The fall schedule for Port Hawkesbury is here!

Below are the details for the fall programs. Please preregister at the Recreation office before Sept 15th. Also, send an email of your intentions to Michelle so she knows to expect you. Please note the special workshop in Judique for Qi YINtegration and its launch. Sat Sept 6 3 – 6 pm. Physical and energy assessments, take home pages, power point files, research and more to help you get on the road to a healthy and energetic life! Thank you for joining us for another incredible year of learning!

Port Hawkesbury 2014 – 2015 proposal:
SAERC Theatre
9:00 – 9:45 am Small Wonders (3-5 yrs) Join us for some dance and music fun as we explore themed weeks with puppets, props and music that will open up ideas and movement to your little one that they can explore more at home. Basic dance skills will be explored from ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre and celtic dance. Please wear clothes to easily move in and ballet slippers or small runners. Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, no class Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Cost: $80 for 10 weeks
9:45 – 10:45 am Music in Motion (5-7 yrs) A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year. Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of ballet slippers. Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group. A fall presentation will be in November and our spring show will be May 24th at Strathspey Place Theatre in Mabou. Cost: $210 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $130 and February 1st – $80. First class September 20.
10:45 – 12:15 pm Dance Club 1 (8 yrs and older) A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year. Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of ballet slippers. Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group. A fall presentation will be in November and our spring show will be May 24th at Strathspey Place Theatre in Mabou. Cost: $310 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $205 and February 1st – $105. First class September 20.
Port Hawkesbury Civic Center Dance Studio:
12:30 – 2:00 Tai Chi Cape Breton Join us as we exploring the healing powers of the Tai Chi Foundations and 108 Moving Meditation of Master Moy Lin Shin. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are an easy, low impact, stretching and strengthening way to change the moving patterns of the body. Studies show that many of our ailments can be relieved by practicing this ancient art form, this can include blood pressure, diabetes, chronic pain, headaches, joint pain, energy levels, sleep patterns, breathing patterns, allergies, inflammation and more. Registration is in a 4 month cycle, with classes running throughout the year. September to December is $45 w HST for Seniors and students, or $90 w HST for Adults under 55 yrs. Monthly rates are $12 w HST and $23 w HST respectively. , and students are encouraged to attend other Tai Chi Cape Breton classes throughout the week with their membership: Belle Cote Community Hall Mondays 10 – 11:30 am, Judique Community Hall Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm, Skye Glen Hall Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm. (This is a not for profit program, and your instructor is a volunteer in honor of Master Moy’s wishes that all teachings come from the heart and that Tai Chi be available to all).
2:00 – 3:00 Qi YINtegration Set 1 and 2: This 10 week session is an introduction to changing movement patterns in your everyday life to create strength, ease of movement, flexibility and release of pain and tension from the body. The exercises are simple and integrate directly into your everyday. Handouts and power points will be available for home practice to transform habits. If you have avoided exercise programs because of shyness, limited ability, pain, or just plain laziness to make a change, then take advantage of this revolutionary way of putting energy and vitality back into your life. All are welcome, and all abilities will find a place! If it is hard for you to get out, bring a friend and inspire each other together. Sitting exercises and specific health challenges will be considered so don’t think you can’t – because you can! Please wear comfortable clothes and socks (or flat shoes if they are necessary) Cost: $80 Session 1: Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, no class Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.