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April 27-May 3, 2006

Agenda Listings : Classes/Workshops

  • AERIAL CLASSES Jonesin' for some circus apparati? Learn how to rock the trapeze and ropes like a true Eastern European acrobat. Corde Lisse? No problem. Spanish Web? Amateurs! Classes are taught by Shana Kennedy, a professional aerialist who can totally sleep upsidedown like a bat. Various dates, times and locations. Call 215-849-1991 or visit www.airplaytrapeze.com for more info.

  • AFRICAN DRUM CLASS Let master drummer Steve Jackson instruct you in the art of pounding the skins. Not those skins, you pervert. Every Thu, 7-9pm, $10, Hunting Park Recreation Center, Hunting Park and Old York Rd., PA, 215-685-9153.

  • AFTER EFFECTS Become a whiz with this three part class, Tue., May 9, 16 & 23, 7-9pm, $125, Scribe Video Center, 4212 Chestnut St., 3rd Fl., 215-222-4201.

  • AMORE BAILA Learn the Tango and Milonga with Andrew Coway, master of Argentine Tango dance. Snacks and drinks will be served. Rose not included. Every Fri, 8:30pm, $12, Blue Bell School of Dance, 921 Pennlyn Blue Bell Pike, 215-634-1101.

  • ARGENTINE TANGO Has your relationship become routine? Spice things up with tango lessons! Every Wed, 7:15pm, $10-$60, Tokio Ballroom, 122 Lombard St., 267-625-6678.

  • ARGENTINE TANGO CLASS Tango lessons at a Japanese restaurant? We couldn't make this stuff up if we tried. Every Wed, 8:30-11:30pm, Tokio Japanese Restaurant, 122-124 Lombard St., 215-922-2515.

  • ART CLASSES Let your inner Matisse or Michael Angelo escape with classes at the MLAC. Learn everything from drawing and mixed media to photography and faux finish furniture. Various dates, times and prices, Main Line Art Center, Old Buck Rd. & Lancaster Ave., 610-525-0272.

  • THE ART OF TABLA Workshops and classes in the classical and contemporary solo Tabla of India. Every Sat, Sangeet Studios, World Music Performance & Learning Center, 1212 Walnut St., 856-745-5361.

  • ART WORKSHOPS The Philadelphia Sketch Club offers six low-cost art workshops each week in drawing, painting and printmaking. No registration required. Visit www.sketchclub.org for more info. Various dates and times, $8-$10, Philadelphia Sketch Club, 235 S. Camac St., 215-545-9298.

  • ART WORKSHOPS The hospital is offering art workshops for its patients with spinal cord, brain, orthopedic and work injuries, as well as stroke, amputation and geriatric patients in preparation for the 2007 Magee Artwork Calendar. Every Wed. in May, 6-7:30pm, FREE, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, 15th & Race sts., 215-587-3203.

  • BELLY DANCING CLASSES Have fun with the ancient art of bellydance. Impress your friends at Fez. Various dates and times, $12, Studio 1831, 1831 Brandywine St., 215-665-1991.

  • BIG PICTURE Mural Arts Program workshop. Every Tue-Thu, 3:30-6pm, Asian Arts Initiative, 1315 Cherry St., 2nd Fl., 215-557-0455.

  • BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED CLASSES A variety of free or low-cost classes and support groups for the blind and visually impaired. Various dates and times, Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, 919 Walnut St., Nevil Building, 1st & 10th Fls., 925-3213.

  • THE BOOK AND THE COOK CAFFE SOCIETY Join the Book and the Cook for cooking demonstrations and wine tastings, and take home a personally signed cookbook. Every Wed, 6:30pm, $55, Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St., 215-545-4543.

  • BOP AND CHA-CHA CLASSES Learn all about these decidedly skirt-centric dance styles. Various dates and times, 6:30-8pm, $6, LaRose, 5531 Germantown Ave., 215-844-5818.

  • BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION CLASSES Unique instruments as taught by expert percussionist Xande Cruz. Every Tue, 6:30-7:30pm, $10, El Concilio, 705-09 N. Franklin St., 215-873-0690.

  • CAJUN/ZYDECO/BLUES DANCE MUSIC AND LESSON After an hour of instruction, try out what you've learned until the wee hours of the morning. Live music by River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs, Fri, April 28, 7:30pm-mid., $14, TK Club, Hector & Apple sts., Conshohocken, 215-635-1405.

  • CASTING & DIRECTING TALENT Kathy Wickline will be doling out tips on casting sessions, coordinating actors, and talent rates, Thu, April 27, 6:30-8:30pm, $45-$50, The 1080 Plaza Bldg, 1080 N. Delaware Ave., 215-739-9952.

  • CHELTENHAM ART & DRAMA CLASSES Check out the center's wide array of courses for both children and adults. Various dates and times, Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham, 215-379-5660.

  • CONTRA DANCING Traditional New England social dancing is hot in Canada right now. Wait 'til it spreads, kids. Every Thu, 7:30pm, $7, Glenside Memorial Hall, Keswick Ave. & Waverly Rd., Glenside, 215-643-4397.

  • DJ BASICS FOR GIRLS Girls, 13-17, learn to scratch and spin like the pros with this eight week course starting April 27. Every Thu, 4-6pm, The Rotunda, 4012 Walnut St., 215-573-3234.

  • DVD AUTHORING (DVD STUDIO PRO) Want to learn how to do some DVD authoring? The pros at Scrive Video will get you going. Thu., May 4, 11 & 18, 7-9pm, $105, Scribe Video Center, 4212 Chestnut St., 3rd Fl., 215-222-4201.

  • ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Who doesn't love English? Seven levels of instruction available. Various dates and times, Nationalities Service Center, 1300 Spruce St., 215-893-8400.

  • ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES For children and adults, covering basic grammar, conversation, vocabulary development, writing and reading comprehension. Every Mon. & Wed, 7-9pm, FREE, Won Community Service Center, 423 Abington Ave., 215-884-8443.

  • ESL CLASSES English language classes for adults and children. Every Mon & Wed, 7-9pm, FREE, Won Community Service Center, 423 Abington Ave., 215-884-8443.

  • ESOL CLASSES Every Thu, 5:30-7:30pm, FREE, Penn Alexander Community School, 43rd St & Locust St., 215-823-5288.

  • FAIRMOUNT ART CLASSES Learn about a variety of disciplines, including interior design, knitting, photography, sewing, painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics, mosaics, polymer clay, bookbinding, collage and more. Various dates and times, Fairmount Art Center, 2303 Fairmount Ave., 2nd Fl., 215-765-ARTS.

  • FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM A support program for people who have mentally ill family members to share experiences and get ideas from others. Every Tue, 6:30pm, FREE, Orleans Building, Roosevelt Blvd. & Langdon St., 215-831-2800.

  • FASTTRAC NEW VENTURE So you ran a lemonade stand with the neighborhood kids when you were a tyke, now a day things are a little more complicated. This 10 module entrepreneurial training program will help you explore the profitability of your business idea through the development of a start-up business plan. Every Thu., May 4-June 8, 9:30am-4:30pm, Women's Business Development Center, 1315 Walnut St., 5th Fl., 215-790-9232.

  • FIGURE STUDIO Sharpen your drawing and painting skills with a live model who will be guided through various poses by a qualified monitor. Runs April 27-June 15, 7-10pm, $15-$85, Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham, 215-379-4660.

  • FILM AND WEB CLASSES A series of classes breaking down a wide array of mediums. Various dates and times, Scribe Video Center, 4212 Chestnut St., 3rd Fl., 215-222-4201.

  • FLEISHER ART CLASSES A variety of instructional classes for kids and adults. Various dates and times, Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catherine St.

  • FOLK DANCING Folk dancing from around the world. No partner necessary. Every Thu, 7:30-10pm, $3, Lloyd Hall, #1 Boathouse Row, 215-945-1316.

  • FREE BRIDGE LESSON Want to have something in common with your grandparents when you go to visit them at their Florida retirement community? Take bridge lessons. Afterwards, stick around and play a real game for $5. Pretty soon you might be able to give them a run for their money. Every Mon, 6:30-7:30am, FREE, South Jersey Bridge Center, 1 W. Barclay Pavilion, 856-795-7529.

  • GARDENING DEMONSTRATIONS Join a morning gardening mini-class. Topics to be tackled include bulb design, pesticides, aquatic flaura, spring pruning and container plantings. Free with museum admission. Various days, 11:30am-noon, Winterthur, Rt. 52, Wilmington, DE, 302-888-4600.

  • GENERASIAN NEXT THEATER WORKSHOP Performance artist Gary San Angel teaches this theater performance workshop for Asian teens and adults of all levels of experience. Various dates, 2-6pm, $135-$150, Asian Arts Initiative, 1315 Cherry St., 2nd Fl., 215-557-0455.

  • GRAFFITI: THE ART FORM Learn about the origins of graf art and its wide variety of styles and influences. Every Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm, Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St., 215-685-1848.

  • IKEBANA: MASSED FREESTYLE Know-it-alls, Longwood has you beat. Bet you never heard of Ikebana floral design. Come learn the importance of volume, color combination and artistic expression in this Asian floral art form, Thu, April 27, 6:30-9:30pm, $89, Longwood Gardens, US Rt. 1, Kennett Sq., 610-388-1000.

  • INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED MODERN DANCE Hey hot stuff, put on your fancy shoes and get ready to bust a move. Classes are taught by studio founder Melanie Miller. Every Tue, 11am-12:30pm, $7, Junction Dance Theatre, 3500 Lancaster Avenue, 215-387-2000.

  • ITALIAN FOLK DANCING Learn the Tarantella and other Italian dances. Registration required. Every Sat, 10am-noon, FREE, St. Nicholas Hall, 910 Pierce Street, Between Moore & Morris, 215-487-3229.

  • KATHAK CLASSES Learn how they do it in Northern India by taking up this unique dance style. Various dates, 7-8:30pm, $12, Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave., 215-387-1911.

  • KATHERINE DUNHAM DANCE CLASSES Think you know every dance in the book, think again. Every Tue, 6:30-8:30pm, $8, Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St., 215-685-1848.

  • KNITTING CIRCLE Knitting has become suspiciously popular lately. We're pretty sure it's an underground cult, so don't say we didn't warn you. Bring your own yarn and needles or buy them there. Either way, if sitting in one place for extended periods of time is your idea of fun, then you'll probably have a blast. Various dates and times, FREE, Nangellini, 832 South St., 215-413-5001.

  • KNITTING CLASSES Dying to knit your own hipster hat, bag, sweater, scarf or socks? Or maybe just a nice afghan for grandma? Join a class of like-minded knit pickers. Various days and times, $55-$155, Knit With, 8226 Germantown Ave., 215-247-YARN.

  • LEARN YIDDISH Don't know your tshaynik from your tuchas? Learn Yiddish with experienced instructor Mark Alsher. Various dates, 6:30-8pm, $50-$80, Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, 300 S. 18th St., 215-735-5148.

  • MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES Sifu Joshua Brown offers classes in Taoist Yoga, Kung Fu, Tai-Chi Chuan and Baguazhang. Various dates and times, $10-$150, Spirit Wind Internal Arts Society, 213 New St., 215-462-7111.

  • MASONRY AND POINTING The Preservation Alliance holds workshops for owners of historic homes. Because you can never know too much about bricks, come check out this free class on masonry and pointing on Wed., April 26 in Germantown, or on Thu., April 27 in West Philly at Calvary Center, 801 S. 48th St, 7pm, FREE, Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Ave., 215-546-1146.

  • MOVING IMAGE DANCE CLASSES Salsa, swing and ballroom classes for beginners. Various dates and times, Moving Image Dance Academy, 2030 Sansom St., 3rd Fl., 215-665-8411.

  • MULTIPLE MEDIA ART CLASSES The MLAC offers art classes covering a variety of media and skill levels for ages 2 to adult. So your little pumpkin can finger paint her heart out while you sculpt the next statue of David. Weekend classes and multiple week classes starting March 13. Various dates and times, $25-$300, Main Line Art Center, Old Buck Rd. & Lancaster Ave., 610-525-0272.

  • MUSIC PRODUCTION 101 Recording producer wannabes check out this class and learn the ins and outs of music production, including sampling, demos, mixed tapes and jingles. Every Sat, 10am-noon; Tue & Thu, 4-6pm, FREE, Germantown Beacon Center, 100 Haines St., 215-951-4519.

  • NINJITSU Holy crap! Screw all these other listings. This class teaches you how to be a ninja via the practice of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Every Sun, 11:30am-2pm; every Wed & Fri, 6:30-8:30pm. Meets at 725 N. 6th St, $10-$50.

  • NUTRITION & YOU Dieticians, doctors, anuthors and chefs will be conducting workshops on leading a healthier life, Sat, April 29, 9am-2pm, FREE, Living Faith Wellness Center, 2323 Rt 73, 856-661-8110.

  • PAINTING/DRAWING SESSIONS Model sessions truly celebrate the human form. Stop giggling. God, grow up. Various dates and times, Plastic Club, 247 S. Camac St., 215-545-9324.

  • PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES Are you a sucker for Ansel Adams' nature photography, or moody black and white human portraits? Learn how she does it at Project Basho. They offer a variety of classes for different levels of experience, and teach a balance of techniques and aesthetics. Various times, dates and prices, Project Basho, 301 N. 3rd St., 215-238-0928.

  • PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY Learn how to shoot big objects through tiny holes, the different methods of pinhole imaging, camera designs and concepts, then experiment with your own zone plates, retrofit existing cameras and digital cameras with pinhole apertures. Various dates, 12:30-6:30pm, $340, Project Basho, 301 N. 3rd St., 215-238-0928.

  • PLEIN AIR ARTISTS Artists and lovers of the outdoors, the Philadelphia Plein Air Artists meet every Sunday in different locations around the city to paint, photograph and draw. Call the morning of the event to confim. Check the web site for the location of the week, 9am-2pm, FREE, Philadelphia, 267-972-8825.

  • POETRY FOR PEACE Practice your poetry skillz. Every Tue, 5:30-6:30pm, FREE, Penn Alexander Community School, 43rd St & Locust St., 215-823-5288.

  • PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP The three-hour sessions have no formal instruction but participants and monitors are happy to give pointers. Every Tue, 6-9pm, $5-$10, Philadelphia Sketch Club, 235 S. Camac St., 215-545-9298.

  • PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASSES If you get all wheezy and have butterflies in your stomach every time you have to present to the board, well practice makes perfect—or so we hope. Every other Wed, 7:30pm, FREE, 1500 Locust St., 215-574-1865.

  • PUTTING THE FUN BACK IN GARDENING WITH TONY AVENT Let Tony (yea, we're on a first name basis) amaze you with plants from across the globe and give you tips seasonal plantings, as well as introduce you to new and unusual plants for your garden, Sat, April 29, 9-10am, $25, Longwood Gardens, US Rt. 1, Kennett Sq., 610-388-1000.

  • QUGONG CLASSES End your week on a calming note by learning the Chinese healing art of gently exercising and relaxing the body while calming the mind.

    Various dates and times, $12, Mt. Airy Movement Arts Studio, 4100 Main St., 610-662-9344.

  • SALSA DANCING Salsa almost any night of the week at several different locations with La Luna Dance Studio. Dancing also held at Brasils Nightclub and at La Luna's dance studio in Bensalem. Various prices, dates and times, Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2nd St., 215-638-0418.

  • SALSA DANCING LESSONS Studio 1831 offers salsa dancing lessons for beginners and those with more experience. $50 for a four week series. Various dates and times, $50, Studio 1831, 1831 Brandywine St., 215-665-1991.

  • SELF-DEFENSE Kick butt four times a week with kickboxing, martial arts, urban defense and physical conditioning. Various dates and times, Urban Defense Fitness Center, 725 N. 6th St., 267-259-3936.

  • SOCIETY HILL DANCE CLASSES Learn salsa, swing, tango and ballroom. Impress all the girlies (and your grandparents). Various dates and times, Society Hill Dance Academy, 401 S. 2nd St., 215-574-3574.

  • STRAND AND BOP DANCE CLASSES Learn strand and bop dancing with Otis Givens. Your mysterious level will get a boost and people will wonder if you're cultured or just crazy. Be prepared for: "Bop dancing? Isn't that what the Teletubbies do?" Every Tue & Thu, 7-9pm, $3-$7, Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St., 267-303-6981.

  • SUSHI CLASS Let owner Madame Saito teach you how to roll up some spicy tuna. Mmm, Saito...er, mmm, tuna... Every Sun, 2-4pm, Tokio Japanese Restaurant, 122-124 Lombard St., 215-922-7181.

  • SWING DANCING Swing until your feet fall off, or you drop your partner - which ever comes first. Various dates and times, $5, Tokio Ballroom, 122 Lombard St., 215-922-2515.

  • TAI CHI Yang, Chen style, and push hands and weapons taught by Sifu Matt Zhang. Every Thu, 6pm, 1133 Carpenter St., 267-974-4914.

  • TAP CLASS Ever want to learn how to tap dance like Bill Cosby in the opening song of his old show, The Cosbys? Yea, I know you danced along in your living room when you were little, and I know you still do now. Make it legit and learn the proper way to tap. $15 a class, 4pm, Tapography Dance Studios, 2111 Sansom St., 215-694-7109.

  • TAP CLASSES Learn to tap dance like Bill Cosby did in the opening to the Cosby Show. Rudy won't have anything on you. Various dates and times, $10-$15, William Way Lesbian, Gay & Transgender Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-569-9134.

  • TAP CLASSES FOR ADULTS Get your tap on with Tapography Dance Studios. Various dates and times, $10-$15, Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 21st & Chestnut sts., 215-694-7109.

  • TESSARAE ART CLASSES Walk right in. Sit right down. Make yourself a mosaic. Every Fri & Sat, noon-5pm, Tessarae Studio Gallery, 6780 Germantown Ave., 215-848-2110.

  • THEATER SALONS Ever wonder what's going on in an actor's head? The spring series of Salons at the Arden Theatre will clear the fog with its select panel of artists and experts. Topics include cast synergy, choosing plays, lighting design, and slapstick. Various dates, 6-7:30pm, Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St., 215-922-1122.

  • TORAH GEMS Speed through the Bible and learn the core tenants of Judaism. Every Wed, 7-8pm, FREE, Etz Chaim Center, 216 S. 16th St., 215-546-8672.

  • URBAN LINE DANCING One part country line, one part bump and grind, urban line dancing is all fun. The dresscode: low rise jeans and cowboy boots ... just kidding. Every Thu, 6-7:30pm, FREE, Penn Alexander Community School, 43rd St & Locust St., 215-823-5288.

  • URBAN LINE DANCING Learn to line dance with Martina Martinas and her eclectic mix of urban music. Didn't know you could yeehaw to Mary J. Blige, did you? Every Thu, 6-7:30pm, FREE, Penn Alexander Community School, 43rd St & Locust St., 215-823-5288.

  • WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE Every Mon, 6-8pm, Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St., 215-685-1848.

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