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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
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
#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
Sept 16 - Dec 2
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Native Sons Hall
$77/11
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
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
10:30 - 11:30 am
Native Sons Hall
$84/12
For more information on
DrumsAlive check out the
facebook page DrumsAlive
Comox Valley.
Halloween Flash MOB!
(all ages)
Calling all Ghostbusters fans!
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
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