These classes are available through Beaufort County Community College’s Continuing Education Division. To register or for more information, call 252-940-6375 or email continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu. Ask to join the mailing list for the latest updates.

How to Start a Business with Brian Cooke

This class will evaluate whether participants are ready to start a business. The class will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of new businesses. Participants will learn about taxes, licenses and maintaining objectivity with their plans. This free session will take place on Monday at 6 p.m.

How to Write a Business Plan with Brian Cooke

Starting your own small business is a huge step for anyone. This class will help students with the fundamentals of writing a business plan. A business plan is the foundation for success when making a decision to start a new business or acquire an existing business. A business plan is key when it comes to seeking funds for your business. Topics discussed include: the executive summary, describing your business, conducting marketing research and analysis and marketing the business. The workshop is free and runs from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 14.

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Line Dancing

It is healthy because the exercise in this 1-hour session is moderate and gentle, but it is also just plain fun. It improves memory while you learn various dances, and you will enjoy getting ready for weddings and other social events. Participants will learn 20 dances. This $30 class offers sessions in the morning and evening, with morning classes taking place Mondays from 10-11:30 a.m. and evening classes taking place Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m. Both morning and evening sessions will begin on Sept. 11. Morning and evening intermediate classes will run at the same times starting Oct. 23.

Tai Chi

Wake up and stretch using this ancient Chinese exercise art. This class meets two mornings each week to give you sessions of gentle stretching and breathing. Tai Chi improves strength, flexibility, balance and bone density. It also maintains muscle mass. Participants often report that they feel better. Instructor Eric Humphries will walk the class through the “8 Essential Pieces of Brocade” which constitute Tai Chi. This $50 class runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. One session will begin Sept. 11. A second, fall session will begin Oct. 30.

Carolina Shag Dancing

The shag is the favorite couples dance in the Carolinas. Students can learn this traditional social activity and enjoy the fellowship in our dancing classroom. It will not take long for couples to master the basic steps and at least six fun moves. Dance etiquette will be part of the instruction. After this class, couples will be ready to confidently join in at many social events. This $50 class will start on Sept. 12 and run every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. An intermediate session will run at the same times starting Oct. 24.