Instructional Programs

The Campus Recreation Center offers a variety of specialty instructional classes for all students, staff, faculty and alumni members.  Register for classes at the Welcome Desk of the Campus Recreation Center.  Schedules and availability may vary each semester. Instructional Classes that the CRC offers include:

Swimming Lessons
Ballroom Dance
Hip Hop Dance
Salsa Dance
Scuba Diving
Racquetball Clinics  

Many of our programs require a minimum number of participants. Please note that each program has a registration deadline.

To Register for SCUBA Lessons or the FREE Racquetball Clinics, you must come to the CRC Welcome Desk to register.  There is no online registration form available for these 2 Instructional Classes!

For any of the Instructional Dance Classes listed above you may Register at the CRC Welcome Desk or send in the Instructional Dance Registration Form and fee to:

Swimming Lessons

Adult and children's swimming lessons are offered.  Adult lessons are geared for beginners while the children's lessons are offered at a number of different ability levels. 

Please be sure to read through the Class Descriptions carefully before registering for a class.

Spring and Fall classes will be held at Costello Gym Pool (directions to the Costello Gym may be found here) on Saturdays for 8 weeks. Each 8-week class costs $80.                            

Please note: participants currently enrolled in a session will have the opportunity to register for the next session on the last day of class before registration opens to the rest of the public. 

Registration in person at the CRC Welcome Desk is preferred.  You may also download the Spring 2009 Swimming Registration Form here & send payment to:

Ballroom Dance

Beginner Ballroom Dance Instructional Class
This 8-week beginner dance program is designed to introduce you to some popular ballroom dance styles.  A different style will be covered each week.  This program will be held on Thursday evenings in Studio 1 from 6:30-7:30pm.   No Partner Needed!!!

The Fall Session will start September 25th and run through November 13th.   
Register at the CRC Welcome Desk by September 25th! 

The Spring Session will start February 12th and run through April 9th (with no class on 3/19).
Register at the CRC Welcome Desk by February 12th!

Fee per Individual*:

• Student Members: $25
• Non-Student Members: $40
• Non-Members: $55

Intermediate Ballroom Dance Instructional Class
This 8-week intermediate dance program is designed to challenge participants who have mastered the beginner class. A different style will be covered each week. Focus will be on technique and the lead-follow relationship as new steps are explored.  This program will be held on Thursday evenings in Studio 2 from  7-8pm.  No Partner Needed!
Note:  There is a class limit of 20 participants due to studio size

The Fall Session will start September 25th and run through November 13th.   
Register at the CRC Welcome Desk by September 25th! 

The Spring Session will start February 12th and run through April 9th (with no class on 3/19).
Register at the CRC Welcome Desk by February 12th!

Fee per Individual*:

• Student Members: $25
• Non-Student Members: $40
• Non-Members: $55

Hip Hop Dance

Get your groove on in this 8-week hip hop dance class. Learn basic dance technique, the newest hip hop moves and fun choreography each week.  Each class will include dance technique drills, choreographed routines and basic conditioning exercises.  This class will be instructed by the UMass Lowell Dance Club.  This program will be held in the Spring on Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm in Studio 1, running from February 10th - April 7th (with no class on 3/17).

Fee per Individual*:

• Student Members: $25
• Non-Student Members: $40
• Non-Members: $55

Salsa Dance

Come learn to dance to the spicy hot rhythms of Salsa Dance!!! This 8-week program will be held on Thursday evenings from 6-7pm in Studio 2.  All levels are welcome!  No partner or previous dance experience is necessary!  Note:There is a class limit of 30 participants due to studio size.

The Fall Session will start September 25th and will run through November 13th.  
Register at the CRC Welcome Desk by September 25th!

The Spring Session will start February 12th and run through April 9th (with no class on 3/19).
Register at the CRC Welcome Desk by February 12th!

Fee per Individual*:

• Student Members: $25
• Non-Student Members: $40
• Non-Members: $55

Salsa Instructors Bio:

TJ Martin and Sharon Kuhn both started dancing in 2002 on a college ballroom dance team. Since then they have branched off to learn other forms of partner dancing including Salsa, Swing, Argentine Tango, and West Coast Swing. Current gold level ballroom competitors, Sharon and TJ dance salsa as a way to let loose, have fun, and meet new people.

Racquetball Clinics

SCUBA Diving Courses

Spring 2009 Schedule

SCUBA Class Descriptions-Click Here!!!

Register at the CRC Welcome Desk.  If you have any questions about the SCUBA program here at the CRC please contact Justin Lawler at Justin_Lawler@uml.edu or 978-934-2332.