2nd Friday of every month from 6-8pm
A two-hour journey with your soul through movement, stillness, and sound. Join instructor Benedetto for a truly unique experience: set your intention to connect with purpose through intentional breath and movement with Qigong, ease and stretch into the body with gentle yoga, and relax, integrate your energy and intention with a soothing crystal singing bowl sound bath during extended Savasana. $15-$25 sliding scale
FMI contact Benedetto at benergyhealing@gmail.com 847-323-4555 https://benergyhealing.org
New Ballroom Series with Rich, Tuesdays at 8pm
Learn 9 Ballroom Dances in 10 minutes!
Waltz, Polka, American Rumba, Swing, Jive Basic, Cha-Cha, Fox-trot, Country 2-Step, Salsa & Mambo
Step onto the AAMC dance floor each Tuesday evening at 8pm of this series and learn 9 dances in 10 minutes! Yes, that’s correct, by learning 3 simple basic elements of dance, you can do 9 different Ballroom & Latin Dances! Then, as a class you will choose which dance to work on for the rest of the hour.
This series runs August 2nd – September 7th , no partner or experience necessary. FMI contact Rich at 503-739-5995 richiesmall@msn.com
Hip Hop Dance Fitness with Erin
Hip Hop Dance Fitness every Saturday, 10:00-11:00am
An hour of Hip-Hop and Latin style dance fitness with stretching and deep toning.
$10 drop-in or $60 for a 10 punch card, no expiration
Questions? Contact Erin at eringracefree@gmail.com or 503-741-1661
Argentine Tango with Estelle & Celeste Olivares
Ballroom with Rich
Every Tuesday:
6:00 - 7:00pm: West Coast Swing Level 1
In this class you will learn the 10 Basic patterns that establish the foundation for the dance. Each week we will review the prior week’s patterns and add new patterns so you can progressively learn the basics. $60 for six weeks per person
7:00 - 8:00pm: West Coast Swing Level 2
This class is designed for those able to dance the 10 basic patterns taught in Level 1. During this 6 week series you will learn variations on the Level 1 patterns that will take your dance to a new level with a focus on technique and styling. Level 2 dancers are encouraged to participate in Level 1 for practice and enhancement of technique. $60 for six weeks per person
8:00 - 9:00pm: Ballroom Dance Series
All levels. $60 for 6 weeks per person
Come at least 10 minutes early the first night to sign in. Walk-ins are $10 per person for 1 class and $15 for two classes. If you are taking Level 2 West Coast Swing you can attend Level 1 with no charge for review, practice and to assist new dancers. All genders and ages welcome, partners not required. Please wear dance shoes or shoes with leather soles and comfortable clothing. Dance socks are also an inexpensive alternative. FMI info contact Rich: 503-739-5995 richiesmall@msn.com
Dream Circle Ecstatic Dance with Kimberly
Gatherings are offered the third Friday of each month from 6:00 to 7:15pm
Dreams and dancing are for everyone, available to us all no matter who we are! YOU have the wisdom of the dream-maker & dancer inside of you for all of your life! What wants to move through you?
I hold space for, and facilitate, rather than instruct. I create a playlist in wave-pattern, beginning slow, reaching chaotic and then softly landing, patterned after Gabrielle Roth’s 5 Rhythms.
Roth describes the effects of ecstatic dance as a feeling of connectedness with others and with the dancer's own emotions. Ecstatic dance can serve as a meditation, a way of coping with stress, restoring serenity and serving as a spiritual practice. Specific emotions associated with the five different rhythms of ecstatic dance include: flowing rhythm connecting the dancer with their own fear, the staccato rhythm with anger, chaos with sadness, lyrical with joy, and stillness with compassion.
Classes are open to all ages, genders, and levels of experience. Come alone or with a friend, wear comfortable clothes and bring an exploratory openness to creative movement.
No registration, drop-in with a $10 suggested donation.
Questions? Contact Kim at kimbojets@hotmail.com, or 503-791- 6087 www.kimberlylane.xyz
Belly Dance Classes with Jessamyn
Join us for our Summer Workshop Series!!
All genders, ages and levels are welcome in both classes. Coin belts, Zills, music and veils provided. No registration required- just come in comfortable clothing and with an open heart! Questions? Contact Jessamyn at info@astoriaartsandmovement.com or 503-791-5657 www.jessamyngrace.com
Yoga with Kristin Kabanuk resumes this Fall
Please note Kristin is currently on Summer break and classes will resume in the Fall
The AAMC welcomes newest instructor Kristin Kabanuk! Many of you may know Kristin from opening Seaside Yoga over 7 years ago. Kristin became certified as an instructor at Ashtanga & Hatha Yoga Mysore under Ely Ruales and Mahesh Chandra in Varkala, Kerala, India in 2013. With her extraordinary knowledge, background and spirit we are happy to have her offer classes in Astoria- find out more about her here.
Vinyasa Flow, Saturdays from 11:30am - 12:30pm
$15, Pre-registration and drop-ins are welcome
Focusing on the coordination of breath with movement, this fluid sequence is designed to build heat in the body, making it an ideal environment for deep stretching and strengthening. Intermediate and advanced practitioners will appreciate a moving meditation with advanced variations, while beginners will be offered props and modifications for the more challenging postures. This class is appropriate for all levels but may be challenging for children to follow. Kristin is well versed in providing a safe space and alternative options for those with chronic pain and limitations. All are welcome and encouraged.
FMI or to pre-register contact Kristin at 503-468-6255 or seasideyogi@gmail.com