Dance

Basic Ballroom Registration Closed
Here is your chance to learn the basics of the foxtrot, cha cha, swing, waltz and tango, and the fundamentals of all social dancing. Taught in the Mark Segal Ballroom, this course will provide singles and couples with the tools to enjoy many graceful and entertaining nights out. Not sure whether to lead or follow? You can choose for yourself in this LGBT environment. Taught by Gene LaPierre Jr., co-organizer of the Philadelphia Liberty Dance challenge and recipient of numerous dance instruction awards. Gene's students have won first place finishes in waltz, foxtrot, samba, rumba, swing and Viennese waltz.  

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Fridays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM ( March 12, 19, 26, April 9, 16, 30, May 7, 14 ) (No class April 2, 23) $80 Members/ $120 Non-Members Minimum Registrants 5, Max. 30 Registration Deadline: March 5
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Intermediate Ballroom Registration Closed
For dancers with previous class experience or familiarity with ballroom dancing, Way Gay U invites you to take your dancing to the next level! This class will offer slightly more intensive dance instruction focusing on improving steps, adding style, addressing individual challenges, and increasing proficiency and confidence. Taught by Gene LaPierre Jr., co-organizer of the Philadelphia Liberty Dance challenge and recipient of numerous dance instruction awards. Individuals and couples welcome.    

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Fridays, 7:00 - 8:00 PM ( March 12, 19, 26, April 9, 16, 30, May 7, 14 ) (No class April 2, 23) $80 Members/ $120 Non-Members Minimum Registrants 5, Max. 30 Registration Deadline: March 5
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Beginner's Country Line Dancing Registration Closed
Have you ever sat on the sidelines at Woody's and thought, how in the heck are they doing that but were too intimidated to throw yourself into the mix?   This course will teach you the very basics of Country Line Dancing and will equip you with the skills you need to be a rising-star on the dance floor. Depending on the level of the participants, dances will include: Tush Push, Texas Cha Cha, Chill Factor and many other beginner and intermediate dances.   Put on those cowboy/girl boots and get ready for some two steppin' fun! Instructor Michael Flynn has taught Country and Western Line Dancing at Woody's for the past twenty years.

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Wednesdays , 7:00 - 9:00 pm (March 17, 24, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19)(No class April 7) $80 Members/ $120 Non-Members Min. Registrants 5, Max. 10 Registration Deadline: March 10
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Country Line Dancing 102 Registration Closed
Are you ready to take your moves to the next level?   Building upon the foundation in Beginner's Country Line Dancing, this course will teach advanced line dances such as Doctor Doctor, Cowboy Casanova, and Applejacks, amongst others.   Instructor Brian Neff teach es Country Line Dancing at Woody's , the Nevermore, and at the Den in NJ .

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Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (March 25, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20) (No class April 1) $80 Members/ $120 Non-Members Min. Registrants 5, Max. 10 Registration Deadline: March 11
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Health and Welness

Ashtanga Yoga Registration Closed
Our Ashtanga Yoga series remains the hottest in town!  Join instructor Sheila Pasupathy who has over 20 years of practice and experience for weekly yoga sessions tailored to your physical abilities and desire to progress.  The course will cover the fundamentals of breathing, sun salutations, standing sequence, sitting series, and closing sequence.

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Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm (March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4) $80 Members/ $120 Non-Members Min. Registrants 5, Max. 20 Registration Deadline: March 11
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Gentle Hatha Yoga: Senior Stretch Registration Closed
As we grow older, we typically move less because of common aging-related problems such as: reduced joint flexibility, arthritis/bursitis, high blood pressure, increased body fat and decreased lean
body tissue, osteoporosis, low back pain, and breathing difficulties. Yoga, a practice that has been around for thousands of years, has been shown to not only improve movement, but can help alleviate some of these conditions. The class will emphasize postures that help strengthen muscles, increase range of motion, improve alignment, and increase balance. All this while having fun, and being social! Taught by Sheila Pasupathy, with over 20 years of practice and experience.

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Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00 pm (March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6) $80 Members/ $120 Non-Members Min. Registrants 5, Max. 9 Registration Deadline: March 11
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Fight Like a Girl Registration Closed
"Fighting like a girl" means that a woman brings her particular strengths to the conflict while minimizing the strengths of an attacker.   This course specializes in teaching this philosophy as well as associated techniques. Situations will include ground and standing attacks. Classes will include a live training of the techniques with an instructor in a protective suit which allows students to practice their skills at full speed and intensity.   Instructors Ray Huxon is a level 2 Fight Like A Girl instructor, the head Instructor at The Philadelphia Judo Club, is a brown belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Nidan (Second Degree Black Belt) Tomiki Ryu Aikido and Alma Qualli is a level 2 Fight Like A Girl instructor, an assistant instructor at The Philadelphia Judo Club, Qualli also holds a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Ikkyu (First Degree Brown Belt) Tomiki Ryu Aikido.

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Saturdays, 2:00 - 4 pm (March 13, 20, 27)   $120 Members/$145 Non-Members Min. Registrants 8, Max. 20 Registration Deadline: March 13
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Running and Nutrition:   Couch to 5-K or any Running Distance Registration Closed
This class will teach students the proper nutrition for endurance sports such as running: the focus will be on the right percentage of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.   Further, the class will focus on overall nutrition: timing, hydration, and supplements.   This class will aim to help both the beginner (who may be focusing on weight loss) and the experienced (who may be trying to improve on his or her finish time). Instructor Pearlette Toussant has participated in various local and national runs including:   the Philadelphia Marathon, the Broad Street Run, and the Philadelphia Distance Run and is certified as a nutritionist through the International Sports Sciences Association.

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Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm (March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13) $75 for members / $110 for non-members Min. registrants 5, Max. 10 Registration Deadline: March 9
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ZUMBA©Registration Closed
ZUMBA© is an aerobic workout which fuses latin rythym and fitness while burning 600 calories per workout! Taught by Dara Patrusky, Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the participants to dance away their worries. No dance experience is necessary, just bring your attitude and enthusiasm!   It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO". Zumba is a "feel-happy" workout that is great for both the body and the mind.   Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps.

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Saturdays, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (March 13, 20, April 10, 17, 24, May 8)(No class April 3 or May 1) $80 Members / $120 Non-Members Min. registrants 5,  Max. 25 Registration Deadline: March 5
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Workshops

American Sign Language Registration Closed
American Sign Language, or ASL, is a complete, complex language that employs signs made w ith the hands and other movements, including facial expressions and postures of the body.   It is the first language of many deaf North Americans, and one of several communication options available to deaf people, and is said to be the fourth most commonly used language in the United States.   This beginner's class is an introduction to the basics of signing to build foundation for fluency.   Michael Flynn instructs this class which is mea n t to be interactive wi t h supplementary worksheets.

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Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 ) $105 Members/ $155 Non-Members Min. Registrants, 5, Max. 10 Registration Deadline: March 8
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Creating a Space for Ourselves: a historical walking tour of Philadelphia's Gayborhood Registration Closed
We'll begin in Rittenhouse Square, home base for 50s beatniks, rebels and queers, then trace the expansion of those "Spruce Street boys" up "Lurid Locust" to form a gay identified oasis in the center of Frank   Rizzo's repressive Philadelphia. We'll   talk about bars, community spaces and political activism, have coffee at a gayborhood cafe, and end our   day with a visit to the extensive collections of   the William Way Center's John J. Wilcox Jr. Library and Archives. Wear comfortable walking shoes, and cameras encouraged. Bob has worked as a walking tour guide in Center City for 10 years, heads the archival collections at the WWCC, and directs his own historical dance company, "Mixed Pickles Vintage Dance."

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Saturday, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm (April 24) $50 Members/ $75 Non-Members Min. Registrants 4, Max. 25 Registration Deadline: April 17
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Get Organized! Registration Closed
Does your dining table look like a mailroom at Xmas? Have your socks lost more mates than Elizabeth Taylor?   Have you not seen the top of your desk since the Clinton administration? We'll give you back control of your home and work spaces through easy simplification and organizational techniques. Don't bless your mess, beat it! Just bring a note pad and an open mind. When you register, please do let us know what your particular demon is; storage? paperwork? mail? clothing? Bob Skiba has worked as an organizer for individuals and small businesses for 6 years, and heads the archival collections at the WWCC.

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Thursday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm (April 1) $40 Members/ $75 Non-Members Min. Registrants 5, Max. 20 Registration Deadline: March 25
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Create a Resume That Works for You Registration Closed
No matter what position you are looking for, a good resume is essential. This is an introductory resume building class.   If you have never had a resume before, this class will help you create one no matter what your previous experience has been.   If you already have a resume, this class will help you focus and improve it.   Each student should bring their existing resume or biographical information such as school graduation dates and dates for previous positions held.   A limited number of laptops will be on site for use and by the end of the class, each student will have a resume to take away with them.   Instructor Corbett Klein is a 12 year employee at Merk,& Co., Inc., is   a Council Member of Out and Equal Philadelphia, and assisted in a resume clinic a the national conference Out for Work in Washington, DC where he assisted participants in resume improvement.   Men of All Colors Together will also purchase a limited number of Center memberships for unemployed individuals who commit to enroll in this course.   Contact Candice Thompson for more information at 215-732-2220.  

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Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm (March 16, 23, 30) $15 Members/$35 Non-Members Min. Registrants 5, Max. 10 Registration Deadline: March 9
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Coming Out Under Fire: A Discussion of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Did you know that the first person ever discharged from the army for being a gay man was in 1776 under General George Washington?   This is a two part workshop dealing with the issues of LGBT people in the military and the ramifications of "don't ask, don't tell"   Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans have always served in the Armed Forces; this course will focus on the history of service and discrimination from WWII to present.   Instructor Mike Felker will discuss his experience as a gay Vietnam Veteran as well as show two documentary films as a jumping off point for class dialogue.

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Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm (May 6, 13) $45 Members/$75 Non-Members Min. Registrants 4, Max. 20 Registration Deadline: April 30
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Creating a Relationship that Lasts: The MBTI ® Roadmap to Successful Relationships (for couples and singles)Registration Closed
Whether you've been together for fifty years or are searching for that special someone, this workshop is designed to help you deepen your connection with your current/future partner.
Couples: This workshop will give you an opportunity to explore each other's communication style, potential patterns for cooperation and conflict, as well as ways to work together to enhance the relationship. 
Singles: Interested in changing your single status? This workshop with help you understand the specific way in which you, and others, approach dating and relationships.
Based on the Myers Briggs Type Indicator®, this interactive workshop will address:

• How our individual preferences affect the way we approach dating, love, sex and relationships.
• How people with different preferences approach dating, love, sex and relationships.
• When strengths become weaknesses in relationships.
• Tips for dating/partnering across preferences.

Instructors Carolyn T. Thompson and Ellen Greenberg hold Master's degrees in Organizational Development and are certified by Otto Kroeger Associates to administer and interpret MBTI®.  Appropriate forms and handouts will be provided. 

Please note: All registrants are required to complete the MBTI ® assessment form prior to this seminar. The instructors will contact you to make arrangements to complete the assessment.

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Saturday, 3:00-7:00pm (April 24) Min. Registrants 5, Max. 15 Registration Deadline: April 16
$100 Member Couples/$150 Non-Member Couples
$75 Members Single/$100 Non-Members Single
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Digital Photo Techniques II Registration Closed
Take better photos this summer during your vacation! Learn to shoot in low-light or backlit situations, long exposures, silhouetting, panning, creating motion, advanced framing and focus techniques, more. Weekly critiques of work will require outside class assignments as homework. A field trip to shoot on location is included. A tripod will be required. Instructor Scott A. Drake has a Bachelor's of Science of Photography and is the photographer for the Philadelphia Gay News.

Digital Photo Techniques I Registration Closed
Take better photos this summer during your vacation! Introduction to various concepts of composition, lighting, flash and focal points in many situations. Compositional ideas explored may include leading lines, vertical/horizontal lines, patterns/repetition, rule of thirds, shutter speeds and depth of field. Weekly critiques of work will require outside class assignments as homework. A field trip to shoot on location is included. Instructor Scott A. Drake has a Bachelor's of Science of Photography and is the photographer for the Philadelphia Gay News.

Introduction to Adobe Elements (and Photoshop)Registration Closed
Introduction to the toolbar, palettes, workspace, importing images and saving photos for different applications. Learn some of the basics in Photoshop for cropping, sizing, selection criteria, balancing/correcting color and light, modifying prints, touchups, layers, creating composites, red-eye correction, over- and under-exposed compensation and other beginner’s topics. Required equipment: Thumb drive or other memory device to save class work and bring in images shot by student to get additional specific tips. Personal laptop with elements or Photoshop would be useful, but not required. Instructor Scott A. Drake has a Bachelor's of Science of Photography and is the photographer for the Philadelphia Gay News.

Recognizing and Combating LGBTQ Domestic Violence Registration Closed
Is it happening to you , your clients, or someone you know? Find out what abuse and relational aggression means, how to help individuals avoid and get away from it, and what differences exist for people in the LGBTQ community.   Learn the resources that exist for LGBTQ people in an abusive relationship.   Sharon Cole is a published journalist and a certified domestic violence advocate trained by Women in Transition and Women Against Abuse. Cole is also a trained sexual assault counselor trained by Women Organized Against Rape.

Registrations will be accepted up until seven (7) days prior to the first day of each course. Early registration is strongly recommended; class sizes are limited. Requests for refunds will be accepted up until seven (7) days prior to the beginning date and time of the class selected and must be made in writing. Cancellation of a class may be decided based upon the number of registrants. If a class is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded in full. In case of inclement weather, classes will be cancelled when the Philadelphia Public Schools are closed. Any additional class fees noted for a particular class are due on the first day of class. Please contact the William Way Community Center at (215) 732-2220 with any questions about Way Gay U.