Instructor: Isam Hallaq

This course in modern Arabic is designed for non-Arabic-speaking students who have no knowledge whatsoever of Arabic. The course focuses on standard Arabic: the phonology, the script of literary Arabic, proper pronunciation, and elementary vocabulary/writing expressions.Students will be familiarized with some aspects of Arab cultures in relation to Arabic language.

Schedule:
Monday & Wedneday May 6, 8,13,15,20,22,27,29
4:30 – 5:55pm

Location:
SSMU Room B-30

Instructor: Miss Iris

This course is designed for both beginner and intermediate students of all genders. It aims to improve posture, carriage and flexibility while allowing more advanced students to brush up on their technique. A great workout that progresses at the speed dictated by the needs of the group. Sign up for this class and enjoy this magical extra-curricular activity. Requirements:
1) leotard (body suit, tank style)
2) ballet tights or leggings that are waist high
3) leather ballet slippers
**Can be purchased from Rossettis at 3923 St.Denis (514 842-7337). Students are entitled to a 10% discount if they mention Miss Iris’ name.

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
6:00 – 7:25pm
(class on May 9th and 30th will be held in Break out Room)

Location
SSMU Ballroom

Instructor: Linda Chou

Add a new dimension to your life! Enhance your appreciation of music and awaken your dancing genes. Ballroom dancing is not only fun, it is a great way to get active and meet people (no partner required!). It is a wonderful stress reliever, exactly what the professor ordered.

Requirements:

• Comfortable clothing
• Flat heel shoes

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
4:30 – 5:55pm
(class on May 9th and 30th will be held in Break out Room)

Location:
SSMU Ballroom

Instructor: Jem Dance

The dance of exaggeration, Burlesque requires skill and concentration. As a form of entertainment, Burlesque was developed during the time of vaudeville providing laughs, among other things . Come one come all and let’s have a little fun. What happens in Burlesque class, stays in Burlesque class.

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
4:30 – 5:55pm

Location:
SSMU 2nd Floor Cafeteria

Instructor: Malerie Lipa

This class will focus more on the movement of lyrical dance bringing in aspects from ballet, jazz and modern dance. It will build on the fundamentals of dance through control, flexibility, body alignment and fluency, using technique and movement. This class will follow the sequence of stretching, warm-up, center work and combinations/routines. Dance experience is recommended as contemporary dance is a relatively new style that builds on other learned styles of dance.

Dance Attire: Dancers should wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and that will allow for good stretching. Tighter clothes are highly recommended.
Footwear: Anything from jazz shoes, ballet shoes, foot-paws/foot-thongs, socks, or bare feet will be accepted based on personal preference.

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
3:00 – 4:00pm
(class on May 9th and May 30th will be held in Break out Room)

Location:
SSMU Ballroom

Instructor: Lauren Finkelstein

Essentrics is an innovative fitness method that combines eccentric stretching and strengthening, PNF, physiotherapy techniques, ballet, tai chi and many more forms of fitness to help individuals achieve the goal of a toned, flexible and balanced body. Essentrics is a challenging and moderately paced workout that helps with weight loss, improves posture, decreases pain and gives people an understanding and awareness of their body. Essentrics has become highly popular amongst Olympic and professional athletes, helping them prevent injury and excel in their athletic aspirations. The program is beneficial for men and women and can accommodate all levels of fitness.

Required:
Comfortable clothing (leggings, shorts, t-shirt)
Barefoot

Schedule:
Monday & Wedneday May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
4:00 – 5:00pm

Location:
SSMU Room B-29

Instructor: Afrooz Moatari

Never mind how much you know MS Excel, completing this course, you would be able to work with Excel as a professional expert. Not only you will learn shortcuts for finding your way around, but also be able to use Excel for calculating and analysing data for converting them into practical information. The confidence of solving and reflecting on different engineering problems is achieved by learning how to use specific features such as Functions, Data bases, Goal seek, Solver, What-if analysis, Conditional formatting, and Macro as well as exampling with practical exercises.

Schedule:
Monday & Wedneday May 6, 8,13,15,20,22,27,29
6:00 – 7:30pm
(Class on May 8th and 29th will be held in Room 433A or B-30)

Location:
SSMU Room 302/433A

Instructor: Adeline Rovera

Want to improve your French? Having a hard time with the announcements on the Metro? French Beginners II is ideal for people who either studied French for 1 year in high school or for a minimum of 30 hours in a language school (like Berlitz or an Alliance Franaise for example.) Potential students must be able to understand basic spoken French and they must be able to minimally speak.

NOTE: This is the next level up from French Beginner I

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
3:00 – 4:25pm
(Class on May 9th and May 30th will be held in Lev Bukhman)

Location:
SSMU Room 302

Instructor: Adeline Rovera

Ce cours est très simple : les étudiants vont discuter entre eux de sujets proposés par l’enseignant. Celui-ci va superviser les discussions, corriger les erreurs et répondre aux questions. Veuillez noter que ce cours est d’un niveau avancé, puisque tout y est en français. Vous devez donc être capable de parler avec une certaine aisance pour vous inscrire à ce cours.

**This class is for people who are fairly advanced and who have an excellent understanding of spoken French as well as a capacity to speak without too much effort. (If you did not understand the blurb above, this class is not for you)

NOTE: This is the next level up from French Intermediate II. This is a conversation-only class, so there will be no formal grammar or lessons of any kind.

Schedule:
Monday & Wedneday May 6, 8,13,15,20,22,27,29
4:30 – 5:55pm
(Class on May 8th and May 29th will be held in room B-29)

Location:
SSMU Room 302

Instructor: Adeline Rovera

If you’ve already taken our French Beginner II course, fear not, there is still more French to go around! Intermediate I is for people who either studied French for 2 years or more in high school or for a minimum of 100 hours in a language school (like Berlitz or an Alliance Franaise for example). Potential students must have a good understanding of spoken French and must be able to communicate without too much lagging. If you’re living in Montreal, why not try to make the effort and improve your French as much as possible!

NOTE: This is the next level up from French Beginner II

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
4:30 – 5:55pm
(Class on May 9th and May 30th will be held in Lev Bukhman)

Location
SSMU Room 302

Instructor: Tsoncho Tsonchev

Planning a Euro-trip and need to brush up on some German? Tired of not understanding what your favorite beer bottle says? Mini Courses is here to help!! Start this class without any prior knowledge and leave with a basic understanding of German for your next trip! Viel Spaß!!

Schedule:
Monday & Wedneday May 6, 8,13,15,20,22,27,29
4:30 – 5:55pm

Location:
SSMU Room 433

Instructor: Kristen Bailey

Be part of the rich culture that is hip-hop! The class will focus on technique and musicality as well as developing freestyle confidence in a wide variety of hip-hop styles, including popping, b-boying / b-girling, locking, vogueing/wacking, and West Coast new school. This class is designed for beginner dancers who have not taken Hip Hop before!

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
6:00 – 7:00pm

Location:
SSMU 2nd Floor Cafeteria

Instructor: Genevieve Sideleau

This intermediate drawing class is designed for the student who already has a grasp of basic drawing techniques and skills. During these sessions, the student will develop these skills further through various exercises. Students will be introduced to working with oil pastels, graphite and drawing with an eraser as we investigate landscape and portrait drawing.

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30
4:30 – 5:55pm

Location:
SSMU Room B-30

For our first class you only need to bring a sketchbook, a pencil and a set of oil pastels. Be comfortable and I don’t recommend you wear nice clothes for this art class.

You will need:

1- Sketchbook ( acid free paper, larger is better no smaller than 11″ x 14″)

2- Oil pastels (does not need to be expensive but the more colors the better)

3- Set of H and B graphite pencils (or you can pick a few 9B, 6B, 3B, HB, 3H, 6H, 9H)

4- 3 compressed charcoal in stick form (not in pencil form)

5- Sharpener

6- Scissor or exacto knife

7- 1 Artgum eraser,1 kneaded eraser and one white regular eraser
Here are a few art stores in Montreal but call first to make sure they are open (some have strange hours):
Concordia University art store:
http://finearts.concordia.ca/facilities/facilitiesandservices/artsupplystore/
UQAM art store:
http://www.coopuqam.com/3-librairies-Arts.html
Omer Deserres:
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/omer-deserres-montreal
British Blue Print:
http://www.britishblueprint.ca/

Instructor: Daniel Decoteau

Hands can be used for a lot more than texting and changing channels. Explore a unique and fascinating new form of non-verbal communication! Learn the alphabet, numbers and more while immersing yourself in a culture that may not be very vocal, but one definitely worth hearing!!

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
4:30 – 5:55pm

Location:
SSMU Room B-29

Instructor: Genevieve Sideleau

Ever drawn a smiley face on a foggy window?? Ever doodle on your notebook during a boring lecture?? Then you have all the pre-requisites and practice for our Intro to Sketch class! Whether you’ve never drawn a day in your life or you’re the next Da Vinci, this class is the perfect weekly breath of fresh air. From week to week you will learn different drawing techniques, as well as work on your own individual projects. This is the perfect place to let your imagination flow!

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
3:00 – 4:25pm

Location:
SSMU Room B-30

For the first class you will only need the 2 first items on the list, this also gives you a bit more time to get the rest of the material. Be comfortable and don’t wear nice clothes as you may draw on the floor.

You will need:

1- Sketchbook ( acid free paper, larger is better no smaller than 8″ x 10″)

2- 1 HB pencil

3- Set of H and B graphite pencils (or you can pick a few 9B, 6B, 3B, HB, 3H, 6H, 9H)

4- 2 Contés in pencil or stick form (sanguine, sepia, gray, any neutral except for black)

5- 1 Large pad of newsprint (I cannot remember the size but around 22″ X 28″ or 24″ X 30″)

6- Sharpener

7- 1 Artgum eraser and 1 kneaded eraser
* Here are a few art stores in Montreal but call first to make sure they are open (some have strange hours):
Concordia University art store:
http://finearts.concordia.ca/facilities/facilitiesandservices/artsupplystore/
UQAM art store:
http://www.coopuqam.com/3-librairies-Arts.html
Omer Deserres:
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/omer-deserres-montreal
British Blue Print:
http://www.britishblueprint.ca/

Instructor: Sharon Shao

Mandarin is the official language for China’s estimated 1.3 billion citizens, and it’s being spoken all over the world! After this course, students will be able to carry on a simple conversation in terms of greetings, inquiring time (numbers, time, and date), sending invitations, ordering Chinese food, shopping in China, asking about a place, making a phone call, asking about weather, and more!! This course assumes no prior knowledge of Mandarin.

Schedule:
Monday & Wedneday May 6, 8,13,15,20,22,27,29
6:00 – 7:30pm

Location:
SSMU Room B-29

Instructor: Maria Amore

Have you contemplated becoming vegan but you’re not sure if you’re capable of cooking by the standards? Or do you have general interest in this unique, healthy cuisine? Come join us for an introductory course in vegan cooking learn for yourself!

Schedule:
Wednesday May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
6:00 – 8:00pm

Location:
Midnight Kitchen

Instructor: Teresa Dagostino

Pasta Lovers – this class is for you! The Italian noodle is the foundation and primary source of love for any pasta lover. You can prepare pasta dishes with vegetables, meats, mouthwatering sauces and they will always satisfy the palette. I invite you on an exciting pasta journey. I will guide you through simple and delicious pasta meals that will warm your heart, touch your soul, and impress your friends! Italian cooking is really all about love or “amore” so come discover your passion for the art of Italian cooking in a warm and friendly atmosphere!

Schedule:
Tuesday May 7, 14, 21, 28

Location:
SSMU Midnight Kitchen

Instructor: Jem Dance

Mambo fever swept the US back in the 50s and 60s creating music at the time that was so revolutionary that much of it remains popular today. In the late 1960′s, the music and dance took a quiet transformation and resurfaced as Salsa in the 90s. In this course, we will pass on to you the spirit of salsa and teach you everything you need to find yourself moving on the dance floor. No experience or partner is required. Just bring your smile and a sense of humour as we are looking to have a very social class!

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
3:00 – 4:00pm

Location:
SSMU 2nd Floor Cafeteria

Instructor: Steve Harris

Run by the Harris Institute from Ottawa, our extremely popular Speed-reading course is back again to help you get through your readings this semester!! This one-day workshop always gets rave reviews and helps students improve their reading speed by 50-150%!! The best part is that students gain in speed while also improving in comprehension and retention. Sounds too good to be true?? Try it for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!

NOTE: Both Speed Reading classes are the same level.

Schedule:
Friday, May 24th
9:30-4:30pm

Location:
SSMU Room 302

Instructor: Gil Sanchez

Since the 1920s, Swing dance has become one of the most fun and energetic dances to try! Impress your friends and dates by showing them that there is more to Swing dance than just twisting and shouting! As one of our most popular dance Mini Courses, we’re sure that this class will leave you with a big smile on your face every week,even after a midterm. We guarantee it!!

Schedule:
Monday & Wedneday May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
3:00 – 4:00pm

Location:
SSMU Ballroom

Instructor: Emily Leong

Discover your hidden artistic talents with this true beginner’s course. Through hands-on demonstrations, individual guidance, and peer inspiration, explore creative colour, brushwork, and composition. Introduce yourself to the enjoyment of a creative practice through experimenting with a mixed media toolbox of watercolour paints and pencils, sumi ink, chalk pastel, and collage. No previous experience is required to begin painting with this direct, expressive approach.

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
6:00 – 7:55pm

Location
SSMU Room B-30

Instructor: Elanore

Note: this class is the same level as Yoga Beginner I

Yoga is an ancient practice dating back some 2500 years. It aims to unite body and spirit, matter and heart in order to provide greater clarity in living and peace of mind. In this course we will explore these concepts through asana (postures), meditation and experiential practices that will show us how the state of our heart mind directly affects us and those around us. If you are interested in spiritual growth and living with greater ease and clarity, this course if for you! Ohmmm

• Thick
• Optional Accessories: Yoga strap & Yoga block
• Large canteen of water
• Try not to eat for 3 hours before Yoga class if possible. If you need to eat something before Yoga then a light fruit (apple, orange, etc.) is best.
• Warm layers

Students are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats. Only a limited number of yoga mats will be provided each class.

Schedule:
Monday and Wednesday, May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
6:10 – 7:10pm

Location:
SSMU Caf

Instructor: Kati

Yoga is an ancient practice dating back some 2500 years. It aims to unite body and spirit, matter and heart in order to provide greater clarity in living and peace of mind. In this course we will explore these concepts through asana (postures), meditation and experiential practices that will show us how the state of our heart mind directly affects us and those around us. If you are interested in spiritual growth and living with greater ease and clarity, this course if for you! Ohmmm

• Thick
• Optional Accessories: Yoga strap & Yoga block
• Large canteen of water
• Try not to eat for 3 hours before Yoga class if possible. If you need to eat something before Yoga then a light fruit (apple, orange, etc.) is best.
• Warm layers

Students are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats. Only a limited number of yoga mats will be provided each class.

Schedule:
Tuesday & Thursday, May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 28, 30
6:10 – 7:10pm
(Class on May 9th and May 30th will be held in Madeline)

Location:
302