Instructional Programs Class Descriptions

Class Descriptions

African-Capeverdean Group Drumming

Master Drummer-Instructor, Tony Fonseca

The Art & Craft: Afro-Capeverdean Group Drumming (ACGD) is a hand drumming style created, developed, and dubbed by Tony Fonseca and performed by him and his students. Fonseca’s style is influenced by 40 years of drumming experience and the rhythmic traditions of West Africa, Cape Verde, Cuba, and Brazil. ACGD, however, is distinct and unique from all other traditions. ACGD is replete with a fully developed drum language, also created and developed by Fonseca, which is the method he uses to create, write, recite, and teach rhythm patterns and group drumming orchestration.

The Instruments: The instruments used in ACGD are commonly known as “conga drums”, “bongos”, and not commonly known as “ashikos” (conical shaped), as well as assorted small percussion instruments, such as bells, shakers, blocks, and tambourines. The drums and percussion instruments vary in size, shape, weight, sound, and material. ACGD also employs conch shells, whistles, body shakers, and ankle bells.

The Instruction: Students receive instruction on how to produce the proper sounds from the drums while learning how to play a series of mono, dual, and multi-part rhythms. Students learn how to play individually and in various combinations and sizes of drum groups. Frequency and duration of instruction varies with the student, group, or organization. Fonseca offers everything from a 1 hour demo/workshop to a 10 week apprenticeship, to a semester course. to a lifetime of learning.

The Students: ACGD transcends age, race, background, lifestyle, tradition, size shape, strength and musical experience. Fonseca has taught students from 3 years old into seniority and has performed for audiences from every walk of life. He has not yet met a student or audience that did not instantly feel drawn to the sound of ACGD

Learn-Practice-Perform! The emphasis of Fonseca’s instruction is on preparing the student/group fro performing in front of an audience. Individual students and groups advance their skills as slowly or as rapidly as their time, ability, and desire allow. Fonseca provides opportunities for group recitals as well as for students/groups who have reached a certain skill level to perform with him in front of a wide variety of audiences a various venues.

Ashtanga Yoga

Characterized by vinyasa, the synchronized flowing movement of body and breath that connects the postures in a seamless continuity of practice. Organs are toned, and flexibility and strength are gradually increased. Breathing is deepened.

Instructor: Erin Cooney sees Ashtanga yoga as a practice that cultivates awareness in our daily lives and encourages healthy living, both in our bodies and in our relationships to self and others. Erin has completed workshops with Sri K Pattabhi Jois, David Williams, Nancy Gilgoff, and Richard Freeman. She is continually inspired and challenged by her daily teachers, including Michael Hamilton and Kate O'Donnell. Her main teacher training was with Michael Hamilton here at Back Bay Yoga. She is delighted with the opportunity to share this practice with others.

Ashtanga Yoga, Mysore-style

In this class we will start to learn the primary series of Ashtanga Yoga by heart. The postures in this series are practiced in a specific sequence, starting with Sun Salutations and ending in Padmasana (Lotus posture), followed by relaxation. Each student will work at his or her own level, learning postures one at a time. The teacher does not direct the class as a group, but rather monitors the room and assists each student one-on-one when necessary. An atmosphere of concentrated silence is maintained in the classroom. This is the traditional (and best!) way to learn Ashtanga yoga, so you can truly develop a self-practice that is available to you anywhere and at all times. This is also the ideal setting to address any injuries or special needs that a student might have. All students and all ability levels are welcome. It is best if you can take this class in conjunction with the Monday/Wednesday Ashtanga class, or make a commitment to self-practice at least two other days a week in order to receive full benefit of this practice.

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga is also known as hatha vidya or the "science of hatha" yoga. What most people refer to as simply "yoga" is actually Hatha Yoga.The word Hatha comes from combining the two Sanskrit terms "ha" meaning sun and "tha" meaning moon.Yoga means to yoke, or to join 2 things together .Hence hatha yoga is meant to join together our sun (masculine, active) energy with our moon (feminine, receptive) energy, thus producing balance and greater power in an individual.

Advantages:The practice of Hatha Yoga can help you recognize your hidden physical and mental potentials. Through the continued performance of Asanas (poses), you will gain flexibility and strength, and learn to be more relaxed under otherwise stressful situations which many of us go through in our day to day life. Hatha yoga poses also massage and tone your internal organs, helping to prevent diseases. Hatha Yoga can also help you cope with stress, relieve tension, and deal with anxiety and depression.
Asanas teach poise, balance & strength. Hatha yoga puts equal emphasis on the mind and the body. Deep breathing and meditative techniques teach you to focus your attention and sharpen your concentration as you “tune in” to the rhythms of your body. The elongated movements quiet the mind and rejuvenate the spirit.

Instructor: I am certified in Hatha Yoga from Ambika Yogashram, India founded by Hathayogi Nikam Guruji. Hatha yoga classes emphasize quality over quantity. I believe in encouraging students to go at their own pace and perform only those postures that feel comfortable. People of all ages can benefit from Hatha Yoga. Children develop coordination and concentration while they twist into the different poses, and they improve their flexibility for years to come.

Soul Flow Vinyasa Yoga

Melt away years of stress and cleanse your body as you strengthen and stretch. This class will combine energetic flow sequences, linking movement and breath, with playful conditioning movements designed to bring awareness to alignment and to reawaken the body to its natural movement capability. Leave class feeling uplifted and reconnected to your most important teacher–you!

Instructor: Erica is certified in Interdisciplinary Yoga, a unique program offered by the Nosara Yoga Institute that incorporates teachings in Vinyasa flow as well as therapeutic Conditioning Movements to bring deeper awareness to the body. She believes that yoga is first and foremost a personal inquiry, and her classes are about celebrating the individual voice in a playful way.

Yoga Groove: Fusion of Music, Movement, and Tradition

Find energy in the studio with this invigorating and light-hearted practice. Revitalize and relax your body, mind, and spirit by way of meditation, breathwork, and asana while rocking out to reggae, R&B, pop-rock-folk, and oldies. While this all-levels class flows to old and new rhythms, breath and alignment are always paramount.

Instructor: Julie Miller began her yoga practice in 2001 as a natural extension of her ten year exploration of creative movement and dance. Influenced by many teachers in the Forrest and Vinyasa traditions, Julie has also participated in national workshops with Shiva Rea, Seane Corne, Bryan Kest, and Ana Forrest. In 2007, she received her 200-hour Kripalu Yoga Teaching Certification, and has since received teaching certifications in Sensory Yoga Play Therapy, as well as Yoga for Seniors. She has served as a voluntary demonstrator for the Department of Conservation and Recreation and leads ongoing classes in gyms, spiritual spaces and yoga studios, local community organizations, as well as campus recreational facilities. Julie strives to practice and lead yoga that is inquisitive, free-spirited, and accessible to all populations, incorporating sound as a tool to reach the soul. Julie is infinitely inspired by the body's wisdom, and is confident in yoga's ability to act as a vehicle for growth.

Boabom

Boabom is a system of arts for relaxation, meditation, and self-defense originating in ancient Tibet. It is characterized by quick movements, tempered reflexes, and an emphasis on agility and balance, developing into a precise and effective form of self-defense.

Classes begin with a series of warmups, awakening and stretching all the muscles in the body. From there, the class moves on to the more technical, coordinative movements. Specific breathing techniques accompany each movement in both parts of class, infusing the lesson with an energizing rhythm.

Boabom's progressive method of instruction means that students learn something new every time they come to class, so the program is always evolving, never a routine that can be executed without attention. Each movement builds upon others encountered before, as they form a chain of increasing complexity. Students are always challenged, though never overwhelmed, and by bringing their full attention to each movement and each moment, their minds are drawn away from the stresses of everyday life. So while exercising, stretching, and strengthening the body, the students also relax and expand their minds: this is meditation in movement.

No prior experience is necessary! Classes will be led by Ryan Midura, an instructor at the Boston School of Boabom

Capoeira

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art that combines music, dance, acrobatics, and martial arts. It develops self-confidence, coordination, music skills, and self-awareness.

Capoeira is an explosive high intensity workout, where you will learn to move with power and grace, have fun, and get into amazing shape fast. This unique class is designed to work the entire body; consisting of strength moves that emphasizes coordination, balance, and flexibility. It is a high endurance workout with intervals of various intensities that will challenge you. Capoeira is sometimes referred to as “Flashdance” workout as it will not only get you “fighting fit” but you will have a great time doing it.

Classes are based on traditional sequences and modern progression, which we practice while listening to traditional, sensational, and energetic Capoeira music (featuring berimbau, atabaque and pandeiro). Each class begins with movement games to warm-up, where specific exercises prepare one for training. During class there is partner and line-work, where the moves flow from one position to another and also where techniques are developed. We finish class with traditional ‘Capoeira roda’, displaying intuitive movements, building confidence and practice playing Capoeira music.

Capoeira with Contra-Mestre Chuvisquinho is fun, a challenge and a really effective fitness class. This unique class combines the Brazilian art of Capoeira with fitness science to deliver an unbelievable full body workout; where the elegance of dance, the power of martial arts and the rhythms and Brazilian music is displayed. You will love it!

Clothing: T-shirt and sweat pants or loose fitting pants. Train barefoot or with clean, light-weight sneakers.

Instructors: Contre-Mestre Chuvisquinho and Anna Dias

Goju Ryu Karate

What is Goju Ryu Karate?
Goju Ryu Karatedo is said to display the oldest martial arts traditions and movements. The system is based on the concept of hard (go) and soft (ju), always in consistent harmony one equalizing the other. The art combines traditional Okinawan techniques with both internal and external Chinese principles. The soft (ju), internal Chinese style concentrates upon circular movements and the development of chi (vital energy), while external, hard (go) principle rely upon physical strength. The combination gives Goju Ryu its beauty, disciplined movements, grace, and flowing form. Anyone who believes that Goju Ryu is merely a beautiful style with little of the art of defense, he need only watch two Goju Ryu practitioners square off in sparring (kumite) where Goju-ryu is a close-range, infighting system that concentrates on efficiency of movements

Instructors: Alex Ivanov

Hip Hop

The term "hip hop dance" covers a wide range of styles, including dances that have often been associated with hip hop culture, to those that are merely performed to the music. These styles have grown in popularity over the years, partly due to the rise in popularity of hip hop music. The term most often refers to break dancing

Old School

Old school hip hop dances are those styles that evolved in the seventies and were primarily danced to funk and old school hip hop music. Break dancing is the best known of all hip hop dance styles, and is considered a corner stone of hip hop culture itself. In the 1980s, many funk dance styles that originally evolved separated from hip hop, such as popping and locking, started to be incorporated with the hip hop culture as well, and could be seen danced together with break dancing.

New School/New Style

In the 1990s, as hip hop music evolved and grew further away from funk, it got slower, heavier and more aggressive. This modern hip hop music has given birth to new styles of hip hop dancing partly inspired by the old school styles, many of them focusing on upright dancing as opposed to break dancing which is better known for its floor-oriented movements.

Some more specific styles of new school hip hop are krumping, harlem shake, Chicken Noodle Soup, Jigging, tone wop, freaking and hyphy.

Classifying these newer hip hop styles as a unique dance style of its own has grown common with larger street dance competitions such as Juste Debout, which includes new style as a separate category for people to compete in.

Many of the newer styles of hip hop are a common sight in today's music videos on television channels such as MTV.

Instructor: Nikki Dellicolli Dancer, Performer, and Choreographer
Hip-Hop Teacher and choreographer for DC2, Lawrence, MA.- present
Hip-Hop Instructor- Rhythm and Movement Dance Center, Lawrence, MA. - present

Judo

Preamble: The aim of this course is to introduce beginners with no or minimal background to Judo. The course is planned to be taught over a period of 5 weeks.

Introduction: Judo, or the way of Gentleness, an ideal form of physical exercise and a reliable system of self-defense, was specially created from traditional Japanese martial arts. Judo was designed by Professor Jigoro Kano over a hundred years ago to reflect the concept of maximum efficiency in the use of physical and mental energy. This course will help students discover the principles, techniques and spirit of this popular martial art which is so adaptable that it has succeeded in transforming into an Olympic sport.

Logistics:

This class will be taught by Sensei Sherif Hashem, Shodan
Sensei Rick Bertucci, Yodan is the Technical Advisor for this course.
This course will follow the directions of United States Judo, Inc. (USJI), The National Governing Body for the Sport of Judo in the United States.
There will be no competition or participation in tournaments for this class.
Students wanting to compete or participate in tournaments must join the Northeastern Judo Team after successfully completing this course to be able to compete or participate in tournaments.

Hapkido

Hapkido is one of the most popular Korean martial arts around the world and it has gain great reputation not only as an effective mean of self defense but as a great tool for mental, physical and spiritual development. The classes consist of specific warm ups and physical conditioning fallowed by the various elements such as kicking, striking, self defense techniques and traditional weapon use that make Hapkido a very complete Martial Art. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to get a glimpse of Hapkido or for anyone who is planning on gaining deep insight in this traditional form of martial arts.

Instructors: The class is given by Professor Felipe Cortes, a 2nd Dan Black Belt of the Cheong Kyum Association, a special Korean school dedicated to preserve traditional Hapkido and its special component of inner energy development or Ki. He has received special instruction training directly from highly qualified Korean masters and has practiced regularly for about 7 years.

Nia

Nia (pronounced Nee-ah) – is a dynamic total-body lifestyle program that stimulates and integrates your mind-body-spirit. Nia blends dance, martial arts and healing arts- leaving you feel recharged, rejuvenated and fully alive. Nia basic moves, breath work, core strength, body awareness techniques, alignment, will be explored for these sessions.

Instructors: Allison Wright- Certified Nia Teacher.

Latin Dance

Latin Dance (Salsa) For Beginners and Advanced Beginners. This class will help to build a strong foundation in salsa. Our focus will be to develop the areas of timing, technique, and transitions. No prior salsa instruction is required to take this class. No Partner needed.

Instructors: Cindy Orellano and Victor Perez from Hacha Y Machete Dance.

Ballroom Dance

Ballroom dancing
Ballroom dancing is a low-impact activity that tones and strengthens calf, thigh, core and buttock muscles. It also relieves stress, improves flexibility, coordination, endurance, balance, and posture. Ballroom dancing is considered to be one of the top five physical activities, out of 60 studied. It naturally creates social situations, contributes to increased personal confidence, self-expression and creativity. As an aerobic exercise, ballroom dance benefits your cardiovascular system as you swing and sway from hips to shoulders. An hour of moderate, sustained ballroom dance burns 250-300 calories - twice as much as tennis, swimming, walking, or bicycling. An hour of vigorous dancing - such as the Jitterbug or Lindy - can burn up to 400 calories.

Class Summary
The classes include popular Standard/Smooth and Latin-American/Rhythm dances like salsa, cha-cha-cha, rumba, swing, as well as the elegant waltz or the passionate tango.
The dance program follows Katalin’s well-thought process, focusing on the students’ personal progress. A variety of styles, patterns and basic footwork are introduced in each class, which the students apply through short choreographies. This process allows them to experience all the benefits of dancing. The inspiring music, fun and easy dance patterns are entertaining and will have each student dancing in no-time! No experience necessary.

Important differences between ballroom dance and traditional aerobic exercise
Aerobic routines and patterns are repetitious and can lead to overuse of one set of muscles. In ballroom dance, you can vary steps at will and create your own patterns as the music and mood change. The dancers must learn and remember complex steps and figures, utilizing thinking and retention skills. Men (or leaders) have to plan what steps to do next and lead the women (or followers). Followers have to adapt to the leaders’ movements, and both partners have to respond to the precise beat of the music. Since part of the fun - and the challenge - of waltz or swing or salsa is change and diversity, the risk of overuse injury is low. So is the risk of boredom, which means that you stay motivated and committed.

Instructor:Katalin Matyus started her dancing career in 1997, and quickly became a respected competitive dancer, winning or advancing to the finals of every competition she entered (First place, Capital Standard Championship; Second place, Professional Latin Championship).
After she graduated from the Hungarian Dance Academy as a ballroom dance instructor, she started teaching ballroom dancing producing several successes for her private students and formation groups. She also coached a Hungarian National Dance Champion. In 2006 she earned her second Master’s degree at the Hungarian Eotvos Lorand University in Aesthetics of Performing Arts. Since August 2006 she has taught at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Boston, Jeannette Neill Dance Studio, Berklee College of Music, Northeastern University, Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, The Sports Club LA all the while enhancing her reputation as a competitive dancer, dance instructor and performer.

In addition to her dancing expertise, Katalin is a professional musician. She was a finalist in the Hungarian national singing competition, “Megastar” (the Hungarian version of American Idol), and other popular contests in Hungary. Besides many others she also performed in the “Moulin Rouge”, and worked together with many popular artists in Hungary and all around Europe. In 2006 she was admitted to Berklee College of Music, receiving a prestigious scholarship for singing. At Berklee, she is a Performance major and organizer, supervisor as well as dance instructor for Ballroom, Latin-American and Hip-hop dance classes. Currently, Katalin is focusing on her singing, songwriting and preparing a new album.

Irish Dance

Irish dance is a centuries-old dance form that has more recently been popularized by productions such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. In the NU-OPPs Irish dance class, students will learn the basics of Irish dance, a few steps and combinations, as well as several fun drills and tricks. The class also focuses on strengthening the muscles used in dancing by utilizing abdominal, leg, and arm exercises. Enjoy and learn in a fun atmosphere with a laid-back teaching style that is guaranteed to give you a great workout and a thorough understanding of the art form.

Instructor: Erin Gormley. Erin is from Buffalo, NY. She started Irish dancing at the Rince Na Tiarna School of Irish Dance at age three and has been performing, teaching, competing.

Belly Dancing

The benefits of belly dance are both mental and physical. Dancing provides a good cardio-vascular workout and helps increase both flexibility and strength, focusing on the torso or "core muscles", although it also builds leg strength. Many belly dance styles emphasize muscular "isolations", teaching the ability to move various muscles or muscle groups independently. Veil work can also build arm, shoulder, and general upper-body strength, and playing the zils can build strength and independence of the fingers. Belly dance is suitable for all ages and body types, and can be as physical as the participant chooses. As with starting any new exercise routine, people would be wise to consult their doctor before starting a belly dance regimen. It's also important to talk with the belly dance instructor to find out the level of difficulty in the classes. The practice offers mental health benefits including an improved sense of well-being, better body image and self-esteem, and the generally positive outlook that comes with regular, enjoyable exercise

Instructor: Bilge Demet Senturk, Graduate student at Northeastern University. Demet has been teaching for NU-OPPs for three years, but has been studying the art of Belly Dancing for most of her life. She brings contemporary music and blends with the traditional forms of Belly Dancing and strongly encourages self- expression through this dance genre.

Break-Dancing

Lessons In: B-Boy/B-Girl (Break-Dancing), Popping & Lock

Instructors: Andrew Dill AKA Mercury Has worked with kids for almost 11 years. Volunteering at the New England Dream Center, Worcester Youth Center & the Denison Memorial Center. He has worked for Eastham recreation for 3 years as a camp counselor, and still visits the camp to do dance performance once a summer along with other camps such as Bourne recreation. Mercury has ran his own exercise dance programs for 2 years in Dorchester for the Boston Public schools, Fi-Field Elementary and the Dorchester YMCA. His dance programs have been used in Mashpee, Hingham and Dedham as well. In Mashpee Andrew worked for Leisure services and had 3 scheduled break-dance camps. 2 were in the summer and 1 was during February vacation. In Dedham Mercury ran an after school exercise dance program. In Hingham Andrew worked for the cultural arts program and taught Hip-Hop dancing to all ages. Andrew Has danced on stage for such Hip-Hop artists as: Roots, Talib Quali, Redman, Keith Murray, Eric Sermon, opening up for the Wu-Tang Clan in Providence as well as being a back up dancer. Mercury is one of the founders of S.O.T.A. (State Of The Art Hip-Hop Dance Crew) and now has a new crew he has been with for 2 years known as SCC (Swift Charcterz Crew). SCC is made up of State of The Art members as well as a younger generation of up and coming dancers of the New Bedford and Fall River area.

Indian Dancing

Sample Video

Instructors: Asha Pandya has been dancing her entire life. She was trained in the Indian classical dance form of Kuchipudi for over 12 years, and has completed her Rangapravesam (Graduation). Her dance background in Indian dance covers various styles from classical to modern, fusion, and of course, Bollywood. She is currently a dancer on the NU Bhangra team and has collaborated with UTSAV, the South Asian Student organization on campus, and choreographed and performed for the annual Nataraj-culture show.

Major performances include: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the United Nations, NYC Sea Port and Orlando Florida Center for Contemporary Dance.

**This class aims to teach the basics of Indian classical dance, expressions, stretching, while maintaining rhythm and learning new style.

Northeastern Aikido class - Beginner Level

Aikido is the Japanese art of self-defense that employs holds and locks, and that use the principles of nonresistance in order to debilitate the strength of the opponent.

This class will provide a basic understanding of Mitsunari Kanai’s style of Aikido.

Kanai Sensei’s* Aikido represents trust, compassion and love for all life. In this basic introductory course, students will get exposure to Aikido self-defense techniques, ukemi (the art of falling), and breathing drills.
Students of all level of training are welcome.

*Kanai Sensei was the technical director of United States Aikido Federation. He was also a direct student of O’ sensei (founder of Aikido in Japan).

Instructor: Andre Brown. Andre Brown studied with Kanai Sensei for over fourteen years. He is a Ni-Dan, a 2nd degree Black Belt in Aikido.

Muay Thai

Preamble:These courses are intended for students who want to learn and understand the basic principals and techniques of Muay Thai. Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand and is commonly referred to as Thai Boxing. Muay Thai utilizes punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. These courses are intended to progressively teach students the basic to advanced techniques in a friendly and motivating atmosphere to help them develop both physically and mentally.

Beginner Class:Classes will begin with group stretching followed by light cardio such as jumping rope. Students will then move into shadow boxing to work on techniques that they have learned to that point in time. Students will be exposed to working in pairs and as one group to become familiar with new techniques. As students progress through the basic necessary techniques they will have an opportunity to do pad work with the instructor. Pad work allows the student to practice the previously learned techniques and receive personal guidance. Abdominal and Trunk workouts will be implemented into the closing of every class.

Intermediate Class: (Prerequisite Beginner Course or Instructor Approval)
Students will continue to develop the skills learned in the beginner course and will progress into more advanced techniques. There will be a stronger emphasis on pad work to help students applied their newly learned skills. The class will follow the same structure as the beginner class, but will incorporate a greater focus on total body conditioning.

Instructor: Craig Grenier
Craig is a trainer at Boston Muay Thai Academy in Dorchester, MA where he has helped train several current amateur title holders. Craig continues to train, teach, and still competes to keep his skills fresh.

Qi Gong-(Ch’i Kung)

QI (CHI) = ENERGY
GONG (KUNG) = SKILL
QIGONG = THE SKILL OF ATTRACTING VITAL ENERGY

Qigong is a self-healing art that combines movement and meditation. Visualizations are employed to enhance the mind/body connection and assist healing.
Regular practice of qigong can:
prevent and treat illness
reduce stress - establish balance
integrate mind/body/spirit - bring peace

Instructor: Dana Rosenblum. Dana Rosenblum has studied T'ai Chi Ch'uan with the renowned, third generation Chinese master, Kai Ying Tung, since l991. She continues to attend advanced t'ai chi training seminars with both Master Tung and his son, Master Tung Chen Wei. Before moving to the Boston area, Dana taught Tai Chi Chuan at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. She has taught at a variety of adult education centers as well as Northeastern University, Massachusetts College of Art, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Center Communities of Brookline, Brookline Center for Adult Education and Perkins School for the Blind. Her approach to teaching is based on the traditions and practices of Taoist philosophy as well as her respect for the unique individuality of each student. Dana is accomplished and skilled at creating a safe, supportive, and deeply engaging learning environment. www.taichiwithdana.com

Self Defense

The class focus is an intensive study introducing mental and physical techniques for the protection of oneself from aggression. These techniques include empty handed as well as the employment of miscellaneous common objects.

Instructor: Sensei Yondan, 4th degree Renshi- Gil Weiner.

Fitness Self Defense and Personal Empowerment

This class provides the ultimate in self defense training and security. Whether you are coming home late from a party or co-op job, or maybe you are off in another country studying abroad this class will provide you with techniques that could save your life in a variety of harmful situations. Learn how to defend yourself against knives, chokes, multiple attackers and much more. In addition, begin feeling good about yourself, relieve stress, and get away from the books for awhile with the conditioning workout that will blow you away. Get stronger, more flexible, and feel fit. This class is for all fitness levels and those looking to have the best self defense education in New England. Each individual receives attention and personal instruction within the group.

Instructor: Chris Crocker is the Assistant Director and 4th degree black belt of Cervizzi's Martial Arts Academy (CMAA) in Winthrop, Lynnfield and North Reading, MA. He is a Northeastern Alumni with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture as well as a Master of Architecture degree and has 14 years of self defense training. Chris along with the director and owner of CMAA conduct numerous types of personal, group, women's flight attendant, special needs self defense, team conditioning, kickboxing, and other fitness programs since opening in 1995. Our director has attained her Bachelors degree in Management Science, with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Public Relations. The owner Paul Cervizzi is a Graduate of Boston College, BA Psychology and a Graduate of Massachusetts School of Law, J.D. Law and holds the rank of 8th degree black belt. The self defense which is taught is street applicable and would be recommended for everyone to learn some of the basic self defense techniques, which could save their life.

Jujutsu

The ancient Japenese art of jujutsu has many attributes to offer the interested student. The benefits that it offers are much more than the physical training one envisions. The art offers tremendous opportunity for personal growth as it is entrenched in oriental philosophy. So interwoven are these connections, that it seems that the art and the philosophy is one and the same. It is ironically befitting since this is after all the essence of the concepts of Zen, and the apparent duality of the Chinese yin and yang or in Japenese "In and Yo". Two sides of the same universal coin, the two essential components of the whole, apparent opposites but better understood as mirror images of the same reality. Yin and yang are both simultaneously separate but united; since some of each is found within the other. they paradoxically both separate and create the whole.

Instructor: Gil Weiner, Sensei Sandan 3^rd Degree Black Belt.

Tai Chi

Yang style Tai Chi Ch’uan is a centuries- old discipline for health, relaxation, meditation and self-defense. First developed in China, this Martial Art emphasizes self-cultivation. It can be learned by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. Through practice, one finds a greater sense of well-being as well as improved concentration.

Instructor: Dana Rosenblum has studied Tai Chi Ch’uan since 1991 and continues to attend advanced international Tai Chi seminars. Dana emphasizes physical alignment, flexibility, strength and relaxation.

Tae Kwon Do

• Learn the traditional self defense skills of tkd and the benefits of tae kwon do discipline.
• Discipline, self defense, respect for others, weight control, stretching. Early classes, get your day started the right way. Feel more relaxed & flexible throughout the day.

Instructors:
• Paul Lee, 6th degree black belt, main instructor, at Lee's TKD college in Stoughton, MA
• James Walton, 1st degree black belt, Northeastern University and member of the Tae kwon do club for more then 20 years.

Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga

Vinyasa means "flow." In vinyasa yoga, we flow through a series of postures, moving with the breath as we come to a place of mental stillness. Classes are invigorating and promote increased flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as focus and a sense of peace.

Restorative yoga is a deeply relaxing practice that sooths the mind and the body. With the use of props, poses are held passively for 3-5 minutes each, allowing the body to fully open and release. Wonderful as a practice on its own, or as a complement to more vigorous athletic activity, restorative yoga is accessible to those at all levels of fitness and ability.

Instructor: Ellen Waylonis. Ellen came to yoga in search of stress reduction, and found on the mat a deep sense of peace and purpose. She is inspired by the transformative power of yoga and its ability to bring awareness to not only our bodies, but also to our lives. Her classes emphasize the principle of ahimsa, or non-violence, encouraging students to respect their bodies and selves as they explore new ways of moving and being. Her style is influenced by her principle teacher, David Vendetti, as well as by many of the wonderful instructors in the Boston area and her own variegated life path.

Individual and Dual Sports

Basic Swimming: Focuses on Basic swimming skills for non- swimmers, with emphasis on personal water safety.
Instructor: Edwin Salamanca

Basic Tennis: Focuses on basic tennis strokes (forehand, backhand, serve, volley, lob, and overhead) rules, strategies. Class is also modified based upon skill level. While the class is designed for beginners, we can accommodate for those students with higher skill levels as well.
Instructor: Colleen Fritze, B.S., M.S.

Squash 101: Focuses on knowledge and skill appropriate for play at the beginning level; skills, rules, and strategy.
Instructor: Nathalie Fontenez, SquashBusters Middle School Director

Skiing / Snowboarding / Snow Tubing: Instruction, rentals and transportation to Nashoba Valley in January/February.
Instructor: Provided by Certified Instructors from Nashoba Valley Ski Resort.

CPR for the Professional: Course designed for first responders.
Instructor: Edwin Salamanca, Certified First Aid Instructor.

Lifeguard Training: Prepares you for Lifeguard Certification.
Instructor: Edwin Salamanca, Certified Water Safety Instructor.

Active Nutrition Class

The goal of the class is to teach active people the importance balance of food, exercise and weight for a healthy lifestyle. How many of these people are also dieting and exercising to lose weight, and because of inadequate nutrition are lagging on energy?
One will learn:
- Eat healthfully to lose weight and still have energy to enjoy exercising
- Shift your focus onto health, rather than weight, and pursue the goal of being fit, healthy, and at peace with food, at peace with your body

Instructor: Kim Ryan-Raubenheimer, AASDN Nutrition Specialist

Please note: All persons attending classes at the Marino Center must be
Campus Recreation members.

For more information about our membership policies, please visit the
membership section of our site.

For more information please contact:
Colleen Fritze
Coordinator of Facility Operations and Non-credit Programming
130 Badger and Rosen SquashBuster Facility
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 373-7398
Fax: (617) 373-8278
E-mail:c.fritze@neu.edu