Personal Enrichment "Options"
Recreation
Golf for Beginners and Beyond
This course is designed for beginners as well as experienced golfers who want to improve their basic skills. You'll learn to hit the ball correctly while practicing all of the shots necessary for playing golf.
Agenda:
- The Grip, Waggle, Address Hands vs. Impact Hands, and the Pivot
- Chip Shot Mechanics, Including Club Head Lag and the Follow-Through
- Pitch Shot Mechanics, Including Storage and Aiming Point
- Extensor Action, Longer Backswings, Punch Shots and the Swivel
- Full Swings Plus Adjustments for Shorter and Longer Clubs
- Tee Shots
- The Strategy of Chipping
- Mechanics and Strategy of Putting
- Sand Play
- Around-the-Green Specialty Shots
- High Shots, Low Shots, and Shots from the Rough
- Ball Flight Analysis and Intentional Hooks and Slices
Bring a putter, 7 and 9 iron, sand wedge, and driver. If you do not own clubs, we will provide them for you.
Instructor: Brian Manzella, PGA teaching professional
Location: Different Strokes (600 S. English Station Rd.)
Course #: 099DP3 register
Day/Time: September 15-Oct. 1, 2008 (6 sessions), Mon. & Wed., 6-7 p.m.
Fee: $134 (plus $18 balls fee to be paid at class)
Ballroom Dance Sampler
Expand your dance repertoire by learning the fundamental steps of swing, walz, fox trot, and tango.
You'll also learn:
- Tips for proper dance position
- How to smoothly lead and follow
- How to perfect your timing and rhythm
Gain the skill and confidence you need while you meet new friends and get some exercise the fun way! Partners are not required.
Instructor: Jeff Bloomer, professional dancer
Location: Blankenship Dance Studio, 10201 Taylorsville Road
Course #: 099DPX register
Day/Time: September 18-October 23, 2008 (6 sessions), Thurs., 7-8:50 p.m.
Fee: $119
Latin Fiesta Dance
At this fun-filled class, you'll dance to the latest hits using the basic steps of merengue, salsa, rhumba, and cha-cha. Special attention will be given to footwork, Latin hip motion, and following.
This is a perfect opportunity to prepare for weddings, parties, and other social occasions. Both singles and couples are welcome.
Instructor: Jeff Bloomer, professional dancer
Location: Blankenship Dance Studio
10201 Taylorsville Road
Course #: 099FPC register
Day/Time: October 30-December 11, 2008 (6 sessions, skips Nov. 27), Thurs., 7-8:50 p.m.
Fee: $119
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