Adult Dance & Wellness Classes
Classes emphasize the importance of strength, balance, and creativity in movement.
Stretching and strengthening techniques are explored for different muscle groups. Individual needs and problem solving for flexibility, strength and stress reduction
Location: First Baptist Church of Penfield, 1862 Penfield Road
Schedule: Mondays 7:00 - 8:30pm
To improve posture, body balance and reduce stress. Constructive rest, posture analysis, injury prevention techniques, nine lines of movement, right and left exploration, and ideokinesis.
Location: First Baptist Church of Penfield, 1862 Penfield Road
Schedule: Tuesdays 5:35 - 6:55pm
Based on the Humphrey-Limon-Currier tradition of American Modern Dance. All modern classes include a barre done in center floor for strength and balance, stretching, and phrase work from particular dances.
Location: First Baptist Church of Penfield, 1862 Penfield Road
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm
Explores modern and world dance forms. Beginners welcome. For early childhood teachers and those who want to focus on basics.
Location:
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave, Rochester
Schedule: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm
Technique and Improvisation. Yoga postures, mudras and visualizations will be part of each class. Movement sequences designed to enhance centering. How basic movement understanding and postural awarenss can make your dancing better, your skiing stronger, and even help with ease at the computer.
Location: First Baptist Church of Penfield, 1862 Penfield Road
Schedule: Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30pm
Traditional ballet including barre, centerr floor work in adagio and allegro phrase work. Ballet terminology included.
Location:
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave, Rochester
Schedule: Fridays 5:45pm - 7:15pm
A new course utilizing concepts for a lifetime of wellness. These include the Alexander Technique, Ideokinetic Facilitation, Constructive Rest and perceptual pathways to postural improvement.
Location:
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave, Rochester
Schedule: Fridays 4:45 - 5:45pm
