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Music, Arts, & Dance
Zumba at the J
SUN, 9/19, 1-4pm, see prices below
Come join our Zumba team in a 3 hour dance party filled with tantalizing, energetic, international rhythms. Our instructors will teach, individually and as a team, to bring the energy to a new level. Whether you are a regular Zumba member, or new to Zumba, the instructors will show you how to dance to your fitness level. Advanced tickets can be purchased at the JCC for $10 for members or $15 for non-members. Non-member price includes a 5 day pass to the JCC. Tickets at the door can be purchased for $10 members and $20 non-members. Contact: Lolli Villanueva 348-4473
JCC Book Festival 2010
October 17-31, 2010
6 Visiting Authors From Across the US and Israel!
Timely Topics, Engaging Speakers, Delicious Food!
Book Fair! – All Featured Books and Authors + Selected Children’s Books
Special Children’s Performances!
Make your reservations and come prepared for delightful authors and a memorable time.
Our 2010 offerings include:
Sun, 10/17, 10 am – 2 pm Book Fair with outstanding children’s book and all the festival books
Sun, 10/17, 10:30 am It’s Time with Isabelle Kessler (1-5 year olds and parents)
Sun, 10/17, 1:00 pm Natalia with Loren Kahn (6 years old to adult)
Sun, 10/17, 3:00 pm Erica Brown, Confronting Scandal
Wed, 10/20, 11:30 am Tina Wasserman, Entrée to Judaism
Sun, 10/24, 3:00 pm Thanassis Cambanis, Privilege to Die
Tue, 10/26, 7:00 pm Mordecai Dzikansky, Terrorist Cop
Thu, 10/28, 11:30 am Rabbi Min Kantrowitz, Counting the Omer
Sun, 10/31, 10:00 am Hesh Kestin, Iron Will of Shoeshine Cats
Click on the links above for more information about any of the individual programs.
Book Fair – Children’s books + Author Selections
SUN, 10/17, 10am - 2pm, FREE
The Book Fair is co-hosted by BookWorks and selections will include the best in children’s contemporary and classic Jewish literature as well as all of the Fest authors’ books. Indulgence Café will be open for lunch.
Online Registration is not available for this program.
It’s Time: Book Festival Family Day at the JCC
Loren Kahn Puppet and Object Theatre
SUN, 10/17, 10:30 am, $7.50 members/$10 non-members, Children under 11 are FREE, Ages: 1-5
“It’s Time” is a new theatre production employing objects, sounds, mime and humor for the very young. A character, dressed all in gray, arrives in her workshop. In this quiet gray nest, color is born, feather by feather. A yellow feather: the sunrise? A blue feather: storm of blue sky? Story fragments create a bird, then an egg – what color will it be? Simplicity and tranquility are explored in this performance, which was created for the age when each moment is a discovery and magic is in the emotions. This show is the American cousin of Qui Dit Gris, a French show co-created by Isabelle Kessler, who will perform it.
The performance will last approximately 30 minutes.
Who is Isabelle Kessler? Object Theater Creator and Director Isabelle Kessler is a talented veteran of European and American theater. She exercises her creative talent with everything from classic stage productions to toddler-friendly romps, to grand street theater involving 15 brides and 22 movie projectors. Isabelle started in her native France 25 years ago, and has produced around 40 plays since then.
Loren Kahn Puppet & Object Theatre is based in Albuquerque, but it has performed for every age, venue, and schedule throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
Natalia: Book Festival Family Day at the JCC
Loren Kahn Puppet and Object Theatre
SUN, 10/17, 1:00 pm, $7.50 members/$10 non-members, Children under 11 are FREE. Ages 6 to adult
“Natalia” is a vignette of a Jewish grandmother, who tells intriguing tales, riddles and dreams. This show will be performed by Loren Kahn. The performance will last approximately 30 minutes.
Who is Loren Kahn? Loren Kahn started out as an anthropologist, but departed academe in 1973 to travel through the western US, working as a street puppeteer. She never looked back. Loren has collaborated with several puppet companies, performed solo and as an artist-in-residence, and now she directs her own puppet theater in Albuquerque. In 1994, Loren was performing at two international puppet festivals in Germany, when she saw "Homage," an object theatre play for ages four to seven, created by Isabelle. Loren and Isabelle have been working together ever since.
Loren Kahn Puppet & Object Theatre is based in Albuquerque, but it has performed for every age, venue, and schedule throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
JCC Book Club
First SUNDAY of month, Ongoing, 5:30pm
The JCC Book Club has been meeting on the first Sunday of the month for 8 years and has read close to 100 books! This club is for all who enjoy reading and discussing books with others.
Book Club is currently closed to new members. A new group will form soon. If you are interested please contact Phyllis Wolf at 348-4500 or let the Membership Office know you are interested.
Online Registration is not available for this program.
JCC Mah Jongg Club
TUE, Ongoing, 7pm-9pm, FREE
This club is for all who enjoy playing Mah Jongg with others. New Mah Jongg beginning classes will form as interest is expressed. Meet in the Brody Lounge or café. Contact: Phyllis Wolf 348-4500
Online Registration is not available for this program.
Beginning Spanish Conversation
TUE & THU, 9/14–10/21 11am–12pm, $100mem/$125nm
Learn and practice Spanish conversation in a friendly, relaxed and interactive atmosphere. This course is ideal for those who want to gain a basic working knowledge of the Spanish language for travel or to better communicate with friends, employees or co-workers whose first language is Spanish. The course will focus on conversation, inflection, vocabulary, and the sentence structure used in daily conversation. No prior Spanish experience needed, but helpful. In partnership with Instituto Cervantes. Minimum of 6 students. Contact: Amy Stangel 348-4518
NOTE to Parents: There are preschool art/movement classes at the J at same time!
Adult Beginning Painting
WED, 12:30 – 3:30pm, 9/22-11/3, $100mem/$125nm
ARE YOU INTERESTED in producing a work of art that you never dreamed possible?! You can learn to paint without having to know how to draw! This class taught by Polly Jackson offers a great technique which uses layering of paint to get depth and terrific colors. If you have always thought you would like to paint, now is the time. This technique works! Supply and materials list will be provided upon registration. Instructor: Polly Jackson has been a professional fine artist for over 30 years and a teacher for over 20 years. She has worked in many media from oils to acrylics to pastels. Contact: Amy Stangel 348-4518
Mixed Media Art for 7-11 year olds
MON, 9/13-10/25 4:30–6pm, $75 mem/$90nm
(No class on 10/4 and 10/11)
No prior experience necessary, just a willingness to engage in the exciting world of making art! Materials included. Instructor: Claire Lissance. Contact: Amy Stangel 348-4518
MESSY MANOS
THU, 9/16–10/21, 11–11:45am, $75mem/$90nm, Ages 3–6
If your child loves to draw and paint and is not afraid to get ‘messy’, then this class is a must! We will create large messes with various art materials, but we will also be exploring new ways to express ourselves through singing, reading, and exploring basic Spanish language such as colors, numbers, and objects around the classroom. Arrangements can be made to pick-up/drop-off your child from the FEC or drop-in daycare. Class fee includes materials, but bring own smock to class. Instructor: Veronica Brazell.
Contact: Amy Stangel 348-4518
Children's Dance - Pre-Dance
SUN, 9/12–10/17, 12–12:45pm,$60mem/$85nm, Ages 3–5
Introduction to dance with an emphasis on dance foundations, coordination, and basic dance terminology. Have fun in a highly energized, upbeat class. Contact: Sarah Westerlund 348-4466
Children's Dance - Dance I
SUN, 9/12–10/17, 1–1:55pm,$60mem/$85nm, Ages 6–8
Combines ballet, tap, and jazz. Continued introduction to dance with emphasis on dance foundations, coordination, basic dance terminology, and learning dance etiquette. In addition, basic tap & jazz steps will be introduced. Dancers will develop strength, technique, and correct body placement, in a creatively challenging atmosphere. Contact: Sarah Westerlund 348-4466
Children's Dance - Hip Hop
SUN, 9/12–10/17, 2–2:55pm, $60mem/$85nm, Ages 5–10
Hip Hop is a more contemporary form of dance. It utilizes complex rhythms, and the most current video/street dance styles. Dancers will learn these funky synchronized skills as well as basic jazz steps in an upbeat and fun environment. Contact: Sarah Westerlund 348-4466
HIP-ity, HOP-ity Dance Class
TUE, 9/14–10/19 11–11:45am, $60mem/$85nm, Ages 3–6
This cool hip-hop class will teach young children body awareness, motor skills, rhythmic skills, flexibility, coordination, strength, and endurance. Arrangements can be made to pick up and drop off your child from either the drop-in child care or FEC. Contact: Amy Stangel 348-4518
JCC After-School Fun and Activity Program
MON-THU, Beginning Tuesday 9/7/2010 (1st -5th Graders), 4-6pm, $65 member/$75 nm for a 4 week punch card.
No class during APS Winter or Spring Break.
When the dismissal bell rings and school is done, do your kids dread going home to hours of boredom? The JCC has the PERFECT solution! Your kids will participate in sports activities, arts & crafts and be given time to finish homework with help from our counselors. Contact: Tom Gallagher 348-4511
Triathlon 101
Beginning Sept. 7th
Cost is $199 for members and $299 for non-members
For more information or to register please contact Susanna Pier @ 348-4521.
This program will teach you to train for and compete in triathlons. The only prerequisite is that you are in good health and are willing to sweat. You will need bike, a good pair of training flats (running shoes), a swimming suit and goggles. The class will be taught by USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach Barry Field. Barry is a veteran triathlete who has competed in more than 100 triathlons over 25 years.
We will offer two group workout sessions per week. One will be on Saturdays at Kirtland Air Force Base. We will always swim after a run or bike. The other workout will be biking in various SAFE places around the city. This will be during the week in the pm. The final examination at the end of the 3 month program will be a run/bike/swim on Kirtland Air Force Base.