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    Jamila Belly Dance

    Rachel Belly Dance
    There's no shortage of exercise options -- everyone knows that. All you need to do is scroll through the infomercial channels, and you'll be bombarded with charismatic fitness celebrities hawking their latest extreme workout. It's pretty cult-like. Forget about that, and spend your exercise time doing something truly enjoyable: belly-dancing! At Rachel Belly Dance, you'll learn the basics of this awesome traditional art-form, all the while giving your core a run for its money. Plus, you'll meet new people -- and you know what that means --- new friends!!! So gain the freedom to move AND tap into your creative art side... and make that belly dance!
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    Gaslamp Quarter Segway Tour

    Admire top San Diego attractions on this narrated morning or afternoon Segway tour that includes instruction and is perfect for beginners! See the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Petco Park and the 'USS San Diego' Memorial, stopping for photos along the way. Follow your knowledgeable guide as you learn about the city's history and major landmarks. Touring the city by Segway is a novel, memorable way to cover lots of territory in a short span of time. Soak up the lively atmosphere of the Gaslamp Quarter, which is filled with restaurants, shops and clubs -- some of which occupy Victorian-era buildings. Cruise through adjacent Chinatown; see the San Diego Convention Center; and admire Petco Park, home to the San Diego Padres baseball team. Being your journey today! Meet your guide in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter to begin your exciting Segway ride around the city. After a safety briefing and instruction by your guide, take some practice rounds on your Segway. Once you're comfortable, it's time to conquer the streets! Listen to your knowledgeable guide relate facts and anecdotes about the city's history and landmarks as you cruise along. Keep your energy up with complimentary bottled water and chips, and rest at periodic photo stops. Soak up the lively atmosphere of the Gaslamp Quarter, which is filled with restaurants, shops and clubs -- some of which occupy Victorian-era buildings. Cruise through adjacent Chinatown; see the San Diego Convention Center; and admire Petco Park, home to the San Diego Padres baseball team. Enjoy views of the San Diego Bay from the Seaport Village shopping area. Take in more lovely seaside views as you glide along Navy Pier and see the merchant ship Star of India and aircraft carrier USS Midway, both now maritime museums. Pay your respects at the distinctive memorial to the USS San Diego, which served during World War II. Capture a photo with the colossal statue depicting the famous photograph showing a sailor kissing a woman in Times Square on V-J Day. Check out the cool collection of 30 sculptures by 30 artists that make up the Urban Trees exhibit at the Port of San Diego. Your attraction-packed tour also takes you to beautiful 1,200-acre (490-hectare) Balboa Park, where you'll ride by the San Diego Museum hub, which includes the San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Museum of Man. Inhale the fragrant scents at the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden and Desert Gardens, a botanical garden with more than 1,300 plants. Marvel at the working artist studios and galleries at the Spanish Village. Your comprehensive 2-hour city Segway tour concludes back in the Gaslamp Quarter.
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    Oil Painting

    Andrea Rushing Academy of Art
    Do all of your paintings of San Diego Zoo animals come out looking like stick figures? In this oil painting class, you'll learn the theoretical concepts and brush skills to take your art to the next level. Designed for beginners and advanced artists alike, the master painter who teaches this course tailors his advice and guidance to specific needs and interests of each individual student. This means you get to proceed at your own pace on subjects that interest you, while enjoying the collegial benefits of a classroom setting. You'll work on color theory, spatial concepts, textures, and visual perception to make your painting as powerfully expressive as possible. In fact, your next lion painting might be so vivid that you'll have to convince animal control to put away their tranq guns.
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    Sketching and Drawing Class

    Losina Art Center
    You've got an artist inside of you screaming to get out, but you don't have the patience to sit through lecture after lecture before you get the chance to put pencil to paper. Well, here's your chance to escape the academic tedium and enter a world where creativity is cultivated. In this fundamentals course, you'll start drawing right away and develop techniques through hands-on experience. Class will cover forms such as portraits, still life, landscapes, and figurative sketches while honing in on important subjects like perspective, technique, and anatomy. You'll find your inner artist escaping out through your strokes as you develop your craft with the guidance of a professional instructor.
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    Still Life Art Class

    Losina Art Center
    How do painters seem to take an object as simple as an apple and turn it into a work of art? Find out in this class that focuses on the craft of still life painting. Your professional instructor will take you through concepts such as composition, tone, and perspective while providing you with a fresh approach. You'll work on coarse surfaces and explore unconventional techniques while observing objects such as colorful foods and live flowers. By fostering a greater connection with your subject, you'll find new beauty in your creations and strengthen your talents as an artist. All levels are welcome on this creative adventure.
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    Figurative Art Class

    Losina Art Center
    Learn to cultivate and advance your technique as a figurative artist through this course combining basic and advanced instruction. You'll study live models and learn the art of painting both nude and clothed figures as you gain a stronger understanding of how to convey the body through sketches and painting. Your professional instructor will guide you through key concepts such as flesh tone, light and shadow, face shape, and anatomy as you put your brush to canvas. Both beginners and advanced students will find inspiration and new skills in this course.
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    Hip Hop Dance

    The Origin Hip Hop Performing Arts
    Why hit the gym when you can feel like the star of your own music video? You've marveled at your favorite hip hop artists busting moves to sick beats, and now it's your turn to give this exhilarating dance a go! During this hour-long class, you'll break into the world of hip hop, arguably the most popular style of street dance. Work up a sweat as you try your hand at classic hip hop moves, such as the dougie and the stanky leg. You'll improve your coordination, agility, sense of rhythm, and overall fitness as you get in a calorie-burning, cardio workout like no other. And not only will you work alongside talented professionals, but you'll also meet like minded students who share your fly sensibilities. This class will have you on your hippity-hoppity way to a banging bod and a more confident you!
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    City Highlights Tour

    Explore beautiful San Diego and Coronado on this narrated sightseeing tour. Aboard a comfortable coach, explore sites like Old Town, Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village, and enjoy time to walk around and take photos. You'll be picked up from your San Diego hotel in the morning and taken on a narrated coach tour of sunny San Diego, stunning La Jolla and scenic Coronado. First, visit Old Town, the birth place of San Diego. Now a state-protected historical park, this area commemorates the early days of the city and is home to Heritage Park, where you'll see well-preserved Victorian buildings. Continue to Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre (490-hectacre) park named after Spanish maritime explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa. Then, discover the Gaslamp Quarter, the historic heart of San Diego where the nightlife happens. Learn how the name refers to the gas lamps that were common here in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore Seaport Village, a waterfront shopping and dining complex built on the site of a former burial ground from the Spanish expedition of 1782. Then, travel on the Embarcadero, an area along the San Diego Harbor that's home to the cruise ship terminal. Drive along downtown's Green Dragon Colony, a collection of cottages that once served as a retreat for writers, actors, artists and musicians. These buildings now house quaint galleries and boutiques. Throughout your tour of these beautiful places, you'll have several photo stops along the way, as well as time to walk around.
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    Flying Trapeze

    Trapeze High
    Do you remember going to the circus as a kid and being awestruck as you watched trapeze artists soar through the air? Maybe it's time to reawaken that feeling. In this class, you'll find yourself hanging from the trapeze as you try basic swings, trick positions, and dismounts. Your experienced instructor will guide you along the way, share expertise, and help you get the most out of your experience. For a final thrill, you'll get the chance to work with a professional partner who'll catch you mid-air as you fly through the sky.
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    Pottery-Wheel Throwing Workshop

    Art Wheel School & Studio
    Want to throw clay? This two-hour intro to pottery workshop will teach you the basic techniques of proper wheel throwing. The workshop covers all the basics including preparing the clay for the wheel, a live step by step demonstration of centering the clay, and throwing (creating) a vessel on the pottery wheel. You will have 5 pounds of clay to get funky with and create something unique. This workshop is suitable for someone with no prior experience or as a refresher for someone with previous experience. After learning the basics, the remainder of the time will be used to further explore your creativity. Get throwing!
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