Rec Guide - City of Kelowna

38 PRoGRAMs
ADULt/YoUtH PRoGRAMs
Dance
Argentine Tango Beginner
instructor: robert Sebo
Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Main Hall
embrace the original Tango. Come and discover the secrets of this
dance born out of the connection between you and your partner. it can
be daring and personal. this intimate and passionate dance expresses
the pulse of the music as well as the personality of each dancer. Couples
preferred. Singles are welcome. Fee is per person.
Age: 16Y and up
127516 W 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Jan 9-Feb 13 Fee: $48
Ballroom Dance - Waltz - Beginner
instructor: Sharon Departe / Barry Wilson
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Macintosh room
Come and enjoy learning to dance the timeless and romantic waltz.
this course in international style Waltz will have you gliding around
the room. These lessons will ensure that you have a good, basic
understanding of this dance. Please register in couples.
Age: 15Y and up
127558 Tu 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Jan 8-Feb 12 Fee: $57
Ballroom Dance-Waltz-intermediate
instructor: Sharon Departe / Barry Wilson
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Macintosh room
Participants must have completed beginner Waltz or have had previous
International Style Waltz dance lessons. In this session, couples will
expand their repertoire, learning a variety of variations in International
Style Waltz. Fee is per couple.
Age: 15Y and up
127559 Tu 8:45 PM-9:45 PM Jan 8-Feb 12 Fee: $39
Belly Dance - Level 1
instructor: Linda Kovach
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Spartan room
Discover this exciting dance style originating in the Middle east. in this
10 week introductory course we will explore the graceful movements,
zills and veil work of this exciting art form. The focus will be on the
egyptian style of belly Dance. Improve your posture, balance, flexibility
and increase your self awareness through its isolation techniques.
belly dance is an excellent post-natal exercise. Linda Kovach has been
teaching Middle eastern Dance for over 20 years.
Age: 13Y and up
127567 Tu 7:15 PM-8:15 PM Jan 8-Mar 12 Fee: $62.50
Belly Dance - Level 2
instructor: Linda Kovach
Location: Parkinson recreation Centre, Spartan room
join Linda Kovach to further your love of dance with this 10 week
intermediate course. We will focus on advanced movement and
choreographed routine. A background in belly dance or completion of
the Level 1 course is a prerequisite for this program. this is an excellent
way to stay in shape.
Age: 13Y - 100Y
127568 Tu 8:20 PM-9:20 PM Jan 8-Mar 12 Fee: $62.50
Couples Dance - Lead, Follow
& the Art of Dance
instructor: robert Sebo
Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Main Hall
This Class covers many of the body awareness aspects of movement
as a Couple. body language; which is the secret to all dances, will then
be communicated by the Gentlemen and heard by the Ladies. once we
learn how to apply them to the Art of Dance it all becomes easy, fun and
can be expressed with flare. these concepts will then be applied to the
basic steps in Two-Step, Waltz (international style) and Salsa. Couples
preferred but singles welcome. Fee is per person.
Age: 16Y and up
127549 M 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Feb 18-Mar 25 Fee: $48
east Coast Swing - Beginner Plus
instructor: robert Sebo
Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Main Hall
east Coast Swing is a slower version of triple time jive. If you’re good
with your feet, then you can easily ‘Swing’ your way into fun and fitness.
Lively, but not high impact; this versatile dance works for swing, rock
and country alike (it even works for weddings and social parties!) In
a short time you’ll learn all the basics and some fancy foot work too!
Couples preferred but singles welcome. Fee is per person.
Age: 15Y and up
127556 W 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Feb 20-Mar 27 Fee: $48
Fox Trot - American Social - Beginner
instructor: robert Sebo
Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Main Hall
If you are wondering if you can ballroom dance, put your mind to rest
‘cause this is the dance for you. it is easy from the get go. in these
classes, you will learn semi-formal posture and dance poise. This will
allow for further development in the International Style (if desired).
this class is designed to get you moving with confidence and style.
Dancing is always fun when it’s easily accomplished. Couples preferred
but singles welcome. Fee is per person.
Age: 16Y and up
127531 W 7:30 PM-9:00 PM Jan 9-Feb 13 Fee: $48
Hip Hop
instructor: Lorraine o’reilly
Location: Kinsmen Fieldhouse Hall
So you think you can’t dance? Come and learn a variety of hip hop
choreography from 80s style to modern. try the latest in video and
commercial styles including popping & locking, smooth style, retro and
more. No previous experience required. No class Feb 9.
Age: 13Y and up
127090 Sa 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Jan 12-Mar 2 Fee: $45.50
Latin Dance - For Women only
instructor: robert Sebo
Location: Kinsmen Fieldhouse
this class is designed to learn Latin dance moves without needing a
partner. Some of the moves taught will be Merengue, Cha-Cha and
salsa. each of the styles will be put into trendy choreography giving
you the opportunity to practice the moves in a Latin style and will build
confidence so you will be able to move your hips and feel the music
freely without having a partner.
Age: 18Y and up
126688 Tu 7:15 PM-8:15 PM Jan 15-Mar 5 Fee: $52
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