2018 Spring Program Guide - Maple Ridge Parks, Recreation & Culture

ARTS

TEEN & ADULT

Dance - Bachata/Merengue Level 1 Age: 16Y and up

Dance - Jive/East Coast Swing Level 2 Age: 16Y and up

Merengue is the simplest Latin dance around and its variations can be danced to other styles of music because there is no specific rhythm. Bachata is danced to a wonderfully unique music style and has a very specific fun hip movement. Singles welcome. Instructor: Robyn Picard Location: Golden Ears Elementary School 10 Sessions: Fee: $99.75 Tu 8:45 PM-9:45 PM #238103...... Apr 17-Jun 12 Ladies! Don't be shy by this style of dance. This course is a great opportunity to slightly step out of your comfort zone and learn simple, elegant movements that have style and class that you can apply to other forms of dance. Instructor: Robyn Picard Location: The ACT Arts Centre 8 Sessions: Fee: $79.80 Sa 10:00 AM-11:00 AM #238054...... Apr 7-Jun 2 This class is for those of you that have a good handle on Level 2 material in Cha Cha & Rumba or consider yourselves at least intermediate dancers. The class is progressive and you will be adding a new variation each week, or as needed according to the class’s ability to move on. Singles are welcome! Location: Golden Ears Elementary School 9 Sessions: Fee: $89.78 Th 6:45 PM-7:45 PM #239052...... Apr 19-Jun 14 This is a workshop for Ballroom, Latin, Swing, & Country Dancers! Learn to recognize what dance to use for what song and the timing of when to start. This course will explain how to recognize the different rhythm's songs have to offer, as well as how to use lyrics, bars of music and chord changes to start and stay on time to the music. Instructor: Robyn Picard Location: The ACT Arts Centre 1 Session: Fee: $31.50 Su 3:30 PM-5:30 PM #238053...... Apr 15 Dance - Burlesque (Tamed & Classy) Age: 16Y and up Dance - Cha Cha/Rumba Level 2 Age: 16Y and up Dance - How to Hear/Recognize & Count Music Age: 16Y and up

Spruce up your Jive! East Coast style of swing is JIVE! Whether you dance it in single rhythm, double rhythm, or triple rhythm, really depends on music speed and personal preference, this course has more variations. If you have taken at least a 10 week beginners course in Jive/Swing and feel confident in the material covered, you

are fine to take this course! Singles welcome. Location: Golden Ears Elementary School 9 Sessions: Fee: $89.78 Th 8:45 PM-9:45 PM #239050......

Apr 19-Jun 14

Dance - Jive/Swing Level 1 Age: 16Y and up

This is one of the most useable and simplest dance styles and definitely a staple on any dance floor. Whether it's a wedding, cruise, banquet, resort, pub, or local dance, you'll be glad to have this under your belt! You will go from zero to FUN learning this dance in a very short time! Singles welcome. Instructor: Robyn Picard Location: The ACT Arts Centre 10 Sessions: Fee: $99.75 M 6:30 PM-7:30 PM #238051...... Apr 9-Jun 25 8 Sessions: Fee: $79.80 Tu 11:00 AM-12:00 PM #239801...... Apr 10-Jun 5 Come out and learn all the line dances that are danced at my Friday Night Dances events and at “I Love to Dance” classes that also take place locally. You will learn a thorough break down of the choreography and also some technique and styling tips that will help you in any partner dance styles you might be learning outside of this course. Instructor: Robyn Picard Location: The ACT Arts Centre 8 Sessions: Fee: $79.80 Tu 12:00 PM-1:00 PM #238052...... Apr 10-Jun 5 Su 9:00 AM-10:00 AM #238055...... Apr 8-Jun 3 Dance - Line Dancing (all styles) Beginner Age: 16Y and up

ACT ART BURSARY PROGRAM TheArts Angels Arts ProgramBursary assists individualswho require support in order to participate in arts programs run by The ACT Arts Centre. Applications must be received prior to session start date and cover one term of one program per student. Please note that due to limited funds each year, financial assistance is not guaranteed. Visit www.theactmapleridge.org/community-giving/arts-program-bursaries.

Register online at www.recreg4u.ca or call 604-467-7422.

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