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Country Western Dance

with Sergei Slussky

Sep

Next session: September 9th to October 14th, 2026

$100 More Info

Country Western dancing is contagious: once you start, you might never want to stop. Dance develops balance and coordination, physical, mental, emotional, and social abilities. Come to exercise & meet new friends. In this class, we will go over: country western style Progressive 2-Step, Waltz, and East Coast Swing. This class is open to all skill levels. This class is scheduled to run on the following dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14.

Yoga All Levels

with Barbara McGranahan

Sep

Next session: September 9th to October 14th, 2026

$78 More Info

Yoga is one of the oldest "holistic" health-care systems in existence, focusing on both the mind and body. Through the practice of yoga postures and breath work, you can connect with your body and mind and discover your spirit; yoga is the art of listening to all parts of your Self. Hatha yoga postures linked with the breath have a powerful effect on all systems of the body providing the energy to age gracefully, stay fit, improve circulation and posture, loosen and lengthen knotty muscles, reduce stress, increase bone density, and promote relaxation at the end of the day. Please bring a yoga mat. Recommended props include a cushion and/or yoga blanket, blocks, bolster, and strap. **Please bring your own mat.

Latin-Fusion Dance

with Sergei Slussky

Sep

Next session: September 9th to October 14th, 2026

$100 More Info

Latin dancing is contagious: once you start, you might never want to stop. Dance develops balance and coordination, physical, mental, emotional, and social abilities. Come to exercise & meet new friends. In this class, we will go over: Bolero, Mambo, and Samba dance styles. This class is open to all skill levels. This class is scheduled to run on the following dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14.

Pilates All Levels

with Barbara McGranahan

Sep

Next session: September 9th to October 14th, 2026

$78 More Info

If you are familiar with the principles of Pilates and/or have completed the Intro to Mat Pilates w/ Barbara offering you are ready to get down to some practical work. A brief review of basic techniques that underpin all Pilates exercises and then on to foundation exercises and progressive exercises. Joseph Pilates said: "In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body." Let's continue to work toward your postural, musculoskeletal alignment and development,and safe movement. ***Please bring your own mat.

Drawing Fundamentals 2

with Michael Branca

Sep

Next session: September 10th to October 22nd, 2026

$130 More Info

This class is intended either for those who have taken Drawing Fundamentals 1, or others who have an already established foundation in Drawing. Focus will be placed on further developing observational drawing skills (line, shape, value, proportion, composition, perspective and markmaking) through still life, portrait and other assignments. A materials list will be provided after registration. *This session is 6 weeks.

Lidded Boxes

with Joelle Webber

Sep

Next session: September 10th to 24th, 2026

$75 More Info

Learn the basics of box making in this 3 week course. In class we will gain experience with box making materials & techniques, which also apply to making hardbound books. Ending the class with a hand bound box that you can collage and decorate in your own style. Tools & materials provided. *A material fee of $20 should be paid to the instructor on the first night.