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encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Private lessons also available. Cost: $50/4week class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, firststepdance.com.
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Write & Perform Strong Women: Where are the great women’s roles in theater and film? Why are we still struggling with gender imbalance and misrepresentation of female characters? What choices do we make as writers, directors and actors that reinforce negative female stereotypes? This workshop is aimed at learning how to create and develop characters who are complex, dynamic and memorable women. Instructor: Kathryn Blume. adults and teens ages 16+. Tue., Jul. 8 & 15 & Fri., Jul. 11 & 18, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $95/ person. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4548, flynnarts.org.
healing arts reiki ii: learn three ancient, highly effective symbols that support healing in all areas of life, for yourself and others. class provides precise instruction for application of these symbols as well as ample time for hands-on practice in integrating the symbols into Reiki sessions. Reiki I and preregistration required. Fri., Aug. 1, 7-9 p.m., & Sat., Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $150/10-hour class. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., Burlington. Info: JourneyWorks, Jennie Kristel, 860-6203, jkristel61@hotmail.com, journeyworksvt.com.
herbs WiSdom of the herbS School: currently interviewing applicants for Wisdom of the Herbs 2014 certification Program, Jul. 26-27, aug. 23-24, sep. 27-28, Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 8-9, 2014. learn to identify wild herbaceous plants and shrubs over three seasons. Prepare local wild edibles and herbal home remedies. Practice homesteading and primitive skills, food as first medicine, and skillful use of intentionality. experience profound connection and play with Nature. Hands-on curriculum includes herb walks, skill-building, sustainable harvesting and
communion with the spirits of the plants. Tuition $1750; payment plan $187.50 each month. Vsac nondegree grants available to qualifying applicants; apply early. annie Mccleary, director. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, wisdomoftheherbsschool.com.
language leArn SPAniSh & oPen neW doorS: connect with a new world. We provide high quality affordable instruction in the spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers’ lesson package. Our eighth year. Personal instruction from a native speaker. small classes, private lessons and online instruction. see our website for complete information or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com. SPAniSh clASSeS: experienced native tutor offering spanish classes! any level. any age. Interactive lessons to improve comprehension, pronunciation and achieve fluency. Grammar and vocabulary practice plus audio-visual material is used. affordable prices. “I feel proud to say that my students have
significantly improved their spanish with my teaching approach.”—Maigualida Gomez Rak. Location: N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 2760747, maigomez1@ hotmail.com.
martial arts Vermont brAZiliAn JiU-JitSU: classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and car- diorespiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. accept no imitations. learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, cBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under carlson Gracie sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! a 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro state champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: MaRTIal aRTs
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