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All classes are held in person! The Cypress Pillar Virtual Academy is also open! Many of our weekly classes and monthly workshops are now available either as live streaming or recorded video. If you are unable to join us in person, please visit this link to find out how you can study with us virtually. Classes that are currently available for streaming are marked with a **

Bellydance

TUESDAYS:
RAQ IT! BELLYDANCE with Karen
(Open Level) @ 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM

Join Karen and learn the fundamentals of Raqs Sharqi ,  Egyptian style bellydance with layering for the more advanced dancer. Bellydance is a  “do-able” dance form, taught in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.  Strength in the body and mind and spirit.

Class is $90 for the 6 week session or $20 drop in

Next session starts April 16 (no class April 23) * Runs in 6 week sessions
Please email Karen to join this class

WEDNESDAYS:
INTERMED/ADV GC TRIBAL BELLYDANCE with Misha **
(Open to students with minimum of 2 sessions of Level 1+2 and up) @ 6 PM - 7 PM
Put It Into Practice!

Join Misha to dance, dance, DANCE! In this session, we will apply what we know to discover what we do not, working to perfect our ability to go with the flow. This series will feature lots of joyful dancing, married with tweaking technique, so that you will be able to clearly communicate, lead, and follow with fellow dancers who speak the GC language.
Available in person or online. Yes online friends will lead our dance too!

Next session begins Mar 6 * Runs in 6 week sessions
Class is $90 for the 6 week session or $20 drop in

Please Email us to join Misha’s class

SHIMMYBOOM TROUPE @ 7 - 8 PM
(Instructor Permission Only) **

This advanced & performance level class is for troupe members only. Troupe participation requires proficiency in Global Caravan Tribal Bellydance (generally 2-3 years), participation in the ShimmySpark Incubation Troupe and is available by instructor permission only.

THURSDAYS:
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER BELLYDANCE with Misha
(open level) @ 6:30-7:30 pm

Are you ready to put a shimmy in your step and a smile on your face? Discover the beautiful bellydancer in *you*! This absolute beginner level class is great for anyone who wants to learn the fun-damentals of the dance. Not style specific, this class is great for people who are brand new to the dance. In this ongoing, open-level class, you will learn the basic building blocks of Middle Eastern dance movement. Each week, you will discover new exciting moves and then put them together in easy to remember combinations that will keep you dancing all week long.

Next session begins May 2 * Runs Thursdays in May (no class May 16)
Class is $60 for the 4 week session or $20 drop in

Please Email us to join Misha’s class

BEYOND BEGINNERS INTERMEDIATE GLOBAL CARAVAN BELLYDANCE with Misha**
(open to dancers who have had minimum of 2-3 sessions of Intro) @ 7:30-8:30 pm

Ready to take it to the next level? This class is for students who have completed Intro and are ready to expand their dance vocabulary and improvisational skills! In this class we will drill those old favorite moves, and add to them, expanding your comfort and joy in your dance. Learn to move with the music, improv, and flow, connecting with other dancers and experimenting with different group formations. Available in person or online.

Next session begins Mar 7 * Runs in 6 week sessions
Class is $90 for the 6 week session or $20 drop in
Take 2 classes for a discounted rate of $150!

Please Email us to join Misha’s class

** Indicates available virtually

Misha is a certified Master Teacher and Master Leader in Global Caravan format and has over 10 years of experience working as a professional performer and instructor. She holds Teacher Training in levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and is one of the highest level certified Global Caravan Master Teachers in the United States. She is excited to share both the technical nuances as well as the joy and emotional beauty of this beautiful dance. Current classes are available in person at Cypress Pillar and many are also available virtually through Zoom.

Misha’s classes are $90 / 6 weeks or $20 drop in * $150 for 2 classes with Misha

SATURDAYS:
INTRO TO GLOBAL CARAVAN TRIBAL BELLYDANCE with Seth
(Open Level) @ 11:30-12:30 pm

Dance with Seth on Saturdays for our Intro Level Global Caravan dance class! This class is not recorded and is only available in person.

Next session begins Jan 6 * Runs in 6 week sessions
(No class Jan 20 & 27)
Class is $90 for the 6 week session or $20 drop in

Please email Seth to join this class

Martial Arts

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY:
KIDS MARTIAL ARTS with Sensei James @ 5 - 6 PM

A fun and fitness based approach to kids’ martial arts, utilizing principles from Jujutsu and MMA training.

JUJUTSU with Sensei James @ 7:30PM - 9PM

Our Jujutsu program is a traditional mixed martial art encompassing empty hand striking (boxing/kickboxing), throwing, wrestling, and ground fighting.

Ongoing classes
$95 / month

WEDNESDAYS:
PANGAI-NOON KARATE with Dr. Brian
@ 6PM - 7:30PM

Pangai-Noon Karate is a traditional Okinawan martial art focusing on empty hand fighting.

THURSDAYS:
OKINAWAN WEAPONS KOBUDO with Dr. Brian @ 6PM - 7:30PM

Pangai-Noon Kobudo is a weapons based martial art utilizing 5 of the traditional Okinawa weapons. This art focus is on the Bo, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Sai and Tekko.

Our martial arts program is extremely diverse and features three nationally renowned instructors. Check out Pangai-Noon Karate or Tai Chi with Dr. Brian, Jujutsu or boxing or weapons with Sensei James, or the all inclusive Gong Fu course with Sensei Drew. No matter what your style, we have a martial art that you will love. (In person classes only)

Ongoing classes
$60 monthly / week for one class
$100 monthly / week for two classes

Yoga

Yoga will return soon! Stay tuned!

Did you know we have special topic workshops too? Like Reading Tarot, Nature, Herbalism, Archery, and Runes? Click Here to see this month’s special workshops!

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