Ballroom Dancing: Beginners For the beginner, this course will teach you to lead with confidence. Learn the Waltz, Rumba, and Meringue. Fee is per person and a partner is required. 11:00 am 12:00 pm 862359 Saturdays, November 11 December 23 11:00 am 12:00 pm 862360 Ballroom Dancing: Beginners for Singles and Couples Enjoy learning the basics of ballroom dancing Waltz, Rumba, Cha-cha, Samba and Swing. Taught by a male and female instructor, this course will show you steps and rhythms to help you to be more confident on the dance floor. Fee is per person; partners and singles are welcome. 5:45 pm 6:45 pm 862361 Wednesdays, September 6 October 18 862362 5:45 pm 6:45 pm 862363 Wednesdays, November 1 December 13 862364 Ballroom Dancing: Intermediate for Singles and Couples Enjoy learning the basics of ballroom dancing Waltz, Rumba, Cha-cha, Samba and Swing. Taught by a male and female instructor, this course will show you steps and rhythms to help you to be more confident on a dance floor. Fee is per person; partners and singles are welcome. 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 862366 4:45pm 5:45 pm 862365 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 862367 4:45pm 5:45 pm 862368 16 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre Fall Activities Guide 2017
Belly Dance The oldest traditional dance in the world will help relieve stress and increase muscle tone. Come out for fitness, come out for fun! Fridays, September 8 October 20 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 862369 Fridays, November 3 December 15 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 862370 Bollywood Dance Bollywood Dancing is an expression of artful body movement. A fusion of the East and the West, these classes will teach the latest trend in dancing. All levels from beginner to advanced are welcome! International Folk Dance Come and join the circle, and dance around the world! We will celebrate Canada s rich multi-culturalism by learning National dances, from all corners of the world. Circles and squares, ribbons and rounds, polka and promenade what a great way to pass an afternoon! No partner needed. Wear comfy shoes as some dances are quite lively. Have fun, and improve your personal fitness as well. 2:15 pm 3:15 pm $7.70 for 7 weeks 862386 2:15 pm 3:15 pm $7.70 for 7 weeks 862388 Dance, Drama and Music 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 862371 Saturdays, November 11 December 23 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 862381 Dance Practice Love to dance socially? Practice is essential! Come out as a couple or as an individual and practise some of the steps you have been learning during your ballroom and Latin dance classes. Bring your own music to dance to; we will provide a CD player. PLEASE NOTE: THIS PRACTICE TIME IS NOT INTENDED AS LINE DANCE PRACTICE TIME Wednesdays and Saturdays *cancelled December 27 and 30 Wednesdays: 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Saturdays: 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Dance Studio Fall Activities Guide 2017 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre 17
Hula Dancing: Beginners Stay fit and have fun while learning one of the world s most beautiful dances the Hula. No other dance whittles the waist and hip area like Polynesian dance. The focus will be on Hawaiian dance with a bit of Tahitian to bring up the cardio level. 11:00 am 12:00 pm 862390 Saturdays, November 4 December 16 11:00 am 12:00 pm 862391 Hula Dancing: Intermediate Prerequisite: Some Hula dance experience. Experience a new level of Hula dancing. No other dance whittles the waist and hip area like Polynesian dance. The focus will be on Hawaiian dance with a bit of Tahitian to bring up the cardio level. Latin Dance Learn the basics of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia and Samba in this introductory course. Our professional instructor will teach the fundamental footwork, turns and movements. No partners required. Beginners This class is for absolute beginners or individuals who are looking to brush up on their steps. 9:00 am 10:00 am 862395 862392 Saturdays, November 4 December 16 862394 Saturdays, November 11 December 23 9:00 am 10:00 am 862396 Intermediate This level is designed for those with previous Latin dance experience. 862397 Saturdays, November 11 December 23 862398 18 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre Fall Activities Guide 2017
Line Dance Love to dance, but lack a partner? Line dance is the perfect way to introduce yourself to the world of dance, teach your feet something new and have fun while working off a few calories! Geared towards complementing couples dance, line dance uses the same array of steps, aligning them into a pattern that can be danced to music solo. Basic This class is for the absolute beginner. Participants will be introduced to the basics of line dancing and will learn the different steps and sequences in a fun atmosphere. Wednesdays, September 6 October 11 1:30 pm 3:00 pm $42.84 for 6 weeks 862400 Wednesdays, October 25 November 29 1:30 pm 3:00 pm $42.84 for 6 weeks 862402 Intermediate This level is designed for those with previous line dance experience. Dance the Cha-Cha, Samba and Rumba to different styles of music including pop, rock, new country and more! Leather soled-shoes recommended. Country Western Fridays *cancelled December 29 10:00 am 12:00 pm Gymnasium This class will focus on the most popular Country Pattern dances and will introduce many of the basic moves necessary for Line Dancing. Thursdays, September 7 October 19 2:00 pm 3:30 pm Gymnasium $11.55 for 7 weeks 862405 Thursdays, November 2 December 14 2:00 pm 3:30 pm Gymnasium $11.55 for 7 weeks 862406 Dance, Drama and Music Brampton Meals on Wheels Meals delivered to your home by friendly volunteer drivers, Monday to Friday. 905-453-4140 ext. 3720 www.bramptonmealsonwheels.com We are a Non-Profit Community Support Service Registered Charity Meals include soup, entrée & dessert only $ 5 75 Fall Activities Guide 2017 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre 19
Square Dancing Learn a variety of square dance moves, taught at a relaxed pace, and before you know it you will be dancing interesting patterns to lively music. Those who have not had any previous square dancing experience are welcome at classes starting in January and September. Those with previous experience may join at the beginning of any session. Wednesdays, September 6 October 18 10:00 am 12:00 pm Community Room $43.96 for 7 weeks 862407 Wednesdays, November 1 December 13 10:00 am 12:00 pm Community Room $43.96 for 7 weeks 862408 Ceilidh Guitar Lessons: Beginners Prerequisite: Acoustic guitar, tuner and music stand. Whether you can play a little or not at all, this course is geared to the adult and leads to quickly understanding the guitar, what chords are, how they are used and shortcut methods to have you playing some of your favourite songs. PLEASE NOTE: CHRISTMAS SONGS ARE PART OF THIS PROGRAM 862416 862417 Pronounced Kay-Lee, this is a traditional Gaelic social gathering. If you can carry a tune or play guitar please come and join us; you are also welcome to watch, listen and dance. Mondays, October 23 and November 27 7:00 pm 9:00 pm October 23: Flower City Lawn Bowling Facility, Community Room November 27: Auditorium Fine Tune Folk Club Open to intermediate to advanced guitarists for practice and performance of folk and easy-listening from other genres. Further develop skills for solo and group work. A solid understanding of chord structures and rhythm is required. Voice work, tab and theory are helpful. Wednesdays *cancelled December 27 7:00 pm 10:00 pm $1.10 Drop in 20 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre Fall Activities Guide 2017
Guitar Lessons: Intermediate Prerequisite: Successful completion of Guitar Lessons Beginners, acoustic guitar, tuner and course instruction book ($20 payable to the instructor). Building on the beginner level, you will gain an understanding of barre chords, chromatic scale and numerical chord sequence or equivalent. You will also work on improving method, strumming technique, chord theory, developing bar chords, chord patterns and scales, and increasing your songbook. PLEASE NOTE: CHRISTMAS SONGS ARE PART OF THIS PROGRAM 11:30 am 12:30 pm 862421 Tuesdays, September 12 October 24 862422 Mondays, November 6 December 19 11:30 am 12:30 pm 862425 Tuesdays, November 7 December 19 862426 Guitar Lessons: Advanced Prerequisite: Successful completion of Guitar Lessons: Intermediate, acoustic guitar, tuner, and course instruction book ($20 payable to the instructor). Understanding of barre chords, chromatic scale, numerical chord sequence and circle of fifths, or equivalent. This course is directed at those who have a good working knowledge of the 1, 4, 5 major and 6 minor chords or the common keys. The focus of the course is on jamming and increasing your songbook. PLEASE NOTE: CHRISTMAS SONGS ARE PART OF THIS PROGRAM Fridays, September 8 October 20 862423 Fridays, November 3 December 15 862424 Dance, Drama and Music Fall Activities Guide 2017 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre 21
Guitar Lessons: Bass Prerequisite: Electric bass guitar, amp and a good working knowledge of six string guitar, chord structure and barre chords. This introductory course is designed to give the guitar player understanding and technique in bass playing. PLEASE NOTE: SEASONAL CHRISTMAS SONGS ARE PART OF THIS PROGRAM Fridays, September 8 October 20 11:30 am 12:30 am 862427 Fridays, November 3 December 15 11:30 am 12:30 am 862429 Jam Session Get together weekly with players of all levels for a morning of music! This is a great opportunity to practise and jam with your friends in a casual environment. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM Musicfest Live Fridays *cancelled December 29 11:15 am 1:15 pm Flower City Lawn Bowling Facility Community Room We provide a venue for you to perform your music; all types of instruments as well as different genres of music are welcome. Work on your skills as a soloist or member of a group. Assistance will be offered during rehearsals to get you ready to perform in this welcoming and fun environment. Audience members are welcome. Mondays, October 16, November 20, December 18 7:00 pm 9:00 pm October 16: Flower City Lawn Bowling Facility, Community Room November 20 and December 18: Auditorium Musicfest Live Rehearsal Need time to practise your material and work out the kinks? Join other musicians and get yourself ready to perform; all types of instruments are welcome as well as different genres of music. Thursdays and Sundays *cancelled December 24, 28 and 31 Sundays: 11:00 am 3:00 pm Thursdays: 7:00 pm 10:00 pm Craft Room 22 Flower City Seniors Recreation Centre Fall Activities Guide 2017