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Ballroom Dancing
Students will master the steps and stylings in easy modules and learn which dances work with which music. Ballroom dancing is both an important social skill and an enjoyable, low-impact aerobic exercise. Have a convivial Friday evening while learning new skills and staying healthy!
Instructor: Margot Scholz was the instructor and coach of the IU Ballroom Dance Club from 1986-2004 and has instructed privately in Bloomington and Columbus, Ind. since the 1970s. She has taught popular ballroom dancing classes for People's University for many years.
Class does not meet 3/16.
Beginning
Experience six weeks of professional ballroom instruction in swing, cha cha, rumba, waltz, foxtrot, and blues.
F 2/24-4/6 · 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register by 2/20 (Code 17661-B)
Allison-Jukebox Community Center
$56/in-city, $66/non-city
Intermediate
Experience six weeks of professional intermediate ballroom instruction in standard and Latin dances.
F 2/24-4/6 · 7:30-8:30 p.m. Register by 2/20 (Code 17662-B)
Allison-Jukebox Community Center
$56/in-city, $66/non-city
Beginning Guitar
The class offers beginners with little or no guitar experience an opportunity to learn basic chords, popular songs, and blues improvisation. The class also covers simple music theory concepts and how to apply them to guitar playing. Bring an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar with amp and cord.
Instructor: Aaron Chandler offers music lessons through Chandler's Music Education and has taught a number of well-received beginning and intermediate guitar classes for People's University.
Tu 3/20-5/8 · 8:15-9:15 p.m. Register by 2/20 (Code 17664-B)
$35/in-city, $42/non-city
City Hall, Hooker Conference Room, #245
On 5/8, the class will be held at Chandler's Music Education, 113 W. Seventh St.
Fundamentals of Middle Eastern Dance
Learn the basics of Middle Eastern dance, also known as raks sharki or belly dance. Find the spirit of dance through this exciting and empowering art form-exercise for the body, expression for the soul. Participants need to purchase finger cymbals; details will be given during the first class. Session II is a continuation of Session I; however, beginning students may join Session II.
Instructor: Lois Silverman, Mazikeen Arts. Lois has more than 15 years' experience in Middle Eastern dance, including five years teaching the art of raks sharki for People's University.
W 2/8-3/7 · 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Register by 2/3 (Code 17665-A)
W 3/21-4/18· 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Register by 3/16 (Code 17665-B)
Allison-Jukebox Community Center, 351 S. Washington St.
$58/in-city, $68/non-city
Intermediate Middle Eastern Dance
Participants will refine and expand their mastery of Middle Eastern dance, while experimenting with solo dancing, creative play and zillwork, and group improvisation. "Fundamentals of Middle Eastern Dance' is a prerequisite for this class. Bring finger cymbals, if you have them; information on purchase at first class. Class does not meet 7/6.
Instructor: Lois Silverman, Mazikeen Arts. Lois has more than 15 years' experience in Middle Eastern dance, including five years teaching the art of raks sharki for People's University.
W 10/19-11/16 · 7:45-8:45 p.m.
Allison-Jukebox Community Center
$56/in-city, $66/non-city ― Register by 10/13 (Code 97641-B)
Music Engineering and Production
See the process of setting up live concerts and in-studio performances from start to finish in two sessions. During the first session, we'll set up and record a live band during WFHB's weekly live music broadcast. In the second session, we'll work with production equipment to learn audio editing basics. Co-sponsored by WFHB.
Instructors: Chad Carrothers, WFHB Station Manager; January Jones, WFHB News Director; and guest speakers Chad Carrothers is general manager of Indiana's first community radio station, WFHB. He also founded the WFHB News & Public Affairs Department in 2003 and is an expert in training on audio production. January Jones, WFHB News Director, has an MA in Journalism and an undergraduate degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University. She also has a background in social services and teaching.
W, Sa 2/15-2/18, 2/15 from 8-10:30 p.m. (Engineering) and 2/18 from 2-4:30 p.m. (Production)
WFHB, 108 W. Fourth Street
$20/in-city, $23/non-city ― Register by 2/10 (Code 17608-A)
Beginning Ukulele
Learn the basics of playing a stringed instrument with the ukulele. Students learn ways to hold the instrument, tuning, melodies and chords to popular songs, and playing in groups. Those with previous string instrument experience are welcome, but the class is geared toward beginners. Bring a soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele; a clip-on tuner is recommended.
Instructor: Brian Courtney is a professional educator and performer in music and roller skating. He has taught ukulele and roller skating classes through People's University and teaches music through Mr. C's Music Lessons.
Th 3/22-4/12 · 7-8 p.m.
City Hall, Hooker Conference Room, #245
$21/in-city, $26/non-city ― Register by 3/19 (Code 17667-A)
Advancing on the Ukulele
Students explore ways to advance their ukulele playing skills in this intermediate course. Each class meeting focuses on one area, including important chord shapes, strumming and picking techniques, singing and strumming, and important chord progressions. Prerequisite is Beginning Ukulele or other basic ukulele training. Bring a soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele; a clip-on tuner is recommended.
Instructor: Brian Courtney is a professional educator and performer in music and roller skating. He has taught ukulele and roller skating classes through People's University and teaches music through Mr. C's Music Lessons.
Th 3/22-4/12 · 8-9 p.m.
City Hall, Hooker Conference Room, #245
$21/in-city, $26/non-city ― Register by 3/19 (Code 17668-A)