Kaleidoscope
Dance Space
Our Classes
Alphabetical List with Descriptions
1-Wall Line Dances
Trudy Sherman
Line dances consist of a short sequence of steps that are repeated throughout the song. In this class the steps are choreographed so that there are no turns and dancers remain facing the front wall. Dances are danced to contemporary music. This class is for all ages and abilities.
Downloadable Step sheets available under "Resources".
Available live on Zoom
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:25 pm
Thursday 9:15 - 10:10 am
1st & 3rd Saturday 10:30 - 11:25 am
Ballroom STEP 1: Steps & Timing
Trudy & Kevin Sherman
STEP 1 classes focus on learning the steps and timing of a dance style without a partner. Dancing without a partner facilitates mastery of the steps, increases balance, and improves posture while building self-confidence. Partners are welcome but will dance on their own.
Wednesday 6:15 - 7:10 pm
Ballroom STEP 2: Partner Dancing
Trudy & Kevin Sherman
STEP 2 classes focus on learning the steps and timing of a dance style with a partner. In addition to learning steps, couples will learn correct frame, lead and follow techniques, and modifications to accommodate physical needs such as height difference and joint limitations.
Wednesday 7:15 - 8:10 pm
Ballroom STEP 3: Workshop & Social
Trudy & Kevin Sherman
STEP 3 workshops focus on learning a sequence of 8-10 steps. Dancing a prescribed sequence improves fluidity in transitions and continuity in dance. Workshops are followed by refreshments and a social.
3rd Saturday 7:15 - 9:15 pm
Country Dance for Beginners
Ryan Yoder
This class is for those who would like to either get started in country dancing or would like to brush up on their country dance skills.
Thursday 6:30 - 7:25 pm
Country Line Dance Classes - Beg & Int
Laina Ferris
These two country line dance classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Popular social line dances are taught. The first class is beginner level and the second class is intermediate level.
2nd & 4th Saturday
10:30 - 11:15 am (Beg), 11:15 - noon (Int)
Crane Dance - Gentle Tai Chi
Trudy Sherman
In Crane Dance - Gentle Tai Chi, stationary crane, qigong, and tai chi moves are taught and combined in a continuous fluid sequence telling the story of Young Crane.
Available live on Zoom
Saturday 9:15 - 10:10 am
Gentle Tai Chi - Qigong
Trudy Sherman
Gentle Tai Chi-Qigong consists of gentle Qigong (Chee gung) stretches and Tai Chi (Tie chee) movements that help improve circulation and release stress. It was developed specifically for Parkinson's patients. Balance aids such as the back of a chair or a walker can be used, if needed. Gentle Tai Chi can also be done sitting.
Available live on Zoom
Tuesday 1:00 - 1:55 pm
Thursday 10:30 - 11:25 am
Friday 1:00 - 1:55 pm
Gentle Tai Chi Sequences
Trudy Sherman
Gentle Tai Chi Sequences is slightly more rigorous than the Gentle Tai Chi-Qigong class. Individual moves from Easy Tai Chi-Qigong are combined in continuous fluid sequences that are stationary.
Available live on Zoom
Tuesday 11:00 - 11:55 am
International Folk Dance
Group Practice
Folk Dance practice. Call the studio for more information.
Friday 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Israeli Folk Dance
Group Practice
Israeli Folk Dance practice. Call the studio for more information.
Thursday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Israeli Folk Dance Beginner Level
Group Practice
Israeli Folk Dance practice for newcomers and those that would like to practice simpler dances. Dances are reviewed/taught before dancing them. Steps are usually called out while dancing. Call the studio for more information.
Thursday 10:30 - 11:25 am
JT Swing Team
Mona Brandt
Learn and perform the latest, hottest choreography from 11-time US Open Champions Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman! Open to anyone comfortable with West Coast Swing dancing basics including pushes, passes, and all types of whips. You do not need a partner to join.
Sunday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Sound Meditation with Qigong
Jennifer Sherman
This class focuses on a combination of guided and solo meditation, intertwined with music from singing bowls and other instruments. It incorporate Qigong (chee-gung) by engaging the body in gentle mindful stretches. Beginner friendly. No previous experience necessary!
4th Thursday 7:30-8:25 pm
T'ai Chi Push Hands
Darin Henry
Push Hands is an exercise performed by two people as a way to improve the skills of remaining balanced, focused and relaxed while in contact with another person.
Monday 7:00 - 7:55 pm
T'ai Chi Yang Form
Darin Henry
Yang form T'ai Chi practice.
Monday 6:00 - 6:55 pm