Winter 2016 Recreation Reporter

CourtenayRecreation

Drumming

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 March 2. Instructor: Monica Hofer Wednesdays #39694 January 6 - February 10 $86/6 #39693 February 17 - March 23 $72/5 5:30 - 6:30 pm Native Sons Grand Hall 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. This class is intended for those with previous experience. Please contact instructor for more infor- mation. No class February 8. Instructor: Monica Hofer Mondays #39696 January 4 - February 1 $72/5 #39695 February 15 - March 21 $86/6 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Native Sons Hall

Drums Alive Cardio Drums Alive is the newest fitness 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 #39736 Thursdays January 7 - March 17 10:30 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $77/11 $8/Drop-in Drums Alive 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 March 2. Instructor: Monica Hofer #39697 Wednesdays January 6 - March 23 7:00 - 8:00 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $77/11 $8/Drop-in

Rhythm Ensemble Rhythm enthusiasts will want to check out this new class. We will be creating a rhythm ensem- ble 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 rhyth- mically, but also up for the chal- lenge of creating performance- worthy ensemble pieces, this class is for you! No class Febru- ary 8. Instructor: Monica Hofer #39711 Mondays January 11 - March 21 2:30 - 3:30 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $100/10

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Registration starts Wednesday November 18 see page 82