Fall2025_Winter2026_ActivityGuide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 52 Flamenco - Basics This introduction is for those with little to no flamenco dance experience. Learn basic footwork, upper body movements and palmas. Wear comfortable, low heel shoes. Instructor: Heather Sandison Tue, Sep 16-Oct 28 | 6:30-7:15 pm | $48/6 | 149227 Tue, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 6:30-7:15 pm | $40/5 | 149228 Tue, Jan 13-Feb 17 | 6:30-7:15 pm | $48/6 | 149247 Tue, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 6:30-7:15 pm | $48/6 | 149253 Beban Park Social Centre Flamenco This is suitable for those with previous flamenco dance experience. Longer choreographies will be learned on a continuous basis over multiple sessions. Technique, compas, interpretation and improvisation will be emphasized. Instructor: Heather Sandison Tue, Sep 16-Oct 28 | 6:30-8 pm | $90/6 | 149225 Tue, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 6:30-8 pm | $75/5 | 149226 Tue, Jan 13-Feb 17 | 6:30-8 pm | $90/6 | 149244 Tue, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 6:30-8 pm | $90/6 | 149249 Beban Park Social Centre Jive & Swing - Beginner Learn the dance that rocked the world! Never jived? No problem! This class is for you. Partners are recommended, but singles are welcome. Instructor: Nelson Wong Wed, Sep 17-Oct 29 | 7-8 pm | $56/7 | 149208 Wed, Nov 5-Dec 17 | 7-8 pm | $56/7 | 149215 Wed, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 7-8 pm | $56/7 | 150291 Wed, Feb 25-Apr 1 | 7-8 pm | $48/6 | 150306 Bowen Park Complex Dance Modern Social Square Dance - NEW! Beginners & Returning Dancers Be part of a community, get your steps in, lose yourself in something and have fun. Square dancing is the perfect form of dance for people who don’t consider themselves to be dancers - all you have to do is step in time to the music to do the move that the caller tells you to do. Singles or couples are welcome. Instructor: Mike Munro Thu, Sep 18-Dec 18 | 1-3:15 pm | $105/11 | 149612 Beban Park Social Centre Modern Social Square Dance NEW! This is designed for those who have participated in our beginner program or for those who have previously square danced and wish to pick up their skills and re-join the square dancing community. Singles or couples are welcome. Instructor: Mike Munro Thu, Jan 8-Apr 9 | 1-3 pm | $95/10 | 149613 Beban Park Social Centre Ballroom & Latin Dance - Beginner Learn international ballroom and Latin dancing with a certified instructor, including the basics of social foxtrot, quickstep, cha cha and rumba. Make it a fun, social evening out while keeping your body agile. No previous dancing experience is required. Couples and singles are welcome. Instructor: Nelson Wong Wed, Sep 17-Oct 29 | 8-9 pm | $56/7 | 149209 Wed, Nov 5-Dec 17 | 8-9 pm | $56/7 | 149217 Wed, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 8-9 pm | $56/7 | 150295 Wed, Feb 25-Apr 1 | 8-9 pm | $48/6 | 150307 Bowen Park Complex Ballroom & Latin Dance - Beginners Continuation A quick review of basic techniques will be followed by more advanced variations. Try the waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz, quickstep and more. At least one ballroom and one Latin dance will be taught in each session. Partners are recommended, but singles are welcome. Instructor: Nelson Wong Wed, Sep 17-Oct 29 | 9-10 pm | $56/7 | 149211 Wed, Nov 5-Dec 17 | 9-10 pm | $56/7 | 149218 Wed, Jan 7-Feb 18 | 9-10 pm | $56/7 | 150299 Wed, Feb 25-Apr 1 | 9-10 pm | $48/6 | 150309 Bowen Park Complex Ballroom & Latin Dance - Intermediate A quick review of basic techniques covered in the beginner class will be followed by more intermediate variations. Try the waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz, quickstep, samba and more. At least one ballroom and Latin will be taught in each session. Instructor: Nelson Wong Mon, Sep 15-Oct 27 | 7-8 pm | $48/6 | 149205 Mon, Nov 3-Dec 15 | 7-8 pm | $56/7 | 149212 Mon, Jan 5-Feb 9 | 7-8 pm | $48/6 | 150264 Mon, Feb 23-Mar 30 | 7-8 pm | $48/6 | 150302 Bowen Park Complex Ballroom & Latin Dance - Advanced A continuous technique class for those who wish to learn more of the ten International Ballroom and Latin American dances where at least one ballroom and one Latin dance will be taught in each class. Partners are recommended, but singles are welcome. Instructor: Nelson Wong Mon, Sep 15-Oct 27 | 8-9 pm | $48/6 | 149206 Mon, Nov 3-Dec 15 | 8-9 pm | $56/7 | 149213 Mon, Jan 5-Feb 9 | 8-9 pm | $48/6 | 150265 Mon, Feb 23-Mar 30 | 8-9 | $48/6 | 150303 Bowen Park Complex M ke Move a

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