Classes

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Age: Senior
Dates: Ongoing
Day: Monday
Fee: $1.00
Location: SCC/Russian Room
Time: 10am-12:30pm

Age: Senior
Dates: Ongoing
Day: Thursday
Fee: $1.00
Location: SCC/Russian Room
Time: 9:30 am- 12:00 pm

Art Camp with Nancy Ricciardi
Beginning near the end of June and continuing through July, Nancy will be offering 6 sessions of her popular Art Camp. Her first 3 weeks (June 21st through July 8th) are presented at Yulupa School. Her second 3 weeks (July 12th through July 29th) are presented at Brookhaven School. Each of the four day long camps run from Monday through Thursday. Campers may enroll in one, two or three classes...

Morning Class: 8:30am to 10:30am
Midday Class: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Afternoon Class: 1:30 pm to 3:30pm
Elementary school age.
Cost for one Class: $65.00
Cost for two Classes: $115.00
Cost for three Classes: $185.00

For more information on this wonderful opportunity, please call 829-9281. Please sign up early, classes fill quickly.

BabySitting Clinics top

Do you want to earn money babysitting? Or just want to learn about taking care of babies and young children? In this two-day class you will learn about how to set up your babysitting jobs like a real business. Practice babycare with life-like newborn dolls. Learn how to diaper, bathe and dress infants. Be prepared for any emergency. You will learn infant and child CPR and safety.

Upon successful completion you will receive a CPR card through the American Heart Association and a babysitters certificate from KidSake that you can show to potential employers. This program is offered in partnership with KidSake, a team of health professionals committed to preventive health and safety education for all ages.
There will be a $10 materials fee payable to “KidSake” at the class for an informative book that you can keep and a CPR barrier device.

An optional babysitters kit will be available to purchase in class for $15.

Please bring a bag lunch and a drink. Students will not be allowed to leave the center during the lunch break. Cost includes CPR Manual, Baby-Sitters Handbook, a barrier device.
Instructor: KidSake Minimum Registration 10 Maximum 20

Activity#: 5046
Ages: 12-17
Dates: June 26 and June 27
Fee: $77
Location: Main Hall Russian Room
Times: 9:30am-2:00pm

Dance Classes top

The Sebastopol Ballet School
Sue Borgesono - Lois Hartmano - Paula Martenso - Jenny Stanley
Location: SCC/Bolshoi Room & Russian Room
Registration Information: (707) 824-8006

Monday
3:45 - 4:45 pm Ballet II Hartman
4:00 - 5:00 pm Combo Age 5-7Stanley***
4:45 - 6:00 pm Ballet IV Hartman
5:00 - 6:00 pm Ballet I & II Stanley***
6:00 - 7:30 pm Ballet Int/Adv Hartman

Tuesday
10:15 - 11:00 amPre-Ballet Age 4 Stanley
2:45 - 3:45 pm Pre-Ballet Age 5-6 Borgeson
3:45 - 5:00 pm Ballet II/III Martens
5:00 - 6:15 pm Ballet IV Martens
6:15 - 7:45 pm Ballet Int/Adv Martens

Wednesday
8:45 - 10:15 am Adult Ballet Borgeson
3:30 - 4:30 pm Ballet I Borgeson
4:15 - 5:30 pm Ballet IV/V Pointe Stanley***
4:30 - 5:30 pm Ballet I Hartman
5:30 - 7:00 pm Ballet Adv Hartman

Thursday
3:45 - 4:45 pm Ballet IV Borgeson
4:45 - 6:15 pm Ballet Int/Adv Borgeson

Friday
3:45 - 4:45 pm Beg. Pointe Borgeson
4:45 - 6:15 pm Ballet Int/Adv Borgeson
6:15 - 7:30 pm Rehearsal in Russian Room

Cost: Family discounts available
Single Class $12

By the month:
1 class/week=$45
2 class/week=$80
3 class/week=$110
4 class/week=$135
5 class/week=$155
6 class/week=$170
7 class/week=$180

Julie Faye School of Tap and Jazz
Artistic Director and instructor, Julie Faye started dancing at age 3 and has studied under such greats as Gillian Greggory of London's Covent Garden Dance Centre, Brenda Buffalino, Bunny Briggs and Gregory Hines. She has been teaching and producing shows since 1969.
Tap shoes provided:Children's sizes to women adult size 10. All Classes on Thursdays in Youth Annex.

For adult tap at any level call Julie: (707) 829-3270. Recital on June 13 @ 7:00pm

Hula
A Fun and easy Dance for all ages. Tell stories with your hands as you sway in your grass skirts to the songs of the islands. A great class for mother/daughter participation.

Activity #: 5037 Date: 6/24-7/15
Activity #: 5037-1 Date: 7/22-8/12
Ages: All
Classes: 4 classes per session
Fee: $35 Drop-In: $10
Location: Youth Annex
Time: 4:30-5:15pm

Preschool Tap Jazz Hula
Hula Skirts & Leis provided! A great class for the “Little Ones” where they can improve coordination and expression through the fun of dancing to their favorite songs. We also play various percussion instruments to help understand rhythm.

Activity #: 5037-2 Date: 6/24-7/15
Activity #: 5037-3 Date: 7/22-8/12
Ages: 2-4
Classes: 4 classes per session
Fee: $35 Drop-In: $10
Location: Youth Annex
Time: 11:30-12:15pm

Beginning Tap Jazz Hula
A fun introduction to music and dance. We'll tap our toes, make a parade with percussion instruments, act out our favorite disney tunes, and tell stories with our hands, Hawaiian style. Tap shoes and hula skirts provided.

Activity #: 5037-4 Date: 6/24-7/15
Activity #: 5037-5 Date: 7/22-8/12
Ages: 5-7
Classes: 4 classes per session
Fee: $35 Drop-In: $10
Location: Youth Annex
Time: 12:30-1:20pm

Tap Jazz Hula Beginning
This class is designed for children who have already taken the Tap/Jazz beginning class and are ready to move on. This class is also suitable for children who are a little older and able to learn more advanced steps. Tap shoes and hula skirts provided.

Activity #: 5037-6 Date: 6/24-7/15
Activity #: 5037-7 Date: 7/22-8/12
Ages: 8-12
Classes: 4 classes per session
Location: Youth Annex
Time: 1:30-2:20 pm

Tap Jazz Hula Intermediate
For students who already know the basic steps and would like to learn new rhythm steps and fun new dances. Special Requirements: Know basic tap steps.

Activity #: 5037-8 Date: 6/24-7/15
Activity #: 5037-9 Date: 7/22-8/12
Ages: 8-12
Time: 2:30-3:20pm
Classes: 4 classes per session
Fee: $35 Drop-In: $10
Location: Youth Annex

Tap Jazz Hula
High Intermediate This class is for tappers who know how to tap at a fast pace and are ready to master more complicated steps and new rhythms.

Activity #: 5038 Date: 6/24-7/15
Activity #: 5038-1 Date: 7/22-8/12
Ages: 10 to Adult
Classes: 4 classes per session
Fee: $35 Drop-In: $10
Location: Youth Annex
Time: 3:30-4:20pm

Hip-Hop Dance
Friday Hip-Hop Dance
If you're interested in having fun and learning the newest dance moves, come to the Sebastopol Community Center for hip hop with Angela Perkins, a member of two performing dance companies. This class is a beginning and intermediate class and you'll learn basic technique, a few combinations and have a lot of fun!

Activity #: 5036
Ages: 10 to 15 Ongoing
Cost: $30.00 per month or $8.00 drop-in
Location: Russian Room
Time: 3:30-5:30pm on Fridays!

 

Adult Tuesday Nite Hip-Hop Dance
Exciting Hip-Hop/ Jazz Dance Class for adults. Dance to Dido, Playboy W, Pink, and tons of hot new R&B music. Instructor Cindy Larson-Wafford has been dancing for 18 years including jazz, hip-hop, ballet and modern. Come learn some new moves, technique or just come in and watch a few pounds melt away... the fun way... Dance.

Activity #: 5035
Cost is $30/ month or $9 drop-in.
8:00pm to 9:00pm in the Russian Room.

On The Move ...Modern Dance
Breathe, Stretch and Release your body for new movement possibilities! This class integrates Pilates in the warm up and the exploration of weight, movement and physical expression. Some dance experience helpful. Instructor: Watta Lee-Ribas has enjoyed dancing and choreography in and around the Bay Area for the past 15 years. She is a certified Pilates instructor.

Dates: Ongoing at the Youth Annex
Cost is $70.00 for 6 Sessions drop-in: $15
Wednesdays 10am to noon

Sebastopol School for Middle Eastern Dance
..celebrating the human spirit through the creativity of dance and music. Ellen Cruz has been performing and teaching for over ten years. During Ellen's sabbatical, the school (which has sponsored performing dance company, Dance Journey and world fusion band, Collage) now welcomes new director Kathy Wolff. Kathy will be continuing in the tradition of celebration and brings a rich history of multi-disciplined dance experience including tap, modern, hip hop and Middle Eastern. She has performed with and choreographed for Dance Journey the past six years. Look for the Tribal Fest on May 14th,15th & 16th at Sebastopol Community Center.
For updates see Ellen Cruz's Site.

Note: Ongoing Classes for all levels (and body types) are offered all year.. Start anytime. Tuition is prorated from when you start. Register in class. Wear clothes for movement.
Information: Ellen Cruz at (707) 824-0533 or email Ellen Cruz
Tuition: Monthly: $8/class Two + classes per week: $6/class Drop-in = $10/class
Payment Schedule: Payment preferred on the first class of the month.
Scholarships, Sierra Summit approved, and financial aid available.
All Classes are Ongoing

Beginning Basics
Learn basic belly dance moves, isolations and cymbal patterns while increasing flexibility, self-confidence and grace.

Ages: 12 and up
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm

Intermediate Dance
Dancers will review basic steps and isolations, learn choreography, study advanced finger cymbal playing, veil dancing, and more complicated dance combinations.

Ages: 12 and up
Location: Youth Annex
Time: 7:40-8:40pm Thursday Class Location: Russian Room

Beginning Basics
Learn basic belly dance moves, isolations and cymbal patterns while increasing flexibility, self-confidence and grace.

Ages: 12 and up
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm

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Jazzercise Classes & Deborah's Resistance Training Class
Deborah's Resistance Training Class!
This class is designed to create a toned and strengthened body. You will slowly stretch muscles with good form and motion, incorporating muscle training and alignment with light resistance. These workouts are fun and unique... you can count on harder, leaner and shapelier muscles. Music will be used to support a meditative atmosphere. Instructor: Deborah Shemesh is trained in Tae kwon doe karate, yoga and ballet and uses her many years of training and modeling experience to provide a program which not only works, but keeps you wanting more!

Activity #: 5024
Ages: Adults & Teens

Ongoing Mondays in the Youth Annex @ 9:00 am
Ongoing Tuesdays in the Youth Annex @ 9:00 am
Ongoing Fridays in the Youth Annex @ 3:30 pm

Fee: Drop in $8 per class. $30 per series of 4 classes or $50 per series of 8. Family Rates are Available

JAZZERCISE... #1 fitness program for 30 years! The art of jazz dance combined with the science of exercise physiology, Jazzercise will help you look and feel great! Each class features routines set to your favorite music. Instructors demonstrate low impact, high intensity modifications and proper use of hand and leg weights. Each program is carefully designed to increase cardio-vascular fitness, strength, muscle tone, stamina, flexibility, balance, posture and coordination. All Jazzercise instructors are professionally trained and certified by Jazzercise, Inc. which is accredited by the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America.
Classes held all year. Start anytime. Register in Class.
Please bring a mat for floor exercises, weights (optional)
and water for refreshment. Aerobic shoes recommended. Childcare available Monday through Saturday mornings only. Information: Estela 829-0181 or Annmarie 586-0279

Ages: 12 and up. Ages: 12-18 need parent's signature
Location: SCC Main Hall Drop in fee: $7.00

Monday
9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Jazzercise

Tuesday
9 a.m.-10 a.m. Step 'N' Sculpt
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Step 'N' Sculpt
Wednesday
9 a.m.-10 a.m. Jazzercise
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Circuit

Thursday
9 a.m.-10 a.m. Step 'N' Sculpt
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Step 'N' Sculpt

Friday
9 a.m.-10 a.m. Jazzercise
Saturday
8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Alternates Jazzercise & Step 'N' Sculpt

Sunday
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Cardio-Quick
New Student Price : $8 a week
(10 week minimum & 12 week maximum

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This program takes a summer vacation... see you in the fall!

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Tumble Tots Gymnastics
Have fun learning tumbling, vaulting, bars, and beam skills for gymnastics. Wear shorts, leotards, or sweat pants. Friday Sessions.

Activity #: 5032
Ages: 4-5
Dates:v 7/9-8/6
Fee: $40.00 (5 Classes)
Times: 2:45-3:30

Basic Gymnastics
Have fun learning basic tumbling, vaulting, bars and beam skills for gymnastics. Wear shorts, leotards, or sweat pants. Friday Sessions.

Activity #: 5032-1
Ages: 6-9 Class
Dates: 7/9-8/6
Fee: $48.00 (5 Classes)
Times: 3:30 - 4:30pm

Instructor: Steve Sassone has been a full-time gymnastics coach since 1981 and Head Team Coach until 1993. Steve is currently the Nursery School & Pre-School and Tots Program Director for Redwood Empire Gymnastics in Petaluma.

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Taoist Medical Qigong
Qigong is an ancient healing system using Qi (energy) for health and spiritual cultivation. This class emphasizes purifying, gathering, circulating and dissolving in Qi. In the meditation part of class, we learn that the effectiveness of qigong is enhanced by one's ability to enter stillness and freedom from distractions. Instructor: Michael Rinaldini (Dao Li-chang) is a Qigong teacher and Daoist priest of Dragon Gate tradition. He is a professional member of National Qigong Association, and co-founder of the American Daoist Association. Call for information: (707)829-1855.

Ages: 17 and up Classes: June 5th thru July 3
Classes: June 3rd thru August 5
Fee: $27/mo. $8/drop in Saturday 10-11am
Thursday 6:15-7:15pm Ages: 17 and up
Regular Thursday and Saturday Classes resume on September 1st.

Friday Morning Feldenkrais
9:00- 10:00am Register with Liza Brickey at the Youth Annex

Beauty Within - Teen Yoga For Girls
Teenage girls, ages 11-17, are under great amounts of emotional stress, peer pressure, high physical and educational expectations. Beauty Within is focused on finding the strength and beauty within through yoga poses and group dialogue. This hour and a half class will create a non-competitive atmosphere for the girls to appreciate their own perfect bodies, explore pathways of emotions and find peace and strength within... and have a good workout too! 5 Classes per session.
Instructor: Andrea Allen has ten years of dance teaching experience and is a certified yoga instructor, musician and mother to a toddler!

Activity #: 5044
Cost: $10.00 per class; Drop in: $11.00
Session#1 6/17 thru 7/15
Session#2 7/29 thru 8/26
Time: 1:30 to 3:00pm on Thursdays at the Youth Annex

Heart Yoga
Tuesday Evening or Thursday Morning with Kjohl Rose. Fun Yoga Myths: I'm too old, young, can't touch my toes, have to be Hindu and Vegetarian! Or, we can come as we are and explore a practical approach to youa that cultivates each person. Emphasis on breath awareness and it's relationship to the quality and activity of the body, mind & emotions.

Tuesdays: 6:30 to 7:30pm at Garzot Bldg
Thursdays: 9:00 to 10:30 am. at Youth Annex
Cost: $80 per 8 classes (good for 90 days)
One Free private session with a series of 8 classe and $12 for drop in Register In Class

Friday Morning Yoga with Thia Ashonoah
Begins in January, receive individual attention, including appropriate adaptations for your personal needs. Experience a deepening awareness through simple Yoga movements and breath practices that produce profound results. Thia's classes are suitable for beginning as well as experienced Yoga practitioners. The focus of Yoga is deepening an awareness of yourself by using asana, pranayama, sound, meditation visualization. Private Sessions and Therapeutic consultations also available. Please Register in Class.

Cost: $80 per 8 classes or $12 for drop in
Location: Youth Annex
Time: 10:30 to Noon

Release Chronic Muscular Tension and restore freedom of movement with Hanna Somatic Education
As the brain controls the muscles, the most immediate way to improve the body is to improve the function of the brain. In this introduction to Hanna Somatics you will learn gentle movement patterns which will teach YOU how to take back control of habitually contracted muscles by retraining the brain how to relax the muscles. When muscles relax pain is alleviated and freedom of movement is restored. Great for those with chronic pain and tension, seniors, athletes & all!
Instructor: Stanlee Smith is a Certified Hanna Somatic Practitioner, certified Yoga Instructor and has been studying Pilates for some time.

Ages: Teens & Adults
Cost: $50.00 Call regarding Drop in.
Days: Mondays
Location: Garzot/Duffield Building
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Please call to Pre Register.

Session #1 Monday Dates: June 14 to June 28
You will learn new movement explorations which will address specific issues and areas of the body such as shoulders and hips.

Session #2 Monday Dates: July 12 to July 26
Advanced hanna Somatics for anyone who has had some exposure to Hanna Somatics or Feldenkrais

Session #3 Monday Dates: August 2nd to August 16
Free Your Body - Free Your Horse... movement for Equestrians - Stanlee, a life long equestrian, will combine Hanna Somatics,the fundamentals of Pilates and her expertise in Hatha Yoga.

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Study Skills Classes
Where: Youth Annex
When: 9:00-Noon (7.5 hours per week by arrangement)
Instructor: Don Spitka
Register through Santa Rosa Junior College

Weight Watcher Classes
Meet in the Youth Annex on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings and Monday Evenings.
Please Call 823-1511 for more information!

Traditional Japanese Seafood Hotpot (great for entertaining)
This is a favorite one-pot dish that incorporates seasonal ingredients, that when stewed together, create one of the most flavorful and satisfying dishes I know. In Japan, nabe is a popular group meal, one that can be gathered around and enjoyed for hours. The flavors of this dish deepen as guests constantly add different ingredients to the bubbling pot to replace the ones that have been dished out. Some of the ingredients will include miso, and a variety of local, seasonal seafood and vegetables. Come learn how to present and cook this festive dish, along with a delicious dipping sauce.

Activity #: 5045
Cost: $20.00 (includes tasting!)
Date of Class: June 9th Wednesday
Location: Community Center Kitchen
Time: 7:15 to 9:15

Japanese bento Lunchbox (picnic food)
A bento is a Japanese box lunch. The dishes we will include in our lunchboxes will be cooked in a traditional manner that allows them to remain fresh and delicious all day. This makes them well suited for a day out in one of our local parks, or the beach. We will make several variations of these boxed lunches; all are unbeatably attractive and delicious. In this class, we will learn the traditional art of combining various colors, cutting techniques, and arrangement that make these lunch boxes the worlds most attractive picnic lunches.

Activity #: 5045-1
Cost: $20.00 (includes tasting!)
Date of Class: June 16th Wednesday Location: Community Center Kitchen
Time: 7:15 to 9:15

Cooking with Seaweed
Did you know that a commonly used seaweed called konbu, has the highest known concentration of natural flavor enhancers? In this class, we will have a look at every type of edible sea-veggie I can get my hands on. Students will leave class knowledgeable about the seaweeds most important to the traditional Japanese mainland diet. We will have a look at the seaweed that can be purchased in local shops, as well as a few varieties that can be collected along our local shoreline. We will prepare a seaweed miso soup using wakame, and several other seaweed dishes such as hijiki, &sushi.

Activity #: 5045-2
Cost: $20.00 (includes tasting!)
Date of Class: June 23rd Wednesday
Location: Community Center Kitchen
Time: 7:15 to 9:15
$Those who deeply love and appreciate flowers, their grace, their beauty, have hearts that truly must be equally as beautiful.” Mokichi Okada

Martial Arts top

Kids, Teens and Adults
Special emphasis with young people is to translate, not only Karate self-defense skill but also creative, nonviolent ways of successfully dealing with tough situations. In order to accomplish this, we assist in:

• Understanding and creatively dealing with the causes of violence.
• Developing intelligent nonviolent alternatives to conflict through role playing, trust building, tension reduction systems.
• Creating a safe and trusting environment to work through or act out tension and aggression within the Karate form.
  For more information 829-2730

Youth Karate
Beginners 8+ 4-5:00 pm T & Th
Intermediate 8+ 5-6:15 pm T & Th
SCC/Russian Room Tuition: $72/month

For Adults
Established 1980, in Sebastopol, Take Nami Do provides:

• Fitness Conditioning- a healthy fitness program that not only increases stamina and promotes cardio-vascular rejuvenation, but also tones the body and aids in coordination and flexibility.
• A Sport- a challenging and exciting recreational way to enhance physical agility and strength through an athletic endeavor.
• Understanding- realizing the necessity for living with sensitivity and intelligence. A way of life that brings forth gentleness and reconciliation.
• An Art of Self Defense- the discipline that develops a confidence to neutralize hostility by alternative, non-violent means.
• Instructors: Jeff Greene and Carol Strode. Family Karate Rates Available

Meditation top

Sunday Morning - Meditation Class
Where: Youth Annex
When: 9:00-10:30am With Bruce Fortin
Cost: Donation Register in class

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Sweat your Prayers™
A five rhythm Dance™ Wave that moves you fully into your own personal flow, your own estatic bliss and your own inner stillness. Sweat Your Prayers is a two hour program that begins at 8:00pm, preceded with a warm up at 7:30pm. Brief instruction is available.

Cost is $10 Register in Class
Dates: 3rd Fridays of the Month
Location: Youth Annex
Call Leslie King at 823-3963 for information.

Drummunity-- Ritual Drum training
Drummunity is a peaceful, prayerful drum circle, a chance to hold and offer our highest aspirations for a peaceful, loving, harmonious, free, and prosperous planet. We use our drums and instruments to amplify and project our internal peace and understanding. We play by heart and follow in-spiration (taking in the spirit). Kim facilitates and offers suggestions to focus the energy. Everyone is invited to drum, the only prerequisite is listening! You do not even need to play to get the benefit!!! Held monthly on New and Full moons at the Community Center and other locations. Updates on this and other events please visit www.pulsewave.com. Speaking Conga and percussion is now available at www.pulsewave.com/catalog.html.

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Capoeira, Modern, Hip Hop, Creative, Congolese, African/Caribbean, Brazilian & the Sebastopol School for Middle Eastern Dance & Music

Rhythm & Strength...Capoeira!
Find strength and balance in motion as we move to rhythm and sound. Drum or dance as we create sacred play. The objective of this class is to attain an increased level of physical fitness, self confidence and develop a sacred space through dance.
Instructor: Rio Palley is a ten year student of Capoeira dance, a member of the Mystic Family Circus and a playful spirit dancer
Requirements: Loose clothing for movement

Activity #: 5034
Ages: Adults & Teens
Days: Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $30/month-- Drop in fee: $8.00Ongoing
Location: SCC Main Hall

Traditional Afro-Haitian Dance
Come refresh your spirit through the energetic and flowing movements of Afro-Haitian dance, offered in a fun and non-competitive setting.
Instructor: Diego Jameau is a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, who has studied and performed traditional Afro-Haitian dance since a young child. He has taught and performed in many nationally prized dance companies and has directed troupes throughout Europe, Canada and U.S.

Activity#: 5011
Ages: Teens & up
Classes: Ongoing
Day: Thursdays
Fee: $65 for 7 weeks Drop in $10
Location: Youth Annex
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm

Guinea West African Dance
Come and dance to the exciting rhythms of Guinea West Africa. Learn traditional dances and songs and free your body and spirit in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. All levels welcome.
Instructor: Amadou Camara is from Guinea West Africa and was a member of the Guinea National Ballet Djoliba.

Ages: Teens & up
Classes: Ongoing
Day: Thursday
Fee: $10/class adults or $12 drop-in
Location: SCC/Main Hall
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm

African Caribbean Dance
The spirit of African music and dance is explored through honoring ancestors, moving with the elemental forces of orisas, and expressing our own creativity. A non-competitive environment accompanied by live drumming invokes the joy/freedom of movement.
Instructor: Victoria Strowbridge has been teaching African music and dance since 1980. She continues to examine ancient rhythms and healing through movement.

Ages: Teens & up
Classes: Ongoing
Day: Tuesday
Fee: $10/class adults or $5/class teens
Location: SCC/Main Hall
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm

Congolese Dance
Traditional Congolese dance movement and technique is taught to the ancient rhythms of Congolese drums. Sandor is known for his clear and easy-to-follow technique possessing both patience and humor supported by his enthusiasm, encouragement, and compassion.
Instructor: Pierre Sandor Diabankouezi has performed & taught workshops on 5 continents and is an exceptionally talented dancer/choreographer and musician. Start Anytime. Register in class.

Ages: 12 and up
Classes: Ongoing
Cost: $10 per class
Day: Monday
Location: SCC/Bolshoi Room
Time: 7:30-9 pm

Tuesday Dance
A dance class designed for both the returning dance student and the currently training student who wishes to increase strength, flexibility and range of movement through a Pilates-based mat warm up and specifically developed dance combinations. Register in Class.
Instructor: Virginia Matthews, a founding member of the Margaret Jenkins Dance Co. and director of her own dance company. She has taught classes and workshops for the non-professional and professional dancer throughout her 30 years of teaching.

Fees:
Single Class $10.00
4 class card $34.00
8 class card $64.00
Tuesdays 11:00 to 12:15pm
Location: Youth Annex

Friday Hip-Hop Dance
If you're interested in having fun and learning the newest dance moves, come to the Sebastopol Community Center for hip hop with Angela Perkins, a member of two performing dance companies. This class is a beginning and intermediate class and you'll learn basic technique, a few combinations and have a lot of fun!

Activity #: 5036
Ages: 10 to 15
Cost: $30.00 per month $8.00 drop-in
Location: Russian Room
Ongoing Time: 3:30-5:30pm on Fridays!

Adult Tuesday Nite Hip-Hop Dance
Exciting Hip-Hop/ Jazz Dance Class for adults. Dance to Dido, Playboy W, Pink, and tons of hot new R & B music. Instructor Cindy Larson-Wafford has been dancing for 18 years including jazz, hip-hop, ballet and modern. Come learn some new moves, technique or just come in and watch a few pounds melt away... the fun way...

Activity #: 5035
Dance Cost is $30/ month or $9 Drop in.
8:00pm to 9:00pm in the Russian Room.

Sebastopol School for Middle Eastern Dance
Monday Classes: at the Youth Annex

Beginning Basics
Learn basic belly dance moves, isolations and cymbal patterns while increasing flexibility, self-confidence and grace.

Ages: 12 and up
Time: 6:30-7:30 OR Thursdays in the Russian Room

Intermediate Dance
Dancers will review basic steps and isolations, learn choreography, study advanced finger cymbal playing, veil dancing, and more complicated dance combinations.

Ages: 12 and up
Time: 7:40-8:40pm

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Keyboard and Singing for 7-11 Year Olds
Musical training through piano and singing is very important for child development and education. Tests show piano study dramatically increases students' ability in math as well as in their coordination skills. Small groups of 5 are guided individually through piano and voice training.

Ages: 7-12
Call 874-3571 to register
Classes: Ongoing First Lesson is Free!
Fee: $70 per month includes piano books.
Location: Youth Annex
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays afternoons

Instructor: Katy Ketchum Carroll M.A. is a teacher in Sonoma County Schools and her training includes the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada. She received the National Endowment for her composing and this year, has released her 6th recording of original music.

Basic Voice training for Adults - Breathing, Tone, Range Extension.
When did you stop singing? Singing is a meditative practice, it is not only fun, but it is good for your health and for stress release. It creates a connection with yourself, humanity and the divine. Learn how to use your whole body to sing in the most authentic, effortless way. This training is geared towards people wanting to receive a solid foundation in the basics of singing for singing in groups, starting a family or neighborhood singing circle, leading singing in a classroom, workshop or retreat situation.
Please call Katy Carroll M.A. to register at 707.874.3571. Bring a pad or blanket and two pillows to each class.

A minimum of eight weeks training is suggested.
Fee: $20.00 per class
Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Vocal Instructors: Pablo Rodriguez and Katy Carroll
Piano Instructor: Vera Yardumian
Guitar Instructors: Gordon Rowland, Mary Wright, Andrew Deveny

Drumming with Kim Atkinson

Fun with Drums-Teen & Adult
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30pm. An introduction to drumming with hands on Conga and Djembe. We play rhythm games, learn patterns and hand positions, learn to make clear sounds, and have FUN! This class will now run in 4 week cycles, $50 paid in advance. Drop in $15. Held upstairs in the music room at the Community Center.

Brazilian Percussion
Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Learn the instruments and music of the Brazilian parade orchestra-snare, bass drum, bells, shakers and more. We learn by speaking the patterns while doing a simple step to keep time. There are possible performances throughout the summer and fall. Please call me to see if you are ready for this class.

Intermediate Conga Ensemble
Thursday, 6:30 to 8:00 pm. This is a way to learn traditional group conga drum songs from many cultures in a relaxed paced class. We will learn easy pieces from Brazil, West & Central Africa and the Caribbean. Lesson CDs are available. This series of 6 consecutive classes costs $125.00 or $25.00 per class. Please call me to see if you are ready for this class. Held upstairs in the music room at the Community Center.

Djembe and Dun Dun west African Drumming
This class is in transition, please call me if you are interested.

Frame Drum Lessons One to One...By Appointment
Do you love quiet drumming? I do. Join me for meditative, entrancing music with framedrums, small shakers and chanting. We will play with fingers and chop sticks and mallets. Bring hoop drums or call me to reserve one. Possible group class. All classes are upstairs in the music room at the Community Center. To Register: Please call Kim at 707.823.8885 or email Kim

Drummunity™-- ritual Drum training Drummunity is a peaceful, prayerful drum circle, a chance to hold and offer our highest aspirations for a peaceful, loving, harmonious, free, and prosperous planet. We use our drums and instruments to amplify and project our internal peace and understanding. We play by heart and follow in-spir-ation (taking in the spirit). Kim facilitates and offers suggestions to focus the energy. Everyone is invited to drum, the only prerequisite is listening! You do not even need to play to get the benefit!!! Held monthly on New and Full moons at the Community Center and other locations. Updates on this and other events please visit “Speaking of Rhythm”, Kim's new instructional CD series for Conga and percussion is now available at pulsewave.com

The New Song Music Camp Now in it's 10th year, is a unique opportunity for children ages 6-10 to explore the world of music through a variety of ways. The camp emphasizes creativity and cooperation, and provides an enriching environment where children can learn about music. The camp consists of a variety of activities, including, as its main focus, a personal recording project and the making of musical instruments. Each week each child will create a CD recording they create in our recording studio, and an instrument they build. Both of these projects are guided, and no previous musical experience is needed for each child to fully enjoy all activities. Children with a musical background may use their instruments, or explore new possibilities. Other activities include responding to music through art using a variety of media, hands-on experience with a variety of instruments, special presentations and guest musicians, group singing & recording, and fun recreational activities. For more information or to register, please call 545-8412.

Session #1 July 5-9 Age: 6 years Only
Session #2 July 12-16 Ages: 7-10
Session #3 July 19-23 Ages: 7-10
Session #4 July 26-30 Ages: 7-10
Location: Parkside School Additional fee payable to instructor: $10 for a t-shirt!

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Senior Drawing & Painting
Express your artistic self. This class is open to all regardless of skill level. Students receive instruction in drawing or painting media of their choice: watercolor, acrylics, pencil, pastels, or other media. Demonstrations are tailored to the needs and desires of the students. Individual, and group critique is a part of the learning environment and, weather permitting, there are opportunities for outdoor painting in the area. Class is sponsored by the Junior College Senior's Program.
Instructor: Linda Edwards, B.A. in painting from the University of California at Berkeley and an M.A. from San Francisco State University. She's exhibited work nationally and participates in ArTrails, Sonoma County's open studio tours.

Ages: Seniors
Classes: Ongoing
Dates: Ongoing
Day: Monday
Fee: $1.00
Location: SCC/Russian Room
Time: 10 am-Noon

Senior Water Color
This class is open to students at all levels from beginning to advanced. Berenice gives demonstrations, individualized instruction and facilitates group critiques. Subject matter includes still life, portraiture and landscape. Occasional field trips are arranged for outdoor painting. This class is co-sponsored by the Sebastopol Senior Center and Santa Rosa Junior College.
Instructor: Berenice Iriks teaches at the SRJC Seniors Program and the Sebastopol Center for the Arts working with different techniques of watercolor, pastel and drawing media.

Ages: Seniors
Classes: Ongoing
Dates: Ongoing
Day: Thursday
Fee: $1.00
Location: SCC/Russian Room
Time: 10 am-12:30 pm

Senior Broadway Tap Dancing
Join us in this basic movement and exercise class and tone up your body. Try this fabulous alternative to exercise as you shuffle-off-to-Buffalo!
Instructor: Julie Faye has taken on this class!

Ages: Seniors
Classes: Ongoing
Dates: Ongoing
Day: Tuesdays
Fee: $25
Location: SCC/Main Hall
T Time: 10 am-11:30 pm

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Beginning Fencing
Learn modern sword fighting techniques...as practiced by today's Olympic champions. Fencing develops the reflexes of a boxer, the legs of a high-jumper, and the concentration of a tournament chess player! This course covers the rules of the sport and develops the skills necessary for success in the bout! Instructor: Jim Liebich is a Coach at the Sonoma Fencing Academy. He has a Moniteur Degree from the French Fencing Federation Instructor program, and has 7 years of experience as a competitive fencer, and is an experienced SFA teacher.     Beginning Classes- - - Mondays Location: Youth Annex

All Fencing Classes Require an added $15.00 Rental Fee for Safety Equipment & Foils... Paid to the order of “SFA”

Beginning Classes - Location: Youth Annex
Session # 1 June 21 - July 19
Activity #: 5043-1
Cost: $50.00 per Session 4 Classes
Junior/Adult 5 - 6:00 (No July 5)
Youth 4 - 5:00 (No July 5)
Session # 2 Aug 9 - Aug 30
Activity #: 5043-2
Cost: $50.00 per Session 4 Classes
Junior/Adult 5 - 6:00
Youth 4 - 5:00

Intermediate Classes - Location: SCC
Session # 1 June 22 - July 20
Activity #: 5043-3
Ages: 7+ Cost: $70.00 per Session
Time: 4:00-5:30pm 5 Classes (Tuesdays)
Session # 2 Aug 10 - Aug 31
Activity #: 5043-4
Ages: 7+
Cost: $60.00 per Session
Time: 4:00-5:30pm 4 classes (Tuesdays)
For those students with fencing experience. Please pre-register!

Street Wise And Body Safe
Discover self-defense strategies that work. This is a dynamic, fast-moving class where you will develop preventive skills to keep assailants and intruders away, acquire “street smarts” to move about safely in any environment, master psychological skills including the physchology of an assault, what you must do to fight back effectively, and the physchology of intimidation. You will learn how to choose and use non-lethal self-defense weapons (including tear gas/pepper), and practice simple, effective physical defense skills. Text fee of $20.00 per household due to the class instructor. Family participation is encouraged.
Tear gas/pepper available in class.
Instructor: Judith Fein, Ph.D., Director, EVOLVE Institute for Violence Prevention. Dr. Fein is a black belt in Korean karate, author of 3 books on self-defense and conducts the Personal Defense program at Sonoma State University. She has taught self-defense for 28 years.

Activity #: 5039
Ages: 12 and older
Cost: $35.00
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Workshop will take place at the Community Center in the Russian Room: Wednesday, June 30

One Love Tennis Program Free Youth Tennis
This free clinic is designed to get students excited about Tennis! Technique, drills, scoring, tennis etiquette and supervised play. Tennis racquets will be provided, or you may bring your own. Please wear tennis shoes. Please Register in Class

Ages: 6 to 16
Dates: July 13 through August 3rd
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location: Brook Haven School
Times: 1:30 - 3:00pm

Monday thru Thursday Youth Tennis Camps--Cost $45.00
Beginning Tennis
A fun introduction to tennis aimed at developing rally skills. Sessions cover the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volleys, and serve, as well as movement and coordination. Creative use of relays, skills based games, and tennis related trivia develop coordination, proper technique, and general knowledge of equipment, court etiquette, and scoring.

Session 1 Activity #: 5042 June 14 - 17 9:00 - 10:15 am
Session 2 Activity #: 5042-1 June 21 - 24 9:00 - 10:15 am
Session 3 Activity #: 5042-2 July 5 - 8 9:00 - 10:15 am
Cost: $45.00 each session.

Intermediate Tennis
Instruction refines and further develops rally skills, basic strokes, and footwork.

Session 1 Activity #: 5042-3 June 14 - 17 10:30 - 12:00 noon
Session 2 Activity #: 5042-4 June 21 - 24 10:30 - 12:00 noon
Session 3 Activity #: 5042-5 July 5 - 8 10:30 - 12:00 noon
Cost: $45.00 each session.

Saturday Classes for Beginning & Intermediate:

Activity #: 5042-6 July 10 through August 14
Ages 6-16 (levels divided)
Cost is $50.00 for the Six week session or $10.00 per class drop-in.
Time: 10:00 -11:30am

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Co-ed Basketball Camps
Training includes individual and team offensive and defensive principles. Students learn the fundamental skills such as stance, balance, footwork, shooting, rebounding, passing and defending.
Instructor: Jim Fagundes is a 4 time SCL Coach of the Year and also a North Coast Empire Coach of the Year and is a varsity coach at Analy High School.

Grade: 9-12th on Monday to Friday from 1-4pm
Dates: 6/14-6/18 Activity # 5040
Dates: 7/26-7/30 Activity # 5040-1
Dates: 8/2-8/6 Activity # 5040-2
Dates: 8/9-8/13 Activity # 5040-3
Dates: 8/16-8/20 Activity # 5040-4

Grades 3-8th on Monday to Friday from 9-noon
Dates: 6/14-6/18 Activity # 5040-5

Fee: $75 per session or $110 for 2 weeks
Location: Twin Hills School Gym at 1685 Watertrough Road
Additionally, all High School Girls are eligible to attend this camp.

Baseball Camps
Back by popular demand! This great camp fills up regularly... so register early! This week long camp will teach the proper techniques and fundamentals to succeed in any position. The instructors will offer several tips in proper base running, fielding, hitting, pitching and catching.
Instructors: Doug Bauman and Jonah Stuart both played on the NCS Championship team at Analy H.S. Special Requirements: Players bring their own baseball gloves.

Ages: 9-12
Days: M-F
Time: 9:00 to noon
Fee: $52/session
Location: Ives Baseball Park behind the Sebastopol Veteran's Building

Activity # 5041 Dates: 7/19-7/23
Activity # 5041-1 Dates: 8/16-8/20

Soccer Camps
We are pleased and excited to welcome this program back! Players will be taught all the basic skills of soccer. Passing, trapping, kicking, shooting, juggling, and more. Players will work on team skills and tactics according to each player's age level and skill development. All techniques will be taught in a positive manner with emphasis on team and sportsmanship.
Special Requirements: Shin guards mandatory
Instructor: Doug Bauman played three years varsity soccer for Analy High School. He will be joined by various soccer players from the area.

Ages: 6-12
Days: M-F
Time: 9:00 to noon
Fee: $62 for each session
Location: Apple Blossom School

Activity # 5041-2 Dates: 6/14-6/18
Activity # 5041-3 Dates: 6/21-6/25

One Love Tennis Program Free Youth Tennis
This free clinic is designed to get students excited about Tennis!
Technique, drills, scoring, tennis etiquette and supervised play.
Tennis racquets will be provided, or you may bring your own.
Please wear tennis shoes.
Please Register in Class.

Ages: 6 to 16 Times: 1:30 - 3:00pm
Dates: July 13 through August 3rd
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location: Brook Haven School

Summer Tennis Camp at Brook Haven Courts!
(Monday through Thursday Youth Tennis Camps)

Beginning Tennis
A fun introduction to tennis aimed at developing rally skills. Sessions cover the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volleys, and serve, as well as movement and coordination. Creative use of relays, skills based games, and tennis related trivia develop coordination, proper technique, and general knowledge of equipment, court etiquette, and scoring.

Session 1 Activity #: 5042 June 14 - 17 9:00 - 10:15 am
Session 2 Activity #: 5042-1 June 21 - 24 9:00 - 10:15 am
Session 3 Activity #: 5042-2 July 5 - 8 9:00 - 10:15 am
Cost: $45.00 each session.

Intermediate Tennis
Intermediate Tennis Instruction refines and further develops rally skills, basic strokes, and footwork.

Session 1 Activity #: 5042-3 June 14 - 17 10:30 - 12:00 noon
Session 2 Activity #: 5042-4 June 21 - 24 10:30 - 12:00 noon
Session 3 Activity #: 5042-5 July 5 - 8 10:30 - 12:00 noon
Cost: $45.00 each session.

Saturday Classes for Beginning & Intermediate:
Activity #: 5042-6 July 10 through August 14 10:00 -11:30am
Ages 6-16 (levels divided)
Cost is $50.00 for the Six week session or $10.00 per class drop-in.

Summer Fencing Camp at Brookhaven Middle School Gym
Designed with the beginning fencer and those new to the sport in mind, this Summer Fencing Camp 2004 located at the spacious Brookhaven school grounds, brings the ancient art of dueling in the modern world. One incredible week of fencing exercising, cross-training, private lessons and bouting will give students a solid foundation in the Olympic sport of fencing. This unique experience in fencing is tailored to accommodate both the novice and intermediate fencer. No prior experience in fencing is necessary to enjoy every aspect of the camp. Intermediate students will find the private lessons and special training available to them particularly valuable in the development of their skills. This is an athletic camp open to children ages 8 and up. Instruction will begin each day at 10:00 am and end at 2:00 pm. All safety equipment and foils will be provided. Campers should arrive ready for exercise and fun!

August 2 through August 6
Activity #: 5043 10:00am to 2:00pm
Cost: $100.00
Grades 3-8

SCC Registration Form

Tiny Tots Pre-School Top

Tiny Tots offers potty trained children ages 3-5 a quality socialization and educational program from September through May. Our program has a developmental approach to early childhood education where the need for both order and freedom are recognized. Age appropriate activities are provided in a loving, secure environment. This program provides children with the opportunity to develop coordination and control of their bodies, interact cooperatively with children the same age, develop independence and self-esteem use imagination, develop resourcefulness, and broaden their interest and understanding of the world around them. Director Kathy Clifton, a teacher in Sebastopol for over 20 years, would by happy to meet with you and discuss the program. Call 823-1511 for information. Page Munksgard and Kim Williams assist as teachers.

By the month- 9 am - noon
2 days $96 3 days $144
4 days $192 5 days $240
By the month- 9 am - 1 pm
2 days $128 3 days $192
4 days $256 5 days $320
Extended Care: $3/hr

Ages: 3-5
Dates: September thru May
Extended Care: Noon- 2 pm
Information: 823-0355
Location: Garzot/ Duffield
Times: 9 am - noon or 9 am - 1 pm