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 January * Runs in 6 week sessions
Please email Karen to join this class
WEDNESDAYS:
INTERMED/ADV GC TRIBAL BELLYDANCE with Misha **
(Intermediate/Advanced) @ 6 PM - 7 PM
Left Side Love
Left Side Love is a class that will help you move and groove with both sides of the body! In Global Caravan Dance, we lead *both* sides...but admittedly sometimes we forget to practice both as we often dance in a right-side dominant world. For this class, we will review a number of fabulous and famous combos and movements...while focusing on working them on the left side. Each week will include a variety of drills to help you smoothly transition from one side to the next, too, allowing you to effortlessly build comfort with this side of the body. We will also focus on formations that utilize left side lead, creating unique arrangements and floor patterns while we dance. If you have been wanting to have a stronger body, more balance in your dance, and a greater comfort with the left side, this is the class for you! Previous experience with GC is a must for this one!
Next session begins March 11 * Class runs in a 6 week session
Class is $95 for the 6 week session / In person or virtually online
Take Wed & Thurs class for $150 (intermediate & adv students only)
Grab your ticket to 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:
BELLYDANCE FOUNDATIONS FOR BEGINNERS & BEYOND with Misha **
(Open Level) @ 7:30 - 8:30 PM
In this mixed level class, we will focus on the "building block skills" of Global Caravan bellydance: movements and putting them together in combinations and flow, refining beginner level 1 and 2 technique, and becoming more comfortable in our dance. Each class will feature a skill building focus, intended to help you dramatically - and quickly - improve your bellydance stamina, strength, and abilities. This mixed level class is great for new dancers as well as those who are new to GC, and for those continuing students who are working on improving their GC vocabulary and familiarity.
Next session begins March 12 * Class runs in a 6 week session
Class is $95 for the 6 week session / In person or virtually online
Grab your ticket to Misha’s class
** Indicates available virtually
Martial Arts
MONDAY, TUESDAY, 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
$105 / month for 3 classes each week
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 with Dr. Brian
$60 monthly / week for one class
$100 monthly / week for two classes
Hula
SATURDAYS:
HULA with Kumu Hilary
(open level) @ 8:30-9:30 am
Enter a sacred space with Kumu Hilary every Saturday morning with this beautiful and sacred hula offering. Each step, each chant, each breath is a prayer. Dances drawn from islands, oceans, and ancestral wisdom from across the world. Here, movement becomes medicine. Rhythm becomes remembrance. And you become whole again. All are welcomed with aloha. Every body, every story, every soul is welcome.
Please email Hilary to join
Meditation & Tai Chi
TUESDAYS:
VIRTUAL TAI CHI with Dr. Brian @ 6 PM - 7 PM **
Tuesdays are for Tai Chi with Dr. Brian! This virtual class is available via Zoom only. We keep it very affordable so that this class is accessible to all. Improve your balance, loosen your joints, and improve flexibility as you relax and breathe. This class, suitable for beginners as well as longtime practitioners, will include an exploration of several different styles of Tai Chi and Qigong. Class includes recordings emailed out to you each week too. Great for beginners or long time Tai Chi practitioners.
$12 drop in / monthly rates available
Tickets to Enjoy Tai Chi online with Dr. Brian
SATURDAYS:
TAI CHI with Dr. Brian @ 10 AM - 11 AM
This class looks at the form and function of the movements within Tai Chi for more clarity and understanding of the art. Each morning begins with a Qigong warmup, to help the body raise Qi (energy), stretch, and get moving. Then we explore different movement forms from the Tai Chi sets. Great for beginners or long time Tai Chi practitioners. (In person class only)
$12 drop in / monthly rates available
Join Dr. Brian’s Saturday Tai Chi Class
SCHEDULE NOTE: As this class takes place on Saturdays, from time to time we have to cancel class for special events.
Current Weekly Calendar 2026
