Drayson Center

Leisure Classes

A great way to escape life's daily stresses and participate in activities that are beneficial to a healthy lifestyle. You are welcome to join the class at any time during the current session. However, class prices are not prorated. See our swim classes.


Tennis
Private and group lessons are available with our tennis pro, Richard Jimenez, who is a USPTA-certified teaching professional. Lessons are arranged through Richard. Call (909) 793-5991.

Fees: Private lessons: $20/half hour; $40/hour

Group tennis lessons
Group lesson for beginners. Class will learn the basic fundamentals of tennis. USPTA-certified teaching professional, Richard Jimenez. Class size is limited to 12 per age group. For more information please call (909) 558-4275.

Dates: Please contact membership office for times.
Fees: $40 for 5 weekly lessons
Instructor: Richard Jimenez


Karate
Teaches the basic techniques beginning with stances, blocks, and turns with children and adults. Discipline and responsibility for one's own actions are stressed. Class is continuous and accommodates both beginning and advanced students. The instructor holds a black belt in karate and is a member of the Aoinagi Karate Do-Jo. For all ages.

Dates: Ongoing - 10-week course
Days/times: Monday and Wednesday; 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (kids); 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (adults)
Fees: $60
Instructors: Peter Gold and Julie Evans


T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Taijiquan)
T'ai chi Ch'uan is the most popular internal form of Kungfu. It is a low intensity exercise suitable for all ages. If you can walk, you can practice T'ai-chi. Research has shown it to improve balance, lower blood pressure, and increase aerobic capacity in seniors. It helps you to relax and reduce your stress. Students learn O'mei ch'i kung (qigong), basic exercises, silk reeling, and Symmetrical Yang style T'ai chi ch'uan form. Continuing students will learn the Symmetrical Yang long form, pushing hands, San Shou form, stick and sword. For all ages.

Dates: Next 10 week course begins September 27, 2007
Days/times: Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fees: $65/member, $75/nonmember
Instructor: Harvey Kurland, Sifu


Ballet
Learning ballet is wonderful for children even if they never become dancers. It teaches flexibility, discipline, and grace. The core curriculum covers vocabulary, correct placement for the body, feet, head, and arms, and the study of the five basic positions and all of the elementary movements stemming from them. Training includes bar and center-floor work. Dress code is as follows: solid color leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. No tutus please. For ages 5 - 9. Class limit - 12 students.

Dates: Next 10-week course begins in September 26, 2007
Days/times: Wednesdays; Children ages 5-6, 2:45 p.m.; ages 7-9, 3:45 p.m.
Fees: $65/member, $70/nonmember
Instructor: Desiree Myers


Judo/Ju-Jitsu
Classes to include: warm-up falling techniques, limited stretching, Judo philosophy, Judo throws, Jujitsu techniques with throws, grappling techniques, limited karate techniques, and Aikido. For ages 12 and above.

Dates: Ongoing, 10-week course
Days/times: Wednesdays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. (beginners), 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. (advanced)
Fees: $70
Instructor: Chester Lambert


Jazz/Lyrical Movement
Teaches students fundamental movements of lyrical and jazz dance technique. Across the floor, center exercises, and combinations will be taught which will help children to improve coordination, memory, and the ability to follow directions.
For ages 7 - 15. There is a class limit of 18 students.

Dates: Ongoing 6-week course
Days/times: Mondays, 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fees: $40/member, $45/nonmember
Instructor: Michael Milligan


Jazz/Hip Hop Developmental Movement
Teaches introductory movements in jazz and hip hop. Children will experience and develop movements in flexibility, agility, and balance while expanding an understanding of rhythm, increasing memory capacities, and enhancing the skill of following directions.
For ages 7 - 12.
There is a class limit of 12 students.

Dates: Next 10-week course begins in September 2007
Days/times: Mondays, 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Fees: $65/member, $70/nonmember


Creative Movements
A safe and fun educational environment for children to experiment with movement and self-expression. Teaches introductory skills in the areas of improvisation, rhythm, and body awareness.
For ages 3 - 5. There is a class limit of 12 students.
Dates: Next 10-week course begins in 2008
Days/times: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Fees: $65/member, $70/nonmember

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