This course has been developed for adult learners interested in the structure, function and wonders of the human brain. The course is unique in its delivery. For each session, a different quiz show format will be utilized to deliver the course content. Students will learn as they play the game. The instructor moves in and out of the game delivering interesting information about the brain.
Instructor:  Gary Trotta
Subject: Cont_ed Course #300-10077
#70965           Oct 5 - 19              6-8:30pm
Fee: $59         3 Tuesdays          TBA

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
#68597            Oct 19                   6-9pm
Fee:  $39         1 Tuesday            J139

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:  TBA.  Students will be contacted when the textbook is available at the PVCC Bookstore.
Instructor:  Ethel Blake-Ward
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60136
#71123             Sep 17 – Nov 5            10am-12pm
Fee:  $99          8 Fridays                      BLKMTN 105*

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. A map to Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 7th St. and Union Hills, is at www.paradisevalley.edu/ce. Instructor: Rose Adrian
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60003
#68548             Sep 13 – Oct 18          6-7pm
Fee:  $75          6 Mondays                    Fred Astaire Studio

Continue learning this ancient dance. Participation in beginning class is highly recommended. A map to Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 7th St. and Union Hills, is at www.paradisevalley.edu/ce.
Instructor: Rose Adrian
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60004
#68549             Oct 25 – Nov 29           6-7pm
Fee: $75           6 Mondays                    Fred Astaire Studio

Savings Package:  Belly Dance
Subject:  Cont_ed Course #100-60074
# 71124   Fee: $139

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
#68545             Sep 10                  6-8pm
Fee:  $49          1 Friday                 K109

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
#68577             Oct 23                   9am-12pm
Fee:  $69*        1 Saturday            J138

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
#68578             Oct 23                   1- 4 pm
Fee:  $69*         1 Saturday           J138

*Piano Savings Package
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90031  #68579 Fee:  $125

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
#68596            Sep 20                6:30-9pm
Fee:  $69         1 Monday            M126

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
#71125            Sep 21                   6:30-9pm
Fee:  $69*       1 Tuesday             M125

*Savings Package:  Guitar
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-90035  #71126 Fee: $125

This fun course is designed to get you playing the guitar quickly.  With recreational guitar, a person concentrates first by learning key chords in keys that enable everyone to be able to accompany themselves with a guitar and sing songs.  As you progress, more traditional methods of sight reading sheet music and music theory will be introduced.  Emphasis is on fun and enjoyment!  Students must provide their own guitars. 
Instructor:  Jack Albert
Subject: Cont_ed Course # 400-10044
#68550              Sep 28 – Nov 16           6:30-7:45pm
Fee:  $99            8 Tuesdays                  M125

In part II, you will build upon the skills learned in part I. Additional time will be spent in sight reading and music theory as well as more advanced forms of picking and finger style playing. Students will also learn more chords and learn when to use them.
Instructor:  Jack Albert
Subject: Cont_ed Course # 400-10091
#71127            Nov 23 – Dec 14          6:30-7:45pm
Fee:  $49         4 Tuesdays                  M125

This course is full. Please email us your name and phone number to be placed on a waiting list.

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.
Instructor: Marilyn Warsofsky
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10003
#68580            Oct 8 – Nov 12            10am-12pm
Fee:  $55         6 Fridays                      K109