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Take Great Videos with your Smartphone (16+)
Unlock the full potential of your smartphone and transform your ideas into captivating videos for personal projects, social media, documenting events, or even small business marketing. This hands-on course is designed for those eager to learn the essentials of shooting high-quality videos using just their smartphone. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will guide you through the entire process – from learning the basics of your smartphone’s video camera to working with a high quality (and free!) editing program to produce your final, polished video.Everything necessary for creating wonderful smartphone videos will be addressed, including: Locating and learning about the various video camera controls on your smartphone Discussing the best settings for those video camera controls How specific camera accessories can greatly improve the quality of your videos Specific steps to follow when getting ready to shoot Specific steps to follow while shooting your video The art of composition – how to frame your shots and manipulate your camera for more visually engaging videos AND, an introduction to a great editing program for turning your raw footage into a polished video production A very complete handout will be distributed on arrival. It contains lots of information and will greatly simplify the process of understanding what’s being taught in class. You’ll also find it quite useful for review after the class ends. Don’t forget to bring your fully charged smartphone, the smartphone’s charger, and any accessories you have.Whatever you're interested in shooting, this class will help you make the most of the powerful tool already in your pocket!
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Zumba® Gold
Zumba® Gold Dance Fitness is for everyone who is looking for a modified Zumba®class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity and impact. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba®choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Beginners welcome - no prior experience needed. Bring water, sweat towel and wear comfortable shoes.
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Adult Tap for Beginners
Music, Dance & Drama
Adult Tap offers the opportunity to exercise in the unique and fun way. We will start with a gentle stretch and then work on a different tap combination each week. If you are completely new to tap dancing, please sign up for our Introduction to Tap course. Any form of dance is healthy for the mind and body. It gets our bodies moving and boosts our brainpower. Participating in a dance class is also great for socialization. Wear comfortable clothing and do not forget your tap shoes! Don’t have tap shoes but want to experience the course? We may have a gently used pair that you can purchase.
Winter/Spring 2025
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Instant Guitar for Busy People
Music, Dance & Drama
In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. Students will need to have their acoustic guitar on hand. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Guitar book and videos (electronic copy). Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.
Winter/Spring 2025
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Instant Piano for Busy People
Music, Dance & Drama
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Piano book and videos (electronic copy). Students should have a keyboard or piano available. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.
Winter/Spring 2025
Intermediate Adult Tap
Music, Dance & Drama
For students who have already taken the Adult Tap For Beginners course or have previous tap dance experience. Adult Tap offers the opportunity to exercise in the unique and fun way. We will start with a gentle stretch and then work on a different tap combination each week. Any form of dance is healthy for the mind and body. It gets our bodies moving and boosts our brainpower. Participating in a dance class is also great for socialization. Wear comfortable clothing and do not forget your tap shoes! Don’t have tap shoes, but want to experience the course? We may have a gently use pair you can purchase.
Winter/Spring 2025