


Aerobics

Instructor: Donna Collins
Want to boost your energy levels?!  Bring your towel and water bottle and come join Donna Collins and the KVPD for an 8-week session of Hi/Lo impact aerobics.  This program is for beginners and those with some aerobic experience.  New techniques and moderate intensity increases will be introduced throughout the class as an individual’s endurance and skill improves.  The classes will incorporate a warm up, cardiovascular training and strengthening segment. It’s a different pace each week.

Ages Dates Day Time Fee Deadline Location
16 and up Feb. 15th-April 5th, 2010 Mon. 7:30-8:15 pm $30 Feb. 15th Civic Auditorium


Horseback Riding Lessons “Western Style”

Instructor: Kim Selby
Students will learn how to work around their horse –approaching a horse in its stall,   haltering, grooming, and saddling.  They will be introduced to horse and equipment care.  Lessons will be taught Western style.

 

Ages Dates Day Time Fee Deadline Location

7 years and up

Session 1
March 18th-April 15th, 2010

Session 2
April 29th-May 27th, 2010


Thurs.

6:00-7:00 pm
$90

March 15th

April 26th

Twin Oaks Farm

 

 


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