Dance, Tai Chi and Touch for Health Classes Continue Jan 4th

All the Dance, Tai Chi and Touch for Health programs continue beginning January 4th.  If you are thinking about joining us, check out the details below:

Saturdays:

Port Hawkesbury

At the Saerc Theatre: (payments made to the recreation department)

Small Wonders:  9-9:45  January 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, (no class on the 15th for March break), Snow Day alternatives 22, 29 and  continuing through with the third session and spring show April and May.

Music in Motion 9:45 – 10:45  Classes continue starting January 4th until May, the second payment for the yearly program is due before the end of January.  Class will break for March break and Easter.

Dance Club 10:45 – 12:15  Classes continue starting January 4th until May, the second payment for the yearly program is due before the end of January.  Class will break for March break and Easter.

 At the Civic Center:  Dance Studio or Shannon Studio

Tai Chi for Health 1 – 2  January 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, (no class on the 15th for March break), Snow Day alternatives 22, 29 and  continuing through with the third session in April and May.

CTCA Tai Chi – classes continue year round.  The next payment is for January to April, with payment made directly to Michelle for the CTCA.

Mondays: 

Belle Cote Hall: 

9-10 am                Lyrical Jazz for Adults      Join us for an hour of fun and exercise as we dance our way through stretching and strengthening warmups, turns, walks, arm movements and choreography that leave you humming a tune out the door with a smile of accomplishment on your face.  No experience is necessary,  just enthusiasm and cheer.  Please wear something easy to move in, and a pair of socks or a light runner that can be pointed in.  Cost:  $60 for 10 weeks  (January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, the 17th and 24th are snow week alternatives (10 weeks).

10 – 11:30 am      Canadian Tai Chi Academy Continuing Class         Tai Chi enthusiasts will enjoy becoming a part of the Academy and developing expertise with the 108 Moving Meditation of Master Moy Lin Shin.   Academy fees are $80 for under 55 years, and $40 for 55 yrs and older from January to April.  Please see the full write up about the CTCA further in this publication.

11:30 – 12:30 pm   Touch for Health Practice Session         Touch for Health Level 1 students will be able to practice their skills during this one hour as they work through the techniques and balance the muscles of invited guests.  Cost:  $60 for 10 weeks (January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, the 17th and 24th are snow week alternatives (10 weeks).   

1:00 – 1:45            Preschool Dance             For ages 2-4 years, join us for some dance and music fun as we explore movement, dance steps, special themes and the basics of music.  Please wear something easy to move in, and ballet slippers on the feet or socks.  Cost:  $55 for 10 weeks (January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, the 17th and 24th are snow week alternatives (10 weeks).       

               

 Cape Breton Highlands: 

2:45 – 4:15 pm    Dance Club 1 (7-9 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 flat running shoes.   Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group.   Cost:  $150 September 1st and $150 February  1st.  Class continues January 6th, there are a few spaces available.

4:15 – 5:45 pm    Dance Club 2 (10 years plus)  – same description as above.  Class continues January 6th, there are a few spaces available. 

5:45 – 6:45 pm    Music in Motion (4-6 yrs)   – same description as above    Cost:  $100 September 1st and $100 February 1st.  Class continues January 6th and this class is full.

 

Wednesdays:

Port Hood:

Bayview School:

2:45 – 4:15 pm    Dance Club 1 (6-8 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 flat running shoes.   Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group.   Cost:  $150 September 1st and $150 February  1st.  Class continues January 8th, a few spaces are available.

4:15 – 5:45 pm    Dance Club 2 (9 years plus)  – same description as above.  Class continues January 8th, a few spaces are available.

5:45 – 6:45 pm    Music in Motion (3-5 yrs)   – same description as above    Cost:  $100 September 1st and $100 February 1st.  Class continues January 8th, a few spaces are available.

6:45 – 7:45 pm    Lyrical Jazz for Teens and Adults                     Join us for an hour of fun and exercise as we dance our way through stretching and strengthening warmups, turns, walks, arm movements and choreography that leave you humming a tune out the door with a smile of accomplishment on your face.  No experience is necessary,  just enthusiasm and cheer.  Please wear something easy to move in, and a light runner that can be pointed in.  Cost:  $60 for 10 weeks. January 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, the 19th and 26th are snow week alternatives (10 weeks).   

 

 

Thursdays: 

Whycocomagh:

Cameron Hall: 

12:00 – 12:45 pm               Preschool Dance (3-4 yrs)             For ages 2-4 years, join us for some dance and music fun as we explore movement, dance steps, special themes and the basics of music.  Please wear something easy to move in, and ballet slippers on the feet or socks.  Cost:  $55 for 10 weeks, plus $10 hall rental fee.  (January 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, the 20th and 27th are snow week alternatives (10 weeks).   

12:45 – 2:15 pm                  Tai Chi for Health                              For beginning students in Tai Chi who want to learn about building strength, flexibility and healthy habits.  Posture, foot care, leg strength, breathing, and simple exercises will be included.  As well, an introduction to the Tai Chi moving meditation.  Alternatives for sitting exercises will be provided for those with less mobility.  Cost:  $60 for 10 weeks, plus $10 hall rental fee (January 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, the 20th and 27th are snow week alternatives (10 weeks).    )

2:30 – 4:00 pm                    Dance Club 1 (6-9 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 flat running shoes.   Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group.   Cost:  $150 September 1st plus $25 hall rental fee and $150 February  1st, plus $25 hall rental fee.  Class continues January 9th, there are a few spaces available.

4:00 – 5:00 pm                    Music in Motion (4 -5 yrs)   – same description as above    Cost:  $100 September 1st plus $20 hall rental fee and $100 February 1st plus $20 hall rental fee.  Class continues January 9th, there are a few spaces available.

5:00 – 6:30 pm                    Dance Club 2 (10yrs and older)  – same description as above   Cost:  $150 September 1st plus $25 hall rental fee and $150 February 1st plus $25 hall rental fee.  Class continues January 9th, there are a few spaces available. 

 

Fridays: 

Mabou:

The Old Manse (4614 Route 252, Mabou)

10 – 10:45 am      Preschool Dance              From walking to age 4, join us for some dance and music fun as we explore movement, dance steps, special themes and the basics of music.  Please wear something easy to move in, and socks on your feet.  Cost:  $55 for 10 weeks  (January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, the 21st and 28th are snow week alternatives (10 weeks).   

 

Inverness Manor:

12:15 – 1:45         Tai Chi for Health              For beginning students in Tai Chi who want to learn about building strength, flexibility and healthy habits.  Posture, foot care, leg strength, breathing, and simple exercises will be included.  As well, an introduction to the Tai Chi moving meditation.  Alternatives for sitting exercises will be provided for those with less mobility.  Cost:  $60 for 10 weeks.  (January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, the 21st and 28th are snow week alternatives (10 weeks).   

Inverness School Stage:

2:45 – 3:45 pm                   Music in Motion (4-6 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 flat running shoes.   Class is from September to May and dancers make a full year commitment to the group.   Cost:  $100 September 1st and $100 February  1st.  Class continues January 10th, spaces are still available.

3:45 – 4:30 pm                    Preschool Dance (3 -4 yrs)   – same description as above    Cost:  $80 September 1st and $80 February 1st .  Class continues January 10th, spaces are available.