Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 22 Intro to Hip Hop Touch on the basics of hip hop and learn styles like grooving, popping and more! Instructor: Vibe Dance Academy 4 to 5 Years Fri, Jan 10-Feb 7 | 3:45-4:15 pm | $60/5 | 132313 Fri, Feb 14-Mar 7 | 3:45-4:15 pm | $48/4 | 132314 6 to 7 Years Fri, Jan 10-Feb 7 | 4:30-5 pm | $60/5 | 132315 Fri, Feb 14-Mar 7 | 4:30-5 pm | $48/4 | 132316 8 to 11 Years Fri, Jan 10-Feb 7 | 5:15-6 pm | $70/5 | 132318 Fri, Feb 14-Mar 7 | 5:15-6 pm | $56/4 | 132319 Vibe Dance Studio (1969 Boxwood Rd) Highland Dance Dance, sing and learn the Highland Fling with certified instructors! Parent participation is required for Tartan Tots. Please wear shorts, a t-shirt and bare feet. Instructor: Brigadoon Dance Academy 3 to 6 Years - Tartan Tots Sun, Feb 2-23 | 3-3:45 pm | $50/4 | 132932 6 to 12 Years - Kilts & Hilts Sun, Feb 2-23 | 2-2:45 pm | $50/4 | 132931 Oliver Woods Community Centre Magical Melodies NEW! 3 to 5 Years This fun, interactive program introduces your little one to the joy of music in a group setting with you right by their side! Together, you’ll explore rhythm, movement and different instruments in a playful and nurturing environment. This will help your child boost cognitive development and memory skills, strengthen social skills, enhance coordination with hands-on musical fun and encourage emotional expression through music. Instructor: Nanaimo Conservatory of Music Wed, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 9:30-10:15 am | $80/6 | 133296 Nanaimo Conservatory of Music (375 Selby St) Baby Ballet 3 to 5 Years This can be your child’s first introduction to ballet in a fun-filled environment. Children will develop balance and coordination while learning simple dance moves to music. Children should wear leotards, shorts and dance slippers if available. If not, then bare feet is acceptable. This is a parent participation program. Sat, Jan 11-Feb 15 | 11:30 am-12 pm | $48/6 | 132591 Sat, Jan 11-Feb 15 | 1:45-2:15 pm | $48/6 | 132594 Sat, Feb 22-Mar 29 | 11:30 am-12 pm | $48/6 | 132595 Sat, Feb 22-Mar 29 | 1:45-2:15 pm | $48/6 | 132598 Oliver Woods Community Centre Baby Ballet - The Next Steps 3 to 5 Years This is for little dancers who have already taken Baby Ballet. They will learn more steps and movement. Children should wear leotards, shorts and dance slippers if available. If not, then bare feet is acceptable. Parent participation required. Sat, Jan 11-Feb 15 | 12:15-12:45 pm | $48/6 | 132592 Sat, Feb 22-Mar 29 | 12:15-12:45 | $48/6 | 132596 Oliver Woods Community Centre Junior Ballet 5 to 8 Years This is a class for those dancers who are a bit older or who have taken Baby Ballet in the past and wish to continue their dancing. Children will be led in fun, engaging dance steps and movement to some energetic music. Children should wear leotards, shorts and dance slippers if available. If not, then bare feet is acceptable. Sat, Jan 11-Feb 15 | 1-1:30 pm | $48/6 | 132593 Sat, Feb 22-Mar 29 | 1-1:30 pm | $48/6 | 132597 Oliver Woods Community Centre Kids Bhangra Fitness Learn various forms of Bhangra while getting a full body workout. We keep dancing and fitness exciting with this popular Indian dance workout - an intense, vibrant, joyful dance that elevates the heart rate and state of mind. The majority of the moves follow a folk dance pattern. Starting with the basics of Bhangra, learn different steps, including jugni, mahiya, jindua and more. Instructor: Sukhi Sangha, Vancouver Island Bhangra 3 to 6 Years Tue, Feb 4-25 | 4:30-5 pm | $60/4 | 126023 7 to 13 Years Tue, Feb 4-25 | 5:15-6 pm | $80/4 | 126026 Beban Park Social Centre Rhythm Kids® Rhythm Kids® is designed for kids, ages 4 to 8, who will build up musical confidence using djembe drums, percussion instruments and the most important instruments of all, their voices and their bodies. Each semester, a new animal song collection will introduce music inspired by the rhythms of many different cultures, through singing, creative movement and musical games. For more program information, please visit www.seasongstudio.com . There is a $55 program fee for this course, which is non-refundable after the first class (siblings will receive a $55 refund). Instructor: Karita Sedun 4 to 5 Years (Pre K - Level 1); parent participation required Tue, Jan 7-Mar 11 | 4:15-5 pm | $130/10 | 127544 5 to 8 Years (K-Grade 2 - Level 2); parent participation optional Tue, Jan 7-Mar 11 | 5:15-6 pm | $130/10 | 127540 Oliver Woods Community Centre Musical Adventures NEW! All Ages Join singer, Kyle Shepard, for a lively musical adventure! This inclusive class invites all ages and abilities to explore singing, beatboxing and rhythm instruments in a safe and fun environment. Please bring a support buddy and your enthusiasm to clap, tap and sing along! No restrictions on age. Let’s get all generations dancing and singing together! This is designed for those with diverse abilities. Instructor: Kyle Shepard Sun, Jan 12-Feb 16 | 3-4:30 pm | $90/6 | 132688 Bowen Park Complex