Basic Women’s Safety and Self-Defense - 0544

This course will give women the basic skills necessary to minimize their vulnerability to sexual assault. Each class will include both a classroom and a hands-on component. Students will learn to recognize and avoid common tactics used by sexual predators. During the second half of each class, students will learn and practice physical skills that can be used to defeat an attacker. The course concludes with a padded assailant encounter that will allow students to try out their new skills at full force against a mock attacker.

Instructor: Chip Slade
Audience: Women of all ages, but primarily between the ages of 18 - 45
Seven classes: Thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m., March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 29
Registration Deadline: March 4
Cost: $140

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Boot Camp with Lawana - DBOOT

This course combines calisthenics, strength training, cardio and fun! Participants will gain strength and cardio endurance. Exercises are appropriate for all fitness levels .

Instructor: Lawana Harris
Audience: Open to everyone
Twelve classes: Saturdays, 11 a.m. – noon, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Registration Deadline: January 30
Cost: $80

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20/20/20 DCSS - **POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2010

Three workouts in one! The 20/20/20 class is designed to give you the ultimate challenge and total body workout. Sweat through 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of strength training, and 20 minutes of stretching and core work. Are you ready for the challenge?

Instructor: Lawana Harris
Audience: Open to everyone
Eight classes: Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19
Registration Deadline: February 22
Cost: $80

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Mind/Body Approaches to Stress Management - 1272

Are you feeling busy and stressed out? Grieving a loss or in a transitional phase in your life? Looking for a spiritual practice, or just plain curious? This course focuses on stress management techniques and relaxation skills and exercises. You will learn to deal with stress in an effective manner by utilizing anxiety reduction skills such as progressive muscle relaxation, relaxing imagery, effective breathing techniques, self-hypnosis, prayer and mindfulness meditation. If you wish, bring a bag lunch and practice mindfulness of eating. Anyone wanting to
sit on the floor should bring a folded blanket and cushion. Chairs are provided.

Instructor: John Orr
Audience: Anyone needing ways to deal with stress in an effective manner
One class: Sunday, April 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Deadline: April 9
Cost: $70

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Zumba - DZUM

Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy to follow dance steps to create a dynamic fitness program. The routines feature segments of traditional Latin dances such as salsa, meringue, bachata and tango. This course will add Brazilian, African, belly dance, hip hop and cardio kick boxing. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got Zumba.

Instructor: Lawana Harris
Audience: Open to everyone
Eight classes: Section A: Wednesdays, 6 – 7 p.m., January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17;
Section B: Saturdays, 10 – 11 a.m., January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20
Registration Deadline: January 20
Cost: $80

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