Music, Using Fantasy and Imagination Fun Painting Or Drawing Project on the Last Day of Art Time Class
YOUTH Draw/Paint from Life & Beyond
AGES 7–14 Art Explore fun techniques in drawing, watercolor and Dance mixed media. Draw and paint figures, faces, mysti- cal creatures and more with Bay Area artist, Sharyl Gates. Students will also learn a bit of Art History. Always something new. Bring a sketchbook and #2 pencil or ebony drawing pencil to class.
ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 4–June 1 Tue 4:15–5:15 pm 5x $97 $107
Instructor: Sharyl Gates, [email protected], Clay for Kids http://www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Ballet: Beginning Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room AGES 4–7 AGES 3.5–5 Min: 4; Max: 16 Make fun artistic sculptures pots and tiles and do a This is an introduction to basic dance movements, to NEW age appropriate music, using fantasy and imagination fun painting or drawing project on the last day of Art Time class. Work with Bay Area artist Sharyl Gates. Sign-up which helps develop basic motor movements.
early, this class fills up quickly. $10 material fee paid AGES 7–14 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. to the instructor. Draw and paint in an inspiring environment with Bay May 7–June 18 Fri 11:30 am–noon 7x $58 $68 ALBANY NON- Area artist, Sharyl Gates. Supplies included, ques- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 7–June 18 Fri 1:30–2 pm 7x $58 $68 tions answered. May 5–June 2 Wed 2:45–3:45 pm 5x $107 $117 May 7–June 18 Fri 5:30–6 pm 7x $58 $68 ALBANY NON- Instructor: Sharyl Gates, [email protected], DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Mary Lyons http://www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 May 4–June 1 Tue 3:30–4:10 pm 5x $57 $67 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 6; Max: 25 Instructor: Sharyl Gates, [email protected], Min: 5; Max: 8 http://www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Ballet: Level 1 Advanced Clay for Kids Min: 4; Max: 16 AGES 5–7 AGES 8–14 Your child will be introduced to more specific bal- Make sculptures pots and tiles like the ancient let movements, which stimulate musical awareness, Greeks. Learn to use the wheel. We will glaze our clay grace and muscular development. and do a fun painting or drawing project on the last ALBANY NON- day of class. Work with Bay Area artist Sharyl Gates. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Sign-up early, this class fill up quickly. $10 material May 7–June 18 Fri 3:30–4 pm 7x $58 $68 fee paid to the instructor. May 7–June 18 Fri 6–6:30 pm 7x $58 $68
ALBANY NON- Instructor: Mary Lyons DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 May 5–June 2 Wed 4–5:15 pm 5x $127 $137 Min: 6; Max: 25 Instructor: Sharyl Gates, [email protected], http://www.artsonia.com/schools/albany2 Location: Albany Community Center, Craft Room Min: 4; Max: 7
2 City of Albany RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 510 524-9283 Ballet: Level 2 Chinese Dance & Ballet for Kids Beginning/Intermediate YOUTH
AGES 8–13 AGES 5–10 Line Dancing Your child will be introduced to more specific bal- A beginning ballet class designed to teach students AGES 8–ADULT let movements, which stimulate musical awareness, ballet fundamentals in preparation for Chinese dance. Motto: Enjoy Life–Dance! Have you wished that you grace and muscular development in the older child. The class will start with a basic floor warm-up, which could learn to do line dances? Instructor Ron Points
ALBANY NON- will be followed by barre exercises and center com- has been teaching Line Dancing since 1991. Line DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. binations. dancing gives each of us some exercise and partici- May 7–June 18 Fri 4:30–5 pm 7x $58 $68 ALBANY NON- pants get to socialize with others that are interested DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Instructor: Mary Lyons in the same activity. The class will progress from easy Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 June 12–Aug 21 Sat 2–3 pm 11x $112 $122 dances to dances with more steps, turns and more Min: 6; Max: 25 June 12–Aug 21* Sat 2–3 pm 7x $86 $96 complex movements. Instructor pays attention to all Instructor: Shaolan (Ah-Lan) Min & Alissa Elegant-McCoy participants and the class is designed to engage as Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Tap: Beginning many group members as possible. Students learn by Min: 8; Max: 18 *Any 7 classes between June 12–Aug 21 AGES 3.5–5 repeating what the instructor does. 30% discount This class is an introduction to the basic steps of tap offered to each child 8–12 years old enrolled along Chinese Dance & Ballet dance using age appropriate music and songs. with a parent–what a great class to take as a family! Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to ALBANY NON- AGES 11–ADULT DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. move freely. Your leather sole shoes will work with A ballet class designed to teach students ballet fun- May 7–June 18 Fri 2–2:30 pm 7x $58 $68 the wooden floor better than sneakers. damentals in preparation for Chinese dance. The class Instructor: Mary Lyons ALBANY NON- will start with a basic floor warm-up, which will be DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 25 followed by barre exercises and center combinations. May 6–June 30* Thur 7–8:30 pm 6x $74 $84 ALBANY NON- July 1–Aug 19* Thur 7–8:30 pm 7x $86 $96 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Ron Points, (510) 845-6515, Tap: Level 1 June 12–Aug 21 Sat 3–4:30 pm 11x $134 $144 Instructor: [email protected] June 12–Aug 21* Sat 3–4:30 pm 7x $100 $110 AGES 5–7 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Instructor: Shaolan (Ah-Lan) Min & Alissa Elegant-McCoy Min: 6; Max: 25 *No class May 13, June 10 & July 8 This class builds on the techniques to include simple Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 combinations with partners. Min: 8; Max: 18 *Any 7 classes between June 12–Aug 21 ALBANY NON- Need some quality time with your child or DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. teen? Take a class together! The Albany May 7–June 18 Fri 4–4:30 pm 7x $58 $68 Brazilian Dance for Teens Recreation Department offers a variety of Instructor: Mary Lyons classes open to both youth and adults. AGES 14–18 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 6; Max: 25 In the 14th century the land of Brazil was colonized CLASS AGES PAGE by the Portuguese, who brought over enslaved Chinese Dance & Ballet 11–Adult 3 Tap: Level 2 Africans of various tribes of West Africa to labor the lands once only inhabited by various indigenous Line Dancing 8–Adult 3 AGES 8–13 tribes. Brazil’s territory is vast, resulting in diverse Beginning Yoga Teen–Adult 4 This class introduces more complicated rhythms and dance and music from its regions. Come learn and Flow Yoga 14–Adult 4 timing with pattern and direction. dance to the many different genres of music from Intermediate Yoga with a Touch 14–Adult 4 ALBANY NON- these different regions and learn the styles of of Acu-Yoga DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. dance that go with them. With the base of Brazil’s User Friendly Pilates 14–Adult 4 May 7–June 18 Fri 5–5:30 pm 7x $58 $68 national dance “Samba” you will learn to dance Private Tennis Lessons All Ages 5 Instructor: Mary Lyons Samba Reggae, Samba de Roda, Axé, Pagode, Funk Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Fun Learning Madarin 1-7 & Adult 7 (funk-ee), and movements of the Orixás. No experi- Min: 6; Max: 25 ence is necessary. Movements can be tailored to your Beginning Shao-Lin Kung Fu 6–Adult 8 comfort level of workout. Wear comfortable work-out Advanced Shao-Lin Kung Fu 8–Adult 8 clothes, bring water and a towel. Beginning Ki-Akido 7–Adult 8 ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Beginning Judo 12–Adult 9 May 3–May 24 Mon 8–9 pm 4x $32 $42 Advanced/Masters Judo 13–Adult 9 June 7–June 28 Mon 8–9 pm 4x $32 $42 Recreational Dog Agility 16–Adult 24 July 12–Aug 16 Mon 8–9 pm 6x $48 $58 Intermediate Dog Agility 16–Adult 24 Instructor: Elisita Castañon-Hill Intermediate Da Yan Qi Gong Teen–Adult 26 Location: Albany Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Min: 1; Max: 30 Introduction to Qi Gong Teen–Adult 26
ACTIVITY GUIDE SUMMER 2010 Registration: FORM ON PAGE 52 3 Flow Yoga
AGES 14–ADULT Yoga & Pilates This yoga class is open to people of any or no yoga Sports experience. We will focus on body awareness, proper alignment, and the use of the breath to hold poses and to flow between them. Students will develop increased flexibility, strength and energy. We will also learn relaxation techniques to reduce stress and center the mind. Yoga mats are provided. Wear com- fortable clothes and bare feet.
ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Beginning Yoga May 6 –Mar 27 Thur 6:30–7:30 pm 4x $44 $54 Tiny Tots Tennis
AGES TEEN–ADULT June 3–June 24 Thur 6:30–7:30 pm 4x $44 $54 AGES 4–6 Yoga is the study and integration of the body, mind July 1–July 29 Thur 6:30–7:30 pm 5x $55 $65 “I’m four years old and I want to play tennis…how and breath to achieve greater health and vitality. Aug 5 –Aug 19 Thur 6:30–7:30 pm 3x $33 $43 do I start?” It’s easy! Join the Albany Tiny Tots pro- Through a series of physical postures, deep breath- Instructor: Sheri Spellwoman gram and become a tennis player for life! This active ing, relaxation and mental concentration, students Location: Albany Community Center, EOC class for the young child combines basics of tennis, Min: 6; Max: 20 will learn how to reduce stress, feel more energized hand-eye skills, ball throwing and catching, plus and enhance the overall quality of their lives. tennis movements. It is a half-hour of fun! Bring one
ALBANY NON- User Friendly Pilates: Get Stronger new unopened can of tennis balls to the first class. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Without Getting Hurt ALBANY NON- Apr 5–Apr 19 Mon 6:30–8 pm 3x $38 $48 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 3–June 28* Mon 6:30–8 pm 8x $99 $109 AGES 14–ADULT May 5–May 24 M/W 3:30–4 pm 6x $42 $52 July 12–Aug 16 Mon 6:30–8 pm 6x $74 $84 This class is for anyone who wants an introduction Instructor: John Fry and Staff Location: Memorial Park, Tennis Courts Instructor: Jennifer Sowerwine to Pilates and for those who want to get stronger Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 without getting hurt. Your core muscles protect Min: 4; Max: 10 Min: 5; Max: 30 *No class on May 31 your spine and prepare you for strenuous activities. Developing core strength involves engaging your Beginning Tennis Intermediate Yoga with a Touch of deepest abdominal, lumbar and pelvic floor muscles. AGES 7–12 Acu-Yoga Instructor presents an intelligent, less stressful way of learning Pilates and has 16-years experi- This class is for the young player who wants to learn AGES 14–ADULT ence specializing in movement education and injury the basics of tennis. Forehand, backhand, serve and Learn how to relax and enjoy a body-mind synchron- prevention. He is a Certified Pilates Instructor and volley will be taught, as well as tennis rules, scoring icity through the ancient practice of yoga. Students Feldenkrais® Practitioner with an extensive back- and etiquette. Lots of games and drills are used to will learn how to do classic yoga postures in styles ground as a professional dancer. create a fun learning environment. Bring one new borrowed from several schools of Yoga. While hold- ALBANY NON- unopened can of tennis balls to the first class. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ing the yoga poses, they will be shown how to ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. stimulate acupressure points. The asana session May 5–June 23 Wed 5:45–6:45 pm 8x $98 $108 May 5–May 24 M/W 4–5 pm 6x $82 $92 will be followed by healing pranayamas (breath- June 30–Aug 18 Wed 5:45–6:45 pm 8x $98 $108 ing techniques), meditation and guided relaxation. Instructor: Ernie Adams, www.bodyinaction.com, (510) 619-9223 Instructor: John Fry and Staff Albany Community Center, Hall Location: Memorial Park, Tennis Courts Instructor Viji Sundaram has been teaching yoga in Location: Min: 8; Max: 30 Min: 4; Max: 10 India and the US for 20 years. She is a certified yoga and Acu-Yoga instructor, as well as an acupressure practitioner.
ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 5–June 2 Wed 6:30–8 pm 5x $47 $57 June 9–July 7 Wed 6:30–8 pm 5x $47 $57 July 21–Aug 11 Wed 6:30–8 pm 4x $38 $48
Instructor: Viji Sundaram Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 5; Max: 20
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ALBANY NON- RES. NON- ALBANY RESIDENT RES. ALBANY MEETS RESIDENT 7–9 AGES TIME DAY DATE 24 3–May May MEETS Mon 10–16 AGES TIME 4–5 pm DAY DATE 26 5–May May 4x Wed Ladenheim-Martos Karen Instructor: $70 #9 (Offsite) Ave. 5221 Central Center Sport Fencing Location: $80 4–5 pm 10 Min: 5; Max: 4x $70 $80 Beginning Fencing Beginning 7–16 AGES work, blade footwork, stance, learn proper Students introduc- in this comprehensive tactics basic and to help games and Exercises fencing. to foil tion mobility. and speed develop and body the strengthen All ability. and to age according grouped are Fencers is provided. equipment Registration:
Albany Police Activities League Activities Police Albany League (APAL) Activities Police Albany The by delinquency and to crime alternatives offers character- and youth in wholesome engaging positive while establishing activities building youth. and police between the relationships as diverse as are activities and programs APAL’s are: Offered in them. participate youth who the Girls & 1st–5th graders: for Wrestling • Crocodile from Every Saturday techniques. Boys learn basic Monday/ and School High 9:30–11 am at Albany Elementary. 6–7 pm at Ocean View Wednesday Fee is $25. schoolers: middle and elementary for • Aikido 9–10 from every Saturday is held This program Fee is $25. Elementary. am at Ocean View or visit www.albanypal.net information For more Coordina- Program APAL McQuaid, Peggy contact (510) 526-7855. [email protected], tor, Together Working and Youth Police a Safer Community for
ACTIVITY GUIDE SUMMER 2010 GUIDE SUMMER ACTIVITY Instructor: John Fry and Staff Fry and John Instructor: Courts Park or Terrace Ocean View Park, Memorial Location: Courts Tennis varies Min: 4; Max: 5-Session Package Package 5-Session 1 hr 5x $250 $300 Group (Min 4) Group 1 hr 1x $16 $26 Group (Min 3) Group 1 hr 1x $20 $30 5-session package. 5-session $37 hr $27 1x Semi-Private 1 Private 1 hr 1x $55 $65 $55 the for refunds No save. and package 5-session the 1x hr 1 Private Private 1/2 hr 1x $30 $40 $30 1x for Sign-up registration. upon completing instructor hr 1/2 Private ALBANY NON- ALBANY with the arranged are locations and Times available. RES. PRIVATE/GROUP RESIDENT TIME MEETS for league teams or tournament players are also players are or tournament league teams for tailored to the students needs. Clinics and workouts workouts and Clinics needs. students to the tailored John Fry. Offered on a year-round basis, they are are they basis, on a year-round Offered Fry. John Lessons are taught by our USPTA certified instructor, instructor, certified by our USPTA taught are Lessons Tennis: Private and Group Instruction and Group Private Tennis: ALL AGES Instructor: John Fry and Staff Fry and John Instructor: Courts Tennis Park, Memorial Location: 10 Min: 4; Max: of tennis balls to the first class. tennis balls to the of 24 5–May May M/W 5–6 pm 6x $82 $92 ALBANY NON- RES. ALBANY RESIDENT MEETS can unopened new one Bring fun. and conditioning TIME DAY DATE strategy. Focus is on stroke improvement, movement, movement, improvement, Focus is on stroke strategy. needs improvement in their tennis fundamentals and and fundamentals tennis in their improvement needs These classes are for the developing player who player who developing the for classes are These Intermediate Tennis Intermediate 8–14 AGES YOUTH Music
DJ Wind Chinese Music Academy
AGES 6–16 DJ Wind Chinese Music Academy was founded by the well known, Bay Area Dizi performer, educator and conductor Mr. Ding Jian. The Academy focuses on the education of traditional Chinese wind and percussion music and helps students to acquire multiple artistic skills, develop student's abilities, spark interest and enjoyment in music, and provide all students with an opportunity to perform on stage. The Academy will teach percussion, wind and string. Student provides own music stand. Material fee: Paid to instructor on first day of class (please call (510) 574-0856 or [email protected] for musical instruments and information). A concert will be held on last day of class. Note: You must register 3 days prior to the NEW NEW start of the class. Hulusi Drum NEW AGES 6–16 AGES 6–16 Choir Hulusi commonly used in playing folk songs and The history of Chinese percussion instruments is lon- other folk tunes, or use it solo, best suited to play- ger than any other type of traditional Chinese instru- AGES 6–16 ing music, or dance music flowing melody, melodies ments. Common materials used for making percussion Purity of Children’s voices is extremely powerful sound more generally a long, rich harmonies, mellow instruments in the past were gold, rock, wood and and moving in choral art. Choral singing is a special and harmonious music can express delivery good bamboo. Due to the richness of the timbre, the sound form of vocal performing art out of a concerted and performer in thoughts and feelings. This class is for and variety of Chinese percussion instruments are complementary effort unified with a common heart- beginners and students with no previous experience. frequently used in Western-style musical composi- felt emotion. This discipline broadens the children’s ALBANY NON- tions. This class is for beginners and students with artistic vista, raise their level of artistic maturity DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. no previous experience. and enrich their spirits. Teach students basic skills June 18–July 30 Fri 7–7:50 pm 7x $107 $117 ALBANY NON- of singing, basal tone and vocal style and Chinese Instructor: DJ Wind Chinese Music Academy Staff DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. folk songs. Location: Albany Community Center, Hall June 18–July 30 Fri 6–6:50 pm 7x $107 $117 Min: 8; Max: 15 ALBANY NON- Instructor: DJ Wind Chinese Music Academy Staff DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Community Center, Hall June 18–July 30* Fri 7–7:50 pm 7x $107 $117 Min: 8; Max: 15 Instructor: DJ Wind Chinese Music Academy Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 NEW Min: 8; Max: 15 *Class meets in EOC on June 25 & July 23 Cello
AGES 6–16 An Open House will be held at the Albany Community Center The Cello has a wide range, beautiful tone and deeply loved by the people who play it. It is very rich in it's OPEN from 7-8 pm on Friday, June 4, 2010. Please make time to come, expression, bold and profound character and gentle enjoy the music, explore various musical instruments and get HOUSE romantic lyrical qualities. Students of all levels and acquainted with our staff. with no previous experience are welcome.
ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 18–July 30* Fri 8–8:50 pm 7x $107 $117
Instructor: DJ Wind Chinese Music Academy Staff Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 8; Max: 15 *Class meets in EOC on June 25 & July 23
6 City of Albany RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 510 524-9283 Special Interest
Creative Writing Lab for Kids
AGES 8–12 For the reluctant writer to the enthusiastic, this intensive writing program is designed to strengthen Jian Ding who is the founder of DJ Wind students’ abilities to express themselves through the Chinese Music Academy, was a talented written word with special emphasis on skill-building musician who won awards in the first (mechanics, editing, spelling). Small, cooperative, National Public Music Competition in China. He was also the conductor of fun classes will focus on various writing strategies Firebird Chinese Orchestra; conduc- from pre-writing and organizing ideas to drafting, tor/musical director of California revising and publishing a class magazine. The series Chinese Youth Orchestra and is cumulative and will build on previous lessons, California Youth Chinese including those taught in the Creative Writing Symphony. Summer Lab!
ALBANY NON- He teaches Dizi (bamboo DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. flute), Xiao (vertical flute), May 6–Jun 3 Thur 4–6 pm 5x $150 $160 NEW Bawu (copper-reed flute), Hulusi Dizi (Bamboo Flute) (gourd pipe), and Xun (Chinese oca- Instructor: Abby Skrivan Location: Albany Middle School, Room 203 rina). He has successfully nurtured a sig- AGES 6–16 Min: 6; Max: 20 nificant number of students in their musi- The Dizi (bamboo flute) is the traditional Chinese cal achievements. He published numerous flute. Most Dizi are made of bamboo, which explains articles and books such as the Elementary Fun Learning Mandarin why the Dizi is called a Chinese bamboo flute. It is Introduction of Flute and Ding Jian Flute AGES 1–7 also possible to find Dizi made from other kinds of Music Selection. wood or stone. This class is for beginners and stu- Through stories, music, movement, games, art and He is also a Guinness record holder for dents with no previous experience. hands-on activities you will find that Mandarin his accomplishments on performing the is such an easy language to learn. Children are ALBANY NON- Chinese flute. His accomplishment in DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. immersed in a relaxed and fun atmosphere with our music has received favorable recognition June 18–July 30 Fri 8–8:50 pm 7x $107 $117 native Mandarin teacher in a small group and learn from the community. Instructor: DJ Wind Chinese Music Academy Staff Mandarin naturally through play. No prior Mandarin Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Sasa Deng, the co-founder of the experience is necessary for either children or adults. Min: 8; Max: 15 academy, was a graduate of Kids ages 1-3 attend class with a parent or caregiver. Central Conservatory of Music NEW Kids ages 3-6 attend kids only classes. (3 yr olds may Erhu in China and pursued her enroll in either Parent-and-Tot or kids only class, but master degree in Japan. She must be potty trained for the kids only class). AGES 6–16 was highly recognized as a $30 material fee paid to the instructor. The Erhu is almost always tuned to the interval of a Cello Soloist both in China and Japan. AGES 1–3 (WITH ADULT) fifth. The inside string (nearest to player) is generally ALBANY NON- tuned to D4 and the outside string to A4. This is the When she came to the US in 1989, DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. same as the two middle strings of the violin. The Erhu she devoted herself to teaching the art May 3–June 7* Mon 10–10:50 am 5x $110 $120 is usually played sitting down, placed on the top of of music performance and cello lessons at May 3–June 7* Mon 11–11:50 am 5x $110 $120 the left thigh. In some contemporary styles, Erhu is Sasa Cello Music Studio. AGES 3–5 (KIDS ONLY) also be played in a standing position. Students of all ALBANY NON- levels and with no previous experience are welcome. DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES.
ALBANY NON- May 3–June 7* Mon 3:30–4:20 pm 5x $110 $120 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. June 18–July 30 Fri 6–6:50 pm 7x $107 $117 AGES 5–7 (KIDS ONLY)
ALBANY NON- Instructor: DJ Wind Chinese Music Academy Staff DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Location: Albany Community Center, EOC May 3–June 7* Mon 4:30–5:20 pm 5x $110 $120 Min: 8; Max: 15 Instructor: Po-Wen Chen, [email protected], (510) 552-0167 Location: Albany Community Center, Room 2 (Morning) Albany Community Center, EOC (Afternoon) Min: 4; Max: 10 *No class on May 31
ACTIVITY GUIDE SUMMER 2010 Registration: FORM ON PAGE 52 7 YOUTH Kids’ Ki-Aikido Beginning Ki-Aikido
AGES 7–14 AGES 7–ADULT Martial Arts Traditional Japanese Martial Arts instruction in Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido is a martial discipline, which Ki-Aikido for kids. Emphasis on relaxation, self- teaches that relaxation is stronger than tension. Our control and self-discipline. Students will learn rolls, goal is to bring balance even to our opponents and throws, pins, meditation and breathing exercises. A problems as a solution to conflict. We use martial friendly, fun and safe class using positive, non-com- techniques, meditation and breathing exercises to petitive traditional monastic style forms. Overseen help develop the power of mind and body. Founded and taught by Maida Sensei, Chief Instructor of the by Master Koichi Tohei, who was responsible for Northern California Ki Society, 7th Dan, local parent, bringing the martial art of Aikido to the world in Rinzai Zen Priest and professional Aikido Instructor 1953. Taught and overseen by Maida Sensei, direct Albany Karate For Kids since 1976 and certified staff. student and representative of Tohei Sensei. Maida ALBANY NON- Sensei holds the rank of 7th Dan Shihan (Master DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. AGES 4–6 & 7–16 Instructor) and has taught professionally since 1976. May 3–May 28 M/W/F 4–5 pm 1x/week $42 $52 Nominated “Best in the Bay!” Black-Belt Instructor, This class is suitable for Adults of any level or 2-3x/week $62 $72 Sensei Dara Connolly leads this successful program physical ability, and for children ages 7 and older to develop self-confidence and skill in young people. June 2–June 30 M/W/F 4–5 pm 1x/week $42 $52 with some experience in Aikido. Younger children and Her renowned teaching style develops each student 2-3x/week $62 $72 children new to Aikido are welcome if accompanied individually in a positive and fun, non-aggressive July 2–July 30* M/W/F 4–5 pm 1x/week $42 $52 onto the mat by a parent or guardian. 2-3x/week $62 $72 environment. Students receive one-on-one instruc- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. tion in Tae Kwon Do, Japanese weapons and Aug 2–Aug 20 M/W/F 4–5 pm 1x/week $42 $52 May 1–May 29* Sat 9–11 am 5x $52 $62 practical Self-Defense techniques. Throughout the 2-3x/week $62 $72 June 5–June 26 Sat 9–11 am 4x $52 $62 year students may participate in Belt Tests, studio Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, tournaments and free events- family and friends are [email protected] July 3–July 31 Sat 9–11 am 5x $52 $62 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall invited to watch! New students are always welcome Aug 7–Aug 21 Sat 9–11 am 3x $52 $62 Min: 2; Max: 40 *No class July 5 and beginners may start at anytime. Register for both Instructor: Maida Sensei and certified staff, (510) 290-8640, sessions by May 4 and receive 5% off the total class [email protected] Location: Albany Community Center, Hall price. Uniforms and test fees are optional and paid to Beginning Shao-Lin Kung Fu Min: 5; Max: 25 *May 15-EOC, May 22-Rooms 1&2 Albany Karate for Kids-see instructor for details. AGES 6–ADULT AGES 4–6 This class teaches basic martial arts techniques for Pre-Judo BASIC SKILLS & SELF-DEFENSE beginners, including body stretching, kicking and Sat: 9–9:35 am (All levels) two styles of boxing. Register for both sessions by AGES 3–6 Note: Please plan your schedule carefully-there are no make-up May 6 and receive 5% off the total class price. let’s run like an "inu!" "Inu" means "dog" in lessons or credits for missed classes. ALBANY NON- Japanese. As we run, jump and roll we develop bal- ALBANY NON- DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. DATE DAY MEETS RESIDENT RES. ance, coordination and confidence. Safety comes May 6–June 10 Thur 3:30–4:30 pm 6x $62 $72 May 8–June 19** Sat 1x/week $134 $144 first so falling is our first skill, followed by wrestling June 17–Aug 19* Thur 3:30–4:30 pm 7x $72 $82 June 26–Aug 14* Sat 1x/week $134 $144 and eventually throwing. With a strong emphasis on Instructor: Henry Chang, (510) 917-1718 cultural learning we play games, sing songs and read AGES 7–16 Location: Albany Community Center, Hall books from Japan and practice the discipline and FORMS, SELF-DEFENSE & WEAPONS Min: 2; Max: 25 *No class on July 15 & 22, Aug 12 respect expected of true (if small) Japanese martial Tue: 4:30–5:25 pm (All levels) artists. Note: Participants will be required to become Tue: 5:25–6:20 pm (Blue Belt & Up) Thur: 4:30–5:25 pm (All levels) Advanced Shao-Lin Kung Fu members of US Judo Federation (www.usjf.com), Thur: 5:25–6:20 pm (Blue Belt & Up) which offers insurance and the privilege to take part AGES 8–ADULT Sat: 9:40–10:40 am (All levels) in other events. The annual fee is $50. ALBANY NON- The graceful movement of martial arts loved by DATE DAY MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- everyone will be taught in this class. After taking DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 4–June 26**T/Th/S 1x/week $189 $199 the class, students will be competent in both offense May 3–May 26 M/W 4:10–4:50 pm 1x/week $49 $59 May 4–June 26**T/Th/S 2–5x/week $243 $253 and defense. New strokes will be taught in these two May 3–May 26 M/W 4:10–4:50 pm 2x/week $79 $89 July 6–Aug 19 T/Th/S 1x/week $189 $199 sessions. New students and beginners are welcome. June 2–June 30 M/W 4:10–4:50 pm 1x/week $49 $59 July 6–Aug 19 T/Th/S 2–5x/week $243 $253 Register for both sessions by May 6 and receive 5% June 2–June 30 M/W 4:10–4:50 pm 2x/week $79 $89 Instructor: Sensei Dara Connolly, (510) 847-2400, off the total class price. July 7–July 28 M/W 4:10–4:50 pm 1x/week $49 $59 www.albanykarateforkids.com ALBANY NON- July 7–July 28 M/W 4:10–4:50 pm 2x/week $79 $89 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. Min: 4; Max: 50 *No class on July 3 Aug 2–Aug 30* M/W 4:10–4:50 pm 1x/week $49 $59 May 6–June 10 Thur 4:30–5:30 pm 6x $62 $72 **May 22 class meets in the Hall Aug 2–Aug 30* M/W 4:10–4:50 pm 2x/week $79 $89 June 17–Aug 19* Thur 4:30–5:30 pm 7x $72 $82 Instructor: Dan Augustine & Staff, (415) 971-0885, Instructor: Henry Chang, (510) 917-1718 [email protected], www.albanyjudo.org Location: Albany Community Center, Hall Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 Min: 2; Max: 25 *No class on July 15 & 22, Aug 12 Min: 5; Max: 35 *No class on Aug 23 & 25
8 City of Albany RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES 510 524-9283 NEW Beginning Judo Intermediate/Competition Judo Advanced/Masters Judo Youth
AGES 7–ADULT AGES 7–15 AGES 13–ADULT Learn with National champions in this fun, active This very active, very physical, and very fun class is Join National and International champions and one class for both adults and children. You will not just for younger judo and ju-jitsu practitioners who know of the largest groups of Black Belts in the country learn techniques but you will get in great shape how to fall, know basic techniques and have an inter- in this fun, advanced level judo practice. While we by actively using them. Judo is an Olympic event, est in developing their skills more fully. Taught by train young high-school-age national/international the world’s second most popular sport (behind national champions, this class will include condition- level competitors our classes also feature non- soccer) and a safe, non-violent art that developed ing, a wide variety of standing and mat techniques competitors in their twenties, thirties, forties, fifties, from Ju-jitsu, the martial art used by the Samurai. as well as a limited number of chokes. There will sixties (and sometimes seventies) including the “Nage-waza” (throws) and “Ne-waza” (mat work) be plenty of safe, but strong, free-play (sparing) world champion in the 60 to 65 year old heavyweight will be learned while “Randori,” or free practice will with an emphasis on preparation for competition. division. The practice is vigorous and every year we test, and strengthen your skills. You may fly through Participants can take part in local, California State do produce State and National champions but the the air and fall to the ground but you won’t be hurt: and US National Championships. Games, such as, real emphasis for most of us is on staying active judo is very effective but very safe. Parents with Sumo or Brazilian Capture the Flag will be a fun and in-shape. We develop our skills learning from children are welcome: we do have both moms and conclusion to every practice. Note: Participants each other and our many guests. One day we will dads currently participating. It makes our games of will be required to become members of the US Judo practice the newest arm-locks used internationally Sumo more fun! Note: Participants will be required Federation (www.usjf.com), which offers insurance and the next the favorite inner-thigh throw used by to become members of the US Judo Federation (www. and the privilege to take part in other events. The one of our members in the 80’s. We take pride in our usjf.com), which offers insurance and the privilege to annual fee is $50. friendly atmosphere that welcomes new people of take part in other events. The annual fee is $50. ALBANY NON- all levels and backgrounds. We have members from DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. ALBANY NON- Brazil, The United Kingdom, Israel, France, Mongolia, DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 3–May 24 Mon 6:15–7:15 pm 4x $49 $59 India, Japan, Algeria and Russia. International judo May 3–May 26 M/W 5–6 pm 1x/week $49 $59 June 7–June 28 Mon 6:15–7:15 pm 4x $49 $59 people are especially welcome! Note: Participants May 3–May 26 M/W 5–6 pm 2x/week $79 $89 July 12–July 26 Mon 6:15–7:15 pm 3x $49 $59 will be required to become members of the US Judo June 2–June 30 M/W 5–6 pm 1x/week $49 $59 Aug 2–Aug 30* Mon 6:15–7:15 pm 4x $49 $59 Federation (www.usjf.com), which offers insurance June 2–June 30 M/W 5–6 pm 2x/week $79 $89 Instructor: Dan Augustine & Staff, (415) 971-0885, and the privilege to take part in other events. The July 7–July 28 M/W 5–6 pm 1x/week $49 $59 [email protected], www.albanyjudo.org annual fee is $50. Location: Albany Community Center, Hall July 7–July 28 M/W 5–6 pm 2x/week $79 $89 Min: 5; Max: 35 *No class on Aug 23 ALBANY NON- Aug 2–Aug 30* M/W 5–6 pm 1x/week $49 $59 DATE DAY TIME MEETS RESIDENT RES. May 3–May 26 M/W 7:30–9:15 pm 1x/week $49 $59 Aug 2–Aug 30* M/W 5–6 pm 2x/week $79 $89 May 3–May 26 M/W 7:30–9:15 pm 2x/week $79 $89 Instructor: Dan Augustine & Staff, (415) 971-0885, [email protected], www.albanyjudo.org June 2–June 30 M/W 7:30–9:15 pm 1x/week $49 $59 Location: Albany Community Center, Rooms 1 & 2 June 2–June 30 M/W 7:30–9:15 pm 2x/week $79 $89 Min: 5; Max: 35 *No class on Aug 23 & 25 July 7–July 28 M/W 7:30–9:15 pm 1x/week $49 $59 July 7–July 28 M/W 7:30–9:15 pm 2x/week $79 $89 Aug 2–Aug 30* M/W 7:30–9:15 pm 1x/week $49 $59 Aug 2–Aug 30* M/W 7:30–9:15 pm 2x/week $79 $89
Instructor: Dan Augustine & Staff, (415) 971-0885, [email protected], www.albanyjudo.org Location: Ocean View Elementary School, Gym Min: 5; Max: 50
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