Workforce Development and Community Education: Fall 2021

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 36 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT NEW! REMOTE Music of the Romantic Period: Originality, Expression, and Experimentation Explore the romantic period in music history. The music of this period encompasses a broad range of styles, genres, and approaches to form, text, orchestration, and other musical characteristics. From renowned composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, Frédéric Chopin, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to virtuosos such as Franz Liszt and Niccoló Paganini and opera titans like Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Verdi, there is truly something for everyone! Discover the heightened emphasis on originality, individuality, personal expression, innovation, and experimentation. CE-MUSIC 2097, 3 Thurs., Nov. 4-18, 6:00-8:00 pm, $75. B Riley. #84067 REMOTE Alexander Hamilton The musical Hamilton tells the story of the forgotten founding father, Alexander Hamilton. While the musical takes some liberties with the telling of his complex and flawed life, in this remote class, we will look at the differences between Hamilton’s real life and the musical, and examine why his achievements were so significant then and important to us today. We will examine why this Broadway musical has made him such a fascinating character to us now and watch some videos as well as listen to some of the music from Hamilton. CE-HIST 2147, 2 Tues., Sept. 14 & 21, 6:30-8:30 pm, $52. L Lush. #83928 IN-PERSON An Opera Experience Join us for a lively and informative presentation of several operas. We will explore the history, libretto, and aria highlights, as well as the cultural and social significance of these various operas. CE-MUSIC 2074VA, 3 Mon., 10:00 am-12:00 noon. $62. Sec. A: “Rigoletto”, “Magic Flute”, “Manon Lescant”. Sept. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov. 15, KNC-3, $62. J. Mallory. #83502 Sec. B: “Traviata”, “Barber of Seville”, “Pearl Fishers”, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 & 29, KNC-3, $62. J Mallory. #83504 THE PERFORMING ARTS DANCE REMOTE Exploring Dance! A collaboration between Westchester Community College and Rivertown Dance Academy Rivertown Dance Academy, located at the TTUMC Arts Center in Tarrytown, provides excellence in dance education without cultural or financial barriers. A comprehensive schedule offers a curriculum in ballet, modern, tap, and jazz dance taught by faculty with extensive teaching, performing, and academic credentials. Individual placement classes and regular progress reports are all part of a Rivertown Dance Academy education. All classes in this box meet for 10 sessions remotely and are $221. REMOTE Ballet Adult Ballet 1 & 2: An introductory/slow intermediate class for adult beginners with little or some dance background, as well as those just returning to dance. CE-DANCE 2007, 10 Mon., Sept. 20-Nov. 29 (skip 10/11), 6:45-8:15 pm. #84045 Adult Ballet 2 & 3: For intermediate to advanced dancers: a 45-minute barre, followed by center work. CE-DANCE 2008, 10 Wed., Sept. 15-Nov. 17, 9:00-10:30 am. #84046 Open Level Adult Ballet: All levels of adult dancers welcome; class is designed to fit the needs of the students in the room each day. CE-DANCE 2043 10 Sat., Sept. 18-Nov. 20, 10:00-11:30 am. #84047 REMOTE Adult Jazz Technique-based, concert jazz classes consisting of a center barre, progressions, and a combination based in any of the various jazz styles. Progressive levels build dancers’ awareness of body rhythms, coordination, performance quality, and the ability to master increasingly complex and intricate choreography. Adult Jazz 1 & 2: CE-DANCE 2011, 10 Thurs., Sept. 16-Dec. 2 (skip 11/11 & 11/25), 6:45-8:15 pm. #84048 Adult Jazz 2 & 3: CE-DANCE 2012, 10 Mon., Sept. 20-Nov. 29 (skip 10/11), 9:00-10:30 am. #84049 REMOTE Adult Modern Dance Progressive instruction introduces dancers to the techniques of Graham, Horton, Limon, and contemporary movement forms. Classes consist of a center barre, progressions, and a combination as dancers explore movement through various shapes of the body, levels, directions through space, and weight transference. CE-DANCE 2013, 10 Tues., Sept. 21-Nov. 23, 7:00-8:30 pm. #84050 REMOTE Adult Tap Dancers master tap vocabulary and techniques in classes that emphasize the development of musicality and exploration of a full range of styles. Open level classes welcome all, regardless of previous experience—beginners welcome! Family Tap welcomes adults, their partners and/or their children who wish to explore tap dance together. CE-DANCE 2014 Sec. A: Adult Tap 1 & 2: 10 Thurs., Sept. 16-Dec. 2 (skip 11/11 & 11/25), 7:45-8:45 pm. #84051 Sec. B: Open Level Family Tap: 10 Sat., Sept. 18-Nov. 20, 9:00-9:45 am. #84052 914-631-4302  dance@rivertowndanceacademy.org  www.rivertowndanceacademy.org