Just for Fun
Registration Begins Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00 a.m.
Programs are filled on a first-pay, first-served basis, preregistration by the published deadline is required. Payment can be made by credit or debit card by phone or by check or cash in person. Online Registration also available. All classes are subject to 6.5% sales tax. Please call the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center for more information at 626-7081.
ART BREAK
Keep your mind and spirit healthy! Come to the ARCC for some drop in, DIY art therapy through self-directed activities! Studies have shown that Art can take your mind off of what is stressing you. The Open Studio sessions are not product oriented – just enjoy the process! Activities can vary from art journaling, coloring, creative drawing from pattern recognition, scrapping, zentangle art, and creative writing. Or work on your own projects brought from home, and work in a relaxing stress-free atmosphere. Sessions meet weekly. Some supplies are provided for activities listed, or you may bring your own in! Remember – we aren’t concerned about creating works of art (although it may be a by-product), just the act of letting our activity take us away! Ages 18 and up.
Dates: Thursdays, June 7 – July 26
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
NEW! HAND CASTING
Participants will create a plaster cast of their own hand for the first week, and then in the second week they will be able to paint and personalize their hand. Ages 12 and up.
Activity #217200
Dates: Wednesdays, June 14 – 21
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Kylee Carlson
Fee: $20.00 plus $40.00 supply fee
Preregister by: June 7
Min/Max Enrollment: 5/10
NEW! BASIC MAKEUP APPLICATION
Join Kylee Carlson, a licensed Esthetician, as she teaches basic skincare and makeup application. In this 3-week class participants will learn subtle natural looks all the way up to full glam. Ages 11 and up.
Activity #217100
Dates: Wednesdays, July 12 – 26
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kylee Carlson
Fee: $22.00 plus $20.00 supply fee
Preregister by: July 5
Min/Max Enrollment: 3/15
NEW! JEET KUNE DO FOR YOUTH
With this 8-week class youth participants will learn Jeet Kune Do, developed by Bruce Lee, incorporating moves and techniques from multiple other martial arts styles. Jeet Kune Do emphasizes simplicity, directness, and economy of motion, not form or techniques. It’s easier to learn since there are no hard-and-fast rules. Participants will gain self-confidence as they begin to recognize and use basic survival instincts and natural reactions in potentially threatening situations. Participants should wear clothes suitable for low impact exercise.
Ages 10 – 16.
Activity #238510
Dates: Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26
Time: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Hamson
Fee: $40.00
Preregister by: May 31
Min/Max Enrollment: 2/16
FIGHT BACK SELF-DEFENSE
Participants will begin to learn Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do in this 8-week class. Jeet Kune Dos’ effectiveness lies in breaking traditional rules of martial arts, making use of what is effective and useful to each individual person rather than following a prescribed set of rules. Focus will be practical hands-on applications for real life situations helping participants gain self-confidence as they begin to recognize and use basic survival instincts and natural reactions in potentially threatening situations. Participants should wear clothes suitable for low impact exercise.
Ages 17 and up.
Activity #238500
Dates: Wednesdays, June 7 – July 26
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Hamson
Fee: $52.00
Preregister by: May 31
Min/Max Enrollment: 2/16
ADULT TAP DANCE
Join us for an evening of rhythm, music, and fun! This will be a medium-paced class, perfect for those who have taken a session of Beginning Adult Tap Dance or for those with other previous experience.
Activity #252060
Dates: Wednesdays, June 14 – July 19
Time: 7:15 - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $36.00
Instructor: Ashley Geist-Cusick
NEW! SUMMERTIME JAZZ DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS
Move, groove, and dance your stress away in jazz class for adults! Class includes a simple warm-up, basic steps, some fun choreography, and a cool-down. Both new and experienced dancers are welcome; the focus of this class is on moving our bodies in a supportive space and having fun! Jazz shoes are recommended and are available for loan or purchase through the ARCC.
Activity #253060
Dates: Wednesdays, June 14 – July 19
Time: 6:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $36.00
Instructor: Ashley Geist-Cusick
NEW! YOLATES
A Yoga and Pilates combination, and everything in between. As a certified yoga instructor with Fit and Fire Studios, Karine will work with participants to accommodate all fitness levels making modifications as needed for every exercise. Your body and mind will be challenged with strength enduring sessions filled with joy and elevation. Ages 18 and up.
Activity #158070
Session A: Monday, January 9
Session B: Monday, January 23
Time: 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Instructor: Karine Pogosyan-Myrmoe
Fee: $25.00 per session
Preregister by: 3 days before session begins
Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10
FIGHT BACK SELF DEFENSE
This 6-week class will focus on practical hands-on applications for real life situations. Participants will gain self-confidence as they begin to recognize and put to use basic survival instincts and natural reactions in potentially threatening situations. Participants should wear clothes suitable for low impact exercise. Ages 16 and up.
Activity #138500
Session A: Thursdays, January 12 – February 16
Session B: Mondays, January 23 – March 6 (No class Feb 20)
Session C: Thursdays, February 23 – March 30
Session D: Mondays, March 13 – April 17
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Hamson
Fee: $60.00
Preregister by: 3 days before session begins
Min/Max Enrollment: 4/10
NEW! SALSA DANCING
An introduction in the fabulous world of Salsa Dancing. This class with start out with basic salsa steps and movements, building on each week with more advanced skills.
Ages 10 and up.
Activity #159760
Dates: Tuesdays, February 7 – March 28
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Instructor: Adis Torres & Luna Isroel
Fee: $48.00 per person
Preregister by: February 1
Min/Max Enrollment: 4/20
COUNTRY TWO STEP
The two-step is a basic dance move done by singles, partners, and groups. This class will cover the basic two step as adapted to Country Music. Instruction will focus on the basic moves, footwork and turns. Get off your chair and onto the dance floor! Ages 15 and up.
Activity #159504
Dates: Mondays, March 6 – 27
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ray Payer & Karen Lane
Fee: $30.00 per person
Preregister by: March 1
Min/Max Enrollment: 6/12
NEW! INTRODUCTION TO PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
An introduction to portrait photography. Learn the basic rules of photography when you are taking portait shots and how to benefit from different types of lighting, composition, as well as tricks and tips for different situations. Participants must have their own DSLR camera.
Ages 14 and up.
Activity #119010
Dates: Wednesdays, January 18 – February 8
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Instructors: Alethiea & Jerome Wild
Fee: $60.00 plus supplies
Preregister by: January 12
Min/Max Enrollment: 4/12
NEW! PHOTO EDITING WITH LIGHTROOM
An introduction on the basic rules of editing photographs utilizing Adobe Lightroom. Participants must have their own access to Adobe Lightroom. Ages 14 and up.
Activity #119013
Dates: Wednesdays, February 22 – March 15
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Instructors: Alethiea & Jerome Wild
Fee: $60.00 plus supplies
Preregister by: February 16
Min/Max Enrollment: 4/12
VISUAL ARTS PRIVATE LESSON
Private, semi-private, and group lessons from professionally trained advanced level artists and educators, will be offered in Acrylics, Drawing, Oil Painting, Pottery, Sculpture, Watercolor, and many other artistic media. Lessons will be held in designated ARCC studios, during business hours when space is available. Private lessons are available for participants ages 16 and up pending chosen field of study, and ages 18 and up for Glasswork, Electroforming and Metal Work. Participant may be under 16, pending instructor approval and availability. If there is an artistic media not listed that you are interested in or have further questions, please call the ARCC at (605) 626-7081
Fee: $30.00 per one-hour private lesson (for groups of 2+ please add $7.50 per each additional person) Fees may vary, pending chosen field of study, does not include supplies.
Registration: Call the ARCC at (605) 626-7081.
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Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center
Physical Address
225 3rd Avenue SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone: 605-626-7081Fax: 605-626-7989