Price: $100, 8 weeks; $15 per class
Drop-Ins Permitted: No
Other Times To-Do It: 4 - 6pm, Sundays through February 22nd

Shine Entertainment's Female Only 10-week Stepping Course

For beginners only. Teaches the basic foundation of stepping (8-count) basic turn structure as well as stylizing the dance.  Instructor-Sunshine

Price: $130, 10 weeks; $15 per class
Drop-Ins Permitted: No
Other Times To-Do It: 4:30 - 6:30pm, Sundays

Male Only Stepping Class

For beginners/intermediate/advanced male students. No partner required. Teaches the basic foundation of leading the dance as well as advance turns and footwork.  Instructor-Ken Amorio

Price: $15 per class
Drop-Ins Permitted: Yes
Other Times To-Do It: 5 - 6:30pm, Sundays

BIN School - Wine 101 Geting Friendly with your Bottle

Sunday, January 11, 2009, 6:30 - 8pm

An introductory class demystifying some common wine misconceptions and covering the basics of wine: What wine is and how it's made, how to "taste" wine rather than "drink" it.  Our most popular class!

Price: $36

Basic Creative Writing

This course will introduce you to creative writing, from generating ideas to revising drafts. Find your voice and develop your craft through in-class and at-home writing exercises, and through discussions of your own and your fellow students' written work. You will also study canonical and contemporary models drawn from fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, and will be encouraged to try your hand at different genres.

Price: $545
Drop-Ins Permitted: No
Other Times To-Do It: Mondays 6 - 8:30pm, January 12 - March 9, 2009 

The Mature H.O.T Women's Program liberates the spirit of the dancer to reign free in every cosmopolitan woman.  This workshop is designed to strengthen the body, challenge the mind, and nurture the soul through the synergy of modern, ballet and jazz techniques.

Soleil's Take: As part of my 2007 "exploration of creativity" mission, I decided to enroll in the Mature H.O.T. (Health-conscious, Optimistic and Triumphant) Women dance class with Deeply Rooted Productions. I expected to get a good workout and maybe acquire some grace, but the surprising part was the sense of freedom and the spiritual nurturing that I received. The classes (they had to add a second class because of overwhelming interest!) met once a week for two hours and was comprised of women aged from maybe 30 - 65. Each week was a beautiful and uplifting experience as I witnessed women of various sizes and shapes proudly move their bodies and become even more comfortable with themselves. Our instructors, who addressed us as "dancers" (yes, I am now a dancer!) from day one, were men who embodied grace and positivity and provided constant affirmations. The experience was so much more than I expected! [more - a slide show!]

Price: $350
Drop-Ins Permitted: No
Other Times To-Do It: Mondays 6-8pm, January 12 - March 30, 2009; Wednesdays 6-8pm, January 14 - March 30, 2009

This class will help you unlock your creative voice and turn off your internal editor through writing based on your own experience. We begin the class with in-class writing exercises and spend a number of sessions generating written material and reading it out loud. Finally, you will develop one of your stories for a presentation to an audience of fellow students and supporters. Anyone, regardless of his or her writing or performance background, can participate in this class.

Price: $595
Drop-Ins Permitted: No
Other Times To-Do It: Mondays 6 - 9pm, January 12 - March 9, 2009

Business Processes and Operations

Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 6 - 8pm

Everything you do in your business is a process; the way you market, sell, serve customers, process invoices -- and even answer the phone! Learn how to improve profitability by making your people and processes effective and efficient. This workshop is a MUST for owners looking to make or improve profits!!

Price: $20

Soleil's Pick!  Mojitos 101

Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Carnivale's expert mixologist, Victor Baheza, will lead this hands-on class featuring two different mouthwatering mojito recipes from Carnivale's signature drink menu. Participants will learn the history of this classic Cuban cocktail, while creating and sampling perfectly muddled mojitos and appetizers by Executive Chef, Mark Mendez.

Soleil's Take: Carnivalé's mojitos are among the best in the City (trust me, I've been conducting a little study) - so who better to learn from?!?! Here's my experience:, The private dining area was set up with 6 tables of 8. Each table held a fifth of Bacardi Light and Bacardi Razzmatazz, Mojito fixins and 8 gift bags (containing a muddler, an airline-sized bottle of Bacardi and a Mojito recipe book). As people gradually arrived and took their seats, they were offered a choice of a pomegranate martini or lemon drop cocktail. (Need more libations? The bar is open - but hold on!! Your table will be well-stocked!) Then the appetizers began to arrive and circulate to the tables. Yum! Carnivalé serves great food - unusual and tasty combinations. Want more food? Sit at the table closest to the stairs! You can also purchase appetizers., The class was attended by couples and larger parties, young and old (but mostly 30-45) and varied ethnicities. It was presented in a fun fashion (could a Mojito class be dry?), but be attentive 'cuz you'll have an opportunity to when prizes. But the huge prize is an enormous gift basket (taller than many dwarfs) with ridiculous quantities of liquor, snacks, sweets and - just a whole lotta stuff! At the end of class - dessert was served. Nothing fancy - chocolate chip cookies and brownies - but homemade and tasty!, All this for $25!!!, Oh - wait! And mojitos! You'll make two different kinds during the class - regular and raspberry. It used to be that each table would be supplied with a bottle of Bacardi Light and Rassmatazz, but folks drank too much, apparently got a but unruly and ruined it for the rest of us. Now, you'll get your Bacardi in shot glasses, but, it's still a great deal and a great time. You've got to register early, because the class sells out quickly!

Price: $25