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TENTATIVE WINTER
2010 MINI COURSES
OVER 40 DIFFERENT COURSES & WORKSHOPS!
9 NEW COURSES IN WINTER 2010 ALONE!
THERE’S SOMETHING
FOR EVERYONE!
Please note: Mini
Courses reserves the right to cancel courses due to low enrolment.
For information on
our refund policy, click here.
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REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER 2010 TERM HAS ENDED
Mini Courses will not register anyone for the rest of the semester
NO EXCEPTIONS
You CANNOT attend any courses unless you have registered.
Do not come to any class if you did not register for the course.
Meeting with a Mini Course manager is by appointment-only and can be done
by contacting us at info@minicourses.ca
You must e-mail us with the reason for the appointment.
PLEASE NOTE:
MINI COURSES DOES NOT GIVE REFUNDS AND WILL NOT DO REGISTRATIONS FOR THE REST OF THE SEMESTER
All classes are running in the Winter 2010 term
IMPORTANT DATES
CLASSES START:
The week of February 1
READING WEEK (NO CLASSES):
The week of February 22
MAKE UP WEEK FOR CANCELLED/
RESCHEDULED CLASSES:
The week of April 12
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Where are the classes?
(click on the location to see a map)
Ballroom
Third Floor Shatner Building
(3480 McTavish), right in front of the stairs
B29/B30
Basement of Shatner Building
(3480 McTavish): Go downstairs, turn left, pass the elevators, and follow
the sign that says 'B29 and
B30'
Kitchen
Third floor Shatner Building
(3480 McTavish) beside the Ballroom (room 304)
Master School of Bartending
1010 Sherbrooke West
Lev Bukhman
Second floor of Shatner
Building (3480 McTavish)
Should I take a Beginner or
Intermediate language course?
Beginner classes imply NO prior knowledge of the skill.
Intermediate classes imply some prior knowledge of the skill (either
through school or Mini Courses)
and a fair amount of comfort with the skill.
OVER 40 DIFFERENT COURSES & WORKSHOPS!
9 NEW COURSES IN WINTER 2010 ALONE!
THERE’S SOMETHING
FOR EVERYONE!
THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE FULL:
ITALIAN COOKING, INDIAN COOKING, BARTENDING,
PUBLIC SPEAKING, GUITAR I, GUITAR II,
INTRO TO SKETCH, ZUMBA, KICKBOXING,
WINE TASTING (WAITLIST FOR POTENTIAL SECOND DATE MADE!)
(click on the course for more information)
ARTS: Guitar Beginner I/Beginner II, Intro to Sketch, Knitting, Painting,
Photography Workshop
DANCING: Ballroom, Belly Dancing, Bollywood Dance, Breakdancing, Burlesque,
Latin Dance, Salsa Beginner
I/Beginner II, Swing Dance,
Tecktonik Dance
EATING &
DRINKING: Baking/Dessert, Bartending, Caribbean Cooking,Indian Cooking, Italian Cooking, Vegan Cooking,
Wine Tasting
EDUCATION: Public Speaking, Speed Reading I & II
LANGUAGES: Arabic Beginner/Intermediate, French I, II, III, IV, V, VII,
German Beginner, Japanese
Beginner, Korean Beginner,
Mandarin Beginner & Intermediate,
Spanish Beginner
FITNESS &
HEALTH: Kick Boxing, Pilates, Yoga,
Zumba
PICKING A COURSE BASED ON WHEN IT IS?
SEE BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS
(Time, Location, Instructor, Price,
Description*)
*if available
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ARTS
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GUITAR BEGINNER I
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
Tuesdays – 4:00-5:30pm
– room B30
GUITAR BEGINNER II
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
Tuesdays – 5:30-7:00pm
– room B30
PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE I & II
SIGNIFY DIFFERENCES IN DATES/TIMES, NOT DIFFERENCES IN LEVEL
February 2, 9, 16;
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6
Instructor: Denis
Chang
$45
Have you always wanted to master this instrument
but never got the chance? Bought a guitar, but ditched the idea when you
saw the price of private lessons? Our extremely popular Guitar class is
the solution – here’s your chance to learn all those popular songs that
you love to sing to. Get your roommate’s guitar and learn to play at a
fraction of the price of private lessons!
Materials to bring: Guitar
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INTRO TO SKETCH
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
Monday – 7:00-8:30pm –
B30
February 1, 8, 15;
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
Instructor: Micaela
Hardy-Moffat
$45
We
draw on a daily basis – on the condensation left from the warm breath on
a window, on our notes as we struggle to focus during a lecture, with a
stick through the sand on a hot beach. This class hopes to explore the
communicative qualities of drawing, as well as the therapeutic aspects of
artistic creation.
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KNITTING AND CROCHET
NEW FOR WINTER 2010!
Wednesday – 7:30-9:00pm
– B30
February 3, 10, 17;
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7
Instructor: Tali
Herzka
$45
Interested in wielding sharp objects and/or learning to make your
own wearables like socks, scarves and hats? Look no further than Beginner's Knitting! In this
mini course, you will learn basic knitting techniques as well as how to read knitting patterns.
You will also have the opportunity to work on a project of your choice. Bringing your own supplies (yarn and needles) is recommended.
Space is limited so that individualised help can be given, so sign up soon!
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PAINTING
Thursdays – 7:00-8:30pm
– B29
February 4, 11, 18; March 4, 11, 18, 25;
April 1, 8
Instructor: Ryan
Leonoras
$45
BLURB COMING SOON
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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
March 6 –
10:00am-2:00pm – Location TBA
One-day course
Instructor:
Stephens
$60
Only use your digital camera to update your
Facebook profile picture? This one-day class will teach you how to use
all those fancy functions on your digital camera and give you some great
opportunities to show off your newfound skills.
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of
artistic photography, specifically how to view your subjects
in an artistic manner and shoot them
accordingly.
This workshop will be on shooting outside. Our subject will be nature and landscapes.
I will show you how you can take some fine art images of the everyday scenes that you see in nature.
This workshop is primarily for the novice photographer, but people with intermediate knowledge are welcomed as well.
Materials to bring: Digital camera (DSLR or
other) and manual
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DANCING
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BALLROOM
Wednesdays – 6:00-7:30pm
– Ballroom
February 3, 10, 17;
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7
Instructor: Linda Chou
$45
Add a new dimension to your life! Enhance your
appreciation of music and awaken your dancing genes. Ballroom dancing is
not only fun, it is a great way to get active and meet people (no partner
required!).
It is a wonderful stress reliever – exactly what
the professor ordered.
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BELLY DANCING
Mondays – 5:00-6:30pm
– Ballroom
ON FEBRUARY 1 ONLY, THE COURSE WILL RUN FROM
6:00-7:30pm
February 1, 8, 15;
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
Instructor: Jennifer
Nicoll
$45
Learn the art of Middle
Eastern dance. Shake and shimmy to the rhythms of the
Middle East while working those core muscles.
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BOLLYWOOD DANCE
Tuesdays – 7:30-9:00pm
– Ballroom
February 2, 9, 16;
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6
Instructor: Trisha
Pathak
$45
Be a part of the world's fastest growing dance
craze. If you thought Slumdog
Millionaire was a blast, wait until you see the kinds of moves you
will be busting out once you have had a taste of Bollywood. It is fusion
at its best: shades of Bhangra, Classical Indian and Hip-Hop all thrown
into one dance. We'll introduce you to the basic moves and beats in
contemporary Indian dance and then help you master one dance every
90-minute weekly class It is the most fun-filled way to stay fit.
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BREAKDANCING
Wednesdays –
4:00-5:00pm – Ballroom
January 27; February 3, 10, 17; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE STARTS A WEEK EARLIER THAN THE OTHERS
Instructor: Jennifer
Casimir
$45
Have you always wanted to learn to breakdance so
you can show off your moves to your friends at a party? Well now’s your
chance to learn from one of Montreal’s finest. This class will cover the
fundamentals of breakin’: top rock, footwork and freezes. Come ready to
have fun and break out a sweat!
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
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BURLESQUE
Mondays – 6:30-8:00pm
– Ballroom
ON FEBRUARY 1 ONLY, THE COURSE WILL RUN FROM
7:30-9:00pm
February 1, 8, 15;
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
Instructor: Jennifer
Nicoll
$45
Welcome to the boudoir! Learn how to sensually
dance and feel feminine.
Let's get the glamour back with boas; cheeky, sexy looks; and
sensual moves. We won't tell anyone – it's our little secret!
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LATIN DANCE
Wednesdays – 7:30-9:00pm
– Ballroom
February 3, 10, 17;
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7
Instructor: Linda Chou
$45
Comprised of various popular Latin dances such as
the Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Merengue and Mambo, this course is
perfect to try out a little of all the exciting dances that you’ve only
seen in the movies!
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SALSA BEGINNER I
Tuesdays – 5:00-6:30pm – Ballroom
February 2, 9, 16; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6
SALSA BEGINNER II
Thursdays –
5:00-6:30pm – Ballroom
PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE I & II
SIGNIFY DIFFERENCES IN DATES/TIMES, NOT DIFFERENCES IN LEVEL
February 4, 11, 18;
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8
Instructor: Giselle
Boukhaled
$45
Mambo fever swept the US back in the 50s and 60s
creating music at the time that was so revolutionary that much of it
remains popular today. In the late 1960’s, the music and dance took a
quiet transformation
and resurfaced as Salsa in the 90s.
In this course, we will pass on to you the
spirit of salsa and teach you everything you need to find yourself moving
on the dance floor. No experience is required.
Just bring your smile and a sense of humour as
we are looking to have a very social class!
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SWING DANCE
Thursdays –
7:30-9:00pm – Ballroom
February 4, 11, 18;
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8
Instructor: Jennifer
Nicoll
$45
Let's bring you back in time with Rock &
Roll music, Stray Cats and more.
This is a beginner class for partner dancing and it is a fun way to meet
people and sweat to the oldies!
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TECKTONIK DANCE
NEW FOR WINTER 2010!
Mondays – 4:00-5:00pm
– Ballroom
ON FEBRUARY 1 ONLY, THE COURSE WILL RUN FROM
5:00-6:00pm
February 1, 8, 15;
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
Instructor: Terrence
Li
$45
Want to show your friends some new dance moves in a nightclub?
Then this is for you.
Tecktonik is a quirky, fun dance performed to fast paced techno and
electro house music imported from Europe.
It is based on a blend of techno, rave and hip-hop styles.
In this class, you will learn the nifty arm
and leg movements of Tecktonik. This mini-course is exactly what you need to energize your Mondays!
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EATING & DRINKING
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BAKING/DESSERT
NEW FOR WINTER 2010!
Wednesdays – 6:00-8:00pm
– Midnight Kitchen
March 17, 24, 31;
April 7, 14
Instructor: Alanna
Marcellus
$70
Do you dream about sweets? Eat your dessert
before everything else? Mini Courses is happy to offer you a new course
all about BAKING! Cookies, fudge, sinful squares, cakes, and everything you
could imagine... all you have to do is sign up!
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BARTENDING
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
February 5 & 19 –
6:00pm–9:00pm – Master’s School of Bartending
Instructor: Master’s
School of Bartending
$70
Think your drinks could use a bit more
creativity? Be the best host around with this newfound skill. During this
amazing-value class, you will familiarize yourself with shaking, equipment
set up, fruits and garnishes, glassware and of course preparation (and
tasting!) of various classic cocktails and drinks. This is meant to be an
introductory bartending course – you will not receive an official
certificate for having participated.
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CARIBBEAN COOKING
Tuesdays – 6:00-8:00pm
– Midnight Kitchen
February 2, 9, 16;
March 2, 9
Instructor: Shari
Haynes
$70
BLURB COMING SOON
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INDIAN COOKING
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
Thursdays –
6:00-8:00pm – Kitchen
February 4, 11, 18; March 4, 11
Instructors: Aditya Bhattacharjee and Anand Sundararajan
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ITALIAN COOKING
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
Mondays – 6:00-8:00pm
– Midnight Kitchen
February 1, 8, 15;
March 1, 8
Instructor: Alanna
Marcellus
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VEGAN COOKING
NEW FOR WINTER 2010!
Wednesdays – 6:00-8:00pm
– Midnight Kitchen
February 3, 10, 17;
March 3, 10
Instructor: Alanna
Marcellus
$70
Sick and tired of
those boring vegan dishes? This course will teach you how to make plenty
of tasty vegan food! We will be making soup, pasta, stir-fry and more.
And don't forget the desserts!
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WINE TASTING
NOW COLLECTING NAMES FOR WAITLIST/POTENTIAL SECOND SECTION
February 12 –
6:00-9:00pm – Master’s School of Bartending
One-day course
Instructor: Master’s School of Bartending
$60
Feel helpless when a sommelier has you sample
your bottle of wine at a restaurant? Here is your chance to learn why you
swirl, what to smell for, and where the best wines of the world come
from. Taught at the Masters School of Bartending, enjoy our 3-hour course
taught by an experienced sommelier. And don’t worry; you’ll get to taste
the wines as well.
What better way to spend a Friday evening?
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EDUCATION
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PUBLIC SPEAKING
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
Tuesdays – 6:30-7:30pm
– Ballroom
February 2, 9, 16;
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6
Instructor: Ryan
Cunningham
$45
Want to ace that next class presentation? Learn the Dos and the DO NOTs of public speaking.
For those among you who feel nervous speaking in front of crowds or those who want to
sharpen their public speaking skills, this course is for you.
Learn how to engage your audience, your personal presenting style, and how to effectively
use a PowerPoint so that your presentation is more than your slides.
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SPEED READING I
January 30 –
9:30am–4:30pm – Lev Bukhman
SPEED READING II
February 6 –
9:30am–4:30pm – SSMU Building room 403
PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE I & II
SIGNIFY DIFFERENCES IN DATES/TIMES, NOT DIFFERENCES IN LEVEL
One-day course
Instructor: Steve
Harris
$60
Run
by the Harris Institute, this extremely popular speed-reading course is again
being offered through Mini Courses. The one-day class always gets rave
reviews and regularly has students improving 50-150% in reading speed,
while also helping them improve comprehension and retention.
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LANGUAGES
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ARABIC BEGINNER
Wednesdays –
5:30-7:00pm – B29
ARABIC INTERMEDIATE
Wednesdays – 7:00-8:30pm
– B29
February 3, 10, 17;
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7
Instructor: Essam
Hallak
$45
This course in modern Arabic is
designed for non-Arabic-speaking students who have no knowledge
whatsoever of Arabic. The course focuses on standard Arabic: the
phonology, the script of literary Arabic, proper pronunciation, and
elementary vocabulary/writing expressions.
Students will be familiarized with some aspects
of Arab cultures in relation to Arabic language.
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FRENCH I: BEGINNER LEVEL 1
Mondays – 4:00-5:30pm
– B30
FRENCH II: BEGINNER LEVEL 2
Mondays – 5:30-7:00pm
– B30
February 1, 8, 15;
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
FRENCH III: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1
Wednesdays – 4:30-6:00pm
– B30
FRENCH IV: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2
Wednesdays – 6:00-7:30pm
– B30
February 3, 10, 17;
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7
FRENCH V: CONVERSATION
Thursdays – 4:00-5:30pm
– B29
FRENCH VI: CONVERSATION
Thursdays – 5:30-7:00pm
– B29
February 4, 11, 18;
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8
Instructor: Christophe
Chenier
PLEASE NOTICE THAT ONLY THE V & VI
LEVELS SIGNIFY DIFFERENCES IN DATES/TIMES,
NOT DIFFERENCES IN LEVEL
I-V ARE ALL DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ABILITY
TO FIND OUT WHICH LEVEL YOU ARE BEST SUITED FOR,
PLEASE READ THE FRENCH MINI COURSE REGISTRATION GUIDE
$45
Want to travel to France but can't speak the
language? Or are you just having trouble getting around outside the McGill
Bubble? Get a grip on all the French you need to get around in any
Francophone city around the world. The beginner’s class is a complete
introduction to the course, while intermediate is for students who still
remember their high school French. Do you already understand the majority
of everything you hear but just want to practice speaking? Then take
advantage of our French Conversation course to maximize your speaking
practice.
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GERMAN BEGINNER
NEW FOR WINTER 2010!
Mondays – 7:30-9:00pm
– B29
February 1, 8, 15;
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
Instructor: Deborah
Weber
$45
Would you like to know how to order a beer in perfect
German next time you go to the Oktoberfest?
Or be able to chat with your handsome
Swiss ski instructor next time you go to the Alps?
If so, come and learn German on Monday nights!
You’ll learn how to introduce yourself, talk about food, and other important things in life.
The class will be a lot of fun, so sign up today!
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JAPANESE BEGINNER
NEW FOR WINTER 2010!
Thursdays – 6:30-7:30pm
– Ballroom
February 4, 11, 18;
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8
Instructor: Emily Ra
$45
Japan, one of the most attractive places in Asia. Its culture has already
taken over the world!
Manga, animes, fashion, art, dramas and so much more are streaming from Japan. This class lets you taste a little of the beauty
of Japan.
After this class, you will be enjoying Japan twice as much! Throughout the course we will cover hiragana, greetings, responses,
going
shopping, going to the hospital, and starting conversations and making friends with Japanese strangers!
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KOREAN BEGINNER
NEW FOR WINTER 2010!
Tuesdays – 7:00-8:30pm
– B30
February 2, 9, 16;
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6
Instructor: Emily Ra
$45
Learn to read, write and speak the language of the country with 5000 years
of history.
This class will prepare you to travel, make friends, and even work in Korea in Korean. It will enable you to read and write
Korean by the second class, a skill you
will be able to impress your peers with!
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MANDARIN BEGINNER
Mondays – 4:30-6:00pm
– B29
MANDARIN INTERMEDIATE
NEW FOR WINTER 2010!
Mondays – 6:00-7:30pm
– B29
February 1, 8, 15;
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
Instructor: Rachel Yu
$45
Mandarin is the official language for China’s
estimated 1.3 billion citizens. Moreover, China is now Canada’s
second-largest trading partner after the U.S.
After 30 hours, students will be able to carry
on a simple conversation in terms of greetings, inquiring time (numbers,
time, and date), sending invitations, ordering Chinese food, shopping in
China, asking about a place, making a phone call, asking about weather,
and more.
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SPANISH BEGINNER
Wednesdays – 4:00-5:30pm
– B29
February 3, 10, 17;
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7
Instructor: Mariajosé Aguilera
$45
Need to brush up the Spanish skills for your next
vacation to Mexico or Spain? Our teacher will make sure you fall in love
with the Spanish Language and Culture! This class is perfect for those with very little to no knowledge of Spanish. While the course has both oral and grammatical components, the focus will be on introductory conversation skills. ˇEs excelente!
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FITNESS & HEALTH
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KICK BOXING
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
Wednesdays –
5:00-6:00pm – Ballroom
February 3, 10, 17;
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7
Instructor: Ricky Lew
$50
This course offers a unique opportunity to be
introduced to the dynamic techniques of kickboxing, to learn a practical
mean of self-defence and to workout a complete regimen of physical
conditioning. Footwork, kicks, flying-kicks, punches, spinning-punches,
blocking and weaving techniques are all taught.
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PILATES
Thursdays –
4:00-5:00pm – Ballroom
February 4, 11, 18;
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8
Instructor: Caroline
Saraiva
$45
Pilates has
long been a popular fitness regimen for dancers, athletes and
celebrities. Pilates is a combination of yoga, gymnastics, dance and
boxing. Some of the benefits of Pilates include: Increase in muscle tone,
increased flexibility, lengthening of the spine, body awareness and
repair of past injuries.
Many Pilates
enthusiasts have said that after only a few sessions, they feel stronger
and look taller. Pilates will give you a flat tummy, tight butt and
leaner thighs!
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YOGA
Tuesdays – 4:00-5:00pm
– Ballroom
February 2, 9, 16;
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6
Instructor: Lawrence
Lefcort
$45
Yoga is an ancient
practice dating back some 2500 years. It aims to unite body and spirit,
matter and heart in order to provide greater clarity in living and peace
of mind. In this course we will explore these concepts through asana
(postures), meditation and experiential practices that will show us how
the state of our heart mind
directly affects us
and those around us.
If you are interested in spiritual growth and living with greater ease
and clarity, this course if for you...
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ZUMBA
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
Mondays – 8:00-9:00pm
– Ballroom
ON FEBRUARY 1 ONLY, THE COURSE WILL RUN FROM
9:00-10:00pm
February 1, 8, 15;
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
Instructor: Lina
Barreto
$45
The Zumba® program fuses salsa,
reggeaton, bachata, belly dancing, flamenco, cha cha, hip hop, merengue,
cumbia,
mapale.... to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away.
You will achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning,
body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements. Make Zumba your New Year's Resolution. Ditch the workout, Join the Party!!!
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Please note that the schedule (what day of the
week/what time/what location/what instructor/what dates/what price) is
always tentative until registration begins.
Mini Courses retains the right to cancel a course
due to low registration and refund the students.
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