Enhance Your Summer with Dowling College’s New Continuing Education Courses

OAKDALE, NY - 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.