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M-NCPPC and Bowie State University offering classes to the community.

Whether you want to take classes in hip hop or African dance, acting or public speaking, Bowie State University is the place to be!

Bowie State University Spring Classes 2017

All classes held in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility at Bowie State University.

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14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD 20715


African Dance Class Ages (8 classes) 30 students max.

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FPAC Movement Studio

March 11-April 29, 2017

Saturdays 9-10:30am

$100 (R) $130 (NR)

Smartlink barcode #1668855

A ninety-minute class where participants can explore the cultural concepts of African dance and dance to a variety of pulsating drum rhythms.

Improvisational Acting (8 classes) 20 students max.

FPAC Movement Studio

March 11-April 29, 2017

Saturdays 11am-1pm

$220 (R) $286 (NR)

Smartlink barcode #1668869


A two-hour class led by an experienced actor/director that explores the art of improvisational acting. Through a series of exercises and theatre games, participants will learn the unwritten rules of improv, and strengthen their ability to listen, maintain their character, focus on the connection between characters and make active choices.

The Art of Public Speaking (6 classes) 20 students max.

Room 2109

April 22-May 27, 2017

Saturdays 1:30pm-3:00pm

$180 (R) $234 (NR)

Smartlink Barcode # 1668871

Participants will learn and perfect the steps it takes to communicate effectively in any public venue. This ninety-minute interactive class will focus on such public speaking fundamentals as finding your unique voice, discovering your presenting style, interjecting humor, and creating the perfect sound bite.


Hip Hop Dance Class (10 classes) 30 students max.

FPAC Movement Studio

March 11-May 13, 2017

Saturdays 4:00pm-5:15

Instructor: Marcus Ball/Denise Rose

$170 (R) $221 (NR) 75 minute class

Smartlink Barcode #1668873

A combination of Street Hip Hop and Commercial dance that will get your body moving! This class begins with a warm up that increases flexibility and strength, leading to across the floor moves that helps build rhythm and coordination, and ending with a new, fun, and energetic combination to your favorite Old School Jams or the latest Hip Hop music! Get ready to have fun while you define those abs!

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