Registration Now Open For Winter Classes In Montgomery County

GERMANTOWN, MD — Registration is now open for Montgomery County's 2019-2020 winter recreation and parks programs. Residents can sign up for a number of classes and activities, with the earliest ones starting in December. Registration deadlines vary by class.

Check out the parks and recreation winter guide here.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

Dance

Bachata I
Ages: 17 & up
About: Learning Bachata is essential to becoming a well-rounded Latin dancer. All Latin dance students are encouraged to attend this beginner Bachata course and add this fun, easy dance to your repertoire. All ability levels welcome. No partner required.
Price: 8 sessions = $96
Location: Avant Garde Ballroom Dance Center
Times: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 7-7:45 p.m.

Toddler and Me Dance
Ages: 1 1/2-3 1/2
About: Music, movement, balance and basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. This class includes a parent or loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our teachers will keep the music and curriculum moving along while parents take an active role in encouraging, supporting and keeping the little dancer on track.
Price: 8 sessions = $144
Instructor: Tippi Toes DC
Locations, Times: 72458 Lawton CRC, Thursday, Jan. 16, 10- 10:45 a.m.
72459 White Oak CRC, Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:15- 10 a.m.

Fitness

Fitness 101
Ages: 18 & up
About: With a smaller group you get a more personalized training experience, similar to personal training, but you also get the benefits of group training (accountability, motivation, dynamic interactions and camaraderie). This program will teach you how to properly use gym machines and challenge your body with new moves and routines.
Price: 1 session = $15
Instructor: Nu-You Wellness And Fitness
Locations, Times: 73971 N. Potomac CRC, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
73975 Wheaton CRC, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
73974 N. Potomac CRC, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7-8:30 p.m.
73976 Wheaton CRC, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10-11:30 a.m.
73969 Praisner CRC, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7-8:30 p.m.
73973 Mid-County CRC, Saturday, Feb. 22, 11:15-12:45 p.m.
73972 Praisner CRC, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 7-8:30 p.m.
73970 Mid-County CRC, Saturday, Feb. 1, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
73977 Wheaton CRC, Wednesday, Feb. 29, 10-11:30 a.m.

Arts & Crafts

Art Studio
Ages: 10-17
About: In this dynamic class students will gain and reinforce creative skills and produce high-quality art work with special attention to composition, perspective and color application. Material fee included in price.
Price: 8 sessions = $88
Instructor: Tatiana Martin
Location, Times: 72361 Longwood CRC, Saturday, Jan. 18, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m

It's a Stitch
Ages: 18 & up
About: Craft projects and garments as you learn sewing terms, pattern layout, cutting out fabric, hemming, making a slit and measuring. Students must bring their own sewing machine. Supply list will be on your receipt. All ability levels welcome. Material fee included in price.
Price: 4 sessions = $145
Instructor: Nora Elias
Locations, Times: 73487 Lawton CRC, Thursday, Jan. 16, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
73488 Lawton CRC, Thursday, Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Price: 6 sessions = $145
Locations, Times: 73489 Holiday Park SC, Friday, Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
73492 Bauer Dr. CRC, Saturday, Jan. 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.