Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 22 Kids Bhangra Fit 6 to 13 Years Learn various forms of Bhangra while getting a full body workout. We keep dancing and fitness exciting with this popular Indian dance workout - an intense, vibrant, joyful dance that elevates the heart rate and state of mind. The majority of the moves follow a folk dance pattern. Starting with the basics of Bhangra, learn different steps, including jugni, mahiya, jindua, dhamaal, luddi and more. Instructor: Sukhi Sangha, Vancouver Island Bhangra 3 to 5 Years Tue, Apr 9-30 | 4:15-4:45 pm | $60/4 | 116684 6 to 13 Years Tue, Apr 9-30 | 5-5:45 pm | $80/4 | 116685 Beban Park Social Centre Intro to Hip Hop with Vibe Touch on the basics of hip hop and learn new styles like grooving, popping and more. 3 to 4 Years Fri, May 10-31 | 4-4:30 pm | $48/4 | 109658 5 to 7 Years Fri, May 10-31 | 4:45-5:30 pm | $50/4 | 109659 8 to 11 Years Fri, May 10-31 | 5:45-6:30 pm | $50/4 | 109660 12+ Years Fri, May 10-31| 6:45-7:30 pm | $50/4 | 109661 Vibe Dance Studio Piano - Private Beginner Lessons 5+ Years Cover the basics of piano, and learn to play songs right away in a structured and private atmosphere. Instructor: A. Margarita Hillers Tue, Apr 2-23 | 3:30-4 pm | $88/4 | 106144 Tue, Apr 2-23 | 4:05-4:35 pm | $88/4 | 106145 Tue, Apr 2-23 | 4:40-5:10 pm | $88/4 | 106146 Tue, Apr 2-23 | 5:15-5:45 pm | $88/4 | 106147 Tue, Apr 2-23 | 5:50-6:20 pm | $88/4 | 106148 Tue, Apr 30-May 21 | 3:30-4 pm | $88/4 | 106164 Tue, Apr 30-May 21 | 4:05-4:35 pm | $88/4 | 106165 Tue, Apr 30-May 21 | 4:40-5:10 pm | $88/4 | 106166 Tue, Apr 30-May 21 | 5:15-5:45 pm | $88/4 | 106167 Tue, Apr 30-May 21 | 5:50-6:20 pm | $88/4 | 106168 Tue, May 28-Jun 18 | 3:30-4 pm | $88/4 | 106169 Tue, May 28-Jun 18 | 4:05-4:35 pm | $88/4 | 106170 Tue, May 28-Jun 18 | 4:40-5:10 pm | $88/4 | 106171 Tue, May 28-Jun 18 | 5:15-5:45 pm | $88/4 | 106172 Tue, May 28-Jun 18 | 5:50-6:20 pm | $88/4 | 106173 Bowen Park Complex Baby Ballet 3 to 5 Years This can be your child’s first introduction to ballet in a fun-filled environment. Children will develop balance and coordination while learning simple dance moves to music. Children should wear leotards, shorts and dance slippers if available. If not, then bare feet is acceptable. This is a parent participation program. Sat, Apr 6-May 11 | 11:30 am-12 pm | $48/6 | 116374 Sat, Apr 6-May 11 | 1:45-2:15 pm | $48/6 | 116377 Sat, May 18-Jun 15 | 11:30 am-12 pm | $40/5 | 116378 Sat, May 18-Jun 15 | 1:45-2:15 pm | $40/5 | 116381 Sat, Jul 13-Aug 31 | 11:30 am-12 pm | $64/8 | 117193 Oliver Woods Community Centre Baby Ballet - The Next Steps 3 to 5 Years This is for little dancers who have already taken Baby Ballet. They will learn more steps and movement. Children should wear leotards, shorts and dance slippers if available. If not, then bare feet is acceptable. Parent participation required. Sat, Apr 6-May 11 | 12:15-12:45 pm | $48/6 | 116375 Sat, May 18-Jun 15 | 12:15-12:45 | $40/5 | 116379 Sat, Jul 13-Aug 31 | 12:15-12:45 pm | $64/8 | 117194 Oliver Woods Community Centre Junior Ballet 5 to 8 Years This is a class for those dancers who are a bit older or who have taken Baby Ballet in the past and wish to continue their dancing. Children will be led in fun, engaging dance steps and movement to some energetic music. Children should wear leotards, shorts and dance slippers if available. If not, then bare feet is acceptable. Sat, Apr 6-May 11 | 1-1:30 pm | $48/6 | 116376 Sat, May 18-Jun 15 | 1-1:30 pm | $40/5 | 116380 Sat, Jul 13-Aug 31 | 1-1:30 pm | $64/8 | 117195 Oliver Woods Community Centre Rhythm Kids® Rhythm Kids® is designed for kids, ages 4 to 8, who will build up musical confidence using djembe drums, percussion instruments and the most important instruments of all, their voices and their bodies. Each semester, a new animal song collection will introduce music inspired by the rhythms of many different cultures, through singing, creative movement and musical games. Families can enjoy practice sessions at home with a cd/app, a songbook and online play-along videos. For more program information, please visit www.seasongstudio.com. Parent participation is required for level one and optional for level 2. There is a $50 program fee for this course, which is non-refundable after the first class (siblings will receive a $50 refund). Instructor: Karita Sedun 4 to 5 Years (Pre K - Level 1) Tue, Apr 9-Jun 11 | 4-4:45 pm | $125/10 | 106389 5 to 8 Years (K-Grade 2 - Level 2) Tue, Apr 9-Jun 11 | 5-5:45 pm | $125/10 | 106390 Oliver Woods Community Centre Highland Dance Dance, sing and learn the Highland Fling with certified instructors! Parent participation is required for Tartan Tots. Please wear shorts, a t-shirt and bare feet. Instructor: Brigadoon Dance Academy 3 to 6 Years - Tartan Tots Wed, Jul 17-Aug 7 | 4:15-5 pm | $50/4 | 116497 6 to 12 Years - Kilts & Hilts Wed, Jul 17-Aug 7 | 5:15-6 pm | $50/4 | 116498 Oliver Woods Community Centre M ke Move a