
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 9:00 - 9:55 am
1st & 3rd Saturday 10:30 - 11:25 am

Burlesque Basics
Jennifer Mason
Burlesque Basics is a fun, beginner-level introduction to feminine movement. We will bring out your sultry feminine side in a positive, playful atmosphere. No dance experience is necessary. Knee pads and socks are highly recommended for comfort.
2nd & 4th Friday 7 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

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 10:30 - 11:25 am
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 1:00 - 1:55 pm

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.
1st & 3rd Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
2nd & 4th Thursday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

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

Social Ballroom STEP 2: Foundations
Trudy & Kevin Sherman
These are our “foundation” ballroom classes where timing and a variety of basic steps for a style are taught/reviewed. They are great for those just getting started in ballroom as well as those who have a ballroom background but would like a refresher.
Wednesday 7:15 - 8:10 pm

Social Ballroom STEP 3: Workshop & Social
Trudy & Kevin Sherman
These are our monthly ballroom workshops and social. They are for those that have a mastery of the timing and basic steps for the style and are ready to learn a sequence of 8-10 steps to use out on the dance floor.
3rd Saturday 7:15 - 9:15 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!
2nd Sunday 9:30-10:25 am
4th Thursday 7:30-8:25 pm

T'ai Chi Swords
Darin Henry
T'ai Chi practice with swords.
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