WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

MOVING FROM YOUR CENTER - Incorporates movements from ballet, the dynamics of dance as well as the stretching and relaxation of yoga. Improve your alignment, strength, flexibility, energy, general coordination and grace. Open to all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and “soft” shoes or bare feet. Bring a mat or towel to class. Instructor: Stella Shizuka Matsuda, professor emeritus and former director of Moorpark College’s Dance Department. Instructor: Stella Shizuka Matsuda. Wed. 9:30-11:00am Fee: $32 for 8 weeks

TAI CHI CHUAN - An ancient martial art adapted in the 50’s combines concentrated mental focus with deliberate, graceful move-ments to improve balance, strength and agility. The class begins with warm-ups, then shifting of weight and transference from one foot to the other, breathing exercises, and practicing the slow walk of t’ai chi. We will focus on the patterns of Yang style, learning them slowly and improving in our skills, until we have completed the 24 simplified form. No special equipment is needed; wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Mondays 9:30-10:30am Fee: $24 for eight weeks.

YOGA WITH MAGGIE MELLOR - Improve your health and well-being through the practice and study of hatha yoga, breathing, and stretching techniques. Increase flexibility and endurance while feeling physically and mentally healthier. Bring a mat and a towel to class. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Instructor: Maggie Mellor. Mondays 5:45-7:00pm Fee: $54 for six weeks.

SWING ’S THE THING: EAST COAST - Become a part of the “swing scene.” Learn basic rhythms and variations of this American dance. You will learn to lead or follow and link dance steps. Partner recommended but not required. Instructor: Sandi Patterson. Fridays 6:00-6:55pm Fee: $32 for eight weeks.

BEGINNING BALLROOM, FOXTROT, AND WALTZ - Learn to lead or follow a partner while developing a repertoire of steps for each of these familiar favorites. Partner recommended but not required. Instructor: Sandi Patterson Fridays 7:00-7:55pm Fee: $32 for eight weeks.

INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM, FOXTROT, AND WALTZ - This class is recommended for students who have taken the beginning foxtrot and waltz class. Add new rhythms and turns to your repertoire of dance steps. Partners recommended. Instructor: Sandi Patterson. Fridays 8:00-8:55pm Fee: $32 for eight weeks.

CHA-CHA - This class is recommended for students who have taken at least one previous dance class. Students are coached in strong basics and numerous turns. Partners recommended. Instructor: Sandi Patterson. Fridays 9:00-9:55pm Fee: $32 for eight weeks.