Get fit with the “sistahs” as you exercise and dance your way to wellness. Classes are taught by professional dancer and choreographer Giselle Nakhid and other guest dancers. The program is directed by Jamilah Muhammad, a registered nurse and professional dancer, who handles all other aspects of programming, such as educational films, nutrition, and health and wellness. A nutritious meal is served after each class. Admission is free and open to the public. No dance experience required.

Founded by local musicians Banu Gibson, Leslie Cooper, and Nita Hemeter, the New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp (NOTJC) is a week-long summer music camp where adult musicians and music enthusiasts from around the world are invited to learn the history and techniques of traditional jazz where it all began: New Orleans.

The camp will be held in the beautiful Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St. August 1st-6th,2010. The week-long camp includes lectures from local jazz historians, music lessons, nightly jam sessions, trips to jazz venues in town, and concludes with a concert performed by the campers that will be free and open to the public.