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News
Enhance Your Summer with Dowling College's New Continuing Education
Courses
Dowling College's Continuing Education department is now offering a host
of new courses. Over 30 courses for the general community are offered
through the Dowling Institute, including a new Summer Children's
Enrichment Program. Children can engage in classes such as The Wonders
of Science, Scrapbooking, Guitar Lessons or Video Game Design. Personal
Enrichment courses for adults include a wide variety of Health & Fitness
courses, Computer courses and Crafts. Listed below is a sampling of
popular courses and please visit the website for all courses available.
Online courses are available as well.
BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE
Tuesdays: 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 & 8/19 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fortunoff Hall Ballroom, Rudolph Campus in Oakdale $50
A rewarding experience that promotes both physical and mental health,
you will enjoy learning basic dance concepts and skills while engaging
your body in aerobic activity and building self-confidence. All classes
will work on developing posture, dance frame, technique, movement and
basic dance steps. The curriculum may include the Waltz, Foxtrot,
Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, Salsa/Mambo, Merengue, Bolero and Samba,
depending on student interest and abilities. Singles and couples at all
levels are welcome
GOLF LESSONS
PGA golf professional Mike Jacobs will teach you the basics of golf and
the necessary skills to improve your game and gain maximum benefit from
your personal practice time. Participants receive complete long and
short game instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Emphasis will be
on building a swing with sound fundamentals, developing playing
strategies and becoming familiar with the rules of the game. Each
student's swing will be videotaped and analyzed by the instructor.
Students may bring their own clubs or equipment will be provided by the
instructor. All sessions will be held off campus at the Rock Hill
Country Club in Manorville. Student Materials Fee is $25 for Golf
Range; Golf Course fee to be paid at first class.
BEGINNER GOLF: Wednesdays, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 & 8/6 5:30 p.m. - 6:30
p.m. $75
INTERMEDIATE GOLF: Wednesdays, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 & 8/6 6:30 p.m. -
7:30 p.m. $75
TENNIS LESSONS
Wednesdays: 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 & 8/27 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Tennis Courts, Rudolph Campus in Oakdale $50 The adult program has been
designed as an easy introduction into the game of tennis. The main focus
of this class is basic fundamentals. Students are introduced to the
basic vocabulary along with forehand, backhand and service instruction.
Tennis is a social sport, making it a great way to meet people as well
as gain increased movement, coordination and overall fitness.
BELLYDANCE BEACH WORKOUT
Mondays: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 & 7/28 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
PAC - Dance Room, Rudolph Campus in Oakdale $40 Belly dance works the
entire body: arms, waist, abdomen & thighs will be targeted. Tone up for
summer & have fun using belly dance moves. Bring light wrist weights
(optional), mat & water bottle.
"The Dowling Institute is committed to offering relevant classes to help
participants advance their careers through online courses, take an
active role in their finances or simply tap into their talents by
enjoying fun and engaging courses," said Lawrence Kazemier, Director
Continuing & Professional Development. For additional information,
please call 631-244-3420, e-mail INSTITUTE@dowling.edu or visit
www.dowling.edu/dowlinginstitute.
About Dowling College
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at
its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY, and the 105-acre
Brookhaven Campus in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk
border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor′s, Master′s, and Doctoral degrees in several
disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Education.
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