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C-GCC • SPRING 2010 SCHEDULE • 15Instructors: Guy Apicella and Janice Lynch - bothhave studied with the Ron and Cathy Curry Schoolof Dance and the Lorraine Michaels School ofDance, and both are members of the U.S.A. DanceAssociation. Guy has over seventeen years danceexperience and Janice over twenty-seven years ofdance experience.C-GCC - Student Dining Hall4 MondaysBegins: April 19, 20106:45 pm - 8:00 pmFee: $ 39.00/per personMU 62251-1AIntroduction to SwingRock and Roll! Big Bands! Great music! We loveto move to it. Now learn single and triple stepswing, with turns and variations. Look good on thedance floor as you enjoy this popular dance. No previousdance experience is necessary. This class is forcouples only. Both must register and the cost is perperson. Participants are required to wear nonmarkingrubber soled shoes that slide easily to eachclass.Instructors: Guy Apicella and Janice Lynch.C-GCC – Student Dining Hall4 MondaysBegins: April 19, 2010 8:05 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.Fee: $ 39.00/per personMU 62260-1AAerobic Middle Eastern DanceEnjoy a delightful, low impact workout based onbelly dance moves. You will be relaxed and energizedwith this thorough exercise for your wholebody. Easy to learn movements will increase yoursuppleness and flexibility from head to toe. Toneyour arms, stomach and thighs while you enjoy thisbeautiful and mystical dance. Instruction will focuson basic isolations, combining moves, veil work andslow and fast rhythm movements. Optional hipscarves are available from the instructor. Class willnot meet on Thursday, May 20, 2010.Instructor: Bonnie Mion M.S.W. is a dance loverwho has studied over fifteen dance forms. She hastaught dance in various adult education programs.C-GCC – Room 505Begins: April 29, 20105 Thursdays6:15 pm – 7:15 pmFee: $40.00MU 62294-1ABeginning Flamenco DanceFlamenco Dance is a traditional dance that accompaniesthe Flamenco genre of music thought tohave originated in the Andalucia Province in Spain.The dance can be described as an impassioned styleof dance characterized by its powerful yet gracefulexecution, as well as its intricate hand and footwork.Flamenco Dance embodies a complex musicaland cultural tradition. This course provides anoverview of the history of Flamenco and introducesbeginning techniques including footwork, upperbody movements, rhythms and repertoire.Participants will learn technique exercises, an originalchoreography and one verse of Sevillanas, a traditionalSpanish folk dance. Students should purchaseCharacter Shoes for this class. CharacterShoes are leather sole dance shoes with a 1” to 2”heel. They can be purchased at a dance studio orsupplier. A dress boot with the same size heel is alsoacceptable. This class is open to individuals andcouples.Instructor: Kati Garcia-Renart is a professionaldancer, choreographer and teacher. She earned aBA in Dance and Choreography from Bard Collegeand completed various studies of Flamenco andclassical Spanish dance in Madrid, Spain.C-GCC - Room 5055 TuesdaysBegins: March 30, 2010 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmMaterials Category: * Fee: $57.00MU 62301-1ASalsa and the Joy of Latin DanceAre you ready to enjoy this hot and spicy Salsa?Bring an appetite for the most popular Latin dancefrom the Cuban and African heritage. Learn thebasics, styling, simple turn patterns, sizzling combinationsand Latin line dancing. You will be surprisedwhat you can do with a partner or by yourself.Enjoy this amazing class. Beginners andBeginners II are encouraged to attend. Sign up nowto feel the spirit of Latin dancing, Wepa! No experienceis necessary, smooth soled shoes required.Instructor: Carlos Osorio returns to Columbia-Greene Community College to share the enjoymentof Latin dance. Carlos is the founder of theCumbia Spirit School of Dance andwww.CumbiaSpirit.com based in Woodstock, NewYork. He has been teaching and leading groups toexperience the excitement of Latin dance for overnine years throughout the Hudson Valley and theCapital Region in public and private venues.C-GCC - Room 505Begins: March 25, 20104 Thursdays6:30 pm - 8:00 pmFee: $35.00MU 62302-1ADance of the Seven VeilsNo dance experience is necessary. Learn the danceof the Seven Veils of Belly Dance. Explore the mysteryof the meaning of the seven veils and the deepmystical tradition associated with this dance. Warmup your inner goddess while having fun and gettinga good workout! Bring 3 yards of chiffon, silk orother lightweight material to class. Dependent onclass size, if needed, larger veils will be supplied.Instructor: Bonnie MionC-GCC - Room 1202 ThursdaysBegins: April 15, 20106:00 pm - 7:30 pmMaterials Category: * Fee: $17.00MU 62303-1ASongwriting WorkshopWhether you are an aspiring lyricist, composer,rock star, “American Idol” or Broadway diva, knowingthe art and craft of songwriting is a must. Thisworkshop will help you hone your skills with theguidance of a professional songwriter and performer,Sandy McKnight. Not only will you learnsong structure, rhyme schemes and other basics ofthe craft, you also will find out how to “pitch” yoursongs, how the music business works and how tomake a great demo of your song. You will write yourown songs and get a chance to collaborate withother writers. What is the secret to writing songsthat pack an emotional wallop? Find out by signingup for the Songwriting Workshop.Instructor: Sandy McKnight is a successful workingwriter; teacher, producer and musician who has hadover 500 songs published, over 200 songs recordedand covered by various artists and has producedhundreds of recordings for other artists.C-GCC - Room 132Begins: March 9, 20106 Tuesdays7:00 pm - 10:00 pmFee: $125.00PHYSICAL FITNESSPH 62051-1A Fundamentals of Golf (For All Levels)Learn about the game and the swing from a professionalwhose iconoclastic views have been receivedon the national stage in such publications as USGAGolf Journal and PGA Magazine. The title of thecourse reflects the instructor’s belief that there isnothing to teach except fundamentals, which arejust the same for the expert and the beginner alike.A “fine point” is merely a fundamental you have yetto learn. Players of all abilities are encouraged toenroll. A spontaneous, give and take atmosphereexists in the class with the emphasis always on individualinstruction. Comfortable, loose fitting clothingshould be worn. Bring a # 5 iron to class withyou. Those not having a club will be provided one.Participants are required to wear non-markingrubber soled shoes or sneakers to each class.Instructor: James Rothenberg is a PGA professionaland author of the critically acclaimed book, TheSkeptical Golfer.C-GCC - Gym4 TuesdaysBegins: March 23, 2010 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmMaterials Category: * Fee: $117.00PR 24103-1APROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTHow to $Cash$ In With aSuccessful Home-Based BusinessAre you tired of working for someone else? Do youneed to make more money? Turn your talents andhobbies into profits at home by learning how tostart a home-based business. Students will discovermany details it has taken other entrepreneurs yearsto discover on their own including more than 100home business ideas, legal documentation, ways tomarket your products/service, and taking tax deductions(this workshop included). This workshopincludes a question and answer period. If you reallywant to succeed in a home business, this step-bystepworkshop is a must! A materials (required) feeof $20.00 is payable to the instructor in class.Workshop Leader: LeeAnne KrusemarkC-GCC-Room 1051 ThursdayBegins: April 15, 2010 only 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmMaterials Category: B Fee: $23.00PR 24104-1AMake $Money$ at Home With aTyping/Word Processing BusinessIf you can type, then you can make money at homeusing your typewriter/word processor or computer.In this class participants will learn how and whereto find clients, over fifty ways to advertise/marketyour services, effective home office equipmentchoices, over 100 ways to make money with a computer,and FREE national networking information.Have the freedom to be your own boss, set yourown hours, and have the opportunity to makemoney at home with your very own business. Thereis a $10.00 materials fee payable to the instructor inclass. Pre-requisite for this class is PR 24103-1A –How to $Cash$ In With a Successful Home-BasedBusiness.Workshop Leader: LeeAnne Krusemark - ofKrusemark, Grinnell, & Associates, Inc.; highlysuccessful workshop leader and creator of a homebasedpublic relations business.C-GCC-Room 1051 ThursdayBegins: April 15, 2010 only 8:00 pm – 9:00 pmMaterials Category: A Fee: $15.00PR 28338-1AEntrepreneurship - StartingYour Own BusinessFrom this lively and informative seminar, participantswill learn behind the scenes practical informationon how to start a successful home-based,second income business, with the potential tobecome a full time operation. With little moneydown, students will learn how to decide on a productto sell or a business to operate while minimizingthe problems which accompany such decisions.Taking this course will save you time, money, andstress. Also covered will be franchising. The materials(optional) cost is $20.00 and is payable to theinstructor in class.Instructor: Beverly Nathan - started a part-timehome based business over twenty years ago with apartner. That business is now full time and operatesin an office complex.C-GCC-Room 5021 MondayBegins: April 12, 2010 only 8:00 pm – 10:00 pmMaterials Category: * Fee: $ 48.00PR 32184-1AProfessional Voice-Acting:Getting Paid to TalkHave you ever been told that you have a great voice?This exciting class will explore numerous aspects ofvoice-over for television, film, radio, books on tape,documentaries and the Internet! This course will
16 • C-GCC • SPRING 2010 SCHEDULEcover all the basics, including how to prepare theall-important demo and how to be successful andearn great income in this exciting field. Studentswill have the opportunity to ask questions and tohear examples of demos recorded by professionalvoice actors. Class participants will even have achance to record a commercial script under thedirection of our producer! This class is informative,lots of fun, and a great first step for anyone interestedin voice-acting professionally. Registration closesone week prior to the class. For a more detailedclass description, go tohttp://www.voicecoaches.com/gptt.Instructor: Members of the Creative VoiceDevelopment Group in Schenectady, New York.C-GCC - Room 330Begins: April 5, 2010 only1 Monday6:30 pm - 9:00 pmFee: $17.00PR 68280 Identification/Reporting of Child Abuse/NeglectThis training is now required for all professionalscertified or licensed by the New York StateEducation Department. The focus of this two-hourtraining session is the identification and reportingof child abuse and maltreatment as required byChapter 544 of the Laws of 1988. Topics addressedinclude the definition of “abuse, maltreatment, andneglect” according to New York State law; thedescription of “reasonable cause to suspect;” variousbehavioral and environmental characteristics ofabusive parents or caretakers; the identification ofphysical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse,maltreatment, neglect, and sexual abuse; identifyingproper procedures for reporting, etc. You MUSTbring your license and/or permit number to class.Instructor: Cynthia Engel, R.N. - Nursing instructorat C-GCC and approved as a provider of thecourse work by the New York State EducationDepartment.PR 68280-1AC-GCC – Room 109Begins: March 25, 2010 onlyPR 68280-2AC-GCC – Room 109Begins: April 15, 2010 only1 Thursday4:00 pm – 6:15 pmFee: $25.001 Thursday4:00 pm – 6:15 pmFee: $25.00PR 68328 Infection Control and Barrier PrecautionsThis three-hour session will meet the requirementsof Chapter 786 of the Laws of 1992. The professionalsaffected by this mandate include physicians,physician assistants, specialist assistants, dentists,dental hygienists, registered nurses, licensed practicalnurses, optometrists, and podiatrists. The lawrequires that persons licensed in the health professionslisted above who practice in New York Statemust complete approved course work or trainingregarding infection control on or before July 1, 1994and update that course work within every four-yearperiod thereafter.The curriculum content includes: professionalresponsibilities for infection control; modes andmechanisms of disease transmission; use of engineeringand work practice controls; create andmaintain a safe patient care environment; and preventionand control of communicable diseases inhealth care workers. Also discussed will be theinsights into the use of antibiotics in the treatmentof infectious diseases. Communicable diseases discussedwill include HIV Infection; AIDS;Tuberculosis (TB); Hepatitis A. B. and C; pediculosis;STDs; Lyme Disease, and others as needs dictate.The use of personal protective devices, disposal ofblood, and body fluid contaminated substances willbe addressed. Systems without needles will beaddressed as well as special consideration for triageof people with suspected infections. Age relateddifferences will be discussed. Handouts will addressexpanded sterilization and disinfection guidelinesdeveloped by the State Education Department.Instructor: Diane M. Lew-Snider – Ph.D., BostonCollege; M.S., Russell Sage, Troy; B.S., SUNYCollege of Utica; Professor of Nursing at C-GCC.PR 68328-1AC-GCC- Room 128Begins: March 22, 2010 onlyPR 68328-2AC-GCC- Room 330Begins: April 26, 2010 only1 Monday4:30 pm – 7:30 pmFee: $38.001 Monday4:30 pm – 7:30 pmFee: $38.00PR 68333-1AEight-Hour Pre-AssignmentTraining Course for Security GuardsThe Security Guard Act of 1992 became law onJuly 17, 1992, with the approval of the Governor.The text of the legislative intent is as follows: thelegislature hereby finds that the provision of thecontractual and proprietary security services is arapidly growing industry in the state, particularly inmetropolitan areas. Both private enterprise andgovernment increasingly rely upon security servicesas a supplement to traditional law enforcement toprotect people and property. Approximately500,000 security guards in New York State aremandated to obtain an 8-hour course and othertraining under the terms of the new Security GuardAct effective January 1, 1994. This course includesthe Role of the Security Guard, Legal Powers andLimitations, Emergency Situations, Access Controland Identification, Public Relations andCommunication, and Ethics and Conduct. Theability to read, comprehend and apply writtenmaterial is required for this course.Instructor: William DeLuca is a Criminal Justiceinstructor at Columbia-Greene CommunityCollege. Mr. DeLuca previously served as a policeofficer for twenty-one years and is certified as aMaster and General Topics Instructor by the NewYork State Bureau for Municipal Police.C-GCC - Room 130Begins: March 27, 2010 only1 Saturday8:30 am – 4:30 pmFee: $ 65.00PR 68468-1AHearing Aid DispenserContinuing Education CourseHearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists can satisfythe New York State Department of Staterequirements for continuing education in bothinfection control and State and Federal Regulationsand professional conduct. The course and instructorsare approved by the New York StateDepartment of State and such hours may be earnedin satisfaction of continued licensure under Article159 of the Education Law as long as the registrantdemonstrates proof of completion of the requiredtopics. Certificates are issued to all students whocomplete each course.Instructor(s): Joseph A. Vespe, MS, MBA is theDirector of Operations at Hal-Hen Company, Inc.and Barbara Kruger, Ph.D. of Kruger Associates.C-GCC – Room 612Begins: April 1, 2010 only1 Thursday1:00 pm – 4:15 pmFee: $77.00PR 68469-1ACold Call ClinicAchieving success sometimes relies on getting backto business basics. This is especially true in tougheconomic times. So whether you sell a product,service or even ideas, a new or revamped cold callprogram may be just what your organization needsto jump start business and make new connections.This workshop will teach you strategies and principlesthat make cold calling more effective.Participants will discover new techniques and informationaddressing topics such as getting past thegatekeeper to discover the qualified buyer, voicemail frustration, dealing with rejection and callavoidance, getting past the first 10 seconds, andhow to overcome the fear that is holding you andyour employees back. Lessons are taught throughinformative presentation and interactive skill practiceopportunities during class.Instructor: Lorraine Ferguson is the President ofDirect Impact Associates, LLC, and a SandlerTraining Authorized Licensee. She has over 25years experience as a managing executive in sales,marketing, operations and training for variousnational and regional firms.C-GCC - Room 130Begins: April 14, 2010 onlyPR 68470-1A1 Wednesday6:00 pm - 8:00 pmFee: $47.00PFIA Personal Trainer CertificationHere is your chance to become a nationally certifiedpersonal trainer in one intensive weekend. PersonalTraining Certification from the ProfessionalFitness Institute of America (PFIA) will prepareyou for a successful career as a Certified PersonalTrainer. Americans are becoming more fitness consciousthan ever and the need for individuals withan in-depth knowledge of personal fitness and whohave the ability to provide personal training and fitnessinstruction is rapidly rising. The 2-day intensiveprogram includes 16 hours of lecture, demonstrationsand practical hands-on applications. PFIAcertified personal trainers are better prepared forthe real world through hands-on training by experiencedtrainers and instructors. Students must be18 years of age. Students need to bring sneakers,workout attire and an exercise mat. The requiredtextbook is included in the course fee. The courserequires a minimum of 8 students.Instructor: Nadia Ellis is President of theProfessional Fitness Institute of America and is asuccessful entrepreneur in the fitness industry. Shehas over fourteen years of experience in variousapplications of fitness training.C-GCC - Gym and Fitness Center1 Saturday, 1 SundayBegins: March 27, 2010 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFee: $465.00PR 68471-1ARoot Cause AnalysisCrisis and problems can arise without a momentsnotice. How severely we are effected, or whetherthe problem happens again, often depends on howwe respond. We do have a choice. Deal with thesymptom and take care of the crisis for now, or gobeyond trouble shooting and attack the underlyingissues at the cause of the problem. Root CauseAnalysis is a methodology that teaches us how toidentify the fundamental, underlying decisions andcontradictions that led to the problem. If you wantyour problems to go away, your best option is to killthem at the root. Root Cause Analysis Principlesare not exclusive to industrial business environmentsand work well for any type of enterprise thatwants to eliminate problems for the long term. Therequired text, “The Root Cause AnalysisHandbook” is included in the course fee. Classmeeting times include a lunch break.Instructor: Jerry Lord, M.A. is the owner ofTechnical Resources, Inc. a consulting and trainingfirm located in Camden, New York. He has overthirty years of industrial management and trainingexperience.C-GCC - Room 115Begins: March 23, 20104 Tuesdays10:00 am - 3:00 pmFee: $432.00SPECIAL INTERESTSSI 68375-1ZHow to Succeed in CollegeWhen You Are No Longer a TeenagerComing back to formal education can seem overwhelmingand the thought of the whole process canstop you in your tracks. This two-session workshopis designed to provide you with the information andconfidence necessary to succeed in college as a
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