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Rhythm and Prana Flow with Trance Dance Tonight at the Bed-Stuy Y

[ April 11, 2010; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. ]
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Check out this fun class taking place tonight at the Bed-Stuy YMCA! I have no idea what “rhythm and prana flow” or “trance dance” is, but it sounds like a fun way to pass a Sunday evening. The cost is $20 and the money will go the the YMCA’s Strong [...]

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Learn to Swim at the YMCA

When I was a kid, my mom enrolled me in a swim class at the local YMCA. I loved it! The YMCA still offers a variety of swim classes for kids (and adults). Check out what’s being offered by our local Bed-Stuy Y. The deadline for enrollment is today, so if [...]

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Filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee Visits the Bed-Stuy YMCA Today!

[ March 5, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
Accomplished African-American film director and screenwriter of hit films such as Soul Men, Roll Bounce, Undercover Brother and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins visits the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA to inspire local youth to purse career in filmmaking and to discuss hot topics in filmmaking with members of the local community. The discussion will be focused on African-Americans [...]

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YMCA Strong Kids Swim-a-thon Event This Saturday!

[ February 28, 2009; 8:00 am to 9:30 am. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Head on over to the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA and take part the Strong Kids Swim-a-thon this Saturday. They’re having a raffle and there will be a concession stand and you’ll watch the Piranha swimmers in action. There’ll be a morning session and an evening session so make sure to stop by. Proceeds support the [...]

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Bed-Stuy YMCA Seeks Yoga and Pilates Instructors

The Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA is seeking qualified yoga and Pilates instructors.
Responsibilities include:
Conducting safe, fun, dynamic, and effective group exercise classes.
Modifying classes and routines according to fitness levels in class.
Maintaining attendance records for class.
Demonstrating an ability to relate to and work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Being on time and in uniform for all scheduled [...]

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