Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 34 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT REMOTE Rogers & Hammerstein’s Broadway Musicals Examine the collaboration of Rogers and Hammerstein, from Oklahoma to The Sound of Music. Discover how the duo came to be, the music and lyrics they wrote, and their impact on American culture. Listen to some of the great songs that came from each Broadway play. CE-MUSIC 2093VA, 2 Tues., Apr. 19 & 26, 7 :00-9 :00 pm, $52. L Lush. #18718 REMOTE Music of the Classical Period: Hayden, Mozart, Beethoven and Beyond An engaging and informative overview of the classical period in music history. This period boasts some of the most famous names in classical music, including Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. In this course, explore the lives, music, and legacy of these composers, as well as other perhaps less familiar, yet also highly influential composers and musicians. Learn about the history, music, performance practices, and broader significance of this important period in music history! CE-MUSIC 2099VA, 3 Wed., Feb. 2-16, 6:00-8:00 pm, $75. B Riley. #18452 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., Mar. 3-17, 6:00-8:00 pm, $75. B Riley. #18453 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., Mar 1 & 8, 7:00-9:00 pm, $52. L Lush. #18719 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: “La Boheme, La Domina del Lago, Eugene Onegin”, 3 Mon., Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, KNC-3, $62. J Mallory. #18541 Sec. B: “Daughter of the Regiment La, Tosca, Werther”, 3 Mon., Mar. 14, Mar. 20, Apr. 11, KNC-3, $62. J Mallory. #18542 THE PERFORMING ARTS DANCE IN-PERSON Dance It Off with Belly Dancing Belly dancing workouts relax your mind and flatten your belly. Wear comfortable workout clothes and a hip scarf, veil, and if possible, a pair of cymbals. CE-DANCE 2002, 5 Sat., Mar. 5-Apr. 2, 2:00-3:00 pm, AAB-218, $62 (+ $15 optional fee for hip scarf, payable to instructor). S Everts. #18754 IN-PERSON Sensual Belly Dance This Valentine’s season get in touch with your inner grace as we soften basic belly dance steps to softer, slower beats. Learn the fundamentals of posing, angles, soft hip drops and lifts; layers, elegant shimmies, turns and much more. This workshop consists of both Middle Eastern and American music. Come take this workshop and discover the grace, sensuality and femininity within! CE-DANCE 2046, 1 Sat., Feb.12, 2:00-4:00 pm, AAB-218, $31. S Everts. #18755 IN-PERSON Latin Dancing Merengue, bachata, cumbia, salsa. No experience necessary; no partner required. Steps broken down to make it easy and comfortable for all to follow. CE-DANCE 2003, 6 Sun., Feb. 20-Mar. 27, 10:00-11:30 am, AAB-218, $135. F Elia & A Akhu. #18471 IN-PERSON Ballroom Dancing: Beginner to Intermediate Dances include fox trot, waltz, tango, rumba, and cha-cha. No partner required. Steps broken down to make it easy and comfortable for all to follow. CE-DANCE 2001, 6 Sun., Apr. 3-May 8, 10:00-11:30 am, AAB-218, $135. F Elia & A Akhu. #18470