Sexyfabulous — that’s how an organizer of the upcoming Way Gay U described this fall’s docket of classes, and while that may seem an usual way to label educational programming, this semester is set to be anything but usual.
About half of the classes in the William Way LGBT Community Center’s fall semester of Way Gay U are new and, through a partnership with an emerging LGBT group, several will encourage community members to think of sex in a new way.
“We are infusing this term with a series of sex-positive workshops presented by ScrewSmart, which is an awesome local collaborative of three queer women who provide LGBT-friendly and affirming sex-ed learning opportunities,” said the center’s director of programming Candice Thompson. “ScrewSmart is a wonderful local resource, and all of the instructors are studying or have earned their masters’ in human sexuality.”
The ScrewSmart classes will range from “The Anatomy of Pleasure: What You Didn’t Learn in Health Class” to “Porn You Can Salute: Alternatives to Mainstream Pornography” to “Sexy After 60: The Mind-Body Mambo.”
Returning to the roster is Homorobics, which Thompson described as a “seriously fun and flamboyant workout,” in which a certified exercise instructor, who is also a professional dancer, will lead participants through a 10-week, high-energy workout and dance class. A demo session, which is $12 or free with registration for the entire class, will be held from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the center, 1315 Spruce St.
Other popular returning dance classes include swing and country-western.
Those looking for more relaxing activities can partake in yoga for seniors, “Homeopathy for Health and Healing” or a class in naturopathic medicine.
Skill-building will also take center stage this semester, Thompson said, with courses on LGBT parenting, cabaret performances and best practices on navigating the World Wide Web.
Prices for the courses vary, ranging from $15 to $115 for center members. The courses also begin at varying dates, with many starting in late September.
For more information or a full list of courses, visit www.waygay.org/waygayu/fall2011.asp.
Jen Colletta can be reached at [email protected].
