Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 40 Ballroom& Latin Dance - Intermediate A quick review of basic techniques covered in the beginner class will be followed by more intermediate variations. Try the waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz, quickstep, samba and more. At least one ballroom and Latin will be taught in each session. Instructor: NelsonWong Mon, Jan 6-Feb 10 | 7-8 pm | $60/6 | 132248 Mon, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 7-8 pm | $60/6 | 132249 Bowen Park Complex Ballroom & Latin Dance - Advanced A continuous technique class for those who wish to learn more on the ten International Ballroom and Latin American dances where at least one ballroom and one Latin dance will be taught in each class. Partners are recommended, but singles are welcome. Instructor: NelsonWong Mon, Jan 6-Feb 10 | 8-9 pm | $60/6 | 132250 Mon, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 8-9 pm | $60/6 | 132251 Bowen Park Complex Adult Dance Jive & Swing - Beginner Learn the dance that rocked the world! Never jived? No problem! This class is for you. Partners are recommended, but singles are welcome. Instructor: NelsonWong Wed, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 6-7 pm | $48/6 | 132240 Wed, Feb 26-Apr 2 | 6-7 pm | $48/6 | 132241 Bowen Park Complex Ballroom & Latin Dance - Beginner Learn international ballroom and Latin dancing with a certified instructor, including the basics of social foxtrot, quickstep, cha cha and rumba. Make it a fun, social evening out while keeping your body agile. No previous dancing experience is required. Couples and singles are welcome. Instructor: NelsonWong Wed, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 7-8 pm | $48/6 | 132242 Wed, Feb 26-Apr 2 | 7-8 pm | $48/6 | 132243 Bowen Park Complex Ballroom & Latin Dance - Beginners Continuation A quick review of basic techniques will be followed by more advanced variations. Try the waltz, tango, foxtrot, Viennese waltz, quickstep and more. At least one ballroom and one Latin dance will be taught in each session. Partners are recommended, but singles are welcome. Instructor: NelsonWong Wed, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 8-9 pm | $48/6 | 132244 Wed, Feb 26-Apr 2 | 8-9 pm | $48/6 | 132245 Bowen Park Complex Ballroom & Latin Formation Team This is a continuation session for the Ballroom and Latin Formation Team. You will work towards performing at larger events and competitions. You will also be expected to invest in a team costume and attend extra practice times. New participants need to contact the instructor through Parks, Recreation and Culture before registering. Instructor: NelsonWong Mon, Jan 6-Feb 10 | 9-10 pm | $60/6 | 132252 Mon, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 9-10 pm | $60/6 | 132253 Bowen Park Complex Intro to DanceSport NEW! DanceSport is competitive dancing. This course is designed for dancers who have taken the Ballroom & Latin Beginner Continuation or above to try out the fun of DanceSport starting from the newcomer level. Nanaimo will be hosting the 2025 National DanceSport Championships in April 2025, and this will be your opportunity to participate. DanceSport develops physical strength, agility, coordination, stamina, endurance and fitness and is beneficial to your health. Instructor: NelsonWong Cha Cha & Jive Wed, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 9-10 pm | $48/6 | 132246 Waltz & Quickstep Wed, Feb 26-Apr 2 | 9-10 pm | $48/6 | 132247 Bowen Park Complex M ke Move a