Nauset Community Education - Dance and Music

D-3 Ballroom Dancing – Beginner Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 4/26 - 6/14/12 Eight Sessions	Deborah Israel O.E.S. Cafeteria
Looking for a fun activity to exercise and burn calories? This class will enable you to do it to music and learn a valuable social skill at the same time. This introductory class will cover some of the most popular ballroom dances like: foxtrot, swing, waltz, rumba, tango, and cha-cha. Leading/following & footwork/timing and styling will be emphasized. So, start off on the right foot, no “two left feet”, and see how much fun dancing can be. Partner necessary and smooth soled shoes. Fee $100 / Couple
D-4 Ballroom Dancing Beginner/Intermediate Thursday 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 4/26 - 6/14/12 Eight Sessions	Deborah Israel O.E.S. Cafeteria
Now we are moving and gliding around the ballroom and feeling the rhythm in the floor. In this class, you will really start feeling the music and the different personalities of each dance. It will make your Tango feel dramatic, put some spice into a Mambo, or you will literally float on a cloud with Foxtrot. The importance of a good frame and posture to make everything else seem effortless will be stressed. This class is designed for the student who wants to take their dancing to the next level. You should be in this for at least two years before going to the advanced level. Fee $100 / Couple
D-5 Ballroom Dancing Intermediate/Advanced Thursday 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. 4/9 - 5/14/12 Five Sessions	Deborah Israel O.E.S. Cafeteria
Students enrolling in this class must have completed at least two years of the foundation level, and have a sound dance knowledge of the basic six ballroom dances and feel comfortable dancing them socially. New dances may be added at the students request; also an ongoing review will occur. This class is designed to give you the confidence you need to dance at a wedding, company party, cruise or night club. Partner necessary and smooth sole shoes. Fee $100 / Couple
D-6 Private Percussion Lessons Monday (1 hr. per wk) 4/9 - 6/11/12 Eight Sessions	Mark Prall M.S. Music Rm. 106
Private instruction on traditional percussion instruments which include Drum set, Timpani, vibes, xylophone, bells, snare drum and auxiliary percussion. All styles of music are covered (Classical, Jazz, Rock and Latin). To schedule appointments call 508 255-8477. Fee $200
D-10 Beginning Guitar Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 pm 4/10 - 5/22/12 Six Sessions	Robert Baker M.S. Music Room 107
This class is designed for the beginner through intermediate guitar players. We will explore the basics of chord structures and playing styles ranging from strumming, finger picking, slides and hammer-ons. We will experiment with capos, alternate tunings, bar chords and various guitar-tuning devices. Learn to play music ranging from folk, pop, rock and blues. There will be opportunity for both group and individual instruction. Students must provide their own acoustic guitar. Fee $75
D-11 Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Thursday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 4/12 - 5/24/12 Six Sessions	Greg Johnson M.S. Rm. 107
This class is designed for students who have some guitar knowledge and experience. We’ll expand on your present chord vocabulary and explore ways of enhancing your playing abilities by introducing bar chords, capos, slides, palm muting, alternate tunings, flat-picking and hammer-ons. We’ll explore music ranging from folk, pop, rock and blues. Depending on the skill level and interest of the class, we may even explore the basics of song writing. There will be more opportunity for individualized instruction and students will be given exercises to work on outside the classroom. All students are required to supply their own acoustic guitars. Fee $75
D-12 Private Instrumental Music Lessons Monday 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. 4/9 - 6/11/12 Eight Sessions	Anthony Stevens M.S. Music Room 107
This class is open to instrumentalists of all ages. Since each lesson is private, instruction and materials will be tailored to each student’s specific needs. Private lessons are a perfect way for the bandsman to go beyond their school group lessons or, for the more mature musician, to hone their already learned technical skills. Instruction given for CONCERT BAND instruments only. Please call instructor to arrange lessons times. Telephone number is 508-385-2954. Fee $160