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Music, Dance and Entertainment
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Belly Dance: Beginning
Sensuously tone your muscles while learning this ancient folk dance. Enjoy middle-eastern music and culture while you learn belly rolls, snake arms, veil and more. Limited class size.
Instructor: Rose Adrian
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60003
#41112 Sep 12 – Oct 17 6-7pm
Fee: $75 6 Mondays UHILLS K109
Savings Package: Belly Dance (Beginning and Continuing)
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60074
# 41177 Fee: $139
Belly Dance: Continuing
Continue learning this ancient dance. Participation in beginning class is highly recommended. No class October 31.
Instructor: Rose Adrian
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60004
#41113 Oct 24 – Nov 28 6-7pm
Fee: $75 6 Mondays UHILLS K109
Savings Package: Belly Dance (Beginning and Continuing)
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60074
# 41177 Fee: $139
New! Introduction to Playing Bongos
Learn to play several basic bongo rhythms starting with basic bongo beats for Latin, Salsa, jazz and pop music styles and play along with various CD's to get the feeling of playing along with a live band. The class is open to high school students and adults. Student is required to bring bongos by the second session, available at any drum or guitar store; price range $35 - $75.
Richard Belcastro has played drums and vibraphone with Latin, jazz, Dixieland, and rock groups throughout Chicago and here in Valley.
Instructor: Richard Belcastro
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90032
# 44351 Nov 1 – Nov 22 6-7:30pm
Fee: $49 4 Tuesdays UHILLS K109
How to be a Blackjack Winner
Are you new to blackjack? Or, if you have been playing for a while but just don’t quite get it, then this class is for you. Instruction covers basic playing, betting strategies and game terminology unfamiliar to most casual players. Give yourself the best chance to beat the casino and have fun doing it. Students should bring a standard deck of playing cards.
Instructor: Scott Salnas
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60094
# 41131 Oct 5 6-9pm
Fee: $39 1 Wednesday UHILLS M201
Bridge: Beginning
This course is an introduction to the challenging game of Bridge. We will focus on the fundamentals of bidding, play of the hand and defense. Learn this great game and have fun at the same time! Text: Bidding in the 21st Century, is available in the PVCC Bookstore. No Class October 21st.
Instructor: Ethel Blake-Ward
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60136
#44467 Sep 30 – Dec 2 10am-12pm
Fee: $89 8 Fridays BLKMTN 104
Instructor: TBA
Text: TBA
# 41176 Oct 13 – Nov 17 3-5pm
Fee: $75 6 Thursdays DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBR.
Desert Foothills Library is located at 28443 N Schoolhouse Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Beginning Bridge: The Next Step
This course is for the student who has completed the Beginning Bridge class or who has a working knowledge of Bridge basics. We will explore key bidding conventions, overcalls, effective defense and strategic play of the hand. The class will help you to continue to build a strong Bridge foundation and meet others who enjoy playing this great game. Recommended text, Play of the Hand in the 21st Century is available in the PVCC bookstore. Another recommended book, Bidding in the 21st Century is available through amazon.com.
No Class October 21st.
Instructor: Ethel Blake-Ward
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60158
#44468 Sep 30 – Dec 2 1 - 3pm
Fee: $89 8 Fridays BLKMTN 104
An Introduction to Voiceovers
Have you ever wondered whose voice you are listening to on TV and radio commercials? You too can become a professional Voiceover Artist! This fun and interactive class covers details of the industry, marketing and the importance of a demo tape. Be coached and recorded for a personal evaluation. Many have taken this class and become bona-fide professional Voice Actors!
Instructor is from Voices for All
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60065
#41110 Sep 28 6-8pm
Fee: $49 1 Wednesday UHILLS M223
Readers Theatre
Put your acting skills and imagination to work recreating stories and characters in an amalgamation of radio theatre and storytelling. Classes will emphasize performance skills and ensemble work. Performances throughout the Valley are anticipated and added rehearsals required. Class size is very limited. No class November 11.
Instructor: Marilyn Warsofsky
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10003
# 41126 Oct 7 - Nov 18 10am-12pm
Fee: $59 6 Fridays UHILLS Q401
New! Become a Living History Character
Become a Living History Character. 2012 is a Centennial Year. There are many people that have contributed to the pride and culture of our state. This is the right time to create and perform one of the characters who make up the fabric of Arizona. For example: Nellie Cashman, Olive Oatman, Pearl Hart, Charles Poston, Hi Jolly. Learn to create the dynamics of an important person in history.
Instructor: Marilyn Warsofsky
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10107
#44466 Oct 14 – Nov 4 12:30-2pm
Fee: $35 4 Fridays UHILLS Q401
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
You don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano! In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. In this demonstration course, you can learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song in this one session. Any song, any style, any key! This is a demonstration course and pianos are not provided for students. Materials (workbook and CD) valued at $30 are included in the course fee.
Instructor: Craig Coffman
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90004
# 41125 Oct 22 9am-12pm
Fee: $69* 1 Saturday UHILLS M234
*Piano Savings Package (includes Instant Piano and How to Play Piano by Ear)
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90031
# 44365 Fee: $125
How to Play Piano by Ear
Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing – all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the ‘Instant Piano’ class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, free yourself from sheet music dependence and be the life of the party! This is a demonstration course and pianos are not provided for students. Prior experience with chords or ‘Instant Piano’ strongly recommended. Materials (workbook and CD) valued at $30 are included in the course fee.
Instructor: Craig Coffman
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90030
# 44362 Oct 22 1- 3:30pm
Fee: $69* 1 Saturday UHILLS M234
*Piano Savings Package (includes Instant Piano and How to Play Piano by Ear)
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90031
# 44365 Fee: $125
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? 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. Bring your acoustic guitar to class. You must be 18 to register for this course. Materials valued at $30 are included in the course fee.
Instructor: Craig Coffman
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60120
# 41130 Nov 7 6:30-9pm
Fee: $69 1 Monday UHILLS TBA
*Savings Package: Guitar (includes Instant Guitar and How to Play Guitar by Ear)
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90035 # 41179 Fee: $125
How to Play Guitar by Ear
Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing – all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Guitar” class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, free yourself from sheet music dependence and be the life of the party! Materials (workbook and CD) valued at $30 are included in the course fee. Prerequisite: Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People.
Instructor: Craig Coffman
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90034
#41178 Nov 8 6:30-9pm
Fee: $69* 1 Tuesday UHILLS M125
*Savings Package: Guitar (includes Instant Guitar and How to Play Guitar by Ear)
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90035 # 41179 Fee: $125
Guitar Instruction: Group
In this small group instruction, you will learn fretboard knowledge, which includes chords, scales, and arpeggios. Music theory, right and left hand techniques and improvisation are also taught. Learn performance of most styles including jazz, blues, rock, country and reggae. If using an electric guitar, please bring a small, portable amp. Class size is limited. Must be at least 15 years old to enroll.
Instructor: Steve Schuffman
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60160
# 44358 Oct 4 – Dec 6 6-7:30pm
Fee: $225 10 Tuesdays UHILLS J140
Guitar Instruction: Private Lessons
You will learn fretboard knowledge, which includes chords, scales, and arpeggios. Music theory, right and left hand techniques and improvisation are also taught. Learn performance of most styles including jazz, blues, rock, country and reggae. Please contact us at (602) 799-6112 to schedule your one-hour lessons with the instructor. Students must bring their own guitars. If using an electric guitar, please bring a small, portable amp. Must be at least 9 years old to enroll. Lessons will be held at PVCC Union Hills. Longer lessons available upon request.
Instructor: Steve Schuffman
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60161
#44361 8 Hours $379
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