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Art in Motion - Dance and More
Learn, Enjoy, and Feel Good!
- BALLET -
Leader - Cheryl Vassiliadis - writer.v@gmail.com
Lanier Room - $7.50 per session
Mondays - 12 PM to 1:00 PM
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Terrific for posture, alignment, balance, and continued flexibility.
Ballet is adapted for balance, strength, and grace for the more mature adult. The class begins with a series of ballet exercises at the barre for stability and balance. For the second half we move out into the open space and move with graceful steps to beautiful music.
- BALLROOM DANCE - Leaders - Lisa & Bill Dempsey - lrobiso1@yahoo.com (229)-894-3371
Lanier Room - No Charge
Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM - Open dance afterwards until 7:00 PM
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Why should you take Ballroom Dance classes? Because they are fun!
Learn to move with grace and confidence on the dance floor. Classes are taught by Lisa and Bill Dempsey, who are happy to share their proficiency and love of dancing with their Cresswind neighbors. One dance is typically selected by the instructors and participants, and refined over several sessions. Popular ballroom dances include the Waltz, Rumba, Salsa, Swing, and Foxtrot.
- CARDIO LINE DANCING -
Leader - Deborah Coursey-Prah - drdbe@aol.com (404) 275-4360
Georgia Room - No Charge
Tuesdays - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Beginners
Tuesdays - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Advanced
Sundays - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - Advanced
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Cardio Line Dance is a fun, high energy line dance class that challenges your mind and body.
The main goal is aerobic exercise that does not slow down, but is loads of fun!
- CLOGGERSIZE -
Leader - Mary Woulf - mwoulf7202@yahoo.com (352) 304-7855
Lanier Room - No Charge
2nd Tuesday of each month, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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This class is for cloggers at all skill levels, even beginners. Come join the fun!
Learn new clogging steps, and refresh your existing clogging abilities.
Clogging shoes, tap shoes, dance shoes, or sneakers are required.
- HULA DANCING -
Leaders - Mary Ramatowski & Kathie Zeranski - maryofhats@gmail.com (423) 619-8986
Wednesdays - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Lanier Room - No Charge
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This Hawaiian Island dance form tells stories of its history, places and people.
The Hula is a slow, relaxing, medium impact activity that eases strain on the joints and is good for weight loss, boosting energy, and strengthening abs, back, hips, and legs. It is an excellent dance form for all ages and fitness levels, and previous experience is not required.
- LINE DANCE - TRADITIONAL -
Leader - Eleanor Whalen - efwhalen@gmail.com (770) 536-6206
Lanier Room - No Charge
Wednesdays and Fridays, 2:00PM to 3:00 PM
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The Traditional Line Dance class has been active for several years and newcomers are welcome. There is a brief review of each dance and the steps may be called out when needed. As a new or experienced line dancer, YouTube videos are a great source for additional instruction or review, and the dancers are always willing to help so come give it a try!
- TAI CHI -
Leader - Cheryl Vassiliadis - writer.v@gmail.com
Lanier Room - $7.50 per session Mondays, 1:15PM to 2:15 PM for everyone
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM - Advanced
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Tai Chi is often referred to as "Meditation in Motion.
Improved balance is most likely the #1 reason people pursue Tai Chi and the benefits are reflected in continued participation with less incidence of falls. Other positive outcomes include increased flexibility, muscle strengthening, and improved cardio-respiratory fitness.
The Advanced Tai Chi group may learn the extended Fan Form and the Sword Form.
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