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Welcome to the spring 2013 semester of Queensborough

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4Dance<br />

Please wear only s<strong>of</strong>t no-heeled shoes for all classes!<br />

Belly Dancing<br />

Gwen Garson-Vigil, LMT (Licensed Massage<br />

Therapist), over 25 years in various dance venues<br />

Join Shoshana…come and <strong>to</strong>ne your body,<br />

especially your abs, while learning <strong>the</strong> ancient<br />

art form <strong>of</strong> Middle-Eastern dance. This is an<br />

ideal course <strong>to</strong> streng<strong>the</strong>n your body and<br />

increase self esteem. Appropriate for every<br />

age since it is a low-impact form <strong>of</strong> exercise.<br />

Wear loose comfortable clothing.<br />

PEX-253 8 sessions (12 hours) / $140<br />

W Wed, 7:45-9:15pm, March 13-May 8<br />

(skip 3/27)<br />

Latin Dance<br />

Naomi Penner, dance teacher & club organizer<br />

Latin dancing — emphasis on salsa & mambo,<br />

cha cha & bachata, Ti<strong>to</strong> Puente, merengue,<br />

Marc Anthony — is caliente (hot). Learn<br />

basic rhythms and steps. Discover <strong>the</strong> secrets<br />

behind au<strong>the</strong>ntic “Cuban motion” and have<br />

fun doing mambo “shines”.<br />

PEX-265 7 sessions (10.5 hours) / $125<br />

R Thur, 8:20-9:50pm, March 7-April 25<br />

(skip 3/28)<br />

SALSA:<br />

Basic Beginner Dancing<br />

Joyce Schembri, A.S.-Theatre<br />

Arts, danced with <strong>the</strong> Ti<strong>to</strong> Puente<br />

Orchestra, dance instruc<strong>to</strong>r<br />

In a fun and supportive environment,<br />

learn how <strong>to</strong> Salsa and gain <strong>the</strong> confidence<br />

<strong>to</strong> dance Salsa at any public<br />

venue. Focus on <strong>the</strong> rhythm <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> music<br />

and how it relates <strong>to</strong> steps. First learn <strong>to</strong><br />

"open floor shines" – a technique used<br />

<strong>to</strong> teach <strong>the</strong> basic steps, and <strong>the</strong>n do<br />

partner work. A quick review <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

material taught will be reinforced and<br />

<strong>the</strong>n build on those steps <strong>to</strong> progress.<br />

No partner required. Please come with<br />

comfortable closed s<strong>of</strong>t-soled shoes.<br />

PEX-293 7 sessions (7 hours) / $85<br />

T Tues, 8-9pm,<br />

March 5-April 30<br />

(skip 3/26, 4/2)<br />

NEW<br />

Tap Dancing for Beginners<br />

Debra I. Agin-Shine, B.A., M.S., Pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

Dance Educa<strong>to</strong>r, Choreographer, Certified<br />

Labanotation Instruc<strong>to</strong>r and Reconstruc<strong>to</strong>r, former<br />

owner and direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Invitation To Dance,<br />

Inc., in Queens, NY.<br />

Participants must purchase and bring <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

own tap or jazz shoes (respectively) <strong>to</strong> class.<br />

Join <strong>the</strong> latest craze <strong>to</strong> get in shape by taking<br />

a tap class! This course is focused <strong>to</strong>ward<br />

those with no <strong>to</strong> little previous tap dance<br />

training. Learn basic steps and concepts for<br />

ease <strong>of</strong> tapping. The basic steps and rhythms<br />

will be put <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r in<strong>to</strong> simple combinations<br />

and routines. Speed, memory and more<br />

intricate steps and rhythms will be explored<br />

<strong>to</strong>ward <strong>the</strong> latter part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> course. The tap<br />

style <strong>of</strong>fered most closely matches <strong>the</strong> classic<br />

Broadway Tap moves <strong>of</strong> 42nd Street and<br />

those featured in Fred Astaire movies.<br />

PEX-295 4 sessions (4 hours) / $70<br />

WP Wed, 5:30-6:30pm, April 3-24<br />

Jazz for Beginners<br />

Debra I. Agin-Shine, see credentials above.<br />

Jazz has become one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most popular<br />

dance styles in recent years. It is fun and energetic!<br />

Attain <strong>the</strong> fundamentals <strong>of</strong> jazz dancing,<br />

and how <strong>to</strong> put all <strong>the</strong> elements and moves<br />

<strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>to</strong> create different combinations and<br />

routines each week. Learn basic jazz dance<br />

techniques and movements covering jazz<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1920's through <strong>to</strong>day's hip-hop style.<br />

Participants should wear comfortable,<br />

workout clothing.<br />

PEX-300 4 sessions (4 hours) / $70<br />

W Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, April 3-24<br />

Ballroom Dance<br />

Dominick Paradise, pr<strong>of</strong>essional dance instruc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />

formerly with Fred Astaire & Arthur Murray<br />

Dance Studios<br />

The ideal course in <strong>the</strong> art <strong>of</strong> Ballroom, Latin,<br />

and Hustle Dancing! Learn <strong>to</strong> dance for a lifetime<br />

with <strong>the</strong> proper techniques <strong>to</strong> become<br />

a good social dancer.<br />

PEX-261 8 sessions (16 hours) / $185<br />

F Fri, 7:30-9:30pm, March 1-April 26<br />

(skip 3/29)<br />

Personal Enrichment<br />

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