Recreation Highlights
Parent and Me "My First Movement" Children will play and learn in this exciting first movement class experience through the use of music and props. Children will learn movement, dance, coordination, and how to play with others while getting all their wiggles out. This is an active, exciting environment that requires active parent/caretaker participation. It is filled with fun and fantasy that keeps children engaged while stimulating their minds and moving their bodies. Wednesdays, March 28 - May 9, 10:15-11 a.m. Ages 1.5-4 years, $72 / 6 classes Music for Me and You This class encourages the development of the whole child through music. Parent and children will experience the sounds and rhythms of music through instrument play, songs, do-re-mi singing notes, rhymes, puppetry, musical stories, and creative movement. Tuesdays, March 13 - May 8, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Ages 1.5-5 years, $135 / 9 classes Hip Hop Sing and Dance Pop Star Come join OC Dance for this Glee-inspired class. Participants will learn and sing lyrics to their favorite Radio Disney songs while dancing to fun, clean, choreography like a true pop star. Moves are basic, clean hip hop and jazz dance. Props and crafts will be made for the final class. All songs, moves, and themes are age appropriate. Optional recital in May for participants. Fee for costumes will apply if participating in recital. Mondays, March 26 - May 7, 4:15-5 p.m. No class April 9. Ages 4-7, $72 / 6 class Horse Fun for Kids Learn how to ride horses this spring! The instructor will teach you how to handle horses on the ground through haltering, leading, grooming, saddling, and basic riding. Participants must wear closed toe shoes, jeans, and a helmet. Unregistered siblings cannot attend class. Parents/guardians are invited to watch. Bring $20 cash materials fee. Saturdays, March 3 - 24, 9-10 a.m. Ages 7-12 years, $63 / 4 classes NEW! Creative Writing and Spoken Word for Children Spoken word, or slam as it is affectionately known, is one of the fastest literary art forms in the world. During this exciting and fun 8 week course, we will focus on writing for the page and the stage. Modern and classic authors, as well as uniquely designed writing prompts will be used to help students find and develop their "writer's voice", combat writer's block, and get their stories onto the page. Editing for publication and performance will be emphasized and encouraged. Tuesdays, March 6 - April 24, 2:45-4:15 p.m. Ages 8-12 years, $75 / 8 classes Dog Obedience Training The instructors will teach dog owners basic obedience commands using positive reinforcement. Please bring proof of vaccinations. Puppies are required to have at least two rounds of shots and must be at least 3 months old to participate. Saturdays, March 10 - April 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ages 18+ years, $98 / 7 classes Zumba Gold This is a low impact Latin-inspired dance fitness class tailored to participants 55 and older. The easy to follow choreography incorporates salsa, cha-cha, merengue, flamenco, and more. Zumba Gold is designed to help participants improve balance, strength, heart health, and most of all it is fun! Wednesdays, March 14 - April 18, 9-9:50 a.m. Ages 55+ years, $39 / 6 classes Beginning Hula Dance Participants will learn the basic movements of the hips, feet, arms, and hands coordinated together while learning the hula. Mondays, March 5 - May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 18+ years, $63 / 12 classes To register for these and other classes, visit Community Services on the city's website at www.cityofrsm.org.  |