Shito Ryu Karate
Category:  All

Have you or your children wanted to learn martial arts but just never knew where to take lessons or what style to learn? The City of Baytown is offering Shito-Ryu, one of the major karate systems of Japan proper (the Japanese islands excluding Okinawa). Come pick up an exciting new hobby where you can learn self-discipline and pick-up skills that allows you and your children to feel safe no matter where you are!

Baytown Parks & Recreation is offering a Shito-Ryu karate, classes beginning July 6th, at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street. The class is held on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at the Baytown Community Center. Cost per student is $40 per session, sessions last 4 weeks. Uniforms are required and may be purchased during class for $30.

This class is open to both newcomers, and to more experienced students. Our instructor, Mr. Edgar Valdez, is a nationally recognized instructor of Shito-Ryu. Not only are you going to learn a great self defense art but you will be learning basic Japanese as you will be using traditional Japanese calls. Space is limited, so pre-registration is recommended

Beginner Ballroom Dance
Category: Adult
Do you wish you could ballroom dance like the stars? You can make that dream come true. The Baytown Parks & Recreation department has Latin Ballroom and American Ballroom dancing lessons for beginners and intermediates. If you always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance but never knew where to start, this is the right place for you. This class will have you out on the floor and ballroom dancing in no time.
When: Monday evenings
Where: Baytown Community Center

Belly Dancing Seminar
Category:Adult                                                                                                           
LAST SESSION OF THE YEAR
Bored with aerobics, tired of “taebo,” or are you just looking for something fun and different to do? The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for their popular belly dance class, scheduled for Saturday, October 17th, from 10 am – Noon, at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street.

There is no need to feel shy in this class – you’ll learn the basics of belly dance in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, then dazzle your friends and family members as you “shimmy” onto the dance floor or into the living room. Participants should wear comfortable workout clothes (not too baggy), and a lightweight scarf, shawl or shoulder wrap is recommended.

Due to the popularity of this class, pre-registration is required. Course space is limited, so registration is on a first come-first served basis.

Ballet
Category: Youth
Pre-Ballet is for children that are starting for the first time. This class provides a bridge between Creative Dance and the first level of ballet which will introduce your child to the structure and discipline of a ballet class. They will learn music awarness and basic ballet terminology that emphasizes through movements to music.

Ballet is carefully choreographed, it's graceful, flowing, precise movements, and its ethereal qualities will help develop body strength, flexibility, focus and self discipline.

Pre-Ballet es para los pequenos que intentaran por primera vez. Esta classe construye un puente entre el baile creativo y el primer nivel de ballet. Los pequenos seran introducidos a la estructura y la disciplina de una clase de ballet.

Ballet se encarga de la coreografia cuidadosamente cual constiste en la gracia, el fluir, movimientos exactos y sus cualidades etereas ayudaran a desarrollar la fuerza, la fexibilidad, el enfocarse y la autodisciplina del cuerpo ye de la mente.

CLASS SPACE IS LIMITED AND SPOTS ARE RESERVED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

When: Friday evenings Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Community Center

Adult Fitness

Guitar Lessons
Category: All
Are you ready to bring out your inner Guitar Hero? Come learn all the necessary skills to shred on the guitar and play all of your favorite songs for friends and family. Our qualified instructor has many years of playing and teaching experience. Bring out your electric or acoustic guitar and let the jam session begin.

Classes are held Monday – Thursday beginning October 5th at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street. These are individual lessons that may be booked in 30 minute time slots on the day and time of your choosing. Times range from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and the lessons are offered every half hour. The class registration is $120 for one session which covers 4 lessons. Classes are open to all ages.

We Care Mentoring
Category:  Youth
Are your kids having trouble getting through their daily routine? Maybe they are just stuck in a rut. Sign them up for our mentoring class where they will learn life skills. This program will teach them time management, how to set and achieve personal goals, good personal hygiene, along with financial tips that will establish good spending and saving habits. On top of this they will be able to get help with their school work and play games that will guarantee a great time.

Cost: FREE
When: Monday evenings
Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Ages: 5 - 15 years old
Where: Baytown Community Center

Fun

Beaded Jewelry Making
Are you tired of paying high prices for jewelry? Come learn how to make your own beaded jewelry for every occasion. These step by step classes guarantee you will learn how to make exquisite jewelry in no time.

Classes are held on Saturday morning’s beginning at 9:00 AM at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street. The class registration is $45 with a supplies cost of $45 to get you everything you need to begin making your own jewelry. Classes are open to everyone 13 years old and older!

The class will entail knowledge how to work with basic tools and materials enabling you to make different jewelry styles using various colors of beads, clasps, wires and lines. Instructions will give your the confidence to help you succeed in jewelry making. Mommy & Me and weekday classes are also available, call Baytown Parks & Recreation for more details.