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Beginning Argentine Dance

July 16 - Dec. 17
Wednesdays 7:00p-8:30pm

$45 a month, $20 drop in

971.219.7075

In-depth analysis of tango fundamentals emphasizing quality over quantity. Whether you are are just beginning or a veteran come join Jennifer and heighten your confidence, creativity and body awareness in this dynamic and social dance. Partners and singles of all ages are welcome.

Salsa Dance

Ricardo Linnell of Hurricane Tumbao

Aug. 19 - Nov. 11
Tuesdays 7 - 9pm

$200 in full or $75/month

For information call 503.307.0885 or email :Ricardo Linnell

This fiery dance series appeals to all levels of dancer. Small class size ensures individual instruction.

Senior Readers Theater

IFCC

Sept. 04 - June 25
Thursdays, 10am-11:30am; rolling enrollment, join any time

10 sessions: $40

Relax and cultivate the skills of professional actors with a fun group that is both supportive and challenging. The ensemble selects material, rehearses, explores acting exercises and technique and finally and performs for children throughout Portland. Class meets weekly and is ongoing. AGES 55+

Television Production

Portland Community Media

Sept. 15 - Nov. 17
Wednesday, dates, 6:30-9:30pm; Saturday, 1:30-4:30pm. Dates dependent on registration.

$20 per session

Learn the basics for producing a remote taped or live studio production using IFCC’s robotic camera setup. This workshop will encompass setup, the general technical operation of remote cameras, audio, switching, lighting and breakdown at the IFCC. Highly suggested accompaniments to this component class are Portland Community Media Studio Switching/Directing and Studio Audio component classes. If you are interested in submitting tapes for cablecast, you are required to attend PCM’s Orientation and Dub and Submit…

Origami: The Art of Geometry

Karah Pino

Sept. 15 - June 12
Available to schools upon request

$70 per hour, $2 per student supply fee

Origami is a great way to introduce both spatial relationships and geometry as well as Chinese culture and philosophy. Taking a flat plane of paper into a 3-dimensional object is part of learning to think ahead and plan actions around desired consequence, understanding the advantage of attention and precision step by step towards an end goal. Instructor Karah Pino visits your math class for a one hour workshop using the magic of origami to illustrate…

Family Drum Class

Caton Lyles

Sept. 15 - June 12
Saturdays 4:30-5:45 based on registration.

$12 per class. Family and group discounts available.

For more information call 503–823-4322.

Saturday afternoons in the dance studio are filled with rhythm and spirit. Respected musician Caton Lyles invites individuals and families to this multi-generational celebration of West African Rhythms. AGES 11-adult

Senior Readers Theater In-School Performances

IFCC

Sept. 25 - June 25
Thursdys, upon request

Free

503–284-1670

This group of exciting performers have developed an election year program suitable for 5th through 7th grade. Based on the book, The Kid Who Ran for President by Dan Gutman, this presentation provides an entertaining and educational look at our election system. It is a fun civics lesson. The performance runs 40–45 minutes and is available most Thursdays, based on availability.

Senior Readers Theatre also has programs available for grades K-2 and 8th grade…

ADVANCED SCENE STUDY/ FALL 2008

Michael Mendelson

Sept. 27 - Dec. 06
Either 10:00-1:00pm or 9:00-12:00noon TBD

$400
$100 Non-refundable security deposit due unpon acceptance into class
$300 due at first session

This Session of Scene study will begin September 27th and run through December 6th. Saturday mornings from 10–1 or 9–12. This is a class designed for those of you who want to challenge yourself. A “nuts and bolts” look at moment to moment work, working off of what you are given, staying truthfull and authentic by embracing the human experience set down in the given circumstances of the play. You will be exploring two scenes…