Nia™
Watch Nia in Action!
Nia, which stands for Neuromuscular Integrative Action, is an expressive body-mind-spirit movement program that offers an artistic and innovative approach to fitness and healing. Blending aspects of martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts, Nia provides a variety of movement dynamics to create an experience that is full-bodied, as well as full-spirited. The stillness and concentration of tai chi, the dynamic poses of yoga, the explosive power of martial arts, and the grace and spontaneity of modern and ethnic dance make it possible to create a whole new sense of well being! The use of eclectic, rich music, guided imagery, powerful kinesthetic cues, and heart-felt joy add to the full experience of a Nia class.

Beginning Belly Dancing for fitness, fun and fantasy with Natasha (will begin again in Fall 2010)
Welcome to the world’s most ancient dance! Belly Dancing is a natural movement system that is over 5000 years old. It is an aerobic workout, creates freedom In every part of the body, and tones abdominal muscles, hips as well as muscles that you did not know you had. Belly Dancing shifts your mood in 5 minutes, is joy enhancing, ecstatic and best of all, through belly dancing you learn to love your body! Over time the dance changes your body image to one that is embraced no matter what age or size you are. This sensual movement system makes you forget you are exercising and helps you embrace the beauty
that is YOU.
In this class you will learn the basic isolations, traveling steps, poses and shimmies. We will work with veils and finger cymbals. Wear stretchy clothing and a top that hugs the ribs. Dress up is encouraged. Regular attendance is encouraged as this is a class that will build, however drop-ins are welcome.
Natasha Barbara Cargill  MA, BC- DMT, RYT: www.natashadances.com

Beginning Ballroom Dance for Adults with Judy Kreith
This class will introduce the students to the fundamentals of three styles of Ballroom Dance:
Foxtrot, Waltz and Swing. These styles are very useful for a variety of events including weddings, anniversarys and other social dance events. Dancing together is a fun and social activity. It is also a great form of exercise. Please bring a change of clean, light shoes and wear clothing that is comfortable for dancing. See you on the Dance Floor!

Maya Yoga with Kim Rand
Maya Yoga is founded by Eddie Modestini and Nicki Doane who have studied with Sri K Pattabi Jois and BKS Iyengar. Maya Yoga is influenced by Ashtanga and the eight limbs of yoga by Patanjali and Iyengar’s style concentrating on alignment and breath. In Sanskrit, Maya is defined as illusion and the play of nature and it’s constant change. Maya Yoga is an open system of yoga that respects the individual and is open to all. This system of yoga allows the practitioner the opportunity to truly get to know oneself through the practice of meditation, asana, pranayama and the philosophy of yoga. Nicki and Eddie strive to teach each student that Yoga is about being fully present in the moment and discovering that we are truly all one. 
ONE LOVE. ONE PEOPLE. ONE HEART. ONE DESTINATION.
OUR HIGHER SELF.

Power Yoga with Kristina Dusevic
Power Yoga is a vinyasa style of yoga combining breath with strength and flexibility. The word Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement.” In other words, the teacher will instruct you to move from one pose to the next on an inhale or an exhale. This technique is sometimes also called Vinyasa Flow, or just Flow because of the smooth way that the poses run together and become like a dance.

Kundalini Yoga ~ an authentic system with immediate Benefits ~
Kundalini Yoga, the Yoga of Awareness, was brought to the West by Yogi Bhajan in 1968. Yogi Bhajan taught that, through the practice of Kundalini Yoga and meditation, your glandular and nervous systems are stimulated, and your capacity for creative potential is heightened. You gain inner vitality to compensate for the adverse effects of stress so you can excel in life.
Kundalini yoga classes are a dynamic blend of postures, pranayam (breath exercises) mantra, music and meditation, which teach you the art of relaxation, self-healing and elevation. Balancing body and mind enables you to experience the clarity and beauty of your soul. No previous experience in yoga is required for you to achieve results with your very first class.
“Men of great knowledge actually found out about the chakras – their workings, their petals, their sounds, their infinity, their co-relationship, their powers. They found that the life of a human is totally based on these chakras. This total science gave birth to Kundalini Yoga."  Yogi Bhajan, The Aquarian Teacher

Vinyasa Yoga, power yoga style with Lisa Marie
Vinyasa has been thought of as a physically demanding practice, which can be successful at channeling the hyperactivity of minds. Equal attention to the spaces inbetween postures and inbetween the breath as well as when the body is moving through intensitity creates the meditative yoga flow. My intention is to make my classes challenging and light hearted.

Vinyasa Yoga with Lisa Limoge
Connect deeply with your body and open to its innate wisdom through a combination of asanas, pranayama and meditation.  Expand your range of motion while gaining confidence, strength (inside and out), and balance. This class is geared for all levels and will inspire a great sense of peace and relaxation.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Jess Locke
Ride the wave of the breath as you juice up your muscles and joints and enliven the energetic circuitry of the body.  The vinyasa flow sequence dynamically links posture and breath to mind-body awareness, which cultivates strength, opening, and fluidity in the body and mind.
Each class will use the Sun Salutation as a centerpiece to explore different themes such as heart-openers, balancing postures, twists and/or inversions.  All levels welcome to come join us as we tap into the flow!

Level 1 Foundational Yoga with Kim Rand
This class will be an introduction to yoga, suitable for all ages and levels, focusing on the foundation and structural alignment of each asana (pose). We will deepen our connection to the earth by cultivating awareness in our hands and feet in order to ground us more deeply and bring balance to our poses and our lives. The practice of meditation and pranayama (breath work) will enhance our ability to live from our hearts and connect to our higher selves.  Using our connection with our breath and movement we learn to move energy and eliminate physical and mental blocks that prevent us from reaching our full potential.

Foundations of Vinyasa with Casey Beauchamp
Foundations of vinyasa or "breath-synchronized movement": the motion of the breath is inspiration for the body. The breath is what propels the body into action.
In this class we will connect to a vary profound and powerful way of moving in harmony with breath. This class will focus on prana (life force or breath). To investigate our personal relationship with prana is the practice of vinyasa. We will learn the ground for this subtlet yet profound practice of flowing with the breath in this all levels class.

Kirtan with Kalyani Kate Spear... Every First Sunday Evening of the Month
Kirtan is a community gathering of call and response chanting, a practice that makes contact with the inner spark that revitalizes every part of you. When your heart is singing you are allowing your birthright of total Well-being.  When your heart is singing with the hearts of others you are creating a powerful vortex of Love and Joy in yourself, your circle and the entire planet!   Along with harmonium and drums, we sing chants from the Yogic tradtions.  Whether chanting is a deep rooted practice for you or its your first time, each time we come together as beginners in the birth of newness.
Bring a pillow to sit on and an open heart to rest in. 

Toddler Class Descriptions

Creative Movement
Ages 3- 4
Creative movement is a class that focuses on movement quality, self-expression, and the love of dance as an art form while strengthening motor skills. Students will be introduced to dynamics, time, effort and spacing through imaginative and improvisational movement. Students will develop the ability to fully express themselves to music with not only creative dance exercises but with the aids of props like balloons, scarves, ribbons, sticks, hoops and small percussion instruments. Creative movement is the beginning step for building a passion for dance and music that will last a lifetime.

1st Moves
1st Moves is an early childhood music and movement program designed to support the whole child. In this parent/ child class get ready to have fun with your child as you expose them to teaching techniques that nurture the body, mind, spirit, and emotions. To learn more about this amazing program please visit www.Thewholechildinmotion.com

Little Bird Music Classes with Shannon Johnson
"I'm a Rainbow today - all the colors of the world are in me." from the song "Colors" by Kira Willey
In this parent/child class, all the colors of your child will shine through joyful music making! We will sing, dance, explore musical instruments, and have spirited jam sessions. This will give your child the opportunity to fully express themselves in a nurturing environment and instill a love of music that will be with them throughout their lives.

Children's Dance Class Descriptions

Pre-Ballet
Ages 5- 6
The focus of Pre-Ballet is to build a strong dance foundation by emphasizing technique, vocabulary, and musicality.  Students will begin to absorb Ballets’ positions, fundamental movements, and rich terminology.  Pre-Ballerinas will continue to experiment with creative movement exercises aimed specifically toward ballet.  By using playful music and props, this level of dancers will learn the necessary ballet exercises and steps to progress to further levels.

Ballet I, II, III, IV and Adult Ballet
Ages 5-adult
Recognized as the foundation form for studio dance, Ballet emphasizes technique, discipline, musicality and vocabulary.  Created in the royal courts of Europe, Ballet values precision, alignment, and discipline.  Our ballet classes will be conducted in a professional atmosphere by educated and trained instructors with teaching and performing experience.  Students will master the fundamentals of classical ballet that will enrich their artistry as well as build a strong base for additional dance forms.

Jazz
Ages 6 - Adult
Jazz dance is an American form that emerged from and combined African, Folk, Ballet, Modern, and Musical Theatre techniques in light of the Jazz music era.  It is a dance genre that relies on rhythmical variation, flexibility, and strength.  Students will be taught a variety of modern jazz dance styles that will emphasize rhythm, center control of the body, isolations, and balance.  All which are skills that aid in the execution of the strong and sharp movements that make this form so popular.   

Tap
Ages 6 – Adult
A fundamental technique, Tap dancing is an art form that combines percussion with movement.  Rooted in African dance and blossomed by American jazz dancers of the 1920’s and 30’s, Tap is embedded in intricate footwork that focuses on complex rhythms.  Students will master the codified steps that are used in rhythm and Broadway styles.

World Rhythm Dance
Ages 5-8
This class is a fun and invigorating opportunity to explore traditional and contemporary dance with rhythms and songs from West Africa, The Caribbean, Cuba and Brazil. Please dress comfortably for dancing. Students can dance barefoot or with light shoes that are easy to lift your feet in and easy for turning. Happy dancing everyone!

Hip Hop with Casey
The most recent and most popular form of movement is the American born culture and lifestyle of Hip Hop.  An Art form that encompasses music, lyrics, art, and dance, Hip Hop is a technique that began in the seventies on both sides of the U.S. coasts.  Its steps have been studied, mastered, and passed along influencing social and theatrical dance style variations.  Students will be exposed to the intricate steps as well as the cultural aspects of the form.