Fall Class Schedule for September 2013

Inverness County Recreation Class Schedule Monday to Fridays – Port Hawkesbury Class Schedule for Saturdays.  Please register with each Recreation department by September 1st to reserve your spot in class and secure your character for the Halloween show.

Mondays:

Belle Cote Hall:

9-10 am                Lyrical Jazz for Adults      Join us for an hour of fun and exercise as we dance our way through stretching and strengthening warmups, turns, walks, arm movements and choreography that leave you humming a tune out the door with a smile of accomplishment on your face.  No experience is necessary,  just enthusiasm and cheer.  Please wear something easy to move in, and a pair of socks or a light runner that can be pointed in.  Cost:  $60 with HST for 10 weeks  (Session 1:  Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, no class Oct 14, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 no class, 18, 25)

10 – 11:30 am      Canadian Tai Chi Academy Continuing Class         Tai Chi enthusiasts will enjoy becoming a part of the Academy and developing expertise with the 108 Moving Meditation of Master Moy Lin Shin.   Academy fees are $75 for under 55 years, and $45 for 55 yrs and older from September to December.  Please see the full write up about the CTCA further in this publication.

11:30 – 12:30 pm   Touch for Health Practice Session         Touch for Health Level 1 students will be able to practice their skills during this one hour as they work through the techniques and balance the muscles of invited guests.  Cost:  $60 with HST for 10 weeks (Session 1:  Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, no class Oct 14, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 no class, 18, 25)

1:00 – 1:45            Preschool Dance             For ages 2-4 years, join us for some dance and music fun as we explore movement, dance steps, special themes and the basics of music.  Please wear something easy to move in, and ballet slippers on the feet or socks.  Cost:  $55 for 10 weeks (Session 1:  Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, no class Oct 14, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 no class, 18, 25)

Cape Breton Highlands:

2:45 – 4:15 pm    Dance Club 1 (7-9 yrs)    A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year.  Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of flat running shoes.   Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group.   Cost:  $150 September 1st and $150 February  1st.  First class September 16

4:15 – 5:45 pm    Dance Club 2 (10 years plus)  – same description as above.  First class September 16

5:45 – 6:45 pm    Music in Motion (4-6 yrs)   – same description as above    Cost:  $100 September 1st and $100 February 1st.  First class September 16

6:45 – 7:30 pm   Adult Tap    A Full year program, dancers will learn the basics of tap dancing, how to work with the music, and how to improvise rhythms to several styles of music.  Dancers will need something comfortable to dance in and a pair of tap shoes.  Cost:  $100 September 1st and $100 February 1st  First Class September 16

 

Tuesdays:

Waycobah:  Dance Club 1 (6-9 yrs) TBA, Music in Motion (3-5yrs) TBA

Judique:  CTCA – Tai Chi class – Judique Community Hall 6:30 – 8:00 – class is ongoing throughout the year.

 

Wednesdays:

Port Hood:

Bayview School :

2:45 – 4:15 pm    Dance Club 1 (6-8 yrs)    A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year.  Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of flat running shoes.   Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group.   Cost:  $150 September 1st and $150 February  1st.  Class begins September 18.

4:15 – 5:45 pm    Dance Club 2 (9 years plus)  – same description as above.  Class begins September 18.

5:45 – 6:45 pm    Music in Motion (3-5 yrs)   – same description as above    Cost:  $100 September 1st and $100 February 1st.  Class begins September 18.

6:45 – 7:45 pm    Lyrical Jazz for Teens and Adults                     Join us for an hour of fun and exercise as we dance our way through stretching and strengthening warmups, turns, walks, arm movements and choreography that leave you humming a tune out the door with a smile of accomplishment on your face.  No experience is necessary,  just enthusiasm and cheer.  Please wear something easy to move in, and a light runner that can be pointed in.  Cost:  $60 for 10 weeks.  Class begins September 18.

 

 

Thursdays:

Whycocomagh: Note:  First two classes will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall (Sept 19, 26)

Cameron Hall (starting Oct 3):

12:00 – 12:45 pm               Preschool Dance (3-4 yrs)             For ages 2-4 years, join us for some dance and music fun as we explore movement, dance steps, special themes and the basics of music.  Please wear something easy to move in, and ballet slippers on the feet or socks.  Cost:  $55 for 10 weeks, plus $10 hall rental fee.  (Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)

12:45 – 2:15 pm                  Tai Chi for Health                              For beginning students in Tai Chi who want to learn about building strength, flexibility and healthy habits.  Posture, foot care, leg strength, breathing, and simple exercises will be included.  As well, an introduction to the Tai Chi moving meditation.  Alternatives for sitting exercises will be provided for those with less mobility.  Cost:  $60 with HST for 10 weeks, plus $10 hall rental fee (Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)

2:30 – 4:00 pm                    Dance Club 1 (6-9 yrs)    A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year.  Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of flat running shoes.   Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group.   Cost:  $150 September 1st plus $25 hall rental fee and $150 February  1st, plus $25 hall rental fee.  Class begins September 19.

4:00 – 5:00 pm                    Music in Motion (4 -5 yrs)   – same description as above    Cost:  $100 September 1st plus $20 hall rental fee and $100 February 1st plus $20 hall rental fee.  Class begins September 19.

5:00 – 6:30 pm                    Dance Club 2 (10yrs and older)  – same description as above   Cost:  $150 September 1st plus $25 hall rental fee and $150 February 1st plus $25 hall rental fee.  Class begins September 19.

Fridays:

Mabou:

The Old Manse (4614 Route 252, Mabou)

10 – 10:45 am      Preschool Dance              From walking to age 4, join us for some dance and music fun as we explore movement, dance steps, special themes and the basics of music.  Please wear something easy to move in, and socks on your feet.  Cost:  $55 for 10 weeks  (September 20,27, Oct 4, 11, 26, Nov 9, 16, 23, 30)

Inverness Manor:

12:15 – 1:45         Tai Chi for Health              For beginning students in Tai Chi who want to learn about building strength, flexibility and healthy habits.  Posture, foot care, leg strength, breathing, and simple exercises will be included.  As well, an introduction to the Tai Chi moving meditation.  Alternatives for sitting exercises will be provided for those with less mobility.  Cost:  $60 with HST for 10 weeks.  September 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Inverness School Stage:

2:45 – 4:00 pm                   Dance Club 1 (5-7 yrs)                   A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year.  Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of flat running shoes.   Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group.   Cost:  $125 September 1st and $125 February  1st.  Class begins Sept 20.

4:00 – 4:45 pm                    Music in Motion (3 -4 yrs)   – same description as above    Cost:  $80 September 1st and $80 February 1st .  Class begins Sept 20.

4:45 – 6:00 pm                    Dance Club 2 (8-10 yrs)  – same description as above   Cost:  $125 September 1st  and $125 February 1st .  Class begins Sept 20.

 

Full Year Information:

Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, no classes Oct 14, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11 (but no class for the Monday people – rescheduled to a Sunday), 18, 25, (10 weeks) – Show November 2, rehearsals the week of the 28th of October.  Workshop weekend – date to be determined.

January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, no classes the 17, 24 is snow week alternative (10 weeks)

March 31, April 7, 14, 21 – no class for Monday people, 28, May 5, 12,  rehearsals the week of the 19th, with show May 23 (8 weeks)

Dance Program:  Our Full Year Program has an exciting year ahead.  The students last season requested a Halloween Show opportunity, and it is in the works.  The show is scheduled for Strathspey Place Theatre for November 2nd, and we will be in the planning stages through the summer.  To embrace this opportunity, it is imperative that dancers interested in continuing with the dance program, or joining on with us, make their commitment prior to September 1st.  Registration can be mailed in to Inverness County Recreation or dropped off in person.  Payment must be received by September 1st to confirm your character for the show and your placement in choreography.  For dancers continuing with the program, please do not delay in registration as classes will be constructed around the level of expertise that has been accomplished to date, and new students will be placed according to the level set by the class.

Secondly, we are proud to announce the visit of Chelsie-Anne Harris from Cochrane, Alberta.  Chelsie-Anne is a very accomplished dancer and teacher in all the disciplines being offered in the Dance Clubs and Music in Motion classes.  She will be travelling to our area in the fall and we will be involved in a workshop opportunity with her.  More details about this will be available by September 1st, and dancers will be able to reserve their spot in this momentus opportunity at the first dance class in September.

 

Port Hawkesbury Class Schedule for Saturdays

9:00 – 9:45 am                    Small Wonders (3-5 yrs)                                Join us for some dance and music fun as we explore themed weeks with puppets, props and music that will open up ideas and movement to your little one that they can explore more at home.  Basic dance skills will be explored from ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre and celtic dance.  Please wear clothes to easily move in and ballet slippers or small runners.  Sept 14, 21, 28 Oct 5, 12, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23  Cost:  $60

9:45 – 10:45 am                  Music in Motion (5-7 yrs)              A full year dance program, we will be exploring movement from tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, musical theatre and celtic dance.  We will be participating in character work for our Halloween Show on November 2nd, as well as two special choreographies for our spring show.  Dancers will also have the opportunity to be a part of a special workshop opportunity with Chelsie-Anne Harris from Alberta in the fall.  Please wear dancewear to class and bring ballet slippers and tap shoes.  Cost:  $200 for the year, or two payments of $100 (September and February).  Classes begin September 14.

10:45 – 11:30 am                Tap Dance (8 years to Adult)       A full year dance program, we will be exploring the history of tap, the basic tap steps, how to improvise with the music, and putting choreography work together.  We will have the opportunity to be a part of the Halloween show (adult participation is voluntary) on November 2, as well as participate in the special workshop opportunity with Chelsie-Anne Harris from Alberta during this fall, as well as prepare a piece for the spring show (adult participation is voluntary).  Please wear something comfortable to dance in and black tap shoes.  Cost:  $200 for the year, or two payments of $100 (September and February).  Classes begin September 14.

11:45 – 1:00 pm                   Jazz Dance (8 years to Adult)   A full year dance program, we will be learning basic jazz warmups, stretching and strengthening, turns, leaps, travelling steps and choreography.  We will have the opportunity to be a part of the Halloween show (adult participation is voluntary) on November 2, as well as participate in the special workshop opportunity with Chelsie-Anne Harris from Alberta during this fall, as well as prepare a piece for the spring show (adult participation is voluntary).  Please wear dance leggings and  a t-shirt and a black jazz shoes.  Cost:  $300 for the year, or two payments of $150 (September and February).  Classes begin September 14.

1:00 – 2:00 pm                    Tai Chi for Health              Join us for an introduction to the stretching, strengthening and turning powers of Tai Chi.  Learn how to stand strong, straighten posture, support the feet, breathe deeply, relax and take time for yourself.  Qi Gong and other simple exercises will be explored, as well as an introduction to the moving meditation sequence.    Sitting set choices will be available for those working from a chair.  Wear something comfortable to move in and socks or flat shoes.   Sept 14, 21, 28 Oct 5, 12, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23  Cost:  $70

2:00 – 3:30 pm                    Canadian Tai Chi Academy Continuing Class         Tai Chi enthusiasts will enjoy becoming a part of the Academy and developing expertise with the 108 Moving Meditation of Master Moy Lin Shin.   Academy fees are $75 for under 55 years, and $45 for 55 yrs and older from September to December.  Classes begin September 14.  Member dues support the Academy and participants can join other classes up Route 19 as well as the free workshops that happen every 6-8 weeks around the area.