The 2014-2015 Inverness County Schedule for Dance and Tai Chi Classes

Inverness County Recreation Proposal for 2014-2015
Mondays:
Belle Cote Hall:
9-10 am Touch for Health Practice Session Touch for Health Level 1 and 2 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 (Session 1: Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, no class Oct 13, Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1)
10 – 11:30 am 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 $40 for Seniors and students, or $80 for Adults under 55 yrs. Monthly rates are $10 and $20 respectively. Students may attend as many classes as they like throughout the week with their membership. (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).
11:30 – 12:30 pm Introduction to Tai Chi This 10 week session is an introduction to easy warmups and movement patterns to get the body going. Sitting exercises for those with mobility or balance challenges are explored. Handouts and easy to follow sequences of movement will provide opportunity for practice and habits to be formed at home. There will be 3 sessions through the season with participants able to move into the Tai Chi Cape Breton program when they are ready. Special attention is provided for specific challenges each week, so be ready to learn and grow in new ways for helping you to help yourself with your health. Please wear comfortable clothes and socks (or flat shoes if they are necessary). Cost: $60 (Session 1: Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, no class Oct 13, Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1)
12:45 – 1:30 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 (Session 1: Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, no class Oct 13, Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1)

Cape Breton Highlands Academy: School Stage
2:45 – 4:15 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. A fall presentation will be in November and our spring show will be May 22nd or 24th at Strathspey Place Theatre in Mabou. Cost: $300 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $200 and February 1st – $100. First class September 22.
4:15 – 5:45 pm Dance Club 2 (10 years plus) – same description as above. First class September 22.
5:45 – 6:45 pm Music in Motion (4-5 yrs) – same description as above Cost: $200 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $125 and February 1st – $75. First class September 22.
6:45 – 7:45 pm Lyrical Jazz for All ages 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: $70 for 10 weeks (Session 1: Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, no class Oct 13, Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1)

Tuesdays:
Judique:
Judique Community Hall 6:30 – 8:00
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 $40 for Seniors and students, or $80 for Adults under 55 yrs. Monthly rates are $10 and $20 respectively. Students may attend as many classes as they like throughout the week with their membership. (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).

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 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: $300 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $200 and February 1st – $100. First class September 24.
4:15 – 5:45 pm Dance Club 2 (9 years plus) – same description as above. Class begins September 24.
5:45 – 6:45 pm Music in Motion (3-5 yrs) – same description as above Cost: $200 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $125 and February 1st – $75. Class begins September 24.
6:45 – 7:45 pm Introduction to Tai Chi This 10 week session is an introduction to easy warmups and movement patterns to get the body going. Sitting exercises for those with mobility or balance challenges are explored. Handouts and easy to follow sequences of movement will provide opportunity for practice and habits to be formed at home. There will be 3 sessions through the season with participants able to move into the Tai Chi Cape Breton program when they are ready. Special attention is provided for specific challenges each week, so be ready to learn and grow in new ways for helping you to help yourself with your health. Please wear comfortable clothes and socks (or flat shoes if they are necessary). Cost: $60 Session 1: Sept 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, no class Oct 15, Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3.
Thursdays:
Whycocomagh:
Skye Glen Hall: TBD
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. 3 Sessions through the year. Session 1: Sept 25, Oct 2, 9, no class Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4)
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 for10 weeks, plus $10 hall rental fee, Sept 25, Oct 2, 9, no class Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4.

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. A fall presentation will be in November and our spring show will be May 24th at Strathspey Place Theatre in Mabou. Cost: $300 for the year, plus $50 hall rental. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $200 plus $50 hall rental and February 1st – $100. First class September 25.
4:00 – 5:00 pm Music in Motion (4 -5 yrs) – same description as above Cost: $200 for the year, plus $40 hall rental. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $125 plus $40 hall rental and $75 February 1st. Class begins September 18.
5:00 – 6:30 pm Dance Club 2 (10yrs and older) – same description as above Cost: $300 for the year, plus $50 hall rental. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $200 plus $50 hall rental and February 1st – $100. First class September 18.
6:30 – 8:00 pm 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 $40 for Seniors and students, or $80 for Adults under 55 yrs. Monthly rates are $10 and $20 respectively. Students may attend as many classes as they like throughout the week with their membership. (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).

Fridays:
Mabou:
The Old Manse (4614 Route 252, Mabou)
10 – 10:45 am Preschool Dance From walking to age 3, 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 September 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, no class Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5.
Inverness:
Inverary 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 108 Moving Meditation will be explored. Alternatives for sitting exercises will be provided for those with less mobility. Cost: $60 for 10 weeks. Session 1: September 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, no class Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5.
Inverness School:
2:45 – 3:45 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. A fall presentation will be in November and our spring show will be May 24th at Strathspey Place Theatre in Mabou. Cost: $200 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $125 and February 1st – $75. First class September 26.
3:45 – 4:30 pm Music in Motion (3 -5 yrs) – same description as above Cost: $160 for the year. 2 Payments may be made by September 1st – $100 and February 1st – $60 . Class begins Sept 26.

Session 2 begins the week of January 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, no classes the 16, 23 is snow week alternative (10 weeks)
Session 3 begins March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 or rehearsals the week of the 18th, with show May 24 (8 weeks)