Fall Recreation Reporter 2015

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Beginners African Drumming This class explores the basics of hand drumming, using djembe and bass drums. Emphasis will be on technique and developing confidence playing in a support- ive group setting. Traditional rhythms will be taught, as well as improvisational grooves. This class is intended for those with little to no experience. No class Nov 11. Instructor: Monica Hofer Wednesdays Intermediate African Drumming Join Monica Hofer, local hand drumming instructor and drum circle facilitator, and get into your weekly ‘groove’! New rhythms taught every week; opportuni- ties to work on djembe as well as bass (dun) drums! Great for the mind, the body and the spirit. No class Oct 12. Instructor: Monica Hofer Mondays #39204 Sept 14 - Oct 26 #39211 Nov 2 - Dec 7 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Native Sons Hall $86/6 Halloween Flash MOB! (all ages) Calling all Ghostbusters fans! #39209 Sept 9 - Oct 14 #39210 Oct 21 - Dec 2 5:30 - 6:30 pm Native Sons Hall $86/6

DrumsAlive! Choreo This Drums Alive class is intend- ed for those who are already familiar with the fun of getting fit while dancing and pounding on fitness balls. If you have a class or two under your belt, and are interested in focusing on more challenging choreography and faster move changes, with the same aerobic and brain benefits, this is the class for you! No class Nov 11. Instructor: Monica Hofer #39203 Wednesdays DrumsAlive! Cardio Drums Alive is the newest fit- ness sensation to hit Courtenay. It is the most fun you will have getting fit. Participants dance to energetic rhythms and get aero- bic exercise while pounding on fitness balls - great for left-right brain integration! Open to adults of all ages and fitness levels. Instructor: Monica Hofer #39226 Thurdays Sept 17 - Dec 3 Sept 16 - Dec 2 7:00 - 8:00 pm Native Sons Hall $77/11

Rhythm Ensemble Rhythm enthusiasts will want to check out this new class. We will be creating a rhythm ensemble with drums, hand held and found rhythm instruments, garbage pails and buckets...you name it, we’ll use it! If you feel inspired to be part of a group that is not only having fun rhythmically, but also up for the challenge of creating performance-worthy ensemble pieces, this class is for

you! No class November 2. Instructor: Monica Hofer #39227 Mondays

Oct 19 - Nov 30 2:30 - 3:30 pm Native Sons Hall $65/6

Swing Dancing Requires no experience. You will learn all the foundation steps for this dance as well as the prin- ciples of ‘connection’, leading and following. Instructor: Oliver Winslow #39323 Sundays

Sept 13 - Nov 1 5:00 - 8:00 pm Lewis Activity Room $5/Drop-in

10:30 - 11:30 am Native Sons Hall $84/12

For more information on DrumsAlive check out the facebook page DrumsAlive Comox Valley.

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From the young to the young at heart. Surprise the 5th Street trick or treators with our 2nd annual Flash Mob. Lean the dance moves in secret, so you can take to the street in costume and break out in a choreographed special treat for the audience. This year’s theme is Ghostbusters! Instructor: Kelsi Fair Dates and times of Flash mob practices are TBA FREE, please pre-register

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Registration starts Wednesday August 12 see page 107