Event Coordinator, Roland Ford, a 62 year old Pittsburgh native, has hosted the post- Reservoir of Jazz Line Dancing sessions and has really set Pittsburgh on fire with his enthusiasm, creative talent and energy. Roland has motivated all age groups to stay in shape while having fun with his Soul Line Dancing, Urban Ballroom, and Chicago Stepping classes, as well as a Healthy Lifestyle 2011 program. Roland is a Certified Group Exercise Instructor, DJ, choreographer and marathon runner. He has conducted dance instruction and workshops throughout the Country. His innovation and creativity, as well as his drive to improve fitness, has earned him recognition and awards.
All participants will receive a personal, high quality pedometer, a Certificate of Completion noting their individual step total and a log to continue tracking their steps over the next 6 months.
Registration forms are attached and available at all events sponsored by Roland, as well as at the Homewood Brushton YMCA, 7140 Bennett St., Pittsburgh, PA 15208,
(412) 243-2900 and the Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4055,
(412) 661-8751.
Registration fee is $8.00 in advance (before September 8, 2011). After September 8th, registration is $10.00. Group discounts are available. Vendors can set up tables for a $25.00 donation.
Tentative Schedule:
September 10th DAY OF EVENT ACTIVITIES
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Time
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Activity/Instructor
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09:00 AM
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5K walk/run, relay races, and short runs
Fred Lucas
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09:30 AM
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Strength and Stretch - Terrance Givens
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10:00 AM
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Zumba - Gwen Tucker
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10:45 AM
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Kick Boxing - Lisa Minor
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11:30 PM
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Line Dancing - Roland Ford
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12:15 PM
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Chicago Stepping - Darryl Daughtry/ Karen
Gist
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12:45 PM
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Urban Ballroom - William and Valetta Ford
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01:15 PM
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Hip Hop Aerobics - Jim Weaver
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02:00 PM
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Cardio Pump - Latisha Burns
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02:45 PM
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Salsa - Ryan Mitchell
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03:15 PM
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African Dance Oronde
Sharif
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9:00 am 3:00 pm
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Volleyball, Basketball,
Football, Jump Rope Mark Banner
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Walking, Hiking Mattie
Woods
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9:00 am 3:00 pm
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Health Fair UPMC Center
for Minority Health, Gateway Medical, PA Black Nurses, Duquesne University Nursing School, Sanford Brown
Medical Assistants
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This project supported in part by a Seed award from the Sprout Fund.
Questions and additional information please contact:
Roland Ford
rollinstone352@live.com412/225-9190
PS - Don't miss the line dancing at the Fountain this Sunday, September 4 from 5 - 7pm