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Advanced Jazz

Designed for the experienced dancer to challenge and maintain acquired skills. Class components contain structured techniques for quality of movement, flexibility, execution for jumps and turns. A minimum of five years of formal dance training is recommended.

• Instructor: Desiree Armstrong
  Date: Jan 26– Apr 5
  Day/Time: Thurs, 8:45-10pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $70/Non Student: $76
  10 classes

Advanced Contemporary Dance

Contemporary dance uses techniques drawn from classical, modern and lyrical dance disciplines. Techniques are expressed in a non-structured manner allowing dancer expression of movement.

• Instructor: Desiree Armstrong
  Date: Jan 26– Apr 5
  Day/Time: Thurs, 7:30-8:45pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $70/Non Student: $77
  10 classes

Afternoon Hatha

The practice of Asana (posture) with the guidance of the breath brings deep awareness of Self. In this class we will practice the postures with attention to proper alignment and safe joint positioning. We use breath to bring awareness and self observation to your yogic being.

• Instructor: Tersia Fagan
  Date: Jan 26-Apr 5
  Day/Time: : Thurs, 4:40-5:55pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $70/Nonstudent: $75
  10 classes

Art Of Iyengar Yoga

Learn how to practice with precision and to adjust yourself in the yoga postures to suit your individual needs. Develop the delicate balance between strength and flexibility, alertness and relaxation, knowledge and wisdom. Yoga is for all of us – beginners and returning students welcome.

• Instructor: Britta Poisson
  Date: Jan 24-Apr 3
  Day/Time: Tues, 4:40-6pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $77/Non Student: $82
  11 classes

Ashtanga Yoga

A vigorous and dynamic yoga practice consisting of a series of linked postures derived from traditional teachings of Ashtanga yoga. Build strength and stamina in this challenging yoga practice. Class is suitable for all levels.

Classes taught on Monday & Friday

• Instructor: Amber Petersen
  Date:Jan 25-Apr 4
  Day/Time:Wed, 7–8pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $59.50/Non Student: $66
  11 classes

Barre Body

This is the exercise program made famous by the movie “Black Swan”. It gives an effective workout with fast results. Working at the barre tones and lengthen muscles while increasing stamina and endurance like a dancer’s body. The class is a fusion of dance and pilates but previous experience is not needed.

• Instructor: Justina Bailey
  Date:Jan 24-Apr 3
  Day/Time:Tues, 11:30am-12:20pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $59.50/Non Student: $66
  11 classes

Beginner Contemporary Jazz

Let’s go have fun and get a workout. Combine jazz technique with the freedom and flow of contemporary movement. Build flexibility, technique, strength and confidence. Learn some original choreography as well!

• Instructor: Desiree Armstrong
  Date:Jan 24-Apr 3
  Day/Time:Tues, 7:30-9pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $77/Non Student: $82.50
  11 classes

Bellyfit

In the first half hour of the class, burn calories and relieve stress with fun, high intensity cardio. Easy to learn moves from belly dance, Bollywood, Bhangra, African dance and more. Second half of the class, sculpt, tone and tighten with Pilates inspired core work and finish off with deep relaxing a yoga-inspired stretch and meditation.

• Instructor: Justina Bailey
  Date:Jan 25-Apr 4
  Day/Time:Wed, 12:30-1:20pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $59.50/Non Student: $66
  11 classes

Belly Groove

A great workout, try this beginner belly dance workout. Isolated torso exercises develop your stomach, arms & upper back muscles. Hip techniques give your legs, glutes & calves an excellent workout. Classes will be conducted in bare feet... Be ready to sweat lots and have a ton of fun while you learn to love your feminine body!

• Instructor: Julia Cannings
  Date: Jan 25-Apr 4
  Day/Time: Wed, 6:00-6:55pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $59.50/Non Students: $66
  11 classes

Boot Camps

Have you always wanted to join a boot camp, but felt intimidated? These boot camps are designed for all fitness levels and age groups. An experienced instructor puts you through a challenging but fun workout and helps you meet your fitness goals.

• Instructor: Kumi Smith
  Date: Jan 23-Mar 30
  Day/Time: Mon/Wed/Fri, 7-8am
  Cost: Camosun Student: $150/Non Student: $157
  21 classes
• Date:Jan 24-Apr 5
  Day/Time:Tue/Thurs, 4:45-6pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $146/Non Student: $155
  21 classes
• Date: Jan 28-Mar 31
  Day/Time: Sat, 8:30-9:30am
  Cost: Camosun Student: $56/Non Student: $60
  10 classes

Early Morning Circuit Class

This circuit class will include use of machines, free weights and stability balls. All fitness levels welcome. Class maximum 12.

• Instructor: Joel Swets
  Date: Jan 17-Apr 5
  Day/Time: Tues/Thurs, 7:10-7:55am
  Cost: Camosun Student: $84/Non Students: $91
  24 classes

Hatha Flow

This class is designed for all levels. Classes start with a simple centering exercise, and then move through a series of warm-ups focusing on opening up all the joints of the body. The class will then transition into a flowing practice of breath and movement which will gradually soften and move to a series of longer held floor exercises and end with a guided relaxation. All classes flow with a musical soundtrack.

• Instructor:Guy Friswell
  Date: : Jan 25-Apr 4
  Day/Time: Wed, 4:30-5:50pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $77/Non Students: $82
  11 classes

Hula Hooping

A Hula Hoop is not just a children's toy anymore, it is a fun way to a fit body. While working your legs, arms and core you will be learning several tricks during each class. You will also receive one-on-one tips during each session to help perfect your new dance moves, as well as learn interesting ways to combine them.

• Instructor:Mary Klovance
  Date: Jan 23-Apr 2
  Day/Time: Mon, 7-8pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $57.50/Non Students: $63
  11 classes

Hula Hooping

A Hula Hoop is not just a children's toy anymore, it is a fun way to a fit body. While working your legs, arms and core you will be learning several tricks during each class. You will also receive one-on-one tips during each session to help perfect your new dance moves, as well as learn interesting ways to combine them.

• Instructor:Mary Klovance
  Date: Jan 23-Apr 2
  Day/Time: Mon, 7-8pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $57.50/Non Students: $63
  11 classes

Kundalini Yoga

The practice of Kundalini Yoga will help you overcome stress and anxiety. The exercise sets engage the breath, improving your strength, flexibility and coordination. With regular practice you to be calm, centred, and energized.This beginning class includes deep relaxation and meditation. No previous yoga experience is necessary.

• Instructor:John Ricker
  Date: Jan 28-Mar 31
  Day/Time: Sat, 10-11:15am
  Cost: Camosun Student: $77/Non Students: $82
  10 classes

Moderate No-Impact Cardio

A group fitness practicum designed as a standing cardio fitness class. Practice will include warm up, cardio, cool-down and strength components. Put on some good gym shoes and come burn a few calories for the weekend!

• Instructor:Dawna Hurst
  Date: Jan 27-Mar 30
  Day/Time: Fri, 4:30-5:25pm
  Cost: Student food bank item ($2 or non perishable food item each per class.)
  9 classes

Lyrical Ballet 1

Develop maximum turn out and extension, using standing, centre and floor barre. This class is designed to provide dance body maintenance the experienced dancer and physical challenges for the beginner.

• Instructor:Wendy MacDougall
  Date: Jan 24-Apr 3
  Day/Time: Tues, 6:30-7:25pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $57.50/Non Student: $63
  11 classes

Lyrical Ballet 2

For more experienced dancers with fundamental knowledge of the ballet syllabus and ability follow original choreography. Quality of movement is the focus in across floor progressions and alignment technique to execute jumps and turns.

• Instructor:Wendy MacDougall
  Date: Jan 26-Apr 5
  Day/Time: Tues, 6:30-7:25pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $70/Non Student: $75
  10 classes

Pilates

This class will work on strengthening, stretching your muscles while releasing tension and helping with your body alignment and balance.

• Instructor:Justina Bailey
  Date: Jan 24-Apr 3
  Day/Time: Tues, 12:30-1:20pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $59.50/Non Student: $66
  11 classes

Pilates/Yoga Fusion

This class is based on Pilates and Yoga principals designed to stretch and sculpt your body shape without adding bulk. The series of movements will change how your body looks and give you a new physical poise and greater mental strength.

• Instructor:Justina Bailey
  Date: Jan 25-Apr 4
  Day/Time: Wed,11:30am-12:20pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $59.50/Non Student: $66
  11 classes

Special Ops Boot Camp

This high intensity boot camp works exclusively with compound movements and shorter high intensity cardiovascular sessions…Why? Because compound or functional movements and high intensity or anaerobic cardio are more effective at eliciting most people’s desired fitness results.

• Instructor:Danny Harris
  Date: Jan 23-Mar 28
  Day/Time: Mon/Wed, 7-8pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $102/Non Student: $121
  20 classes

Restorative Yoga

In this gentle approach to yoga, modified poses allow practice without strain. By supporting the body with props, we stimulate and relax the body to move towards balance. Restorative poses relieve fatigue and stress from daily activities, and allow you to move into awareness, stillness and deep relaxation.

• Instructor:Ali Louwe
  Date: Jan 28-Mar 31
  Day/Time: Fri, 12:30-1:20pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $50/Non Student: $54
  9 classes

Total Body Circuit Class

Looking for results, but lack time? Get a total body workout in just 45 minutes. Classes include, strength gaining exercises using a mixture of machines, free weights, stability balls and a cool down.

• Instructor:Danny Harris
  Date: Jan 9-Apr 4
  Day/Time: Mon/Wed, 12:30-1:25pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $136/Non Student: $146
  26 classes

Zumba

Come try this world wide popular fitness dance class that involves dance, aerobic and resistance training. Zumba choreography incorporates hip hop, samba, salsa, meringue, mambo, martial arts and some bollywood moves. No dance experience required.

• Instructor:Kumi Smith
  Date: Jan 23-Apr 2
  Day/Time:Mon, 5-5:50pm
  Cost: Camosun Student: $59.50/Non Student: $66
  11 classes