Workforce Development and Community Education: Fall 2023

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 34 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT NEW! IN-PERSON Yoga for Healthy Bones—Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis About half of the U.S. population over 50 is at risk of osteopathic fracture. Yoga is the only method without adverse side effects that can prevent and reverse bone density loss. Among other benefits, it also improves balance and helps in fall prevention. In this course, participants will learn the most popular of three Yoga vs. Osteoporosis series studied by Dr. Loren Fishman. This course is appropriate for people already diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis and those who want to learn how to improve their bone density, which deteriorates naturally with aging. The instructor will offer variations so that postures can be accessible to people with different abilities. Everyone will also learn how to practice them safely with a chair. Please bring a yoga belt, a mat, and two yoga blocks. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-FITNS 2108, 7 Thurs., Sept. 21-Nov. 2, 5:00-6:30 pm, PEB-Mat Room, $135. M Shedletsky #92147 THE ARTS ACTING & THEATRE Fall in Love with Theatre Explore your creativity in a safe environment with our introductory performing arts workshops. Sign up for as many workshops as you would like. Meet our instructors who are active members in local performing arts scenes and beyond! IN-PERSON Introductory Workshop: Acting 101 for Adults Interested in Acting 101 for Adults but not sure you’re ready? Find out with this 90 minute workshop! Students will explore the essential elements of acting, creative expression and collaboration in the theatre through a variety of exercises and acting techniques in a supportive and nurturing environment. CE-THEAT 2041, 1 Sat., Sept. 9, 12:30-2:00 pm, KNC-5, $25. C Banks. #92239 IN-PERSON Introductory Workshop: Junior Playmakers Learn more about the playmaking workshop for writers ages 12-17. This 90 minute workshop will include generative writing prompts as well as the development of the writers’ own ideas. For all creatives—no experience needed CE-THEAT 2043, 1 Sat., Sept. 9, 3:30-5:00 pm, KNC-2, $25. S Norr. #92241 IN-PERSON Introductory Workshop: Directing for Theatre Taught by critically acclaimed director/playwright and founder of Forgotten Artist Productions Michael Thomas Cain. Michael teaches his experience in play analysis, character development, blocking and rehearsing with actors, stage movement, creating a theatrical production, and creating spectacle as a result of technical aspects. CE-THEAT 2048, 1 Sat., Sept. 9, 3:30-5:00 pm, KNC-4, $25. M Cain. #92243 NEW! IN-PERSON Introductory Workshop: Next Level Playwriting Play on Words Playwriting is action. The writing jumps from the page to the stage and engages audiences in the moment. Come learn from award-winning playwright and founder of Theatrerevolution. org Gabrielle Fox, in a safe and fun environment. All levels welcome in this 90 minute workshop. Come play! www.GabrielleFoxWrites.com CE-THEAT 2044, 1 Sat., Sept. 9, 2:00-3:30 pm, KNC-5, $25. G Fox. #92240 NEW! IN-PERSON Introductory Workshop: Everyone Can Sing Come learn the mechanics of singing and take your voice to the next level! Singers will learn how their voice functions by focusing on the three basic elements of vocal production: BREATH ENERGY, VIBRATION, and RESONANCE CE-MUSIC 2107, 1 Sat., Sept. 9, 11:00 am-12:30 pm, KNC-5, $25. A Gulian. #92238 IN-PERSON Introductory Hip Hop Dance (see page 34 for details)

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