Delta State University Continuing Education will be offering an exciting new line-up of classes that will engage everyone during the upcoming weeks that will include several new classes such as Adult Hip Hop (Beginner/Intermediate), Adult Jazz (Beginner/Intermediate), Cooking with Cam (formerly Lunch & Learn), and a canoe trip down the Mississippi River.
Cooking with Cam (Formerly Lunch & Learn):
Join Dr. Cam McMillen as she demonstrates how to prepare meat, seafood, and vegetable lasagnas that are sure to please every palate. A demonstration of food preparation, useful tips, and recipes will be provided along with a delicious lunch. The class is scheduled for Friday, March 25, at noon in the Ada Swindle Mitchell Food Lab in Ewing Hall on the campus. Cost is $15 per person and $25 for two.
Mississippi River Canoe Trip: An Exploration of the Forgotten Delta
Join Geography Professor Dr. Mark Bonta and John Ruskey, of Quapaw Canoe Company, as they lead you on a historical exploration of the Mississippi River from Hurricane Point to Terrene Landing. This trip is open for non-credit and CEU credit interest. The voyage will be held Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Cost for this one day trip is $100, additional wet-suit charge of $35 may be added due to weather conditions. Travel from the Cleveland and Clarksdale area will be provided. No Experience Needed!
Adult Jazz (Beginner/Intermediate):
After warming up, students will delve into longer combinations and across-the-floor material that explores turns, jumps, rhythm, and style. Emily Tschiffely, experienced dancer/choreographer, will instruct this class from 1 – 2:15 p.m., on Mondays, March 28 – May 02. This class will meet in Room 100A of the H. L. Nowell Union on the campus. Cost is $60 per person which includes all six sessions.
Adult Hip Hop (Beginner/Intermediate):
Come be a part of an exploration into hip hop dancing that includes dropped weight movement, isolations, mixed meter physicality, pop & lock, break beats, and tricks. Emily Tschiffely, experienced dancer/choreographer, will instruct this class from 6:45 to 8 p.m., on Wednesdays, March 30 – May 04. This class will meet in Room 100A of the H. L. Nowell Union on the campus. Cost is $60 per person which includes all six sessions.
Early registration is always recommended due to limited space in each class. To register or for more information on the courses listed please contact Elizabeth Joel in the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies at (662) 846-4871 or e-mail ejoel@deltastate.edu.
