SUMMER 2024 CLASSES

Ages: 9th Grade through Adult

JMelt into the floor for a calming, excruciating 75 minutes in this mind-blowing yoga class. Yin Yoga will challenge and soothe you all at the same time. This class will bring attention and awareness to the forefront as we hold poses for longer periods of time and enjoy the complexity and mystery of our individual bodies. There will be two sections of this four week class. Our earlier class will be our more traditional mellow class. The later class will include longer holds and more challenging poses. Be sure to note which class you would like when registering. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible and remember to note which class you would like. Preference will be given to those already enrolled this past year.

Instructor: Shari Setchell
Day and Times: Formidable Ferns – Mellow Yin Adventure - Tuesday, 5:30-6:45pm OR Spicy Sugar Maples – Off the Beaten Path Yin Adventure – Tuesday, 7-8:15pm
Dates: June 11th - July 2nd – 4 weeks
Cost: $65-$85

Ages: 18+

Description: This course is for anyone who wants to release tension patterns in your body; improve mobility, flexibility, and strength; gain more mindful awareness of your body; and care for both your body and mind. We will move through several important stretching and movement practices to improve the health of your fascia and create more space and fluidity in your body. You will discover why your fascia is so important to how you feel and move. Bring water, a yoga matt, pen & paper for notes, wear clothes you can comfortably move and stretch in.

Instructor: Kate Southwick
Day and Time: Saturday, 10am – 11:30am
Date: August 10th
Cost: $20-$30

Ages: 4-6 years old

Children ages 4-6 will have the opportunity to develop coordination and cooperation in this Preschool Movement Class. The activities will build flexibility and spatial awareness and develop gross motor skills through play and games. The class will be introduced to various styles and music from different parts of the world. Skill building will include:
Rhythm making and timing
Practice using voices for singing & bodies for dancing
Develop listening skills
Work together to move as a group
Gain and Increase coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and spatial awareness

Instructor: Amy Haslett-Marroquin
Day and Time: Tuesday, 2pm
Dates: June 11th – July 23rd – no class on July 2nd – 6 weeks
Cost: $60-$70

Ages: 9th Grade and up – others able to join with instructor permission

This class will be an open level ballet class that will focus on technique to support you in growing in grace and elegance. We will take a deep dive into cultivating our basic technique and developing our stamina as class progresses in a sequential fashion to grow your skills naturally. This class will include stretching and strengthening as well as embodiment work to grow your artistry as a dancer. The art and discipline of ballet technique combine with healthy somatic awareness of how our own bodies meet the needs of this challenging form. Class size is limited, and preference will be given to those enrolled this past year.

Instructor: Shari Setchell
Day and Time: Monday, 6-7pm
Dates: June 10th - July 15th
Cost: $78-$96

Ages: 9th Grade and up -
others able to join with instructor permission

This class will include intermediate and advanced level ballet technique which will include more complex combinations at the barre and in the center. Focus will be on building community, grace, and stamina as we practice together every week. This class will include stretching and strengthening as well as embodiment work to grow your artistry as a dancer. The art and discipline of ballet technique combine with healthy somatic awareness of how our own bodies meet the needs of this challenging form. Class size is limited, and preference will be given to those enrolled this past year.

Instructor: Shari Setchell
Day and Time: Monday, 7:15-8:30pm
Dates: June 10th - July 15th
Cost: $98-$120

Ages: Intended for those 55 years and older

This class will provide an elegant, holistic movement guide to support our body-mind awareness using gentle ballet technique. We will progress through class using a ballet-focused healing approach to embrace our natural well-being. Together we will access the wonderful tools that our bodies carry and tap into our innate body wisdom resources to grow our alignment, balance, and strength. We will reap the benefits of this natural intelligence through the nurturing process of structured and improvisational movement to enhance longevity, flexibility, and well-being. Come dance with us to find the simple joy of moving together with care!

Instructor: Charisse Ponder
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 10:30am – 11:30am
Dates: June 11th - July 9th – 5 Weeks
Cost: $65-$80

Summer Dance Theater is a wonderful way to join a small group of dancers in creating a piece for our annual Canopy Jam Festival! We will be doing an intensive workshop week this summer with a performance at Canopy Jam at 11:45am on July 20th at The Northfield Depot. We will build a new dance together and learn some repertoire for our final performance. If you/your dancer are interested, contact Shari ASAP as space is limited.

Instructor: Shari Setchell
Dates and Times: July 15th, 16th at 3:30–5:30pm; July 17th at 6-9pm; July 18th at 3:30-5:30pm
Cost: $100