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Enrichment Studies16ENRICHMENT STUDIESDiane Gahagan, Director, Educational Programs & Workforce Development / Catherine Vesey, Assistant Director, Educational ProgramsNEW!Elementary Italian I(for Credit or Non-Credit)Offered at the John D. CalandraItalian American Institute25 West 43rd Street, 17th FloorNew York, NY 10036Credit StudentsIf you wish to take this class for credit, youneed to call the European LanguageDepartment to register (718-997-5980).Prospective credit students will be givenspecific instructions depending on theirsituations.Course Code: Italian 111Code 1379 section E6QMAMondays and Wednesdays 6:15-7:55 p.m.August 31 - December 9 (exam for creditstudents will follow the next week)Non-Credit StudentsIf you wish to take this course for noncredit,please call 718-997-5704.IT 100, Section MW67-CIAIMonday and Wednesday 6:15-7:55 p.m.August 31 - December 9 (exam for noncreditstudents that wish to get a Gradewill follow the next week)Tuition for Non-Credit Students$285 • 24 sessions • TBALA-500, See Sections Below - QCAmerican Sign LanguageASL is the third most used language in theworld! Explore this beautiful language, buildbasic vocabulary, practice the manualalphabet, learn something about Deaf culture,and develop skills for communication.Level II focuses on grammar, use ofclassifiers, eye gaze, placement, and manualand nonmanual markers. Build vocabularywith role playing, games, and other exercises.Level III: At the end of this class, you shouldbe able to converse comfortably in AmericanSign Language. Practice of Levels I/II topics.20 hrs.• Section TH21, Level ILong-past or no experienceThursday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 15 - January 7, 2010$230 • 10 sessions • Valerie Parrella• Section WE22, Level IIPrerequisite: Level I or equivalentWednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 21 - January 13, 2010$230 • 10 sessions • Valerie Parrella• Section TU23, Level IIIPrerequisite: Level II or equivalentTuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 13 - December 15$230 • 10 sessions • Valerie ParrellaMUSIC, THEATER, DANCELA-315, Section TH21-QCGuitarSoon you’ll be reading music, learningfingering patterns and basic chords, andusing exercises and simple melodies. Eachclass includes the teaching of technique andgroup performing. Students may learn andwork on accompaniment to a pop, folk, blues,sacred, or international song of her/his choice(to be performed at the last class). Guitar andMel Bay’s Guitar Book #1 required; additionalsupplies may be needed. 15 hrs.• Section TH21 - BeginnersThursday, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.October 15 - January 7, 2010$200 • 10 sessions • George AslaenderLA-352, Section MO21-QCThe Art of ActingFor the student actor seriously consideringacting as a professional career. This basicacting technique class emphasizesimprovisation, scene technique, monologue,and self-confidence. Students perform inevery class. Discuss various acting methods,such as Meisner, method, and sensememory. 12 hrs.• Monday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.October 19 - November 23$150 • 6 sessions • Bill SmarttLA-229, Section SA11-QCDancing for FitnessLearn how to dance the hustle, one of themost creative dance styles of all time.Develop your cardiovascular system whilelearning the basics. Perform stylish turns,learn to cut in and switch partners. 15 hrs.• Saturday, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.October 17 - January 9, 2010$175 • 10 sessions • Armando VegaNEW!LA-230, Section TH21-QCCome Catch the Bollywood DanceFever!Get ready for an imaginative and artisticconcoction of technique, energy, emotion andfabulous fun! 11.5 hrs.• Thursday, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.October 15 - December 17$170 • 9 sessions • Lisa AliLA-299, See Section Below- QCSalsa Dancing for Fitness -BeginnersSalsa is a very chic and world renowned Latindance style. In this course you will learn thebasic steps, shines and patterns. You willlearn how to dance with a partner and developfloor etiquette. Different dance patterns andturns will be taught and demonstrated as wellas how to become a good partner and leaderon the dance floor. Have fun and gainconfidence in social dancing. The real benefitwill be to your health as dancing is considereda good cardiovascular activity. 15 hrs.• Section SA11 - BeginnersSaturday, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.October 17 - January 9, 2010$175 • 10 sessions • Armando Vega• Section SA12 - IntermediateSaturday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.October 17 - January 9, 2010$175 • 10 sessions • Armando VegaPrerequisite: LA 299 BeginnerLA-312, See Sections Below-QCAmerican Ballroom DancingBeginners and more advanced ballroomdancers learn to swing to Glenn Miller’s Inthe Mood and salsa to Ricky Martin’s La VidaLoca. In addition, learn new, exciting routinesfor the elegant waltz, the tango, the rhumbaand merengue, and the mother of them all— the basic slow dance. Choose whicheverhour is more convenient — early or later —and have some fun. 15 hrs.• Section FR21 - BeginnersFriday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.October 16 - January 8, 2010$175 • 10 sessions • James Mitchell• Section FR22 - IntermediateFriday, 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.October 16 - January 8, 2010$175 • 10 sessions • James MitchellNEW!LA-228, Section SU11-QCLGBTQ Beginner’s TangoA First for Queens College! A Tango Classthat caters to the LGBT community.Remember - It takes two to Tango. 12 hrs.• Sunday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.October 18 - December 13$150 • 8 sessions • TBAQUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP