Delta State University’s Graduate and Continuing Studies will offer a variety of classes for early fall which includes ballroom dancing, beginner belly dancing, West African dance and working the Web.
Ballroom Dancing: Leslie Shive instructor for the class will teach beginners the waltz, fox trot, and swing. The classes will meet on Sept 22 and 29 and Oct 6 and 13 from 6-7:15 p.m. in the Atrium of Kent Wyatt Hall.
Cost is $115 per couple. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged.
Beginner Belly Dancing for Fitness: Terry Herron will be the instructor for the class scheduled to meet on Sept 14, 21, and 28, Oct. 5, 12, and 19 from 6-7 p.m. in the Atrium of Kent Wyatt Hall. Cost is $45 per person.
Working the Web a Small Business Approach: This course is designed for people who own or who aspire to own a small business, and who wish to leverage the World Wide Web to develop and extend the reach of their business.
Participants will design and develop a business website using industry standard applications, such as Adobe’s Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Acrobat. They will also produce, edit, and disseminate through their websites a variety of media, including slideshows, calendars, podcasts, video, and social-networking tools.Working the Web is offered in a hybrid format—so participants will need regular access to an Internet-connected computer.
The class under the instruction of Susan Hines is scheduled to meet on Monday nights, Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Nov.2, from 7-9 p.m. Room 114 of Bailey Hall.
Due to a limited class size of eight participants, early registration is encouraged. Cost is $390 per person
West African Dance Introduction to Dances, Music and Culture in West Africa: Through West African rhythms and dance participants will develop strength, aerobic stamina, coordination, flexibility, and rhythmic awareness. Historical and cultural contexts will be understood through learning authentic and traditional West African dances.
Under the instruction of Abena Seward the class is scheduled to meet on Wednesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, and 13, from 6– 7 p.m. in Zeigel Hall. Cost is $45 per person.
To register or for more information, please contact Melissa Stewart at (662) 846-4871 or e-mail
